GPWA Times Magazine - Issue30 - October 2014

ing need to find and offer some additional advantages to the good casino brands al- ready available at Gambling Attack. Ob- viously, nothing makes a program stand out from the crowd more than fast on- time payouts. We decided to go even fur- ther and guarantee weekly payments, thus letting affiliates get an almost instant re- ward for their hard work and dedication. We have weeded out any factor that can delay payments. Our payment manager works every Monday all year round, even if it falls on a holiday. He ensures that the payouts are issued in good time every Monday. That’s guaranteed. As you can notice our company is named Attack — so we are attacking on every side! You are talking about the industry standards, but I think our programwill introduce and set new standards in the market. Where do you think the industry will be in five years? Nobody can predict the fu- ture for sure, but a closer look at some of the more recent industry shifts and trends gives a good indication of what we can expect. The gambling and gaming indus- try will maintain its pace and continue to grow. I believe it will get more social and mobile centric. With smartphone penetra- tion continuing to grow, the industry is destined to learn how to leverage smart device capabilities and adapt to the new mobile-centric player. I think if we want the gambling sector to grow even faster, game providers need to bring new games for players. Describe the office culture at Gambling Attack. If there were a fly on the wall, what are some of the topics of conver- sation it would hear about at the wa- ter cooler? Everybody’s role is very dy- namic; day-to day tasks are different and call for much work. Overall, it’s a casual atmosphere with the “work hard – play hard” vibe. I’ve built great relationships since I’ve started and I’m grateful for that. We often discuss current issues or new ideas or just plan our regular team out- ing. My colleagues share a common in- terest in sports and chat about them and other hobbies. If someone from out of town were to vis- it you, where is the one place you would have to take them? That’s a tricky one. I use a personal approach in everything and it does depend on the person. I can walk someone to the Saatchi Gallery or we can go to the Aqua rooftop bar and enjoy a great view of London whatever the weather. Anyway, there are so many things to do and it is tough to say what to do in the first place. 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? Apart from business literature I love reading history, philosophy and psychology and find it convenient to get books quickly on my Nook. One of the best books I’ve read is Arnold J. Toynbee’s Civilization on Trial , interesting and riveting. The book gives a top-to-bottom (unbiased) look at history and civilization development. It gives a deeper understanding of historical processes as a whole as it addresses not separate nations or countries but rather a wider notion – civilization and how one civilization is based on the earlier ones. It’s curious how Toynbee attempts to de- pict the uninterrupted historical process and explains the cause and effect of cru- cial historical turning points. What's your favorite movie? The Wolf of Wall Street . It was the best movie I have seen in a long time. Any film that is as pro- vocative and controversial as this one gets my vote! Here you can take a full look at themes like drugs and endless greed, in- cluding the consequences. What do you use for most of your Web surfing? Desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone? I use mostly my laptop for work and when on the go my phone does the job. If we picked up your iPod or iPhone and pressed play, what song would be play- ing? And where do you listen to your mu- sic? Spotify, Pandora or iTunes? That’s an easy one. At the moment I listen endlessly to “Waves,” by Mr Probz. It reminds me of a recent business trip to the AAC con- ference. In general I like different music, from drum & bass to rock or soul. If you could go anywhere on vacation, where would you go? I am sure many adore traveling, and I’m no exception. I plan one day to go to Peru and see the fascinating city of Machu Picchu together with my friends. If you could have dinner with three peo- ple, living or dead, who would they be? Carl Jung, H. G. Wells and Alvin Toffler. All of them earned prominent places in their fields – and who wouldn't want to discuss how you can reshape your own world in your head with Carl or chat with Alvin about how to deal with his predic- tions that actually shape the world ahead? Name one thing that people reading this magazine don't know about you. What could be interesting to know about me is my passion for dancing. I attend my mod- ern choreography classes and that keeps me fit and always upbeat. 67 Affiliate Manager Interview Series