2 December 2009 GPWA Times Newsletter

New rating service for GPWA members
The GPWA is launching a new service that will allow members to rate iGaming sites, affiliate programs and software vendors. The service lets you define rating categories so you will be able to rate iGaming sites using your own terminology. It also allows webmasters to share opinions about sites and programs. For example, when a webmaster rogues Grand Prive, he can use the service to let others know he's done so. And the service will link back to the portal page where he rogued Grand Prive, giving him SEO value. Follow this thread for more info.

Recognition for November's active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most-active members for November. We're giving an extra special thanks to universal4, the most-active poster during the month of November. His site is being shown on the home page for the month of December as the featured site.

Recognizing November's active affiliate managers
Hats off to the affiliate program representatives who were most active in the forums during the month of November. We're giving an extra special thanks to Renee of Rewards Affiliates, who was the most-active affiliate program representative this month. She will be the featured affiliate program representative on the GPWA home page for the month of December.

The GPWA is excited to announce Rialto Affiliates and Pure Commission as new sponsors. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as new members of the GPWA!

Barney Frank to hold hearing on Thursday
Rep. Barney Frank and the House Financial Services Committee will discuss legislation that would regulate Internet gambling in the U.S. on Thursday.

Obama administration delays UIGEA implementation
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke agreed last week to delay the implementation of the UIGEA for six months.

Referback rewarding affiliates in December
Referback is offering affiliates who exceed their November acquisition by 30 new customers a guaranteed 60% commission payment at the end of December.

CasinoClub releases seven new games
New members at the online casino will receive 50 free spins as a complimentary welcome gift at the Rockin' Fruits slot game through December 31st.

Titan Poker to start New Year in style
The poker room will award more than $120,000 in total prizes in a two-month series of races, tournaments and special promotions celebrating the New Year.

Virtue Fusion combines bingo with social networking
Virtue Fusion Alderney will launch bingo games with embedded social networking on December 8th. Among the sites participating in the launch are bet365 and William Hill.

Slotastic introduces House of Slots
The new U.S.-friendly online casino is celebrating the holidays with festive games and free money bonuses.

Betaland launches Chartwell's flash-based platform
Betaland is the newest betting brand from Gaming VC and is aiming at non-German gaming jurisdictions.

Castle Bingo renews GTECH G2 license
The U.K. bingo operator has renewed its licensing agreement with GTECH G2 and its International Bingo Network for another three years.



Jan. 17-19
Affiliate Summit West (Las Vegas)
This three-day conference at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino includes an exhibit hall with affiliate merchants, vendors and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts.

Jan. 26-28
ICEI 2010 (London)
The International Gaming Expo is the premier showcase for the world's most innovative and advanced land-based and remote gaming, betting and amusement products.

Jan. 28-31
London Affiliate Conference
This two-day conference will offer informative panels and presentations that will focus on industry updates and best practices as well as the Affiliate Series of Poker. Admission is free for all affiliates.