6 August 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Do you understand revenue share? | Admin fee dispute | Featured Affiliate: Betplays Partners
  More than a link In the cover story of the new GPWA Times Magazine, Vegas Kings Marketing Director Catie Di Stefano shares her social media strategy for affiliates, centered on authentic relationships, strict compliance, and engaging content. Recognition for July's most active members The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for July. We're giving an extra special thanks to eenzoo, one of the most active posters last month. The site is being featured on the GPWA home page in August. Congratulations! Recognizing July's most active AMs Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in July. We're giving an extra special thanks to Darya of 888STARZ Partners, who was the most active affiliate program representative last month. Darya will be featured on the GPWA home page in August. Well done!  APCW Interviews: Boomerang PartnersIn a continuation of our interviews from iGB L!VE in London, J. Todd sits down with Darina Sharban, Affiliate Team Lead at Boomerang Partners, to discuss the program's expanding brands, as well as its new partnership with AC Milan and the recently completed Golden Boomerang Awards. APCW Perspectives: A fond farewell in the UK It's been announced that the GambleAware charity in the U.K. will close early next year, with its duties transitioning to the "statutory system." Meanwhile, the U.K. Gambling Commission has made another "mind-blowing" revelation. BC.GAME Esports signs CS2 superstar s1mple Ukrainian superstar Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev joins BC.GAME Esports as a core member of its CS2 roster, marking a major step in the platform's expansion into top-tier competitive gaming. bet365 expands into seventh US state In addition to launching in Kansas, bet365 recently joined the Sports Betting Alliance, founded in 2021 by FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Fanatics. Blueprint bolsters rollout with bet365 launch bet365 Kong 3 Even Bigger Bonus is a 6x4, 4,096-ways-to-win slot that provides an update to the Kong series, with revamped cash harvests and a new-look bonus trail. Boomerang Partners launches Golden Boomerang League Participants will be assigned special tasks and will have the opportunity to increase their traffic, revenue, and expertise through tournament support and increased visibility. Peter Schmeichel returns as SBC Awards 2025 host In addition, SBC officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 12th edition of the SBC Awards, set to take place at Lisbon's MEO Arena on 18 September, the final day of SBC Summit 2025. SBC Summit's Super Stage set for 2025 event The MEO Arena will host the event that includes keynotes from Gary Vaynerchuk and Randi Zuckerberg, followed by evening celebrations with global awards shows and the return of INFINITY Lisbon. Ohio Governor seeks to ban prop bets Mike DeWine's request comes after Major League Baseball announced it placed two Cleveland Guardians pitchers on leave related to a "sports betting investigation." MGCB issues cease-and-desist orders to six illegal sites The targeted sitesCrypto Slots, Nitrobetting, NewVegas, Las Vegas USA Casino, Grand Rush Casino, and Slotgard Casinowere found to be operating in violation of Michigan laws that require licensure for iGaming and sports betting.   1-4 September 2025SiGMA 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 2025SBC 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 2025Global Gaming Expo 2025 Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Global Gaming Expo (G2E) will convene at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. |
 Despite gambling tax in the Netherlands increasing to 34.2 percent in January, the country's gambling regulator performed an assessment showing that tax revenues have decreased.
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Do you understand how revenue share interacts with admin fees for your affiliate programs?
We used to think there was a simple way to always calculate the effective revenue share earned with an affiliate program. But we now understand the situation is more complex. So for this week's poll, we ask if you understand how revenue share and admin fees interact for the affiliate programs you work with. View pollLast week's poll results: How does your last week's Click-Through Rate compare with your last 16 month rate? View poll
We used to think there was a simple way to always calculate the effective revenue share earned with an affiliate program. But we now understand the situation is more complex. So for this week's poll, we ask if you understand how revenue share and admin fees interact for the affiliate programs you work with. View pollLast week's poll results: How does your last week's Click-Through Rate compare with your last 16 month rate? View poll
Buzzy has been hard at work this week chasing down the latest industry rumors and gossip. Here's a quick look at Buzzy's top finds:
50 US Attorneys General call for crackdown on offshore gambling sitesNew Zealand sporting bodies unite to fight proposed online casino gambling bill Kalshi ruling may trigger Supreme Court review
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADAdmin fee dispute leads to legal threat
vipgrinders writes:
A dispute has unfolded on the GPWA forum after "vipgrinders" discovered an unusual administrative fee structure by Duelbits Casino. The fee, which is applied on a daily basis only to player losses and not wins, can lead to negative monthly commissions for affiliates, even when there are significant player losses over the course of the month. In a separate development, Duelbits' attorney delivered a legal demand to the GPWA for removal of the forum thread started by "vipgrinders," claiming it contained trade secrets. GPWA's Executive Director, Michael Corfman, has refused to remove the forum thread citing First Amendment rights and legal protections for media outlets like the GPWA. Read the entire thread to see the exchanges between Duelbits' attorney and Michael. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSIs the house edge a scam?Math behind slot payoutsHave recent updates changed your SEO approach?Review my new website
Admin fee dispute leads to legal threatvipgrinders writes:
A dispute has unfolded on the GPWA forum after "vipgrinders" discovered an unusual administrative fee structure by Duelbits Casino. The fee, which is applied on a daily basis only to player losses and not wins, can lead to negative monthly commissions for affiliates, even when there are significant player losses over the course of the month. In a separate development, Duelbits' attorney delivered a legal demand to the GPWA for removal of the forum thread started by "vipgrinders," claiming it contained trade secrets. GPWA's Executive Director, Michael Corfman, has refused to remove the forum thread citing First Amendment rights and legal protections for media outlets like the GPWA. Read the entire thread to see the exchanges between Duelbits' attorney and Michael. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Is the house edge a scam?Math behind slot payoutsHave recent updates changed your SEO approach?Review my new website
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