25 June 2008 GPWA Times Newsletter

Registration open for GPWA Conference in Barcelona
Registration is now open for the GPWA Conference being held at the EiG Affiliate Zone in Barcelona on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and Thursday, Sept. 25. For the first time, the EiG, in partnership with the GPWA, is bringing the affiliate and general iGaming communities together at a special "show within a show." Admission to the Affiliate Zone and the GPWA Conference is FREE to verified affiliates who register in advance. For complete details, follow this thread.

The GPWA is excited to announce Commission Account as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as a new member of the GPWA community!

Online gambling bill defeated
A bill that would have stripped the teeth out of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was narrowly defeated in the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday evening.

Betfair unveils world's largest billboard
The online betting company's billboard at Euro 2008 championship is larger than 50 football fields and has been dubbed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest advertisement ever seen.

Bodog announces beta testing for new software
Bodog Poker's newest version features a full-screen mode, resizable tables, embedded chat and game details and on-demand player tools.

Titan Poker celebrates Sunday specials
The iPoker Network poker room is staging a $250,000 Guaranteed Prize tournament every Sunday evening. Players can buy-in directly to the tournament each week for $200 or they can win their seat at ongoing satellite tournaments.

Europa Casino launches new slots
Two new video slot machines are now available -- Wild Spirit, a 5-reel, 9-line video slot with a Native American theme, and Silent Samurai, a game that features a bonus round where you have to defend yourself from an army of ninjas.



Sept 23 - 25, 2008
EiG
More than 1,200 iGaming industry professionals will gather in Barcelona for three days of learning and networking while enjoying the buzz and dynamism of this premier event.

Sept 24 - 25, 2008
GPWA Conference
The event at the EiG Affiliate Zone in Barcelona will include a Seminar Theatre and a Networking Lounge that will provide wireless access and a comfortable place to relax and meet new contacts.

Sept 25 - 28, 2008
CAP Euro 2008
Four days of networking parties and a daytime bill of internationally acclaimed conference speakers and quality exhibition rooms in scenic Barcelona.