16 July 2008 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES July 16, 2008
Announcements
GPWA improves access to Seal preferences
We're pleased to announce that we have rolled out some improvements to the GPWA Web site. First, we've integrated setting GPWA Approved Portal Seal preferences directly into the site navigation through a new "Seal Preferences" link under "My Account." Using seal preferences, webmasters of approved portals can select the size of the seal they wish to display and the default language to be used when the seal is displayed. We've also upgraded vBulletin and vbSEO.

Industry News
Frank: UIGEA battle will continue
Despite a surprising setback in his effort to roll back the UIGEA, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., says the issue is not going away. "At this point, I'm waiting to see what the Republicans, who voted against this, plan to do after getting the heat for killing it," Frank said.

All Slots Casino part of Bonus Trek promotion
The Jackpot Factory's space-themed scoreboard promotion will award 10,000 credits a week through the end of August. Other Jackpot Factory casinos -- All Jackpots Casino, First Web Casino, Wild Jack Casino and The Jackpot Factory VIP Lounge Casino -- are also participating in the promotion.

ShareTheChili.com offering freeroll for affiliates
The Gem Freeroll has a prize pool of over $3,000 worth of cash prizes, gifts and FPPs. Affiliates who finish in the top 6 of the July 31st event will receive up to $125 over and above their regular commission payment for each active customer that they refer between June 28 and July 28.

PKR.com moving up the rankings
Continuing its impressive growth, PKR.com has overtaken industry stalwarts to claim the 15th spot in the online poker rankings at Pokerscout.com.

Marvel's Sub-Mariner headlines CryptoLogic release
CryptoLogic's new game pack features famed Marvel superhero Sub-Mariner and 4-deck, multi-hand video blackjack, a patent-pending product from CryptoLogic.

PartyGaming finds rough sledding in poker market
Industry giant is struggling to match sign-up bonuses and tournament prize money offered by its competitors in Europe, The Guardian reported this week.

New Titan Poker players can freeroll for cool prizes
All first-time depositors are automatically given a free entry into one of Titan Poker's New Depositors Freeroll tournaments for a chance to win one of five digital prizes, including an iPod Touch, a digital camera and a mini home theatre system.

Upcoming Conference

EiGSept 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.

GPWA ConferenceSept 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.

CAP Euro 2008Sept 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.
Did You Know?
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Question-of-the-week
Do you believe in diversifying your affiliate revenue to other industries?
We're all involved in earning revenue through affiliate marketing in the online gaming industry. Most of us focus exclusively in that area. Diversification sounds great, but diversification means focusing on more than one area, and often that is hard to do, and yields worse results than a concentrated focus in one area. What's your strategy? Diversification or concentrated focus? View poll
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