12 February 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

Free Leadership Scholarship for a GPWA Member
GPWA members have the chance to win a scholarship valued at $1,700 to the Transformational Leadership Program, led by leadership coach and longtime GPWA member Claire Adamou. The program empowers gaming industry leaders by enhancing their leadership skills, executive presence, and communication through cohort sessions and one-on-one coaching. GPWA members can nominate themselves to win the scholarship. Please see inside this thread for more details.

The Digital Divide
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The GPWA welcomes Win Offers as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
APCW Interviews: The Golden Boomerang Awards
From iGB Affiliate in Barcelona, we catch up with Julia Makarova, Head of Affiliates for Boomerang Partners, to discuss the 2025 edition of the awards and the program's commitment to webmaster partners.

APCW Perspectives: UK regulators lose their minds
Regulators in the U.K. have gone from crazy to virtual insanity. New proposals from the U.K. Gambling Commission could be scaring players away from regulated gambling sites.

1xBet set to attend SBC Summit Rio 2025
As a premium sponsor of the show that will be held 25-27 February, the 1xBet team will actively participate in all conference events and welcome guests to Booth B850.

WOW Partners launches Allyspin
The new iGaming brand offers a gaming journey across content from more than 120 providers where players can take part in sports betting and live casino games.

Entain CEO stepping down
With Gavin Isaacs stepping down, Stella David, currently Entain's Non-Executive Chair, will again assume the role of CEO on an interim basis until a permanent replacement has been found.

ECGC confirms lineup of industry leaders
The 28th annual East Coast Gaming Congress the longest-running gaming conference in the U.S., will be held the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on 15 and 16 April.

GeoComply: Super Bowl betting activity increases
The geolocation security provider reported a 14 percent year-over-year increase in active player accounts at online U.S. sportsbooks during Super Bowl weekend, highlighting the continued growth of legal sports betting.

SiGMA Eurasia to celebrate fifth anniversary
Taking place in Dubai on 23-25 February at the Festival Arena by InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City, the three-day summit will celebrate its fifth anniversary.

UK Gambling Commission releases operator data
Data from Q3 of the 2024/2025 financial year shows online gross gambling yield increased by 21 percent to 1.54 billion pounds, driven by strong performance in online slots and real event betting.



23-25 February 2025
SiGMA Eurasia 2025
The SiGMA Eurasia expo, held at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, provides attendees the opportunity to network with industry professionals, gain exposure to the latest tech and innovations, meet key decision makers, and gain insight into new markets.

25-27 February 2025
SBC Summit Rio 2025
As the focal point for the flourishing gambling industry in Brazil, this summit presents an opportunity for industry leaders, regional experts, and decision-makers to delve into the dynamic market landscape.

2-3 April 2025
DigitalPlay Summit 2025
The Indian Gaming Association is introducing the DigitalPlay Summit, featuring iGaming and sports betting exhibits and content sessions taking place on the show floor of the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention at the San Diego Convention Center.