4 February 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

In this issue: Did your organic traffic change? | Reviews in trouble in 2026? | Featured Affiliate: PIN-UP Partners

Recognition for January's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for January. We're giving an extra special thanks to casinobonusguy, one of the most active posters last month. The site is being featured on the GPWA home page in February. Congratulations!

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

In the latest GPWA Times Magazine, Austrian affiliate "Philipp Ganster" shares how poker, real-world experience, and a commitment to honest reviews shaped his portal site into a trusted guide for local players. Read the interview

APCW Perspectives: Walking the iGB Affiliate floor
Reporting from iGB Affiliate Barcelona, J. Todd covers news from the U.K., and we take a stroll around the show floor meeting some of the fun, everyday people who keep the industry interesting.

1xBet's Simon Westbury included on IGT Leaders
When compiling its rankings, iGaming Times assessed the activities of professionals whose influence significantly impacts the industry's growth.

1xAffiliates to attend AIBC Eurasia 2026
During next week's event in Dubai, visitors to the affiliate program's booth can expect activities, giveaways, and informal networking with the team.

PIN-UP named official partner of Sevilla FC
This is part of PIN-UP's strategy to strengthen its brand presence in LatAm, where football holds a significant place in the culture and daily life.

Paysafe: More than half of fans to bet on Super Bowl
In the countdown to this Sunday's Super Bowl LX in California, 51% of fans who'll follow the football game in U.S. states and Canadian provinces with regulated sports-betting plan to bet online.

AGA: Americans to wager $1.76 billion on Super Bowl
In addition, a new American Gaming Association study shows that prediction markets are confusing consumers by promoting sports betting as an investment rather than entertainment.

Sixth edition of AIBC Eurasia is next week
With over 250 exhibitors and sponsors and two conference stages, next week's Dubai event plans to bring cutting-edge tech into the spotlight.

Victorian Gambling Commission penalizes OkeBet
After a decision was upheld that OkeBet sent promotional gambling materials to self-excluded persons, the Australian gambling authority fined the bookmaker $100,000.

9-11 February 2026
SiGMA AIBC Eurasia
This conference in Dubai centers on cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, AI, fintech, IoT and quantum computing.

3-5 March 2026
SBC Summit Rio 2026
The event will build on its rapid growth as Brazil's premier gaming event by adding a new hall to host the Affiliate Leaders Summit and expanding the Payment Expert Summit and Casino & Sports Betting Zone.

4-5 March 2026
Affiliate World Global 2026
Held in Dubai, the event will bring together experts to share fresh insights, data-driven strategies, and innovative approaches shaping the future of affiliate and ecommerce marketing.

In an agreement published last week, the Dutch coalition government unveiled plans for a complete ban against gambling ads.

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Did your organic traffic sessions increase or decrease in 2025 compared with 2024?
With AI use on the rise, many sites are seeing a dip in organic search traffic. For this week's poll, we ask how the number of organic search sessions on your sites changed from 2024 to 2025. In addition to voting in the poll, share how overall sessions changed for your site, and how worried you are about any decrease you have seen in organic search in that context. View poll

Last week's poll results: Do you expect your staffing level to change in 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:

Betfred founders lead UK tax list

DraftKings moves toward crypto funding in four states in the US

Ontario iGaming revenue tops $10 billion since launch

BitcoinCasino.io closing this month

FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD

Are reviews in trouble in 2026?

Newcryptocasinos writes:
How often do most of us actually update a review once it's ranked? Do we really check every time a casino silently lowers its RTP on a slot, or changes its withdrawal limits in the T&Cs? There is a need for a change in this area. read more

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