27 August 2008 GPWA Times Newsletter
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August 27, 2008 |
In this issue: Poll: SEO resources | Programs for U.S. affiliates | Featured Program: Main Street Affiliates
 I heart BarcelonaIn four weeks, the world's largest gathering of iGaming folks takes place when Barcelona hosts EiG, the GPWA Conference, CAP Euro and the CanAffco Affiliate Boot Camp from Sept. 23-28. In anticipation of the conferences, we're publishing John Wright's must-read travel guide, I Heart Barcelona. Wright, the Casino and Affiliate Manger for ThisIsVegas, provides a wealth of information including tipping etiquette, shopping information, recommended restaurants, basic Catalan phrases and much, much more. To access the guide, follow this thread.  The GPWA is excited to announce Sports Interaction Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as new members of the GPWA community! Anti-Internet gambling provision still in GOP platformA provision prohibiting Internet gambling was stripped from the Republican platform by a draft committee, and re-inserted hours later Tuesday by the full Republican Platform Committee, according to Congressional Quarterly. Tombola launches affiliate program Powered by the Income Access affiliate marketing software solution, the online bingo operator is offering two types of commission structures. New affiliates will also benefit from a television campaign that was launched earlier this week. Royal Vegas gets make-over The Fortune Lounge Group brand enhanced its site and casino software and launched its new look Wednesday. Cantor Casino offering a new affiliate program Affiliate network Income Access has announced the launch of the Cantor Casino affiliate program, which offers CPA or revenue share commission structures, no negative rollover and dedicated affiliate support. Bodog casino runs MacBook promo Bodog is awarding 10 blackjack players a $100 bonus each week for a total of $1,000 in weekly bonuses through Oct. 1. After six weeks, the top five players will win an Apple MacBook computer worth more than $1,600. PKR.com awarding 2009 WSOP seats Beginning Sept. 15, the new "Road to Vegas" promotion promises 33 weeks of freeroll action with winners claiming seats to the 2009 WSOP in events ranging from $1,500 buy-in tournaments to the $10,000 Main Event.   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 full slate of conference sessions led by a who's who of the industry, clinics to improve affiliate sites 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.  Sept. 27, 2008Canaffco Affiliate Bootcamp The Canadian Affiliate Management Company has organized a one-day series of seminars designed to accelerate the learning process for anyone interested in reaping the rewards of affiliate marketing. |
 Eighty-one percent of online gamblers worry about the risks they're taking and 40 percent expressed concern over the security of being paid, according to PayPoint.net.
    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 |
Which SEO resources do you use?
For many gambling portal webmasters content and search engine optimization of that content are the name of the game. When it comes to SEO, where do you turn? Do you do it yourself? And if you do it yourself (which I think is the case for most of us), are there specific resources that you find helpful? Maybe it's a site with good suggestions, or a newsletter on SEO you read, or some tools that help you do a better job. Please share those with us here in this thread. View pollLast week's poll results: What techniques do you use to manage your time? View poll
For many gambling portal webmasters content and search engine optimization of that content are the name of the game. When it comes to SEO, where do you turn? Do you do it yourself? And if you do it yourself (which I think is the case for most of us), are there specific resources that you find helpful? Maybe it's a site with good suggestions, or a newsletter on SEO you read, or some tools that help you do a better job. Please share those with us here in this thread. View pollLast week's poll results: What techniques do you use to manage your time? 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:
WPT could face delisting from NASDAQAbsolute Poker threatens Gambling911 with lawsuitPoker Players making Republicans hear their voicesChanPoker closes up shop
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADAffiliate programs and U.S. affiliates
mjrichey writes:
What's everyone's experience with affiliate programs and U.S. affiliates? A few years back, I was dropped by most of the affiliate programs I was in. Do most affiliate programs take U.S. affiliates? Which are the best and most reputable programs for U.S. affiliates? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSJust starting
PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Winners lists and content duplicationHow many reciprocating links do you have on any of your sites?
Affiliate programs and U.S. affiliatesmjrichey writes:
What's everyone's experience with affiliate programs and U.S. affiliates? A few years back, I was dropped by most of the affiliate programs I was in. Do most affiliate programs take U.S. affiliates? Which are the best and most reputable programs for U.S. affiliates? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Just startingPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Winners lists and content duplicationHow many reciprocating links do you have on any of your sites?
Main Street AffiliatesMain Street Affiliates offers 40% rev share for the entire lifetime of a player, a three-tier sub-affiliate program, detailed reporting statistics and prompt payouts on the 15th of every month. Let Main Street Affiliates help your business reach its full potential.
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