4 March 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

Free passes to Indian Gaming DigitalPlay Summit
This year, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention takes place at the San Diego Convention Center from 30 March to 2 April. And for the third year in a row, the DigitalPlay Summit will take place concurrently, this year on 1-2 April. The GPWA is pleased to announce that you can still register for a free pass to the show, but time is short. See inside this thread for more details.

Recognizing February's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in February. 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 March. Well done!

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

APCW Wall of Shame
In her second budget, our newest inductee, U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, ballooned the online gambling duty from 21% to 40%, and she didn't stop there.

APCW Perspectives: Inside the new era of prediction markets
We're back with a look at the evolving landscape of prediction markets around the world. Plus, we have a new interview, a new APCW member, and news from the UKGC's search for a new chair.

Retail vs Online: Player safety gap regulators struggle with
1xBet conducted a comprehensive study as part of its Global Player Protection Index Reports series, revealing an omnichannel gap — a systemic difference in protecting players betting online and in physical venues.

N1 Faces: Shirin Mammadov, Senior Affiliate Manager
In this interview, Shirin shares how he entered the industry, what principles guide his work, and what it takes to maintain performance and clarity in a high-pressure environment.

New traffic campaign from PM Affiliates
PM Affiliates is launching a campaign for both new and existing SEO partners. The formula is simple: The more FTDs, the bigger your bonus.

MioMedia presents a new sports-driven iGaming brand
Designed to unite sports betting and casino entertainment within a single ecosystem, Golisimo delivers fast-paced play with football-inspired gamification.

Ksa's match-fixing trend analysis 2025
In 2025, the Ksa received 12 reports of match-fixing from nine different license holders, compared to 13 reports in 2024. Four of these reports concerned betting on the club's own competition, while this did not occur in 2024.

DraftKings to launch Super App
The app will bring sportsbook, predictions, casino and lottery into one experience through a single account and wallet, with access tailored to each jurisdiction.

Attorney General James sues game developer
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve Corporation, a video game developer, for illegally promoting gambling through video games popular with children and teenagers.



1-2 April 2026
DigitalPlay Summit 2026
The event will feature iGaming and sports betting exhibits and content sessions taking place on the show floor of the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention at the San Diego Convention Center.

6-9 April 2026
BiS SiGMA South America 2026
Now in its fourth edition, the Brazilian iGaming Summit will deliver unmatched insight into Brazil and the broader LatAm gaming and sports betting markets at its annual event in São Paulo.

28-30 April 2026
SBC Summit Malta 2026
Set in Malta, the event taps into the island's unique ecosystem of 350 licensed companies and more than 180 B2C operators.