PlayNewswire Names Gamblers Connect as Official Media Partner
Partnership expands Gamblers Connect role from distributor to editorial and case-study coverage.
Key Takeaways
- PlayNewswire named Gamblers Connect as a media partner on 4 November 2026.
- Gamblers Connect has published PlayNewswire releases since 2025 and will now add editorial coverage, case studies and newsletters.
- PlayNewswire distributes releases the same day to more than 100 news sites, including over 30 dedicated iGaming publications.
- Releases through PlayNewswire have produced more than 3,500 articles on partner sites.
- PlayNewswire accepts gambling press releases covering MGA, UKGC and Curaçao licence news and accepts payment by card, PayPal or cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDC).
PlayNewswire has named Gamblers Connect as a media partner, formalising a relationship that moves the publisher beyond distribution into editorial coverage, case studies and newsletters. The announcement was published on 4 November 2026 and follows Gamblers Connect's role publishing PlayNewswire releases since 2025 across PlayNewswire's network of more than 100 news sites.
Scope of the partnership
Under the agreement Gamblers Connect will give PlayNewswire a company profile in iHub, Gamblers Connect's directory of B2B iGaming companies, and will feature PlayNewswire in its B2B newsletters on LinkedIn. Gamblers Connect may also cover PlayNewswire news and network additions in its news feed.
For PlayNewswire clients the arrangement creates a clearer route from distribution to coverage: campaigns run through PlayNewswire can be featured as case studies on Gamblers Connect with results attributed to both the client and to PlayNewswire. Gamblers Connect's audience is described as operators, suppliers, affiliates and regulators.
Distribution reach and editorial policy
PlayNewswire is a self‑serve press release distribution platform for iGaming, betting and casino companies, including crypto casinos, sportsbooks, affiliates and suppliers. The platform distributes releases the same day to more than 100 news sites, which include more than 30 dedicated iGaming and betting publications as well as crypto, finance and technology outlets. Releases distributed through PlayNewswire have resulted in more than 3,500 articles on partner news sites.
PlayNewswire accepts gambling, casino and sports betting press releases covering game launches, licence news mentioning the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Curaçao, partnerships and integrations, affiliate programme launches, regulatory and compliance updates, and mergers and acquisitions. Every release goes through editorial review before distribution.
A crypto casino can submit a release to PlayNewswire for same‑day distribution to iGaming trade publications and crypto news sites, and PlayNewswire accepts payment by card, PayPal or cryptocurrency including BTC, ETH and USDC.
Background and practical notes
Gamblers Connect has published press releases distributed through PlayNewswire since 2025 and is listed among the more than 100 partner news sites. The partnership takes that existing publication relationship beyond simple syndication into an explicit media‑partner role that includes directory placement (iHub), newsletter features and potential editorial coverage.
PlayNewswire describes itself as a platform where sign‑up is free and, after editorial review, distribution happens the same day. The naming of Gamblers Connect follows the platform's stated strategy of routing distribution into measurable coverage for clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PlayNewswire–Gamblers Connect partnership cover?
The partnership covers editorial coverage, case studies and newsletter features in addition to existing distribution. Gamblers Connect will provide PlayNewswire a company profile in iHub, feature it in B2B LinkedIn newsletters and may cover PlayNewswire news in its feed.
How large is PlayNewswire's distribution network?
PlayNewswire distributes releases to more than 100 news sites, which include over 30 dedicated iGaming and betting publications, and its releases have resulted in more than 3,500 articles on partner sites.
What types of announcements does PlayNewswire accept?
PlayNewswire accepts gambling, casino and sports betting press releases including game launches, licence news mentioning the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission and Curaçao, partnerships, affiliate programme launches, regulatory updates, and M&A, with editorial review before distribution.
Can crypto casinos use PlayNewswire and how are payments handled?
Crypto casinos can submit releases to PlayNewswire for same‑day distribution to iGaming trade and crypto news sites. PlayNewswire accepts payment by card, PayPal or cryptocurrency including BTC, ETH and USDC.
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Oliver Grant covers the technology and business machinery of iGaming — platform and data deals, AI and compliance tooling, affiliate and marketing shifts, and the quarterly numbers behind them. The reports lead with the announcement, name the vendors and figures exactly as published, and separate genuine capability from press-release promise. When a supplier ships a new engine or a regulator tightens ad rules, Oliver Grant explains what actually changes for the companies involved.
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