2 May 2007 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA Times magazine launched!
The inaugural edition of the new GPWA Times Magazine is being distributed at the Casino Affiliate Convention this week in Amsterdam. The magazine profiles 16 of the best affiliate managers in the industry- including everything from background information to program details.

In this edition, we also introduce you to Betfred founder Fred Done, share tips on how to become a super affiliate, discuss the importance of forums, profile GPWA-member mojo, and take a closer look at the news. To subscribe to the GPWA Times Magazine, just click on the "User Control Panel" option under the "Forums" menu bar navigation item. Then select Edit Profile. If you fill in your mailing address information, which will be kept private, we will mail you the magazine for free!

GPWA forum contributors recognized
Participation in the GPWA forums is an important way of contributing to the portal webmaster community. We are recognizing the 22 members who were the most active in April with links to their portal sites. Special recognition goes to BB1Web! His website, www.bondedcasinos.com , is being featured in May as our site of the month. Become a top contributor and we will link to your site too.

Affiliate program managers recognized
For the third straight month we are recognizing active affiliate program managers in the GPWA forums. Having active affiliate program representatives sharing ideas, resolving issues, and fostering positive relationships is important to our mutual success. Special thanks go to Renee of Rewards Affiliates / Casino Rewards. She becomes our featured affiliate program representative for the month of May.

Want to attend CAP Spring Break for free?
All GPWA affiliates are invited to register for CAP Spring Break for free - a $699.95 value! Your registration will also qualify you to participate in the Affiliate Series of Poker for a chance to win up to $20,000 in Cash! For more information, visit www.asop.com.

GPWA is excited to announce Executive Gaming Monthly as a new sponsor. EGM is pleased to be helping our industry grow as a new member of the GPWA community!

Yahoo! ready to rumble
Yahoo! UK & Ireland launched its first attempt at real-money poker, coupling the power of 20.7 million unique visitors per month with a trusted brand to attract customers in countries friendly to online gambling.

IGREA winners and losers
Rep. Barney Frank's (D-Mass.) proposal to regulate Internet gambling in the U.S. has received a mixed reviews from the online gambling industry. Casino City reporter Aaron Todd reviews the winners and losers if the bill was passed.

CAP Barcelona in October
Following the huge success of CAP Euro in London, CAP organizers have announced a follow-up event to take place in Barcelona immediately following the EIG - Europe's leading iGaming event. The three-day event runs from Oct. 5-7.

888.com ready for takeoff
888.com became the first online casino to enter the in-flight entertainment industry, partnering with software developer DTI to bring the real-money casino gaming experience to video monitors on airplanes everywhere it's legal.

Internet gambling still illegal in Washington
Reports that the Washington State legislative branches have passed a bill amending the state's anti-online gaming laws are false. Misleading reports stemmed from a clerical error that posted results for a passed motor-vehicle licensing bill.

Seed Capital delays YouTeller.com launch
Seed Capital decided to delay the launch of their new payment processor YouTeller.com until its trademark dispute with NETeller is resolved. If Seed Capital cannot clear the legal situation, they plan to introduce a new brand in 2008.

Negreanu may cut ties with Full Contact Poker
Daniel Negreanu, one-time owner and long-time front man for Full Contact Poker, is seeking other endorsement opportunities now that his FCP contract is about to expire, his public relations company said.

Everest Poker goes Finnish
Everest Poker announced last week that their poker software was adding support for the Finnish language. Everest officials said the dynamic markets of Finland represent a natural progression for their software company.