18 July 2007 GPWA Times Newsletter
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July 18, 2007 |
In this issue: Poll: The role of banner ads | What if the U.S. regulates? | Casino Blasters - Featured Affiliate
  Leaving Las Vegas: The aftermathI am in withdrawal. Maybe you think it's sad. Maybe you think it's pathetic. Perhaps I need to reevaluate my personal life. But it's the truth. Here I am in Boston, my home, stuck in between amazing trips. Vegas has come and gone, and now Costa Rica is seven days away. Do you webmasters ever feel this type of withdrawal? NETeller strikes deal; will return U.S. money NETeller will pay $136 million to the U.S. government and admit criminal wrongdoing in the processing of American gambling transactions as part of deal reached with U.S. prosecutors, the company announced today. Magnus and the Main Event Magnus Karlsson, the general manager of GPWA sponsor PokerHost, was one of the 6,358 players who bought a seat in the WSOP Main Event this month to vie for the second largest prize in poker history. The veteran player beat thousands of players to make it to Day Two. Online gaming in the shadows The speedy passage last fall of legislation making it more difficult for Americans to gamble online has led to three bills that take aim at the restrictions. They are finding robust support from Internet gambling enthusiasts, but garnering little attention from politicians. Yang wins 2007 WSOP Main Event Amateur Jerry Yang, a 39-year old former Laos refugee who came to America in search of a dream, had all his prayers answered early Wednesday morning when he won the World Series of Poker Main Event and $8.5 million. UltimateBet launches Heads-Up Smackdown UltimateBet this week announced the launch of Heads-Up Smackdown, a 64-player one-on-one tournament that's turning the poker site into a true heads-up headquarters. Texas man wins massive bad-beat jackpot A player on Absolute Poker this week won $464,000 when his quad Aces lost to another player's Royal Flush. "Calvinhobbes," an online player from Texas, was able to turn his worst loss into some serious cash.   August 27-28CAC - Montreal The fifth annual Casino Affiliate Convention Montreal will primarily focus on marketing and advertising for the online gaming industry. |
 The final nine players in the 2007 WSOP Main Event hailed from eight different countries: the United States, Canada, Russia, England, South Africa, Laos, Vietnam and Denmark.
    This fly-fishing fantatic from South Africa believes webmasters should rely on the motto of never give up. Adding that philosophy to his wealth of financial experience makes Grant Laubscher a success over at Referback. Read the interview  |
What role do banner advertisements play in your earnings?
Gaming portal webmasters use a variety of methods to promote online gaming sites. Common techniques include banner advertisements and text links. The role of banners has changed over time with text links rising in importance. So we are wondering: how important are banner advertisements to your revenue stream? What percent of the traffic you send to online gaming sites is based on your site visitors clicking on banner advertisements? View pollLast week's poll results: Are you a millionaire? View poll
Gaming portal webmasters use a variety of methods to promote online gaming sites. Common techniques include banner advertisements and text links. The role of banners has changed over time with text links rising in importance. So we are wondering: how important are banner advertisements to your revenue stream? What percent of the traffic you send to online gaming sites is based on your site visitors clicking on banner advertisements? View pollLast week's poll results: Are you a millionaire? View poll
Buzzy has been hard at work this week chasing down the latest industry rumors and gossip. Here's a quick look at Buzzy's top finds:
Mark Mendel, attorney for Antigua, interviewed by The Register French court overturns Internet gambling monopoly Women better sports bettors than men? More calls for U.S. to resolve WTO dispute
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD What happens to affiliates if the U.S. regulates?
Doolally writes:
If the U.S., in the next year or two, open it's doors to regulated online gaming, how will it effect the affiliates? If the big guns like Harrahs get into online gaming, with their huge client base and even larger advertising budgets, will they need or even want affiliates to work with them? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS NETeller case is over My first good month!
PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Recommended affiliate programs 7/7/7 luck (screenshot) Holidays!
What happens to affiliates if the U.S. regulates? Doolally writes:If the U.S., in the next year or two, open it's doors to regulated online gaming, how will it effect the affiliates? If the big guns like Harrahs get into online gaming, with their huge client base and even larger advertising budgets, will they need or even want affiliates to work with them? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
NETeller case is over My first good month!PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Recommended affiliate programs 7/7/7 luck (screenshot) Holidays!
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