1 July 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES
Announcements
Recognizing June's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in June. 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 July. Well done!

Recognition for June's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for June. We're giving an extra special thanks to NoDepositCasinos, the most active poster last month. The site will be featured on the GPWA home page in July. Congratulations!

New Affiliate Programs
The GPWA welcomes GG.BET Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
Industry News
APCW Perspectives: EU and Brazilian crackdowns?
Online gambling developments affecting affiliates this week include growing regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets in Europe, with several regulators taking a tougher stance on the emerging sector.

1xBet launches player protection initiative
1xBet has launched 1xCare, which is focused on player protection, harm prevention, research, education, and safer gambling technology across the global betting industry.

1xBet: How businesses balance standards across markets
For international companies, successful market-specific growth increasingly depends on balancing consistent standards with a genuine understanding of local audiences.

BC.Game showcases crypto-first ecosystem in London
The affiliate program arrived at iGB L!VE 2026 with a focus on how crypto-first operators are reshaping the player experience across casino, sportsbook and platform engagement.

Join N1 Sport Promo: Every FTD boosts your CPA
Through 20 July, N1 Partners affiliates can capitalize on the growing audience interest to scale their traffic with the N1 Sport Promo.

Tonybet announces World Cup campaign winner
Tonybet's World Cup Card Collection for Canadian customers has its first major winner, with one lucky player taking home $15,000 CAD for securing the campaign's prized bronze card.

Paysafe joins Primer platform
Paysafe has connected to Primer through its no-code Primer for Partners offering and can now offer dedicated card payment processing to online merchants that use Primer globally.

Tim Miller announces departure from UKGC
The U.K. Gambling Commission announced that the Executive Director of Policy & Research has decided to leave the Commission in September 2026 after 10 years of service.

Kalshi and ADI Predictstreet announce partnership
This collaboration will expand prediction markets globally, providing billions of fans with new ways to engage with the World Cup.

Venezuela Gaming Expo postponed due to earthquakes
Following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the event will be rescheduled for early 2027. Confirmed dates and venue details will be announced in the coming weeks.

SBC Summit to examine Latin America's opportunities
Taking place on 1 October in Lisbon, the track will unite C-level executives from across Latin America to examine key opportunities and challenges.

DraftKings launches DKeX
The proprietary prediction markets exchange has been integrated into the unified DraftKings Sports & Casino app.

Upcoming Conference

SBC Summit Tbilisi 202615-16 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.

SiGMA North America 20261-3 September 2026
SiGMA North America 2026
SiGMA North America debuts in 2026 in Mexico City, spotlighting the Spanish-speaking market across the continent.

Affiliate Leaders Summit 202630 September - 1 October 2026
Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026
Held in Lisbon, the Affiliate Leaders Summit is a dedicated three-day summit focused entirely on acquisition, traffic growth and commercial performance.
Did You Know?
Betfred's online operator will pay a GBP 900K settlement after the U.K. Gambling Commission found failures in its safer gambling and anti-money laundering controls. The regulator said the operator failed to intervene promptly with customers showing signs of gambling harm.

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Question-of-the-week
Which of these would you rather lose?
Obviously, you don't want either happen, but GPWA member "Pokerface" is curious: Would you rather lose your phone or your wallet? Please share your reasoning. View poll
Last week's poll results: Who will win the World Cup? View poll
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