27 May 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

A Memorial Remembrance for GPWA Members
On Monday, here in the U.S., we observed Memorial Day, a holiday that honors those who died in active military service. For many of us in the states, it is also a day when we remember those we knew who are no longer with us. For the ninth straight year, we would like to recognize GPWA members who have passed away. Please see inside this thread for the list and let us know if you are aware of anyone who has been left out so we can add their names.

APCW Perspectives: Threats, checks, and fallout
Last week, we asked for someone to step up and present a legal challenge to the U.K. Gambling Commission's affordability checks, and this week, it looks like someone just might. Plus, fallout from the U.K. gambling tax hike begins to appear.

Meet the 1xAffiliates team at SiGMA Asia 2026
The brand's team looks forward to meeting with current and potential partners at next week's event in Manila to present its partnership terms.

Who is responsible for safer gambling?
1xBet, together with SBC Media, conducted a large-scale study to examine approaches to the question of who is responsible for player protection – the operator, the regulator, or the player.

BC.GAME updates $BC white paper
The white paper outlines details on the token's utility, economic structure, and BC Engine integration as the platform develops its ecosystem around user participation and long-term rewards.

Fast Track enables fully agentic workflows for CRM
Agentic workflows are AI systems that move beyond answering questions to acting on them.

Ksa warns young people with World Cup campaign
With the World Cup approaching, the Dutch Gaming Authority is launching the campaign "Don't get lost playing." The campaign warns young adults about the risks of sports betting.

Deadline extended for UK deposit limits
Following stakeholder feedback, the U.K. Gambling Commission extended the implementation period of the second phase to the end of September 2026 to give operators more time for technical development.

Legislation to shield youth from targeted ads
The Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act would prohibit social media companies and other advertising websites in the U.S. from targeting minors with sports betting through online advertising.



1-3 June 2026
SiGMA 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.

9-11 June 2026
SBC Summit Americas 2026
Taking place in Florida, SBC Summit Americas aims to continue the success of SBC Summit Americas 2025, which brought together over 10,000 industry professionals and featured more than 400 exhibitors and sponsors.

1-2 July 2026
iGB L!VE 2026
Held in London, the event will converge all sectors in iGaming to connect and convert the strongest business for accelerated growth in an industry.