6 August 2008 GPWA Times Newsletter
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August 6, 2008 |
In this issue: How safe is Calvin Ayre? | Do affiliate managers play? | Featured Program: AffiliateClub.com
 Recognition for July's most active membersThe GPWA is happy to announce our 20 most-active members for July. We're giving an extra special thanks to Fortune Palace, one of our most active posters during the month of July. His site is being shown on the home page for the month of August as the featured site. Recognizing July's most active affiliate managers The GPWA is pleased to recognize our five most-active affiliate managers in July. We're giving an extra special thanks to Jamie Fortunaso of Income Access, one of the most active affiliate program representatives during the month of July and new to the list this month. He will be the featured affiliate program representative on the GPWA home page in August.   He's a vocal coach by day and an affiliate by night. In addition, he's married, has two kids and loves betting the horses. Find out how Andy Follin, aka Fortune Palace, juggles it all. Read the interview IRS seizes $24 million from Bodog processors Bodog says impact of seizures is minimal as court documents emerge detailing IRS investigations into the series of companies used by Bodog to pay U.S. customers. AffiliateClub.com sending affiliates to New York Affiliates that bring in 25 depositing players between Aug. 1 and Oct. 14 will be eligible to win a three-day excursion to New York City in November. BrightShare partners with TexoMobile Affiliates can now get seamless access to the Wild Jack Mobile Casino, which features 14 casino games. Casino Tropez hosting blackjack tournaments The new live tournaments run every Tuesday. All members who play blackjack will automatically be entered into the live 24-hour tournament and the top 20 players win $50. Bodog Poker releases new poker feature Bodog Poker announced the release of its new, customizable poker client, featuring resizable tables, full-screen mode, detachable chat and game details.   Aug. 10 - 12, 2008Affiliate Summit East 2008 Affiliate Summit was founded in 2003 for the purpose of providing educational sessions on the latest industry issues and fostering a productive networking environment for affiliate marketers.  Sept. 23 - 25, 2008EiG 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, 2008GPWA 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, 2008CAP Euro 2008 Four days of networking parties and a daytime bill of internationally acclaimed conference speakers and quality exhibition rooms in scenic Barcelona. |
 RummyRoyal.com has determined that 23% of its registered users are from Iran. That's the most from any Asian country.
    The "Places I've Played" Facebook application lets players you refer share with their friends the online and land-based places where they've gambled. And when their friends visit the online gambling sites they mention, you earn affiliate revenue.More Details    Please join the GPWA Facebook group. It's a great place to network with affiliates and affiliate managers and keep up with all the latest news and updates from the GPWA.Join now  The GPWA group in LinkedIn is a big help in networking with other GPWA members. It also identifies you as a GPWA member to other LinkedIn members.Join now |
How safe is Calvin Ayre from the U.S. government?
Calvin Ayre's high profile in the iGaming business comes with risks. As we reported in this newsletter, the IRS seized more than $24 million from Bodog payment processors after a two-year probe. Calvin is smart enough not to set foot on U.S. soil. But what are the odds that he could be arrested overseas and extradited to the U.S. for a trial? View pollLast week's poll results: Which tools do you use to find out about and compare Web sites? View poll
Calvin Ayre's high profile in the iGaming business comes with risks. As we reported in this newsletter, the IRS seized more than $24 million from Bodog payment processors after a two-year probe. Calvin is smart enough not to set foot on U.S. soil. But what are the odds that he could be arrested overseas and extradited to the U.S. for a trial? View pollLast week's poll results: Which tools do you use to find out about and compare Web sites? 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:
Schneider stepping down from Clarion GamingOnline gambling recession proof?888.com posts 36% rise in operating income in second quarter Yet another anti-UIGEA bill introducedAbsolute Poker and Ultimate Bet combine to form CEREUS
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADAffiliate managers, do you play?
mojo writes:
What do AM's like to play? Do they play at all? Perhaps they are prohibited from playing at their own casino(s). I would love to see an AM play off! Maybe a friendly World Series of Affiliate Managers -- lol. As an affiliate, I play everywhere I promote. I try to cash out to make sure you are all on your toes and cash outs are smooth. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSPer U.K. visitor?
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Best investments for gambling portal ownersWhat to do when an affiliate program refuses to pay you
Affiliate managers, do you play?mojo writes:
What do AM's like to play? Do they play at all? Perhaps they are prohibited from playing at their own casino(s). I would love to see an AM play off! Maybe a friendly World Series of Affiliate Managers -- lol. As an affiliate, I play everywhere I promote. I try to cash out to make sure you are all on your toes and cash outs are smooth. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Per U.K. visitor?PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Best investments for gambling portal ownersWhat to do when an affiliate program refuses to pay you
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