19 March 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

APCW Interviews: Campeon Affiliates
At the SBC Summit in Lisbon, J. Todd speaks with George Gerakanakis, Head of Affiliates at Campeon Affiliates, about the program's wide variety of brands, leading markets, and generous compensation program.

APCW Perspectives: Insanity and thunder snow
We return with more news from the U.K. Gambling Commission, as it suddenly seems to care what people think. Plus, news out of the Netherlands, insanity out of Brazil, and some strange spring weather.

1xBet announces a record prize pool for IPL 2025
The player auction broke several records, and the bookmaker announced the start of the Indian League Carnival sports tournament with a record prize pool of INR 1 crore for IPL 2025.

Lithuanian Parliament focuses on underage gambling
Last week's Addiction Prevention Meeting discussed the challenges faced in the field of gambling prevention, with particular emphasis on addressing the problem of minors' involvement in gambling.

Robinhood launches prediction markets hub
The company announced a prediction markets hub directly within the Robinhood App, giving customers the opportunity to trade on the outcomes of some of the world's biggest events.

SOFTSWISS unveils iGaming in Brazil report
This guide provides operators with insights into licensing, regulatory compliance, and market trends as Brazil enters a new era of online gaming.

Underdog exits New York, pays $17.5 million settlement
To comply with New York regulations, Underdog Fantasy will stop offering particular contests, concluding an agreement with the state and ending operation of some contests through Synkt.

iGB Affiliate Awards to recognize industry excellence
With the iGB Affiliate Awards taking place on 3 July in London, the deadline for submitting nominations is 28 March with the shortlist expected in early May.

SPGA opposes NY bill to prohibit social sweepstakes games
The Social and Promotional Games Association argues that social sweepstakes are a legal form of entertainment and you don't need to "outlaw something if it is already illegal."

AGA: March Madness betting to increase
The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will legally wager $3.1 billion on the men's and women's college basketball tournaments this year, up from $2.7 billion in 2024.



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.

7-10 April 2025
Brazilian iGaming Summit 2025
Organized together with SiGMA Group, this event embraces now and is also known as BiS SiGMA Americas, the Latin American edition of the leading global events brand of the industry.

13-15 May 2025
SBC Summit Americas 2025
Attendees will gain valuable insights and access to pivotal sports betting and gaming markets in North and South America at this Florida event.