19 August 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Do you provide this info? | One or several affiliate sites? | Featured Affiliate: Vavadapart
 The GPWA welcomes Betsson Group Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community. APCW Perspectives: Stupid, evil liarsReady to meet the new U.K. Gambling Minister, Vicky Foxcroft, and her hatred for our industry? We take a look at what she brings to the table, as well as additional fallout from the recent gambling tax hike. PIN-UP Partners marks 10 years with new promo To celebrate its 10th anniversary, PIN-UP Partners launched UNLOCK X a 10-level promo covering the program's top-performing regions, CIS and LatAm. Affiliates driving profitable non-brand traffic can unlock rewards at every level, with the final level revealed on 3 November. C$120,000 slot jackpot lands at Tonybet On 16 August, the recently registered player was on 12 Masks of Fire Drums when they hit for the maximum win from a C$40 spin. Exalogic and Fast Track bring agentic CRM to Italy The collaboration gives operators a clear path to deploying agentic workflows with Fast Track, safe and scalable within the regulatory and operational requirements of the Italian market. ROGA releases Marketing and Advertising Code The code represents a commitment by the Responsible Online Gaming Association's members to uphold a set of consistent marketing standards that advance consumer protection. World Cup fraudsters targeted trusted accounts New data from SEON reveals that the biggest fraud threat during the 2026 FIFA World Cup emerged after registration, with dormant accounts reactivated for high-value withdrawals. SBC Summit strengthens startup focus As part of the partnership, BettingStartups will serve as the official host of the Startup Hub at SBC Summit 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena. SBC Summit adds Global Payment Compliance track The track brings together operators, compliance specialists, payment leaders, legal experts and technology providers to examine how businesses can strengthen payments, combat threats and adapt to evolving regulatory expectations. Novig unveils responsible trading framework The company has added comprehensive responsible trading standards to its CFTC-regulated Ludlow Exchange, covering participant protections, product design, marketing and risk monitoring. How Anjouan fuels crypto casino growth Anjouan has emerged as a popular licensing jurisdiction for crypto casinos and sportsbooks. Fast Offshore explains why its low costs, crypto-friendly framework, broad license scope and fast approval process are attracting iGaming operators.   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 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. |
 Earlier this week, the Australian government introduced legislation that would create a national register, allowing individuals to opt out of receiving gambling ads.
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The Responsible Online Gaming Association announced a new Marketing and Advertising Code establishing common standards for its members, which include leading U.S. sports betting and iGaming operators. The voluntary code covers areas including age restrictions, advertising content, promotions, digital marketing, influencers and responsible gaming. For this week's poll, we ask if you provide jurisdiction-specific responsible gambling information. View pollLast week's poll results: Have you ever bought or sold an affiliate website? View poll
The Responsible Online Gaming Association announced a new Marketing and Advertising Code establishing common standards for its members, which include leading U.S. sports betting and iGaming operators. The voluntary code covers areas including age restrictions, advertising content, promotions, digital marketing, influencers and responsible gaming. For this week's poll, we ask if you provide jurisdiction-specific responsible gambling information. View pollLast week's poll results: Have you ever bought or sold an affiliate website? 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:
Ireland targets money laundering through gambling and cryptoNovig claims $125M opening-week surge, topping DK, Polymarket, KalshiIllegal betting declines in BrazilColorado bans 'Bonus Bet' marketing, sets new deposit caps
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