12 November 2008 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA and APCW are now sister organizations
We are very pleased to announce that Casino City, which has operated the GPWA for a little over two years now, has acquired the Association of Players, Casinos and Webmasters. We are excited to be working closely with the APCW's J. Todd and Anthony. Follow this thread to see the latest Perspectives Weekly video where they join us in making this announcement.

Session schedule set for GPWA Conference at G2E
Join us in Las Vegas on Nov. 20 for a great afternoon of sessions that include SEO tips from Stickyeyes' Gary Beal, insights into gaming law as it applies to U.S. affiliates from attorney Martin Owens, pointers on making and marketing video on the Web from the APCW's J. Todd and Anthony and a talk about marrying affiliate marketing and social networks by GPWA Executive Director Michael Corfman. Later that night we'll be having a party at the top of the Stratosphere. You can RSVP on the event page on Facebook, or follow this thread for more information.

Back from five frantic days in London and Stockholm
GPWA's Rebecca Liggero was at it again last week as she was in London to help host the GPWA Conference and toast Casinomeister at his 50th birthday party. Then it was off to Stockholm where she hooked up with some industry folks for plenty of food, drink and the usual misbehavior.

Banks given until Dec. 1, 2009 to comply with UIGEA
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Federal Reserve announced its final joint rule Wednesday to implement and enforce the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

UltimateBet receives $15-million settlement
Tokwiro Enterprises, which owns Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, will receive $15 million from previous UltimateBet owner Excapsa Software as part of a settlement over Excapsa's role in a cheating scandal.

iGamingProfits up revshare rates to 45 percent
New and existing GPWA affiliates can receive 45% revshare through the remainder of 2008, 40% in January 2009 and then 35% for life, with no negative carry-over.

PayNoRake hoping to dominate rakeback market
The online poker room is hoping to get a leg up on other poker sites by offering 100% rakeback to players.

New offer from CanAffco and Reefer Poker
If a Reefer Poker player wins a portion of the "Bad Beat Jackpot," the affiliate will earn a percentage of that amount.

Barney Frank urges delay on Internet gambling rules
The Massachusetts Democrat accused the Bush administration of rushing to implement UIGEA rules before its time in the White House is up in January.

Affiliate Lounge releases new reporting system
Affiliates now have access to extensive reporting tools that allow them to closely monitor player traffic.

Cryptologic and NextGen Gaming join forces
The popular gaming software developer has signed a multi-year agreement with one of the world's leading independent slot game developers.



Nov. 18 - 20, 2008
G2E 2008
Since 2001, G2E has been the international gaming trade show and conference "by the industry and for the industry."

Nov. 20, 2008
GPWA Conference at G2E
The event includes conference sessions that will run from 1-4 p.m., a party at the top of the Stratosphere and free exhibit hall passes to G2E.

Nov. 24 - 25, 2008
Affilicon Affiliate Marketing Conference
Learn the newest trends in affiliate marketing from experts in SEO, social networking, media and related fields at the Shefayim Conference Center in Israel.