3 June 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

Recognizing May's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in May. We're giving an extra special thanks to Darya of N1 Partners, who was the most active affiliate program representative last month. Darya will be featured on the GPWA home page in June. Well done!

Recognition for May's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for May. 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 June. Congratulations!

APCW Perspectives: Hate, racism, and marketing
How far is too far when it comes to marketing? According to one website, almost nothing is off the table. Plus, the U.K. Gambling Commission has decided to hold off on those affordability checks.

1xBet named Best Sports Betting Operator 2026
The brand's victory at the SiGMA Europe Awards established its image as a modern bookmaker with a multifunctional, mobile-first platform and a focus on responsible gambling.

BC.GAME taps into football with Pinball Striker 20000X
Rather than following a traditional match format, Pinball Striker 20000X uses a compact arcade setup where each round plays out through a launched football, moving targets, and a final goal area.

N1 Partners named Best Affiliate Program
The team attended one of the largest conferences in the CIS and Eastern Europe, became an official partner of the MAC Awards, and received the "Best iGaming affiliate program" award at the MAC Awards in Armenia last week.

N1 Insights: How to leverage iGaming trends
In the latest edition of N1 Insights, N1 Partners' experts break down where competition will intensify the most in June and how to maintain ROI in an overheated market.

Mexico's iGaming market will grow to $1.9 billion
According to PIN-UP Partners, the gambling sector is growing by an average of 15% annually, with sports betting representing 56.4% of the industry.

VGCCC speaks on influencers promoting gambling
Social media influencers who promote gambling are not only exposing Victorians to harm, but they could be breaking the law, according to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.

Ksa sends World Cup warning to operators
The Dutch Gaming Authority has written to sports betting providers, emphasizing that they are not permitted to advertise live gambling during matches.

Lithuania adds guidelines for terminating contracts
The purpose is to help gambling organizers properly and uniformly apply the legal acts regulating the grounds for termination of remote gambling contracts.

Kalshi launches first perpetual futures in America
U.S. investors will soon be able to access crypto perpetual futures on Kalshi's platform, fully regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Tiësto to headline INFINITY Lisbon at SBC Summit
In September, the global EDM icon will headline the third edition of INFINITY Lisbon, closing SBC Summit 2026 with a performance at the MEO Arena.



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.

30 June 2026
LEGENDS by Fire & Ice 2026
Held during iGB L!VE week at London's most exclusive nightclub, The BOX Soho will open its doors for a night of next-level entertainment, unbeatable networking, and unmatched energy.

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 the industry.