14 January 2026 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 ICE and iGB Affiliate in Barcelona. If you would like us to mail you a copy, please see inside this thread for more details.

GPWA community reaches 700K posts
On 7 January 2026, the GPWA forums passed the 700,000 post mark! Your participation helps make the GPWA a place where those involved in online gaming affiliate marketing around the world share information and support one another. We thank you all for your support.

Recognizing 2025's most active AMs
We would also like to thank all of the affiliate program representatives for their participation in the forums in 2025, especially Ksenia of Vavadapart, the most active affiliate program representative of the year. Ksenia will be featured on the GPWA home page in January. See inside this thread for a complete list of the most active AMs.

Recognition for 2025's most active members
It's time to give a special cheer to our members for their participation in the forums in 2025, most notably eenzoo, the most active participant last year. His site will be shown on the home page of the GPWA website for the next month as the featured member site of the year. A big thanks to one and all!

The GPWA welcomes BoyleSports Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
APCW Perspectives: Politicians and public support
Are people in the U.K. overrun with gambling adverts? Are more restrictions on those advertisements headed our way? And what does military action have to do with prediction markets?

FC Barcelona, 1xBet celebrate Super Cup victory
For 1xBet, the club's success symbolizes a shared winning trajectory, where the team's professionalism and our support lay the foundation for reaching new heights.

bet365 and Playtech launch live studios in US
Players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey now have access to 10 tables across the two studios, all tailored exclusively for bet365.

LATAM for Affiliate Marketing in 2026
PIN-UP Partners breaks down everything you need to know: the region's top GEOs, proven traffic sources, and funnel strategies that actually bring results.

Diego Simeone named ambassador for Betinia and CampoBet
Since becoming the manager of Atlético de Madrid in 2011, the Argentine coach has cemented his reputation as one of modern football's elite, guiding the club to two LaLiga titles.

Join Makeberry Affiliates at iGB Affiliate Barcelona
The focus at the next week's event will be on Makeberry's direct advertiser portfolio, which currently includes three casino products: Rocket Play, WinSpirit, and LuckyHills.

Betting and Gaming Council warns of high street decline
According to the BGC, the government's unfair business rates system is accelerating the loss of businesses from Britain's high streets, including betting shops, undermining local jobs, investment and local authority revenues.

Ksa penalizes Starscream Limited
The Dutch Gaming Authority fined Starscream Limited 4,228,000 euros for offering illegal gambling to Dutch players through the websites Rant Casino, AllStarz Casino, and Sugar Casino.

Maine becomes eighth state to legalize online casinos
Gov. Janet Mills announced she would allow the authorization bill to become law, granting the state's federally recognized tribes exclusive access to operate iGaming through partner operators.

Canadian Gaming Summit enters new era
SBC Summit Canada, the new identity for SBC's Canadian conference replacing the Canadian Gaming Summit, will take place from 19–21 May 2026, marking the next phase in the event's development.



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.