30 July 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

In the new issue of the GPWA Times Magazine, "TravG" shares how two decades of SEO savvy, U.S.-focused strategy, and old-school persistence have kept him thriving in a turbulent industry. Read the interview

APCW Interviews: Alpha Affiliates
From the floor of iGB L!VE in London, J. Todd speaks with Alpha Affiliates manager, Valery Mukhina, to discuss the program's growing focus on Latin America and India, as well as its solid brand offerings and generous commissions.

APCW Perspectives: Downside of the UK credit card ban
This week, we break down the efficacy of the credit card ban for gambling in the U.K., as well as some of its unexpected consequences. Also, the Dutch Gambling Authority seems proud of its accomplishments, so far.

Boomerang Partners conducts research at iGB London 2025
The data allowed the Boomerang team to identify strong trends that other market players may want to consider when creating a roadmap for achieving long-term objectives.

Congressman Andy Barr introduces the WAGER Act
The third of its kind, the legislation would enable players to fully deduct 100 percent of legitimate wagering losses from their winnings.

Ksa cites gambling providers for money laundering
After comprehensive investigations, the Netherlands Gambling Authority found that three providers had not adhered to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act.

UKGC responds to Gambling Survey Review
Following the Office for Statistics Regulation's review, the Gambling Commission outlined the work already completed, as well as planned actions, complete with timelines.

Randi Zuckerberg to appear at SBC Summit
The tech powerhouse, media entrepreneur, and AI advocate will take the stage at September's conference in Lisbon across a series of three sessions designed to inspire and inform.

Betfair pays $871K for VIP customer spam breaches
An Australian Communications and Media Authority investigation found Betfair sent 148 emails and messages between March and December 2024 to customers who had not consented or had withdrawn consent to receive messages.

PrizePicks secures licenses in Puerto Rico and Maine
With this expansion, PrizePicks becomes the first daily fantasy sports operator to obtain a gaming license in Puerto Rico.

Oddin.gg becomes supplier in Buenos Aires
This authorization clears the way for Oddin.gg to provide its end-to-end esports betting ecosystem to licensed operators in the city of Buenos Aires.



1-4 September 2025
SiGMA Euro-Med 2025
Hosted at the Mediterranean Maritime Hub, the event has been designed to maximize every aspect of the attendee experience while showcasing Malta at its very best.

16-18 September 2025
SBC Summit 2025
The event to be held in Lisbon will attract over 500 expert speakers sharing insights across a range of dynamic conference formats, and an exhibition space expanding to 120,000 square meters.

6-9 October 2025
Global Gaming Expo 2025
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Global Gaming Expo (G2E) will convene at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.