8 October 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

Join the GPWA at SiGMA Central Europe in Rome
SiGMA Central Europe is taking place from 3-6 November in its new home at the Fiera di Roma in Rome. A big change from Malta where the conference had been held every year since its inception over a decade ago. The GPWA team will be there, and we will be giving out copies of the GPWA Times Magazine and Casino City's iGaming Pocket Directory.

In the new edition of the GPWA Times Magazine, 1xBet's strategic advisor, Simon Westbury discusses the crucial role of affiliates in international expansion and the keys to leading high-performing teams in a dynamic industry. Read the interview

APCW Perspectives: A deadly new tax assault
The government of the U.K. is dead-set on bleeding the gambling industry to death. And now, those politicians actually think that operators are not even paying their fair share.

1xBet partners with ATP Challenger Tour
As part of the deal, 1xBet will receive the right to use the ATP Challenger Tour championships' logo in its marketing campaigns, while the bookmaker's branding will appear as a sticker on tournament courts.

Curaçao vs Isle of Man vs Anjouan: The Brutal Truth
Fast Offshore's Ron Mendelson delves into the harsh reality of these jurisdictions, examining their regulatory frameworks, licensing processes, and suitability for iGaming startups.

Yolo Group secures UAE Gaming Vendor Licenses
The licenses permit Yolo Group to supply business to business iGaming content to the dynamic regulated market in the United Arab Emirates.

Ksa is once again targeting gambling influencers
The Netherlands Gambling Authority imposed a penalty on Stiefunspeelt, Turcos, and Buurtwachtt for posting videos on their social media platforms featuring gambling with illegal providers.

2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain published
Produced by the National Center for Social Research, the data showed 42% of adults who gambled in the past 12 months rated the last time they gambled positively, compared to 21% who rated it negatively.

ICE announces strategic investment in Polymarket
Under the terms of the agreement, ICE will invest up to $2 billion in Polymarket, the prediction market and information platform tracking event probabilities across markets, politics, sport and culture.



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.

19-21 January 2026
ICE Barcelona 2026
Attracting over 55,000 professionals globally, ICE is the leading global platform to showcase the latest innovations, and product launches in the gaming industry.

19-22 January 2026
iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026
iGB Affiliate Barcelona aims to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers.