11 February 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

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Turning Kicks into Clicks
In the new GPWA Times Magazine, Hirequarters CEO Milan Novakovic explains how affiliates should prep, pivot and profit from the World Cup and other major event traffic spikes.

APCW Perspectives: The pure evil of UK politics
After returning from Barcelona, J. Todd is back with unbelievable news from the U.K., including even more money being bled from operators.

1xAffiliates wins award at SiGMA Eurasia
1xAffiliates took home the Best Sports Operator of the Year 2026 award at this week's conference in Dubai, adding to what's been a strong start to the year for the affiliate program.

1xBet names main sponsor of Independiente del Valle
The deal with Ecuador's current soccer champion reflects both companies' goals to build a strong supporter culture, deepen fan engagement, and promote a responsible approach to entertainment.

N1 Partners expands its sports traffic capabilities
Betting is now available across three brands within the affiliate program's portfolio: N1 Bet, RollXO and Lucky Hunter.

PIN-UP Partners ready for the ICC T20 World Cup
The affiliate program is offering promo materials and adapted landing pages for the upcoming month-long cricket tournament.

2RBO Affiliates unveils Betinia's Football Manager
Betinia has teamed up with legendary football coach Diego Simeone to launch the exclusive game where players build their own football empire, creating a fresh conversion tool for 2RBO affiliate partners.

Quebec urged to regulate online gaming
Following guidance from researchers and public health experts, a coalition of large private online gaming companies is asking the Quebec government to establish its own rules to regulate approximately 2,000 websites.

UKGC Chief Executive announces departure
Andrew Rhodes has decided to leave the Commission on 30 April after leading it for almost five years and overseeing a transformation of how it regulates the gambling Industry.

Ksa targets 'Share Your Bet' function
The Dutch Gambling Authority says "Share Your Bet" acts as advertising and recruitment, warning that providers are using it to promote gambling indirectly through players.

DraftKings expands prediction markets
The expansion with Crypto.com marks the first player-specific sports event contracts offered on DraftKings Predictions for both the NFL and NBA.

Catena Media experiences massive Q4 2025
North American revenue in Q4 2025 increased by 71%, reaching €15.2 million, while new depositing customers reached 40,364, a 56% increase.



3-5 March 2026
SiGMA Africa 2026
Hosted at Sun Exhibits, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, the event shines a spotlight on the region, bringing stakeholders from across the continent together for a world class gathering.

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.