GPWA Times Magazine - Issue 18 - October 2011

offerings. We are quite certain that Bet- Croc is a better bet financially for affiliates and their players. Revenue share is some- thing we have chosen as it is also clear and concise. We win-you win revenue share creates the business environment which we like to “share in” with affiliates. What distinguishes the BetCroc brand from other online gaming companies? And what distinguishes BetCroc Affiliates from other affiliate programs? The Bet- Croc brand is one of integrity, innovation and truly personal service. Players and affiliates alike can reach us directly; we will give straight answers and be trans- parent. We love to hear from everyone, implementing suggestions and great thinking all the time. We do not pretend to have all the answers, and we listen well. We appeal to every type of player. We will maintain a rich portfolio of the best casino games and some will soon to be offered with live dealers. We also have great odds in our sportsbook with Rory Hascall, our president, personally mak- ing our lines daily and all major tracks covered for our race enthusiasts. How do you ensure that payments are sent out on time? And when do your pay- ments go out? Affiliate payments are to be received by the affiliates by the 10th of each month. We monitor this elec- tronically and have a team of dedicated professionals who personally monitor this as well. Check and double-check. We take into account the major world- wide holidays and naturally weekends and adjust our schedule accordingly so that affiliates know what to expect every month like clockwork. What have you learned in your short time in the online side of the gambling in- dustry? What do you know now that you wish you had known when you decided to make the leap to the online industry? I have learned that online gaming is a robust industry unto itself with new and exciting professionals with whom to inter- face. I personally wish I would have started building my iGaming relationships earlier in my career instead of having to develop them after I made the leap. Where do you think the industry will be in five years? Thriving, no doubt. With growth year over year still the reality, I do see this trend continuing and wish to have a long career with BetCroc. Some opera- tors will go legitimate and credible com- panies will survive and be stronger than ever. So, fewer but stronger operators do- ing the right thing by players and affiliates is what I see. What are your impressions of Costa Rica? How does it compare to California or Las Vegas? I love the “Pura Vida” of Costa Rica. The living of life is so important to its people and is evident in their gracious- ness and warmth. The beach and amazing rain forest on the Central Pacific Coast where BetCroc is located are not bad, ei- ther. Las Vegas and California will always be considered home, but Costa Rica is a real jewel. What are your favorite places to go, whether it be for business or on vacation? I just returned from a vacation in Mon- tana. Love the wide open spaces, wildlife and breathtaking nature. God’s splendor on display. What was your favorite part of working on the Las Vegas Strip? Is there anything about Las Vegas that you miss? Oh, I still love Las Vegas. One of my favorite things about Las Vegas is the culture of “change.” Something is always changing, being built or imagined and then actu- ally executed. It never slows or settles in like some places. My family is all in Las Vegas, so yes, I miss them and Las Vegas because they are all there. What’s the best movie food? Fun ques- tion. Twizzlers. They are low fat, but you still get some sugar so they are a real treat on special occasions. Okay, that sounded very WeightWatchers didn’t it? What is the last book you read? Did you enjoy it? And did you read it on an e- reader? Or do you need to have a copy of the physical book in your hand? I like a physical book, to be honest, but I have been talking Kindle lately because physi- cal books stack up at home. I am reading a series called Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. What is your favorite movie? Easy – Top Gun , of course. What does that tell you about my age? If you had a theme song,what would it be? Fergie – “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” There is so much to be thankful for, why spend your time crying? If you could go anywhere on vacation, where would you go? Tahiti. Love the over-the-water bungalow pictures. Seems my husband and I would have an amaz- ing time. If you could have dinner with three other people, living or dead, who would they be? Jesus Christ, Bill Gates and Richard Stearns (president of World Vision). What are three things that no one knows about you? I was the center on my high-school bas- ketball team. I was responsible for a million-dollar party at New York - New York for the grand opening of Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil. I have a Doberman named Cinder and she is so very loving. 1. 2. 3. 57 Affiliate Manager Interview Series