5 August 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Uncollectable affiliate earnings? | Unusual AI responses | Featured Affiliate: PIN-UP Partners
 Free Transformational Leadership Program Scholarship Saroca's annual Transformational Leadership Program focused on the gaming industry returns for its third year, and the GPWA is pleased to once again offer a full scholarship, valued at $1,700, to one of our members. See inside this thread for details. Recognizing July's most active AMs Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in July. We're giving an extra special thanks to Christian of Lucky Buddha Affiliates, who was the most active affiliate program representative last month. Christian will be featured on the GPWA home page in August. Well done! Recognition for July's most active members The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for July. We're giving an extra special thanks to ocreditor, the most active poster last month. The site will be featured on the GPWA home page in August. Congratulations!  Trust Isn't a Feeling, It's a DisciplineIn the new GPWA Times Magazine, Emily Haruko, CEO of Saroca, explains why affiliate relationships break down and how to build the kind of trust that actually repairs.  The GPWA welcomes Lucky Buddha Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community. APCW Perspectives: UKGC settlement moneyThe U.K. Gambling Commission has accumulated a large amount of regulatory settlement money and has finally decided where it will go. Plus, J. Todd has a fresh perspective on Britain's controversial affordability checks. BC Engine rewards surpass $5 million BC.Game announced that stakers have now earned over 5 million BCD, up from 2.1 million BCD reported just two months ago. N1 Insights: August iGaming snapshot In the latest edition, N1 Partners experts analyze end-of-season trends and explain how they impact affiliate marketing, product development, and content strategy. An African GEO that might surprise you With more than 116 million residents and relatively low acquisition costs, the Democratic Republic of Congo presents a promising opportunity for affiliates, according to PIN-UP Partners. GG.BET shortlisted at the Affiliate Leaders Awards The nomination places GG.BET Affiliates among the strongest mid-sized programs in the market, recognized for its approach to partner relationships, brand strength, and program development. Novig launches nationwide sports prediction market The federally regulated company has completed its transition from a peer-to-peer sportsbook to a sports-only prediction market platform. MGA targets sites impersonating licensed operators The Malta Gaming Authority has observed a pattern of websites impersonating MGA-licensed operators and misleading consumers into believing that they are licensed. Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 shortlist revealed More than 400 affiliate and performance marketing professionals will attend the September ceremony, where 20 awards will recognize achievements across affiliates and operator programs. New York sues Kalshi New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James allege the prediction market operates as an illegal gambling platform and seek to permanently block the company from offering its services in the state and pursue financial penalties. Sarah Fox to join the UK Gambling Commission Sarah Fox will be seconded from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to lead the Commission's Policy and Research and Statistics functions and National Lottery regulation.   1-3 September 2026SiGMA North America 2026 SiGMA North America debuts in 2026 in Mexico City, spotlighting the Spanish-speaking market across the continent.  28 September - 1 October 2026Global 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 2026Affiliate 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. |
 Betsson has opened its door to Alberta's new iGaming market by completing the acquisition of Rhino Entertainment for approximately €64.5 million.
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What has caused you to write off affiliate earnings as uncollectable?
One of the most frustrating realities of running an affiliate business is watching a hard-earned commission balance turn into uncollectable "dead money." Whatever the reason, seasoned affiliates know they can reach a point where earnings they once expected to receive should instead be written off. For this week's poll, we ask: What has caused you to write off affiliate earnings as uncollectable? View pollLast week's poll results: Do you plan to attend SBC Affiliate Leaders Summit in Lisbon? View poll
One of the most frustrating realities of running an affiliate business is watching a hard-earned commission balance turn into uncollectable "dead money." Whatever the reason, seasoned affiliates know they can reach a point where earnings they once expected to receive should instead be written off. For this week's poll, we ask: What has caused you to write off affiliate earnings as uncollectable? View pollLast week's poll results: Do you plan to attend SBC Affiliate Leaders Summit in Lisbon? View poll
Buzzy 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:
Nine senators push CFTC to ban wildfire contractsUK's IG Group acquires Underdog in $1.3 billion dealFlutter CEO announces he is stepping down
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADStrange and funny AI responses
FictionNet writes:
I have received a few responses from ChatGPT that have kept me quite entertained, including a witty pun. What's the strangest or funniest thing AI has said to you? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSWhy do so many new brands fail?Is a multilingual site worth the maintenance in a small GEO?Looking for reviews on this site
Strange and funny AI responsesFictionNet writes:
I have received a few responses from ChatGPT that have kept me quite entertained, including a witty pun. What's the strangest or funniest thing AI has said to you? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Why do so many new brands fail?Is a multilingual site worth the maintenance in a small GEO?Looking for reviews on this site
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