20 April 2011 GPWA Times Newsletter
 |
April 20, 2011 |
In this issue: Effects of Black Friday | A rough weekend | Featured Affiliate Program: 7Red Affiliates
 The GPWA is pleased to announce GGS Affiliates as new sponsors. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of the GPWA. DOJ indicts founders of PokerStars, Full Tilt and APThe Department of Justice has indicted the founders of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker on charges of bank fraud, money laundering, illegal gambling offenses and violating the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker to regain domains PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker have reached a deal with the Department of Justice that allows them to regain their domain names in return for blocking U.S. real-money play and returning money to American players. News analysis: DOJ has online poker figured out The GPWA's Vin Narayanan examines the serious trouble facing PokerStars, Full Tilt and Absolute Poker following Friday's indictments from the Department of Justice. The day American online poker died Harry Reid told Steve Wynn that online poker was "as American as apple pie." If that's the case, April 15, 2011, may be remembered as the day that online poker died. What to watch for in the online poker industry The editorial staff at the GPWA takes a look at what's down the road for the online poker industry. Victory leaves U.S. market; others jockey for position Online poker rooms are surveying the landscape, evaluating their policies regarding Americans and jockeying for players. Victory Poker has already voluntarily left the U.S. market. J. Todd delivers a call to action The APCW's J. Todd says it's now time to take action after the indictments of PokerStars, Full Tilt and Absolute Poker. PPA blasts poker indictments The Poker Players Alliance has offered a variety of ways for members to get involved in the fight for legalized online poker. Perspectives Weekly goes into the mind of Google J. Todd discusses Washington D.C. legalizing online gambling and also has webmaster tips from the mouth of Google. Euro Partners increases offers to poker affiliates Euro Partners is offering 60 percent revenue share on newly referred traffic to Titan Poker. Everest Poker counts down to ONE The Everest Poker ONE tournament kicks off at the Salle des Palmiers in Monaco on Thursday. Intertops Poker giving away $2,500 in points race The 40 players earning the most points from April 16-30 will win a share of the prize money at Intertops Poker. William Hill to acquire American Wagering The major British bookmaker will acquire American Wagering, the owner or Nevada's 72 Leroy's sports books and kiosks, for about $18 million. Titan Poker increases benefits to players New players at Titan Poker are entitled to a 200 percent deposit bonus up to $1,000.   May 3-4iGaming North America Spring Conference (Las Vegas) iGaming North America is an inaugural networking and educational event designed to introduce land-based gaming businesses of North America to the global iGaming industry.  May 3-4EGR Live 2011 (London) EGR Live 2011 is the premier live event for the iGaming industry, offering a unique blend of educational seminar content, leading suppliers and essential networking and meetings.  May 17-19Global iGaming Summit & Expo (San Francisco) GIGSE will bring together senior executives and decision-makers to discuss how to take advantage of the emerging North American iGaming market.  May 24-26iGaming Super Show (Dublin) The aim of the iGaming Super Show is to provide a meeting place for the whole industry, whether you are a vendor, media, affiliate, operator or regulator. |
 Bwin.party shares shot up 30%, with Playtech and 888 Holdings up 8% and 19% respectively, following Friday's major online poker indictments.
    JC Troy recently moved from the United States to Cancun, Mexico. And this 58-year-old affiliate doesn't miss the U.S. at all. Read the interview    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  We invite you to follow us at twitter.com/gpwa where we will be posting interesting tweets on major news of interest to affiliates.Join now |
How does the withdrawal of major poker sites from the U.S. affect your revenue?
Last Friday is being called "Black Friday" because of the actions of the U.S. Department of Justice against Absolute Poker, Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com. So, if you look at your revenue over the past year, how large an effect will this have on you? Do you earn revenue from U.S. players that have historically played at those sites? If you do, how large a hit does it look like you will have as a result of the recent actions? View pollLast week's poll results: How many affiliate programs are in your group of top performing programs? View poll
Last Friday is being called "Black Friday" because of the actions of the U.S. Department of Justice against Absolute Poker, Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com. So, if you look at your revenue over the past year, how large an effect will this have on you? Do you earn revenue from U.S. players that have historically played at those sites? If you do, how large a hit does it look like you will have as a result of the recent actions? View pollLast week's poll results: How many affiliate programs are in your group of top performing programs? 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:
Victory Poker leaves U.S. marketDOJ indicts founders of Stars, Full Tilt, APESPN to halt poker TV coverageDOJ reaches domain name agreement with PokerStars, Full TiltWilliam Hill to acquire American Wagering
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADNot how I wanted to spend my weekend
UltimatePokerBonus writes:
After sitting in front of the PC for endless hours today, my main site is pretty much updated (after) removing the big four. Still a little tweaking to do but man not how I envisioned spending my weekend! Only plus to this whole thing is if I get 25% of the signups that had come through my site today through search it may offset my loss to AP and UB. Search way up. Worried people will still be gun shy to deposit though but we will see. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSDid Twitter turn down a $10 billion offer from Google?Strange problem with my blogIt's caption contest time!
PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Stance on this whole poker ban thing?BetSharks and Curacao eGaming license
Not how I wanted to spend my weekend UltimatePokerBonus writes:
After sitting in front of the PC for endless hours today, my main site is pretty much updated (after) removing the big four. Still a little tweaking to do but man not how I envisioned spending my weekend! Only plus to this whole thing is if I get 25% of the signups that had come through my site today through search it may offset my loss to AP and UB. Search way up. Worried people will still be gun shy to deposit though but we will see. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Did Twitter turn down a $10 billion offer from Google?Strange problem with my blogIt's caption contest time! PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Stance on this whole poker ban thing?BetSharks and Curacao eGaming license
7Red Affiliates7Red offers your players a variety of no-download games featuring top-notch graphics, audio and intuitive game play. Commissions range from 25 to 50 percent with no hidden fees or negative carryovers; CPA rates are available on request.
Visit 7Red Affiliates GPWA Details Page for more information.
ISSN:1941-9880 Copyright © 2001-2011 Gambling Portal Webmasters Association. All rights reserved.
Subscribe | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Become a Featured Affiliate Program
Subscribe | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Become a Featured Affiliate Program
