3 September 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Have you ever been scammed? | Is this situation normal? | Featured Affiliate: PIN-UP Partners
 Join the GPWA at the SBC Summit in LisbonThe SBC Summit is taking place from 16 to 18 September at the Fira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena. Anthony, Nicole, Gary and Michael will all be there giving out copies of the GPWA Times Magazine and Casino City's iGaming Pocket Directory. If you will be there, please stop by Stand ME240 and say hello. Recognition for August's most active members The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for August. We're giving an extra special thanks to dapbet, one of the most active posters last month. The site is being featured on the GPWA home page in September. Congratulations! Recognizing August's most active AMs Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in August. We're giving an extra special thanks to Lizaveta of Royal Partners, who was the most active affiliate program representative last month. Lizaveta will be featured on the GPWA home page in September. Well done!  APCW Perspectives: Black Friday, UIGEA, and the mobWhat a week of online gambling news. In America, questions linger over whether the UIGEA and Black Friday are truly behind us. Plus, does the U.K. Gambling Commission have ties to the mafia? 1xBet takes part in 2025 GAT Expo Mexico This major event, dedicated to the development of the legal gambling industry in Latin America, took place last week at the elite Expo Santa Fe Mexico convention center. BC.GAME becomes main sponsor of Kwara United FC The agreement marks a significant step in BC.Game's engagement with African sports while supporting one of Nigeria's most competitive football clubs. bet365 named official team partner of VfB Stuttgart The comprehensive partnership between VfB and the global sports betting provider includes bet365's brand presence in the MHP Arena on every Bundesliga matchday. Boomerang Arena to be showcased at SBC Summit The Boomerang Arena will feature interactive sports-themed activities, live performances, product showcases, and engagements designed to spark conversation and collaboration. Campeon Affiliates at SiGMA Euro-Med in Valetta The affiliate program is taking part in insightful conversations, meaningful partnerships and new opportunities this week. SiGMA Magazine launches at Malta's Euro-Med event Issue 34 ties into many of the themes being discussed on this year's stage, from regulation, to the growing opportunities emerging tech, such as AI, is bringing to both the global and local stage. North Carolina man sues online gaming platforms The man filed a multi-count lawsuit against ARB Gaming, B2Services and Affirm, alleging predatory practices that exploited his gambling addiction and caused severe financial and emotional harm. Tombola issued £184,500 penalty by UKGC The failure to comply with a Social Responsibility Code Provision is a breach of a license condition by virtue of section 82(1) of the Gambling Act 2005.   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.  3-6 November 2025SiGMA Central Europe 2025 In 2025, SiGMA Central Europe will be held in Rome, Italya strategic move that positions the event in one of Europe's most promising markets for gaming. |
 Next October, the Dutch online gambling market will reach its five-year anniversary, requiring operators to reapply for their licenses.
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Have you ever been scammed?
After the Catena Media founder admitted to being scammed in a crypto scheme, we wondered about how many GPWA members have fallen victim to scams, or had close calls. And also how common it is. Besides voting in the poll, we invite you to share your own stories of scams. View pollLast week's poll results: How do you handle unrecognized telephone calls? View poll
After the Catena Media founder admitted to being scammed in a crypto scheme, we wondered about how many GPWA members have fallen victim to scams, or had close calls. And also how common it is. Besides voting in the poll, we invite you to share your own stories of scams. View pollLast week's poll results: How do you handle unrecognized telephone calls? 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:
LA City Attorney sues Stake.us and Kick over alleged illegal gambling Catena Media founder admits being scammed for $1.25 million in crypto schemeKSA fines Unibet's Dutch operator for offering prohibited bets
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADIs this normal?
Elliot_FreeSpins writes:
Some of my pages are starting to rank, and I've been promoting on socials too. I can see that the affiliate link clicks are pretty decent for the stage it's at, but registrations are very low and FTDs are zero. When should I be concerned that I'm getting clicks but no conversions? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSTake a look at this siteAugust spam update released by Google
Is this normal?Elliot_FreeSpins writes:
Some of my pages are starting to rank, and I've been promoting on socials too. I can see that the affiliate link clicks are pretty decent for the stage it's at, but registrations are very low and FTDs are zero. When should I be concerned that I'm getting clicks but no conversions? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Take a look at this siteAugust spam update released by Google
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