3 December 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter

Join the GPWA in Barcelona
The GPWA is heading to Spain in January for ICE and iGB Affiliate at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. If you're planning to be at either event, we welcome you to stop by our booth to say hello and receive a copy of the new GPWA Times Magazine and Casino City's iGaming Pocket Directory that will be released at the shows. Please see inside this thread for more details.

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

Recognizing November's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in November. We're giving an extra special thanks to Ashley of 1xBet Partners, who was the most active affiliate program representative last month. Ashley will be featured on the GPWA home page in December. Well done!

The GPWA welcomes PM Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
APCW Perspectives: An axe to grind
This week, J. Todd dissects a controversial report from a major U.S. magazine that targets the online betting industry. Plus, we share our latest interview and start the countdown to iGB Affiliate in Barcelona.

1xAffiliates attends Affiliate World Asia 2025
In addition to participating in this week's event, the brand has been nominated for Affiliate Choice of the Year, The Best Event of the Year, and The Best Online Casino Operator of the Year.

1xBet partners with MIBR's VALORANT Team
Under this partnership, 1xBet and MIBR will focus on creating a new, immersive fan experience, strengthening the team's global fanbase, and boosting overall engagement with VALORANT.

Greentube launches with bet365 in Spain
The integration provides bet365's Spanish customers with access to a wide range of Greentube's proven casino content, such as Book of Ra, Lucky Lady's Charm, and Sizzling Hot.

New brand, license and market for C24 Partners
The affiliate program's newest online casino and sports betting brand is live and fully licensed by both the Malta Gaming Authority and the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.

SiGMA South Asia makes strong debut
From 30 November to 2 December, the event took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, drawing 2,500 delegates from across the global gaming, tech and affiliate ecosystems.

Entain blasts UK's new gambling tax hikes
CEO Stella David says the sharp rise in online gaming and betting taxes will weaken the regulated market, push players toward illegal operators, and cost its UK online arm about 200 million pounds a year.

Report: October is global peak of iGaming activity
The survey, which draws upon data from 107 countries tracked by Blask, found that October was the industry's biggest month in 37 different markets, including Italy, Mexico and the Philippines.

Netherlands regulator fines Unibet 4 million euros
When players deposited thousands of euros per day, the operator failed to intervene when it detected signs of excessive gambling behavior.



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.

9-11 February 2026
SiGMA AIBC Eurasia
Held in Sri Lanka, SiGMA South Asia aligns perfectly with Affiliate World (Bangkok, 4 December) for one seamless industry trip.