7 February 2024 GPWA Times Newsletter

New issue of iGaming Pocket Directory is here!
The 2024 edition of Casino City's iGaming Pocket Directory is now available online. You can also pick up a copy of the print edition this week from our stand at ICE London (ND3-C) or our stand at iGB Affiliate London (D80). See inside this thread if you would like a copy mailed to you.

Recognition for January's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for January. We're giving an extra special thanks to baldidiot, one of the most active posters last month. His site is being featured on the GPWA home page in February. Congratulations!

Recognizing January's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in January. We're giving an extra special thanks to Daniella of bet365 Partners, who was the most active affiliate program representative. Daniella will be featured on the GPWA home page in February. Well done!

APCW Perspectives: Super Bowl affiliate theft
With many webmasters in the U.K. for iGB Affiliate London, some sports betting webmasters are getting the shaft on Super Bowl betting. Plus, Entain may learn that what goes around, comes around.

1xBet wins at International Gaming Awards 2024
On 5 February at The Savoy Hotel in London, the global betting company beat out its competitors in the Affiliate Company of the Year category.

bet365 officially launches in Arizona
This marks the ninth state in bet365's expansion into the U.S. and as part of their partnership, bet365 will make a $1 million charitable donation to the Ak-Chin Indian Community in support of local initiatives designed to make a positive impact in the lives of tribal members.

Everygame Poker celebrates the Year of the Dragon
Through 12 February, players that deposit with Bitcoin receive 30 extra spins on Dragon Kings and Golden Dragon Inferno in addition to lower transaction fees.

Paysafe: Stronger experience starts with payments
The "2024 All the ways players pay research" report surveyed 3,000 sports bettors in six U.S. states, the Canadian province of Ontario, the U.K., France, Germany, and Italy, in December 2023.

Kindred Group appoints permanent CEO
The company announced that Nils Andén has been appointed permanent CEO by the Board of Directors and enters the position with immediate effect. Nils Andén was appointed interim CEO in May 2023.

AGA: 68 million Americans to wager on Super Bowl
According to a new American Gaming Association survey, the total would account for over 26% of American adults and is an increase of 35% compared to 2023.

Better Collective acquires Playmaker Capital
Under the terms of the transaction, Better Collective acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Playmaker Capital for a consideration of 0.70 CAD per Playmaker Capital Share.

UKGC grants Allwyn license to operate National Lottery
On 1 February, the Fourth National Lottery License came into effect and Allwyn was formally granted the license to operate the National Lottery by the U.K. Gambling Commission.

NEXT.io unveils Elite Retreat concept
Scheduled for Cyprus in October and Cancún in November, each Elite Retreat will host a curated group of just 100 delegates, comprising 50 local iGaming operators and 50 industry partners.



25-27 February 2024
SiGMA Eurasia 2024
The SiGMA Eurasia expo, held at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, provides opportunities for attendees to network with industry professionals, gain exposure to the latest tech and innovations and more.

5-7 March 2024
SBC Summit Rio
The three-day event in Brazil will place a spotlight on critical aspects such as regulatory frameworks, localized product offerings, operator-media relationships, sports integrity, data rights, and sponsorship opportunities.

19-20 March 2024
Amplify Summit 2024
The online event will discuss all things digital, partnership and affiliate marketing. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the latest trends, where it's all heading and how to keep ahead of the curve.