14 October 2026 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES
Meet The Affiliate
Waleska H.After four years and more than 1,200 posts, many GPWA members have traded advice with "NoDepositCasinos" and assumed there was a man on the other end. Meet Waleska Hernández. Read the interview in the new GPWA Times Magazine. Read the interview

Industry News
APCW Interviews: V.Partners
At the SBC Summit in Lisbon, J. Todd spoke with Maryna, V.Partners' Promo Brand Team Lead, about its expanding brand portfolio, an upcoming launch and its custom commission deals for webmasters.

APCW Perspectives: Reporting from Lisbon 2026
J. Todd reports breaking news from the 2026 SBC Summit in Lisbon, introduces a new sponsor, and walks the floor of the event.

1xBet showcases partnership strategy at SBC Summit
1xBet used two exhibition spaces and networking opportunities to highlight its focus on business development and industry relationships.

Rightlander launches Partner Intelligence
The new technology gives brands a continuous view of affiliate partner activity across websites, social media, networks and sub-networks.

CFTC proposes new rule for prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants to regulate sports, political and weather contracts traded on prediction markets while excluding traditional sports bets and casino games from its oversight.

MGCB issues 33 cease-and-desist letters
The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent the letters to 33 offshore gambling operators found to be illegally offering online casino games, sweepstakes-style games and sports betting to Michigan residents.

Kalshi partners with tribes on prediction market apps
Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, Greenville Rancheria, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation and Alturas Indian Rancheria are entering the prediction market business with independent apps powered by Kalshi.

Ksa reprimands 711 over withdrawal restrictions
The Dutch Gaming Authority says the online gambling operator improperly required some customers to wager deposited funds before they could withdraw them.

Matchbook acquires Betdaq
The existing Betdaq service, operated by EPS, will remain open for trading until 21 October, with customer accounts remaining open for withdrawals until 4 November.

Upcoming Conference

Ace Alliance Horizon & Speed Rome 20262 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.

SiGMA World 20262-5 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.

iGB Affiliate Barcelona 202718-21 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.
Did You Know?
Finland is tightening its enforcement of illegal gambling promotions, with authorities threatening fines of up to €1.2 million for businesses that violate restrictions on advertising unauthorized gambling services.

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Question-of-the-week
What percent of your affiliate revenue came from your top program in the past year?
One of the risks affiliates face is becoming too dependent on a particular affiliate program. Changes in commission terms, regulatory restrictions, or the closure of a program can have a substantial impact on affiliates who receive a large share of their revenue from that program. For this week's poll, we are interested in how diversified members' affiliate revenue is. Please consider your affiliate revenue over the most recent 12 months when voting. View poll
Last week's poll results: How did the third quarter of 2026 compare with the second quarter for you? View poll
Buzzy's World
The BuzzBuzzy 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:
New MessageFTC investigates online sports betting advertising
New MessageNew York regulators propose rules to curb gambling addiction
New MessagePeru bill would quintuple online betting consumption tax to 5%
From The Forums
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD
New MessageWhat is a 'normal' conversion?
kwblue writes:
I have a pretty solid tracking system for my programs, clicks, and conversions. My stats seem pretty weird, though. Am I doing something wrong? Is this typical? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
New MessageNew entry in the New Zealand market
New MessageHow are you driving traffic?
New MessageBest ways to leverage a YouTube channel
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