10 September 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

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New Affiliate Programs
The GPWA welcomes LollyBet Partners as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
Industry News
APCW Perspectives: Rise and fall of a promising market
One of the most promising growth markets in our industry has been virtually destroyed by new federal laws and restrictions there. Meanwhile, "children" in the U.K. are being overrun by celebrity gambling ads.

1xBet named Best Casino Operator in 2025
The awards ceremony for the SiGMA Euro-Med Awards was held on 1 September as part of the largest industry forum and the trophy was received by Simon Westbury, Strategic Advisor at 1xBet.

Boomerang Partners celebrates fourth anniversary
Over the past four years, the company has added more than 18 iGaming brands to its portfolio, operating in over 40 geographical regions in compliance with local regulations.

C24 Partners is heading to SBC Summit
The team is excited to connect with new and existing partners, share insights and explore the latest market trends to drive long-term affiliate growth at next week's conference in Lisbon.

Revsharks launches Slotsvader
Building on the success of Revsharks' first product, Winshark, the affiliate program is providing early access to a high-conversion iGaming brand.

SBC Summit to welcome 30,000 attendees
With attendees from over 130 countries, next week's event in Lisbon will take on its most international scope to date, introducing stages on global and emerging markets.

Industry leaders set to keynote G2E 2025
Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr., AGA President and CEO Bill Miller and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins are among the keynote speakers at next month's conference in Las Vegas.

Michigan cracks down on illegal online casinos
Cease-and-desist letters were sent to BettyWins, Orbit Spins, Pacific Spins Casino, and Yabby Casino, all operated by Tech Zone, a company registered offshore in the Union of Comoros.

Is Nevis the best low-tax gaming jurisdiction of 2025?
Fast Offshore's Ron Mendelson explains that Nevis stands out as a premier choice, combining zero-tax advantages, a streamlined licensing process, and regulations that rival long-established hubs like Malta and the Isle of Man.

Gambling watchdog inspects OlyBet
On 9 September, the Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority began an inspection of the company Olympic Casino Group Baltija due to unauthorized gambling advertising.

Upcoming Conference

SBC Summit 202516-18 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.

Global Gaming Expo 20256-9 October 2025
Global Gaming Expo 2025
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Global Gaming Expo (G2E) will convene at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

SiGMA Central Europe 20253-6 November 2025
SiGMA Central Europe 2025
In 2025, SiGMA Central Europe will be held in Rome, Italy, a strategic move that positions the event in one of Europe's most promising markets for gaming.
Did You Know?
After last month's bill was passed to ban real-money online gambling in India, the legislation now faces multiple Supreme Court challenges, with opponents calling it unconstitutional and overly restrictive.

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Question-of-the-week
When you travel for a conference, how many extra days do you usually spend?
The SBC Summit takes place next week in Lisbon, and as the GPWA team prepares to make the trip over the Atlantic, we've been thinking about how differently people approach conferences when it comes to extra travel days. When you attend a conference, how many extra days do you usually spend, if any? View poll
Last week's poll results: Have you ever been scammed? View poll
Buzzy's World
The BuzzBuzzy 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:
New MessageGeoComply: Crackdowns on offshore bookies paying off
New MessageLooming tax hikes threaten Flutter's bottom line
New MessageLouisiana sues two sweepstakes operators, seeking to recover $44 million
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