15 April 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Are you paid in crypto? | How to get backlinks from casinos? | Featured Affiliate: C24 Partners
 APCW Interviews: KNG PartnersFrom iGB Affiliate in Barcelona, we're joined once again by KNG Partners, represented by Head of Acquisition Jelena Oceretova. This time, we dive into its newly launched sportsbook brand, expansion across 15 growing markets, and a proprietary game that gives players a shot at winning €1,000,000. APCW Perspectives: UK crackdown, player backlash It's a warm, spring day and the gambling news is hot. We have more on the forthcoming U.K. affordability checks, as well as news not from the U.K. 1xBet to attend Search iGaming Conference Cyprus Tomorrow, the 1xBet team will welcome guests at booth E4, which will serve as a hub for productive networking, business meetings, and discussions on cooperation within one of the industry's most dynamic segments. BC.GAME launches BC Engine BC Engine is a new addition to the affiliate program's platform rewards system that applies a crypto staking-inspired model to reward distribution. Why the same traffic delivers different results Valentyn Halchuk, Head of Business Development at Makeberry, explores how a platform should handle performance traffic to avoid losing revenue after the first deposit. V.Partners enters Bulgarian market The affiliate market continues to strengthen its presence, providing affiliates with access to Bulgaria traffic across all brands in its portfolio. MGA cancels authorization of Winzon Group As a result, Winzon must notify all players of the cancellation via electronic mail and refund all player monies to the legitimate players accordingly. SBC Summit Americas: The industry under one roof Hosting hundreds of exhibitors and sponsors alongside thousands of attendees in June, the Florida show will be filled with operators, affiliates, payment providers, compliance specialists, and tech pioneers. Kudzmanas claims WSOP Europe Main Event Marius Kudzmanas won €2 million from the Main Event, which broke the record for the largest open event in European history, generating a total prize pool of over €13 million from a field of 2,617 entries. Ksa hits Unibet with AML/CFT directive The Dutch Gaming Authority issued a directive to Optdeck Service Limited for violating the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. Ohio lawmakers propose sports betting limits Three Ohio House Republicans introduced a package of sports betting reforms last Tuesday that would eliminate online wagering in the state and impose some of the strictest betting limits in the country.   28-30 April 2026SBC 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.  1-3 June 2026SiGMA Asia 2026 This June, SiGMA will bring together top government officials, seasoned c-levels, and big name influencers to discuss the strong beating gaming pulse in Manila.  1-2 July 2026iGB L!VE 2026 The London event will converge all sectors in iGaming to connect and convert the strongest business for accelerated growth in an industry. |
 Last week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law, making The Badger State the 33rd in the U.S. to legalize online sports betting, with launch expected in the coming months pending regulatory approvals and tribal compact updates.
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What percent of your affiliate earnings are paid in crypto versus fiat currency?
Nearly three years ago, we asked what percentage of your affiliate earnings were paid to you using some form of cryptocurrency. At the time, nearly half of those responding indicated they received 80% or more of their payments using cryptocurrency. The other half of respondents were pretty flatly spread from between none at all to up to less than 70%. Three years later, we figure it is time to ask the same question again so we can see how much the distribution has changed. View pollLast week's poll results: How many of your accounts are secured using an authenticator app? View poll
Nearly three years ago, we asked what percentage of your affiliate earnings were paid to you using some form of cryptocurrency. At the time, nearly half of those responding indicated they received 80% or more of their payments using cryptocurrency. The other half of respondents were pretty flatly spread from between none at all to up to less than 70%. Three years later, we figure it is time to ask the same question again so we can see how much the distribution has changed. View pollLast week's poll results: How many of your accounts are secured using an authenticator app? 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:
Traffic Lab completes management-led majority buy-out Brazil president backs nationwide ban on online betting platformsMajor operators back $48M Super PAC to expand sports betting
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADHow to get backlinks from casinos?
azbookmakers writes:
How do you manage to convince a casino brand to add a link to your affiliate website? I know this is a hard task but I am wondering how to start negotiating for that. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSWhich traffic sources are scaling best?New affiliate looking for guidanceProvide feedback on this new site
How to get backlinks from casinos? azbookmakers writes:
How do you manage to convince a casino brand to add a link to your affiliate website? I know this is a hard task but I am wondering how to start negotiating for that. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Which traffic sources are scaling best?New affiliate looking for guidanceProvide feedback on this new site
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