12 August 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

The Year of the AI Agent
In the new GPWA Times Magazine, John Wright from Statsdrone explains that 2025 was about vibe coding and generating content faster, while 2026 is about having a junior employee who never sleeps.

APCW Interviews: C24 Partners
We catch up with C24 Partners Senior Affiliate Account Manager Vasilis Ioannidis at iGB L!VE in London. The conversation covers new brands, expanding markets, and why affiliates should consider partnering with the C24 program.

APCW Perspectives: Calling in reinforcements
This week, the U.K. Gambling Commission got a boost from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport. Sarah Fox, who serves as the DCMS with Gambling and Lotteries, will assume the duties of the Commission's Executive Director, Tim Miller.

1xBet explores PSG's new away kit
A crisp white base anchors the design, while a bold red runs through the center, framed by deep blue lines on either side — a subtle nod to the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower from the 1xBet partner.

N1 Partners nominated for Affiliate Leaders Awards
The affiliate program has been shortlisted for Affiliate Program of the Year (Large) and Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year.

Tonybet launches X-Multi Tournaments for Canadian players
The campaign pairs four weekly tournaments with a monthly leaderboard, both built around a win-multiplier scoring mechanic, with a C$50,000 prize pool available through 30 August.

CFTC intervenes after New York targets KalshiEX
The CFTC says it acted to protect the stability of the national derivatives market after New York Attorney General Letitia James sued KalshiEX over its event contracts.

SiGMA North America to deliver millions to Mexico
The inaugural summit, from 1-3 September, is expected to generate a significant economic boost for Mexico, injecting an estimated MXN220 million (€10 million) in direct spending into the local economy.

SBC Summit's Player Experience Academy explores engagement
The Player Experience Academy forms part of the event's Education+ program and will explore how operators can strengthen engagement, retention, and long-term player value alongside their responsibility to protect players.

ProphetX expands sports prediction market with Pikkit
Pikkit users will gain access to sports event contracts through ProphetX's federally regulated exchange, covering everything from game results to player props.



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.