26 November 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Calendar-invite spam? | Bingo rooms and affiliates | Featured Affiliate: 888Starz Partners
 APCW Interviews: Makeberry AffiliatesWhile at iGB L!VE in London, J. Todd set up beside the River Thames and spoke with Kateryna, Affiliate Team Lead for the Makeberry Affiliates, about its payment methods, brands, and the unique ways the program works with affiliate partners. APCW Perspectives: Cold, doom, and gloom We finally have a week of online gambling news that (mostly) avoids the U.K., with headlines from emerging markets like Brazil and India, plus updates from other established and potential markets. 1xBet to participate in SiGMA South Asia 2025 1xBet managers will showcase their affiliate program opportunities at their booth, featuring signature refreshments and a drawing for an iPad Mini and AirPods. N1 Partners headed for Affiliate World Asia 2025 The team will be present not only at the main conference in Bangkok on 3-4 December, but also across the key side events, including Affiliate Drinks Meetup Bangkok and partner activities at Fridman Palace. V.Partners introduces its new brand Slotoro The product has been tested on real traffic, optimized based on performance feedback, and is ready to deliver stable results. Brazilian gamers can pay for Boosteroid by Pix Through Paysafe, Brazilian gamers wanting to access Boosteroid's collection of video games can now pay for their subscriptions using Pix, as well as by Boleto Bancário. UKGC suspends Deadheat Racing Limited's license Suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings were key considerations in the U.K. Gambling Commission's suspension decision. Sportsbet fined A$312,140 by Australian regulator The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission's issue saw Sportsbet fail to issue more than 50,000 activity statements between July 2022 and May 2024. DI colleges rescind betting rules change Two-thirds of Division I schools voted to rescind a previously approved rule change that would have allowed student-athletes and athletics department staff members to bet on professional sports. FanDuel introduces multi-user parlay builder Pass The Leg allows customers to build a single group parlay collaboratively, with each participant adding their own leg before placing individual bets using their own funds. British regulator fines Videoslots 650,000 euros Videoslots is to pay the penalty after a U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.   30 November 2025 - 2 December 2025SiGMA South Asia 2025 Held in Sri Lanka, SiGMA South Asia aligns perfectly with Affiliate World (Bangkok, 4 December) for one seamless industry trip.  19-21 January 2026ICE 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 2026iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026 iGB Affiliate Barcelona aims to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. |
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Have you started receiving fake calendar-invite spam?
Over the past couple of months, we've noticed a new type of spam email that adds bogus events to my calendar. So we did a little research and discovered this tactic is often referred to as fake calendar invites. While it's been around for a while, there appears to be a recent surge in activity. In addition to voting in the poll, if you've seen these, we invite you to share more details in a post. View pollLast week's poll results: How important is your brand to your marketing strategy? View poll
Over the past couple of months, we've noticed a new type of spam email that adds bogus events to my calendar. So we did a little research and discovered this tactic is often referred to as fake calendar invites. While it's been around for a while, there appears to be a recent surge in activity. In addition to voting in the poll, if you've seen these, we invite you to share more details in a post. View pollLast week's poll results: How important is your brand to your marketing strategy? 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:
Court ruling opens door for cross-border gaming in OntarioKalshi to Judge: Tribe lacks standing to sue prediction marketsCanadian senators target 'pocket-sized casinos' in call for ad ban
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADBingo rooms that still play affiliates
casinobonusguy writes:
We have a bingo site and many years ago we had 50 options, but our paying programs have either turned rogue or closed down. We have bingo traffic but no partners to work with. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSApproved accounts with no infoReview this Romanian website
Bingo rooms that still play affiliatescasinobonusguy writes:
We have a bingo site and many years ago we had 50 options, but our paying programs have either turned rogue or closed down. We have bingo traffic but no partners to work with. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Approved accounts with no infoReview this Romanian website 
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