29 December 2010 GPWA Times Newsletter
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December 29, 2010 |
 PartyGaming, bwin release details on mergerThe merger plan presented by bwin and PartyGaming will create the world's largest publicly listed online gaming group. Paddy Power to complete Sportsbet acquisition Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has agreed to acquire the remaining 39.2 percent stake in Australian online betting company Sportsbet. Select Euro Partners casinos offering bonus Europa Casino, Titan Casino and Casino Tropez are all celebrating the start of 2011 with an 11 percent first deposit bonus for new players. Two players win big at Back 2 School Bingo Within two weeks of registering an account at the online bingo room, two players became instant jackpot winners in the "Bingo Ball for Life promotion." Caesars makes move into Italian poker market Caesars Interactive Entertainment has come to terms with Microgame, which operates the largest online poker network in the newly regulated Italian market. Zoom Bingo launches affiliate program The Excess Affiliate Program has launched with 50 percent revenue share and sign-up bonuses for players at Zoom Bingo. BOGOF Bingo launches new site BOGOF Bingo is now offering a completely re-branded player site that focuses on a British theme. UB.com backing Canadian tournament UB.com is offering satellites for the "Poker Pro Canada Classic II" at the Four Aces Poker Club in Montreal. UB.com holding satellites for UBOC6 The online poker site has launched multi-seat satellites for the UBOC $1 Million No Limit Hold'em Championship. Win a Day Casino slot due for major jackpot The progressive jackpot at Win a Day Casino is approaching $150,000 and is due for a big win. Margets wins Full Tilt Masters in Spain Leo Margets, an 888 Poker-sponsored player, won first place in the Full Tilt Poker Masters Series in Barcelona. PKR unveils its Players of the Year PKR has announced the winners in the "Tournament Player of the Year," "Cash Game Player of the Year" and "Forumite of the Year" categories.   January 24-25Legal Gaming in Europe Summit 2011 As the industry expands, it is imperative to get the lowdown on legislation in lucrative new markets. The 2011 gambling conference agenda is a definitive guide to moving into lucrative European markets.  January 25-27International Casino Exhibition (ICE) ICE covers the entire spectrum of gaming in all its many forms. Over the last three years it has attracted industry professionals from 122 countries, and in 2010 there were 18,676 attendees.  January 27-30London Affiliate Conference This conference will offer panels, presentations and networking opportunities galore. Admission is free for all affiliates and the iGB Affiliate Awards will be held on Jan. 27. |
 Reuters is reporting that Greece will be the latest European country to legalize online gambling to comply with EU law.
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This poll question comes from GPWA member Sports Investor. Here's what he wrote earlier this week: "How many people here that promote gambling related affiliate programs are also gamblers themselves? I got into this industry because I am a sports bettor and had an interest in building a Web site. So I parlayed the two into this.....and the rest is history." So, do you gamble online? And if you do, please let us know what you gamble on in this thread. View pollLast week's poll results: How often do you look at Google webmaster tools data about your sites? View poll
This poll question comes from GPWA member Sports Investor. Here's what he wrote earlier this week: "How many people here that promote gambling related affiliate programs are also gamblers themselves? I got into this industry because I am a sports bettor and had an interest in building a Web site. So I parlayed the two into this.....and the rest is history." So, do you gamble online? And if you do, please let us know what you gamble on in this thread. View pollLast week's poll results: How often do you look at Google webmaster tools data about your 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:
PartyGaming, bwin to retain brands after mergerPaddy Power completes Sportsbet acquisitionSportsbook XLBet shuts downGibraltar raises online gambling taxes
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Christmas revenuebaldidiot writes:
How does the Christmas period affect your earnings? I can see it going one of two ways - either reduced as people have more going on, or (increasing) as people get bored sitting at home with the fam. Personally, I've noticed a slight increase in deposits, but I'm a small affiliate so it could just be normal variance. read more
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