24 June 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

New issue of GPWA Times Magazine is here!
The July issue of the GPWA Times Magazine is now available online. Free copies will be available next week at iGB L!VE in London. If you would like us to mail you a copy, please see inside this thread for more details.

APCW Perspectives: The data the UKGC tried to bury
The fact that the U.K. Gambling Commission lied to the public by suppressing key information on problem gambling has once again become a topic of conversation. And to demonstrate its understanding of our industry, the Commission has just figured out virtual private networks.

1xBet teams up with FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026
Earlier this month, Warsaw became one of the world's leading sporting hubs. The international brand 1xBet served as one of the championship's key partners.

Early World Cup insights from 1xPartners
For the iGaming industry, the World Cup volatility we have seen in the opening weeks means one thing: a sharp increase in audience engagement.

BC.Game to showcase sportsbook ambitions in London
At next week's iGB L!VE in London, visitors can experience a football-inspired stand design and learn more about the platform's sports betting offering.

World Cup Checklist: What should be under control?
GG.BET Affiliates wants you to ensure your GEOs, offers, creatives, payment flows, and retention strategy are in place.

$1 turns into five-figure win at Tonybet Casino
A Tonybet Casino player from Montreal recently spun the reels on Burning Slots Cash Mesh with a single Canadian dollar on the line, and walked away CA$14,328 richer.

Makeberry Affiliates to attend iGB L!VE London
Join the affiliate program in London from 1-2 July where guests will have a chance to meet members of the team.

Registration open for G2E 2026
The Global Gaming Expo returns to The Venetian in Las Vegas from 28 September to 1 October, convening gaming leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world.

Ksa: Target for gambling tax increase not achieved
The tax increase was expected to yield an additional €108 million in 2025 and €216 million in 2026 compared to the previous year. However, the monitor shows that these amounts are much lower.

Kentucky AG suing prediction markets
Last week, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the launch of three lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW in defense of Kentucky law.

Polymarket, Splash offer $21M NFL contest
The new partnership will bring Polymarket-powered prediction markets to Splash Sports' 2 million users ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Kalshi to bring prediction markets to Canada
Through the app launching this summer, users will have access to approximately 4,000 Kalshi event-based contracts in categories that Wealthsimple is authorized to offer in the Canadian market.



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.