21 May 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

APCW Perspectives: The 'tools' of the UKGC
There are some tools working at the U.K. Gambling Commission. Those tools have come up with some problem gambling tools for players. But those players don't trust the UKGC or their tools.

iGB L!VE London is calling
iGB L!VE makes the move to London in July, promising a lively gathering for iGaming affiliates, offering crucial insights and unparalleled networking.

1xBet receives nominations for SBC Awards Europe
Next month, 1xBet will compete in the Sportsbook Operator of the Year and the Marketing Campaign and Sponsorship of the Year nominations, while 1xPartners is in the shortlist of contenders in contention for Best Affiliate Program.

How 1xBet increased the number of active players in India
In the first quarter of 2025, the monthly active users from India increased by 68 percent compared to the previous quarter.

BC.Game unveils new logo
The redesigned logo merges a lowercase “b” and “c”, reflecting both the brand name and its blockchain roots.

ToonieBet goes live across Canada
2RBO Affiliates shared that ToonieBet is now officially live all across Canada, not just in Ontario.

Fine for online operator Spreadex Limited
The gambling business will pay a 2,022,000-pound penalty after a U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings.

AGCO calls on media platforms
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario contacted more than a dozen traditional and digital media platforms, calling on them to stop promoting unregulated online gambling and sports betting sites like Bodog to residents.

Turnover up, earnings down for Paf in 2024
The gambling operator owned by an autonomous region of Finland saw its turnover increase from 177.1 million euros to 183.0 million euros in 2024, but earnings decreased from 55.1 million euros to 54.3 million euros.

Missouri sports betting ready for 2025 launch
The legal sports betting market will officially launch on 1 December, the state's Gaming Regulator has announced. A detailed timeline for license applications and approvals has been released, confirming the go-live date.



1-4 June 2025
SiGMA Asia 2025
The conference attracts 20,000 delegates to connect, network, and learn, with exhibitors from the B2B, B2C, and land-based industries in attendance, and over 350 seasoned speakers.

10-12 June 2025
SBC Summit Malta 2025
The casino and betting event brings together European companies and professionals to explore cutting-edge insights, gain transformative skills, and forge impactful connections at the InterContinental in St Julian's.

2-3 July 2025
iGB L!VE London 2025
iGB Live! converges all sectors in iGaming to connect and convert the strongest business for accelerated growth in an industry.