GPWA Times Magazine - Issue 17 - September 2011

O nline gaming affiliate conferences are known for their networking opportunities, business meetings and the party/bar scene (more networking opportunities). But at this year’s iGaming Super Show in Dublin, a new event was added to the mix – charity golf. Fairway Casino hosted the Fairway Charity Golf tournament at K Club Golf Resort in late May. And the event raised €1,400 for the Children First Foundation. The Children First Foundation operates outreach services in Ireland that try to help children escape poverty. “We are delighted to have been linked to the charity golf tour- nament and are extremely grateful to everyone who contrib- uted on the day and donated to the work of Children First,” said Tom Farrell, chief executive of the foundation. “These are difficult times especially here in Ireland and raising funds to help vulnerable and disadvantaged children has become a very difficult task. Well done to everyone involved in making the tournament a great success. Thanks again for your most welcome support!” About 40 golfers hit the Palmer Ryder Cup Course to play for charity. The event featured closest to the pin competitions in addition to 18 holes on a beautiful golf course. “The entire event was fantastic,” said Gian Perroni, Fairway Casino’s Affiliate Director. “The GameOn Marketing team thought of everything, so each participant was well looked after from start to finish. The K-Club was amazing as well – not only were they very hospitable, but it is seriously one of the most beautiful courses we have been on. The player feedback was universally very positive and everyone wants to do it again next year!” “What [really] struck me was how such a diverse group of play- ers, literally from all over the world, got together for a good cause andhad a great day together. There was a lot of laughter, and more than a few new friendships were started.” The tournament, played in a scramble for- mat, was won by the team of TomGalanis (GameOn Affiliates), James Randall Doughty (Micro Markets), Brad Leeb (GPWA member playing for CalvinAyre. com) and Ian Semel (Break Even). The GPWA and APCW were media sponsors for the Fairway Charity Golf tournament. See more pictures on page 14. Fairway Charity Golf tourney destined to become a classic 12