7 October 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

Recognizing September's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in September. We're giving an extra special thanks to Darya of N1 Partners, who was the most active affiliate program representative last month. Darya will be featured on the GPWA home page in October. Well done!

Recognition for September's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for September. We're giving an extra special thanks to GlobalPokerSites, the most active poster last month. The site will be featured on the GPWA home page in October. Congratulations!

In the new GPWA Times Magazine, Marina Matviichuk, the Promo Brand Team Lead at V.Partners, discusses building the company's brand strategy, evolving affiliate partnerships and helping affiliates grow.  Read the interview

APCW Interviews: Makeberry Affiliates
From iGB L!VE in London, J. Todd speaks with Makeberry's Head of Affiliates, Oleksandr, about the program's affiliate offers and the different ways partners can earn.

1xBet shortlisted for EGR Operator Awards 2026
The international brand is a finalist in the Innovator of the Year and Sports Betting Operator categories. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 24 November in London.

1xBet honored with an SBC Award in Lisbon
The brand won in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category, providing momentum for the company's continued global expansion and development of new technological solutions in 2027.

Vavadapart to attend SiGMA World 2026
The affiliate program will attend the November conference in Rome and feature several exclusive updates, a new merchandise collection, and a giveaway.

Tonybet launches poker in Canada
On 6 October, Tonybet added the game to a platform that already spans sports betting, live casino and slots. The rollout gives players a third way to play in the same account they already hold.

AGCO issues $200,000 penalty to TheScore Bet
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued the fine to Score Media and Gaming for failing to meet Ontario's player protection standards by presenting cash-out offers that were not honored.

Offshore does not have to mean unregulated
What does “offshore” actually mean? Fast Offshore's Ron Mendelson explains why company registration does not equal regulatory approval.

G2E 2026 visitor numbers hold steady
This year's attendance in Las Vegas remained on par with previous years, as the annual Global Gaming Expo welcomed industry professionals from 120 countries, regions, and territories, and featured 400 exhibitors.

Polymarket adds deposit limits for US users
Polymarket has introduced daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits for U.S. users as part of a broader rollout of responsible trading tools.

House panel probes prediction markets
The chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requested documents from Hyperliquid Labs, Crypto.com and Aristotle Exchange over identity verification and insider trading safeguards.



2 November 2026
Ace Alliance Horizon & Speed Rome 2026
Attendees will have the chance to build partnerships through curated networking sessions, and experience driving world-class supercars and helicopter rides.

2-5 November 2026
SiGMA World 2026
SiGMA World 2026 in Rome will bring together 30,000 delegates and more than 1,000 sponsors and exhibitors, featuring 550 speakers, two industry awards ceremonies, startup pitch competitions and a range of networking events.

18-21 January 2027
iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2027
iGB Affiliate returns to Barcelona, offering free entry for affiliates and opportunities to connect with operators, networks and tech providers while exploring new traffic strategies and partnerships.