1 October 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

New issue of GPWA Times Magazine is here!
The new issue of the GPWA Times Magazine is now available online. Free copies will be available next week at G2E in Las Vegas and in November at SiGMA Central Europe in Rome. If you would like us to mail you a copy, please see inside this thread for more details.

Recognition for September's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for September. We're giving an extra special thanks to NoDepositCasinos, the most active poster last month. The site is being featured on the GPWA home page in October. Congratulations!

Recognizing September's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in September. We're giving an extra special thanks to Alyona of Revsharks, who was the most active affiliate program representative last month. Alyona will be featured on the GPWA home page in October. Well done!

The GPWA welcomes RevDuck as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
APCW Interviews: Royal Partners
From iGB L!VE in London, J. Todd speaks with Daria Komarova, Senior Affiliate Manager at Royal Partners. Discussion includes the program's markets, affiliate payment models, and 15 brands that continue to expand.

APCW Perspectives: The UKGC's big mistake
This week, we're digging into the UKGC's year-and-a-half study on why players are bailing from regulated casinos to offshore sites. Funny how the same regulator that called the black market "no threat" had to spend years proving it's the mess they created.

1xBet honored at SBC Awards 2025
The global betting company reaffirmed its status as one of the most creative brands in the iGaming industry, securing the Marketing Campaign of the Year accolade at the SBC Awards in Lisbon.

Galaxsys announces strategic deal with 1xBet
Under the agreement, Galaxsys' portfolio of more than 50 titles, including instant, crash, mines, bingo, turbo, and slot games, will be integrated into 1xBet's global platform.

Boomerang Partners hosting Golden Boomerang League
Through 31 October, the new sports traffic tournament is open to partners of the company. To qualify for the final prize draw, participants must generate 20+ sports FTDs across brands within the Boomerang portfolio.

£240,000 fine for Petfre from UKGC
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, which runs betfred.com and oddsking.com, operated a selection of slot games that failed to meet the requirements of the remote technical standards.

First AI-powered blackjack dealer introduced
BetHog, the crypto casino founded by the co-founders of FanDuel, announces the debut of Sunny, the world's first AI-powered blackjack dealer.

More illegal sites halted in Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has directed six additional unlicensed online casinos to cease offering gambling to Michigan residents.



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.