Relentless changes

> [View this newsletter as a webpage]( [GPWA TIMES]( In this issue: [White label casinos](#QOW) | [Trying a new company?](#Forums) | [Affiliate Program: GIG Affiliates](#FAP) [Industry News] [APCW Perspectives: Relentless changes in Europe]( This week, J. Todd is focusing on the barrage of changes to the gambling industry coming from the U.K. Gambling Commission and Europe at large. [Green Gaming Forum to discuss modern tech]( Next week, industry experts will gather to examine how technology can be best used to deliver an optimal user experience. [LeoVegas agrees to acquire IPS]( The company will acquire the assets of Intellectual Property & Software Limited, including top brands Slotboss and Bet U.K. [PokerStars offers shared player pool in France, Spain]( Players across the two countries may now challenge each other at the online poker brand, earning bigger prizes and better promotions. [Bingo industry to convene at ICE London]( The Bingo Association has invited operators and regulators to visit the Bingo Pavilion at ICE, which will run from 6-8 February. [Intertops offering 35% instant cashback]( This weekend, players who bust while playing real-money slots from Worldmatch can recoup some of their loss. [Affiliate Grand Slam visits Hong Kong]( The team behind SiGMA will bring the affiliate-focused event into the Asian market from 17-19 May. [EveryMatrix to celebrate 10 years of iGaming at ICE]( In London from 6-8 February, attendees can join the company at Stand N6-310 as it showcases its recent innovations and solutions. [Inspired announces key market updates]( The company has contracted additional VLTs in Greece, gone live in New Jersey and will showcase its latest products at ICE Totally Gaming next month. [ReelNRG partners up with Pariplay]( Pariplay will integrate the company's portfolio of slot games into its platform, including the popular titles Goddess of Asia and Ella's Riches. [Play'n GO's games certified in Spain and Colombia]( The provider's slots have been certified for the two jurisdictions and will be offered by locally licensed operators. [ORYX Gaming strikes EveryMatrix deal]( ORYX content is now accessible to players on mobile, tablet and desktop via the EveryMatrix CasinoEngine. [Iforium signs agreement with Pragmatic Play]( The multi-year agreement will see Pragmatic Play integrate its portfolio of casino games to the Gameflex platform. [Evolution launches Live Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker]( The game, available on desktop, mobile and tablet, comes with a unique "First Five" progressive jackpot, starting at ?50,000. [Upcoming Conferences] [Affiliate Summit Europe 2018]( February 2018 [Affiliate Summit Europe 2018]( This two-day event in London is packed with affiliates, merchants, vendors, networks and technology providers in a relaxed environment. [ICE Totally Gaming]( February 2018 [ICE Totally Gaming]( Showcasing compelling innovation and expertise, ICE Totally Gaming is proud to be the largest and most comprehensive B2B gaming exhibition in the world. [London Affiliate Conference]( February 2018 [London Affiliate Conference]( LAC is one of the most popular iGaming affiliate events in the world! Its conference sessions aim to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. [Did You Know?] Online gaming in New Jersey generated $245 million in 2017, up 24% from the previous year and the highest annual revenue since legalization in 2013. [Affiliate Program Sponsors] [Join Our Groups] [Facebook]Please join the GPWA Facebook group. 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In addition to voting in the poll, we ask that you also tell us the reasoning behind your answer, and share any past experiences -- both good and bad -- that you may have had with white labels. [View poll]( Last week's poll results: Do you plan to spend more or less time on affiliate marketing in 2018? [View poll]( [Buzzy's World] [The Buzz]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: [New Message][Credit betting ban, new taxes may drive William Hill out of Australia]( [New Message]['Illegal gambling' on the rise in Germany]( [New Message][Spain publishes complexities of online poker liquidity deal]( [New Message][Online sports betting rises nearly 60% in Italy during 2017]( [] [From The Forums] FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD [New Message][Are you willing to give a new company a try?]( xecutable writes: With the recent fiascos surrounding U.K. sportsbooks, I'm wondering how many are willing to give a new book a try. I've been forced to postpone most of my plans and need to move toward different brands, but I'm skeptical toward newcomers. [read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER PUBLIC THREADS [New Message][What is going to change the world?]( [New Message][Signup deposit time]( [New Message][Types of lottery sites]( [New Message][Ideal text-to-code ratio]( --------------------------------------------------------------- PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member? [Upgrade Now!]( [New Message][Skrill blocking payments to UK accounts?]( [] [Featured Affiliate Program] [GIG Affiliates]( Affiliates]( GIG Affiliates is the official affiliate program of Guts.com, Rizk.com and Betspin.com. GIG Affiliates rewards affiliates with some of the highest commission rates in the online gaming industry, where as much as 40% revenue share can be earned every month. 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