15 July 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

Eight years ago, Sonja Popovic - known as "WYN Global Media Limited" on the GPWA forums - rebuilt herself physically. That process now shapes how she approaches both life and work. Read the interview in the latest GPWA Times Magazine. Read the interview

APCW Perspectives: Antics from iGB L!VE London
That's a wrap from iGB L!VE London. Catch exclusive interviews, roam the exhibition floor with J. Todd, and explore the latest gambling industry headlines from the week.

Stability is the betting industry's core asset
Standing out in iGaming for a single quarter is easy; surviving with an intact reputation for two decades is not, according to 1xBet.

N1 Sport Promo: Earn more with sports traffic
With less than two weeks remaining until N1 Sport Promo by N1 Partners comes to an end, the biggest sporting events of July are still ahead.

Tonybet's World Cup Card Collection campaign winner
Tonybet's World Cup Card Collection is down to its final prize, with one lucky player in Ireland, taking home €7,000 for securing the campaign's prized silver card.

Top 10 facts about Alberta's iGaming launch
Monday marked the launch of Alberta's iGaming market and we take a look at 10 facts to focus on.

WSOP Main Event reaches the final table
Out of a colossal field of 9,208, only nine players remain, each guaranteed a prize of at least $1 million when the final table returns on 3 August.

Why SiGMA North America 2026 is worth the trip
Slated for Mexico City in September, the event will unite gaming and technology professionals among the expected 4,000 delegates, 1,000 operators, over 150 speakers, and more than 200 exhibitors and sponsors.

Arizona issues cease-and-desist orders
The actions against BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt, and Raffle Creator allege felony conduct involving gambling promotion, illegal enterprise control, and money laundering.

Midnight Mayhem Fight Night heads to ICE Barcelona
On 19 January 2027, 16 figures from across the global iGaming and sports betting industry will step into the ring to raise €150,000 for charitable causes.

Rightlander extends partnership with Playtech
The integration brings Rightlander's affiliate monitoring and compliance capabilities into Playtech's broader partner ecosystem.

Better Markets criticizes CFTC over Kalshi decision
The independent, nonprofit organization has accused the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of undermining a Michigan court order after the agency stayed a Kalshi rule change that would have voided and refunded certain sports event contracts.

DraftKings approved for multi-state poker launch
The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced DraftKings launched multi-state internet poker between Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey on 8 July.



1-3 September 2026
SiGMA North America 2026
SiGMA North America debuts in 2026 in Mexico City, spotlighting the Spanish-speaking market across the continent.

28 September - 1 October 2026
Global Gaming Expo 2026
G2E is the world's largest and premier gaming event where gaming executives, buyers, and industry professionals meet each fall in Las Vegas to conduct business.

30 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.