I predicted it a long time ago, that this will happen.
Prosecuters from Germany since a long time wanted to investigate Lapalingo, because they have the most complex scheme of all casino programs, which are very present in Germany.
The ties to frauds and to a network of shady companies here in Germany are proven, also by investigative journalists. I made factual statement on that on the internet, but their offshore construct prevents them from charges.
The worst terms for webmasters ever. After one year of their existance all players have been removed from the account. And the player terms are so terrible, that they can refuse cashouts from almost every winner.
As they were GPWA sponsor, they have been protected by all available means. Posts have been removed. I received serious threats via PM from the highest levels of GPWA to stop any reporting on Lapalingo.
This operation was so obvious and silly, that even long-standing members complained directly or indirectly about it.
Instant Karma has the final words. After all what they did for Lapalingo, the program thanked and left GPWA.
What remains is, that Lapalingo is one of the worst affiliate programs ever and that the protection of that sponsor by all available means was a disservice with respect to reputation and at the end there are only empty hands financially, because Lapalingo throw GPWA under the bus by cancelling the sponsorship and moved on.
When normal people are looking at such stories, can you imagine, why for many of them this industry is so suspicious?