26 December 2007 GPWA Times Newsletter
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December 26, 2007 |
In this issue: The role of consumer protection | Do you e-mail webmasters for links? | Program: 888.com
 U.S. dodges major sanctions in WTO caseAntigua and Barbuda are entitled to collect $21 million annually in sanctions from the United States, the WTO announced Friday in resolving a trade dispute over online gambling. The WTO ruled U.S. laws regarding horse racing were too restrictive and decided Antigua could lift certain copyright and trademark protections on U.S. goods to collect the money. Analysis: Online gambling only real loser in WTO case In the end, Antigua's WTO case against the U.S. over online gambling had nothing to do with gambling on the Internet. Instead, it became a proxy war pitting the politics of trade against fair trade. And predictably, politics won while the online gambling industry suffered another setback. RGA files trade complaint against U.S. The Remote Gambling Association is filing a trade complaint against the U.S. for discriminating against European online gaming operators and is asking the EU to investigate. CUNA seeks suspension of UIGEA Association backs Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) in his bid to place a moratorium on pending online gambling regulations because it feels they are too burdensome for credit unions. Full Tilt Poker testing Instant eChecks Full Tilt is poised to become the second U.S.-facing online poker room to offer Instant eChecks as a method for player deposits. Instant eChecks are the first 'instant' depositing method available to American customers since NETeller exited the U.S. market in January. Action Poker Network launches a new poker room GearPoker.com attempts to attract young, up and coming' players by offering a greater variety of games, including Big 2 Poker, Guts Poker and Chinese Poker. CelebPoker.com offers Rakeback Deal for Life All new players who download the site's software will have the chance to earn back a portion of the rake and have it deposited into their bankroll every month.   Jan. 22-24, 2008International Casino Exhibition Hundreds of exhibitors will be at ICE 2008, making it the best opportunity to find out about product developments and launches.  Jan. 24-27, 2008CAP Euro: London CAP Euro is specifically designed to bring together the top affiliate minds in the internet gaming industry through intense networking and education. |
 As of this week, 45 U.S. Representatives have signed on to support Rep. Barney Frank's Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (IGREA).
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What role does consumer protection play on your portal site?
Some portal sites place a major focus helping players resolve issues with online gaming sites when consumers feel they have not been treated fairly. Some sites provide forums where consumers can voice their complaints, and some sites are careful about only listing reputable casinos or providing blacklists of known bad gaming sites. What about your portal sites? View pollLast week's poll results: Are holiday promotions an important part of your marketing strategy? View poll
Some portal sites place a major focus helping players resolve issues with online gaming sites when consumers feel they have not been treated fairly. Some sites provide forums where consumers can voice their complaints, and some sites are careful about only listing reputable casinos or providing blacklists of known bad gaming sites. What about your portal sites? View pollLast week's poll results: Are holiday promotions an important part of your marketing strategy? 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:
WTO awards Antigua $21 million annually in Internet gambling trade dispute Google, Yahoo, Microsoft settle online gambling ad case
Add Japan and Canada to the list ... Australian Open will feature anti-corruption unit
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADDo you e-mail webmasters for links?
Kaus writes:
I use the forums, I PM people but I will also use e-mail (to ask for links). Why? Because not everyone makes themselves known in a forum... I have no problem sending them an e-mail and don't regard this as a form of spam. I make sure I like the site, let them know what I like (so they actually see that I did look beyond the email addy) and then I tell them that I have linked to them... I also provide my own information in case they want to link back... Most emails do well, but my question is do you e-mail webmasters you don't know for links? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSWhen does tracking begin?
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StumbleUpon experiment?What are you doing for the holidays?
Do you e-mail webmasters for links? Kaus writes:
I use the forums, I PM people but I will also use e-mail (to ask for links). Why? Because not everyone makes themselves known in a forum... I have no problem sending them an e-mail and don't regard this as a form of spam. I make sure I like the site, let them know what I like (so they actually see that I did look beyond the email addy) and then I tell them that I have linked to them... I also provide my own information in case they want to link back... Most emails do well, but my question is do you e-mail webmasters you don't know for links? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
When does tracking begin? PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
StumbleUpon experiment?What are you doing for the holidays?
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