24 September 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

APCW Interviews: Growe Partners
Join J. Todd as he speaks with Dima, the Head of Growe Partners, about the company's brands, target markets, and traffic sources.

APCW Perspectives: The elephant in the industry
J. Todd highlights how some individuals misuse problem gambling protections. False claims not only fuel critics of our industry but also divert resources away from players facing real gambling challenges.

1xBet and Paris Saint-Germain extend partnership
The global betting company has extended its cooperation with Paris Saint-Germain, retaining the status of the Club's official partner for the next three seasons.

Boomerang Partners' highlights from SBC Summit
The program made a significant impact at last week's event in Lisbon, showcasing its brands and unique approach to partnerships, and winning the “Rising Star in Sports Betting” award.

Economic impact of ICE and iGB Affiliate 2025
The 2025 editions of the events generated 191 million euros in economic impact for Barcelona and Catalonia as well as supporting an estimated 3,100 part time jobs, according to a new study.

Clarion Gaming and ANJL forge alliance
Clarion Gaming unveiled its plans for ICE Barcelona 2026 during a symposium held in Brasilia on 3 September featuring industry leaders and representatives of the Brazilian Government.

Kalamba Games receives warning and fee
The company provided gaming software to operators who lack the necessary Swedish license and received a warning and sanction fee of SEK 60,000.

Allwyn to acquire majority stake in PrizePicks
The lottery and gaming company's deal with the popular daily fantasy sports operator involves an initial cash payment of $1.6 billion for approximately 62% of the company.

New UKGC research on consumer behaviors
The U.K. Gambling Commission published the first in a series of reports examining the illegal online gambling market in Great Britain.

SBC Awards 2025: Winners revealed
The event held in Lisbon last week marked the 12th edition of the awards, dedicated to celebrating the achievements of industry leaders, operators, and suppliers across key industry sectors.

Meet the winners of SBC's Affiliate Leaders Awards
Held on 17 September in Lisbon, the ceremony was hosted by globally recognized sports presenter Alison Bender, who handed out 23 awards in front of 500 industry professionals.

Rightlander introduces Trackback for Social
The advanced monitoring and measurement platform is designed to help brands accurately assess the impact of affiliate and partner activity across social media.

Michigan takes action against unlicensed casinos
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to eight unlicensed online gambling operators found targeting Michigan residents without state authorization.



7 October 2025
Vegas Baby 2025
Prepare for an electrifying night at Vegas Baby, hosted by SBC at the new Palm Tree Beach Club inside the MGM Grand, bringing together 2,000 top executives from operators, suppliers, affiliates, regulators, and media.

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.

3-6 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.