8 July 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

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Meet The Affiliate Manager
In the new edition of GPWA Times Magazine, Miruna from Rainbet Partners discusses what sets a crypto casino apart for affiliates accustomed to traditional programs. Read the interview

Industry News
1xBet has successful iGB L!VE 2026
At last week's event in London, the brand impressed guests with a futuristic concept, partner solutions, and dynamic activities.

Conor McGregor is new 1xBet global ambassador
1xBet announces a partnership with the UFC's first double champion, a global sports superstar, and the man who transformed martial arts.

G GATE Tbilisi results for the 1x team
At the June event, the VIP lounge quickly became a hub where one meeting flowed into the next, ideas evolved into discussions, and conversations went far beyond typical networking.

BC.Game wraps participation at iGB L!VE London
The program's booth featured a football-inspired design aligned with the ongoing global football season, attracting engagement from operators, affiliates, suppliers, and media representatives.

A new casino brand from C24 Partners
Spinstag combines an extensive casino offering with a modern interface, seamless navigation, and promotional campaigns.

N1 Partners at iGB L!VE: Bringing together affiliates
Last week, the company unveiled its new N1 Duality booth concept, presented exclusive art collaborations as part of a capsule collection created with fashion illustrator Clym Evernden, and more.

PIN-UP World Cup victory boost
PIN-UP Partners is currently running a promotion — PIN-UP VICTORY BOOST— so you can earn a higher CPA for additional FTD volume.

Paysafe strengthens Tebex's payment offering
Tebex, which acts as an extension of a gaming studio, has integrated the Paysafe Gateway into its platform to enable video game merchants to provide their customers with more payment options during transactions.

SBC Summit gives delegates access to regulators
From 29 September to 1 October, SBC will launch the Regulatory Gaming Meetups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its event in Lisbon.

How to maintain compliance
Fast Offshore's Ron Mendelson says obtaining an Anjouan iGaming license is only the first step, with maintaining it requiring consistent attention to detail, proactive risk management, and expert guidance.

Aussie court imposes $24M in illegal gambling fines
Australia's Federal Court ordered more than $24.2 million in penalties against the operators and promoters of the online poker platforms PPPfish, Shuffle Gaming and Redraw Poker for breaching the country's interactive gambling laws.

Industry leaders back SiGMA North America's Mexico launch
With momentum building ahead of SiGMA North America 2026, prominent industry leaders are stepping in as ambassadors for the summit's first Mexico City edition in September.

Major names to open SBC Summit 2026
Basketball icon Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder Jason Robins will speak at the September conference in Lisbon.

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?
Colorado bettors wagered $34 million on table tennis in May, making it the state's third-most-popular betting sport behind only basketball ($92 million) and baseball ($62 million).

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Question-of-the-week
How did the second quarter of 2026 compare with the first quarter for you?
The second quarter of 2026 ended just over a week ago, so it is time to ask our periodic question to members about how the revenue they are earning has changed over the last quarter. If you compare revenue from the second quarter of 2026 (April to June) to revenue from the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), how did it change? Did it get better, stay the same, or get worse for you? View poll
Last week's poll results: Which of these would you rather lose? View poll
Buzzy's World
The BuzzBuzzy 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:
New MessageUK Gambling Commission approves financial risk checks
New MessageNew Zealand opens its iGaming market
New MessageEx-DraftKings trader charged in betting scheme
New MessageOhio lawmakers seek online betting ban
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