17 June 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

The GPWA welcomes ODDX Partners as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
APCW Interviews: Rewards Affiliates
From iGB Affiliate in Barcelona, J. Todd catches up with Renée Mate, Affiliate Program Manager at Rewards Affiliates, who has plenty to share, including updates on the company's 25th anniversary, its growing library of bespoke games, and recent operational changes in the U.K.

iGB L!VE 2026 eyes record growth
Clarion Gaming's Managing Director Stuart Hunter says next month's event in London will feature new summits, expanded networking opportunities, and a focus on key trends shaping the global gaming industry.

1xBet: Player protection as part of the business model
The 1xBet team explains that, in mature markets, the industry is shifting toward models in which player protection increasingly influences registration, payments, and operational planning.

N1 Partners reaches final stage of G Gate Awards
The affiliate program earned nominations for iGaming Advertiser of the Year, PR Campaign of the Year, and Event of the Year. Voting remains live until 22 June, when the winners will be decided.

Connect with N1 Partners at G Gate Conf 2026
Next week in Tbilisi, the team will discuss scaling opportunities, current offers, and the N1 Sport Promo, a special for partners driving sports traffic and working within prediction markets.

Get a higher CPA with PIN-UP during World Cup 2026
Through 19 July, PIN-UP Partners affiliates can get a CPA boost for extra FTD volume.

MeridianBet goes live with Fast Track
The operator selected Fast Track as its customer engagement platform, with rollout to follow across Europe, Africa and South America.

Paysafe and Skrill team up with Woody & Kleiny
The global payments platform is taking its technology to the heart of America's biggest soccer summer, fueling a 39-day, 15,000-mile streamed road trip led by viral creators Woody & Kleiny.

Chestoption receives penalty from Ksa
The Dutch Gaming Authority imposed a fine of €3,082,000 on Chestoption Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada for offering gambling services without the required license.

Black market eyes £200 million World Cup payday
In addition, more than £1 billion is expected to be staked with regulated betting operators in Britain during the competition alone, according to the Betting and Gaming Council.

Novig receives designation from CFTC
This positions the company to operate as a federally regulated prediction market and expand nationwide under a single regulatory framework.



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 bring together all sectors of iGaming to connect and convert the strongest businesses for accelerated growth in the industry.

15-16 July 2026
SBC 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.