10 June 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: How do you handle bot traffic? | Moving to Next.js | Featured Affiliate: PIN-UP Partners
 Join the GPWA at iGB L!VE in LondoniGB L!VE takes place 1-2 July at ExCeL in London. Anthony, J. Todd, Nicole, and Michael will all be there, and we will be giving out copies of the GPWA Times Magazine and Casino City's iGaming Pocket Directory. If you will be there, please stop by and say hello.  APCW Interviews: Makeberry AffiliatesJ. Todd speaks with Kateryna, Affiliate Team Lead at Makeberry Affiliates. Discussion includes their new brands and the different ways you can work with them as an affiliate or a direct advertiser. APCW Perspectives: Strange days, indeed What the heck is Kalshi up to? For a company that's been preaching for months that prediction markets are NOT gambling, they seem to be making some questionable choices. Plus, should CEOs be held responsible for the actions of their customers? 1xAffiliates named Best Brand of the Year On 27 May, the MAC Affiliate Conference 2026 in Armenia concluded with its annual awards ceremony, where 1xAffiliate took home the event's highest honor. N1 Brand Series: RollXO RollXO focuses on modern user experience, a wide range of game content, fast onboarding of players, a user-friendly interface, and a diverse bonus program. World Cup betting offer from Vavadapart The affiliate program is offering up to a 60% revenue share for betting traffic driven to Vavadapart during this increased player activity period starting on Thursday. Exclusive meet and greet with Diego Simeone Held for the 2RBO's top business partners, the session celebrated the strategic value of the soccer icon's role as the official brand ambassador for Betinia and Campobet. Tonybet Affiliates launches World Cup competition From 11 June to 19 July, partners will have the opportunity to not only earn commissions from quality traffic, but also compete for prizes from Tonybet Affiliates. Bally's Intralot to acquire Evoke Evoke has agreed to a £243.1 million all-share takeover by Bally's Intralot, creating a global gaming group with major positions in online betting and iGaming. New Mexico AG files lawsuit against Kalshi Attorney General Raúl Torrez alleges that the company is unlawfully offering online sports betting in New Mexico while seeking to bypass state gaming laws and the regulatory framework that governs legal gaming in the state. Former Alabama State players violate betting rules Four men's basketball student-athletes engaged in game manipulation related to sports betting, according to an agreement released by a Division I Committee on Infractions panel. World Series of Poker brings crypto to global events Starting today, WSOP players can buy tournament tickets directly with cryptocurrency for the first time, with Solana enabling fee-free transactions.   30 June 2026LEGENDS 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 2026iGB L!VE 2026 Held in London, the event will bring together all sectors of iGaming to connect and convert the strongest businesses for accelerated growth in the industry.  15-16 July 2026SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 The 2026 edition brings together decision-makers, regulators, operators, affiliates, and sports stakeholders to unpack the trends shaping Eastern Europe and Central Asia and the direction the region is taking. |
 Beginning tomorrow, the U.K. Gambling Commission will use AI monitoring to crack down on gambling ads and content marketing that appeal to under-18s, with sanctions for operators that violate the rules.
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How do you currently handle bot traffic on your websites?
According to a recent Search Engine Land article, automated traffic now accounts for more than half of web requests, meaning bots have surpassed humans as the majority of traffic on the web. As affiliates we are increasingly faced with decisions about which bots to allow, which to limit and which to block altogether. So, for this week's poll, we ask: How do you currently handle bot traffic on your websites? View pollLast week's poll results: How often do you review Google Search Console data for your websites? View poll
According to a recent Search Engine Land article, automated traffic now accounts for more than half of web requests, meaning bots have surpassed humans as the majority of traffic on the web. As affiliates we are increasingly faced with decisions about which bots to allow, which to limit and which to block altogether. So, for this week's poll, we ask: How do you currently handle bot traffic on your websites? View pollLast week's poll results: How often do you review Google Search Console data for your websites? 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:
Ex-US lawmaker being investigated for insider trading on KalshiOntario introduces deposit limits for under-25 playersBGC targets growth of UK gambling black marketEU is proposing a pan-European iGaming tax
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADIs moving to Next.js worth it?
azicasino writes:
I recently migrated one of my casino affiliate sites from WordPress to Next.js. One of the main reasons was security, as WordPress sites in the gambling niche get targeted constantly. I am curious if others in the affiliate space have made similar moves and what results you've seen with Google after the switch. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSLooking for affiliate programs in New ZealandNew affiliate looking for tips and tricksWhat do you think of my site?
Is moving to Next.js worth it?azicasino writes:
I recently migrated one of my casino affiliate sites from WordPress to Next.js. One of the main reasons was security, as WordPress sites in the gambling niche get targeted constantly. I am curious if others in the affiliate space have made similar moves and what results you've seen with Google after the switch. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Looking for affiliate programs in New ZealandNew affiliate looking for tips and tricksWhat do you think of my site?
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