10 December 2025 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: 2026 better than 2025? | Keep track of affiliate links | Featured Affiliate: Betplays Partners
 APCW Perspectives: Massive UK gambling changesWhat a week of gambling news from the U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided to double the tax for online gambling, and UKGC Chief Andy Rhodes is committing 26 million pounds to fight the black market, even though he says offshore operators are an "over-states" threat. 1xAffiliates wins best Online Casino Operator Last week, 1xAffiliates participated in Affiliate World Asia, culminating in winning the Best Online Casino Operator award at the Affiliate Space Awards. 1xBet claims two awards at SiGMA South Asia Last week's exhibition in Sri Lanka featured the SiGMA South Asia Awards ceremony, where 1xBet won Best Online Sportsbook and Best Cricket Betting Product. Boomerang and AC Milan to launch 'Time to Win' At the beginning of 2026, within the "Time to Win" concept, Boomerang Partners will launch the AC Milan hub, a web platform aimed at the company's affiliate partners and users of products from its client portfolio. SGLA condemns New York ban on social casinos The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance expressed disappointment over New York Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to sign legislation that prohibits Social Plus games in the state. Illegal WhatsApp bookie sentenced A man who ran an illegal WhatsApp gambling business and failed to pay a customer's 269,000-pound account balance has received a 30-week suspended jail sentence and a 200 hour community service order. Ksa's roundtable discussion with online providers The focus was on improving player protection and fulfilling its duty of care. The Netherlands Gambling Authority shared the findings of the studies and discussed three key topics with the providers. CT dishes out cease-and-desist orders Letters were sent to KalshiEX LLC, Robinhood Derivatives, and Crypto.com for conducting unlicensed online gambling, specifically sports wagering in Connecticut. Missouri's sports betting launch draws big numbers Last Monday marked Day 1 of legal online sports betting in Missouri, and more than 2.6 million geolocation checks were logged statewide in the first 24 hours, with over 250,000 active sports betting accounts, according to GeoComply.   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.  9-11 February 2026SiGMA AIBC Eurasia Held in Sri Lanka, SiGMA South Asia aligns perfectly with Affiliate World (Bangkok, 4 December) for one seamless industry trip. |
 Aiming to bring prediction markets to the mainstream, Fanatics partnered with Crypto.com to launch Fanatics Markets last week, leveraging its massive existing user base to offer a "simple, user-friendly" trading experience.
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Will 2026 be better than 2025?
Calendar year 2026 is almost her and it's time to set your goals. What new or different strategies will you implement? Look ahead and predict how your 2026 revenue will compare to 2025. Will it be better or worse? Share your projections and the reasons behind the expected change. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you plan to attend ICE or iGB Affiliate in Barcelona in January 2026? View poll
Calendar year 2026 is almost her and it's time to set your goals. What new or different strategies will you implement? Look ahead and predict how your 2026 revenue will compare to 2025. Will it be better or worse? Share your projections and the reasons behind the expected change. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you plan to attend ICE or iGB Affiliate in Barcelona in January 2026? 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:
William Hill owner Evoke considers sale after UK tax hitStudy: Australia's credit-card ban lowered online wageringAlleged insider nets $1 million on Polymarket in 24 hoursIAB Australia issues best practices for affiliates
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