17 August 2011 GPWA Times Newsletter
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August 17, 2011 |
In this issue: How often do you go fishing? | Banners with URLs | Featured Program: Stan James Affiliates
 Bodog plans major overhaul to casino lobbiesBodog's new casino lobby was launched on Bodog.co.uk, Bodog.ca and Bodog.eu as the first phase of a revamp. Clarion Events moving ICE to ExCel in Feb. 2013 Clarion Events, the organizer of the ICE Totally Gaming exhibition, is moving from its longtime home at Earls Court to ExCel, which first opened in 2000 and expanded recently. Perspectives Weekly: More bull from Full Tilt J. Todd reports on Full Tilt Poker finding cash to pay their obligations. Unfortunately, their players were not included. GGE launches PokerLoco events The PokerLoco events consist of a $500 freeroll on Sept. 3 and a $1,500 cash added buy-in on Sept. 4. iGB Espana releases conference schedule The November conference will focus solely on the Spanish speaking market and the issues affecting this sector. William Hill extends Dream Team deal News International and William Hill have launched an integrated digital betting product as part of the renewal of their Dream Team commercial partnership. Bet365 player scooops massive jackpot A player at bet365 Casino hit a $277,000 progressive jackpot on the Diamond Valley slot machine. RummyRoyal to join Poker in the Park RummyRoyal will host an array of Kalooki tournaments at London's Poker in the Park on Sept. 2-3. Titan Poker heats up in August Titan Poker is continuing its Summer Jackpots promotion throughout the month, where players can win cash prizes at 24-hour races taking place every Tuesday and Sunday. Cantor Gaming suing Brandywine Bookmaking CEO Cantor Gaming has filed a lawsuit against Brandywine Bookmaking CEO Joe Asher, accusing him of stealing company secrets. British poker players to descend on Poker in the Park Poker players from across Great Britain will head to London's Hanover Square on Sept. 2 for the Poker in the Park event.   Sept. 8-11Barcelona Affiliate Conference (BAC) With two conference streams focused on the latest in affiliate marketing, this event offers a great opportunity to learn how to improve your business, discover what really drives conversions, improve your SEO, analyze whether social media actually gives you ROI and lots more.  Sept. 20-22 European iGaming Congress & Expo (EiG) EiG is celebrating its 10th birthday by moving to Milan in the heart of Europe's fastest growing market. And it's offering its usual exciting experience with a great roster of speakers and exhibitors.  Oct. 3iGaming Congress at G2E iGaming Congress at G2E is the largest conference in North America for Internet-based gaming. It will address the latest legalization possibilities and tax structures for the U.S. market, as well as the overall business of acquiring players, protecting players, processing payments and much more.  Oct. 3-6Global Gaming Expo (G2E) G2E is the world's largest gaming event where gaming executives, buyers and industry professionals meet each fall in Las Vegas to conduct serious business. |
 25.2 million Germans visited online gaming sites in June, according to comScore. That's an eight percent increase compared to last June.
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How often do you go fishing?
GPWA Executive Director Michael Corfman is on vacation this week, and this morning he got up early to go salmon fishing out on the ocean. So for this week's poll, we thought we would ask how many webmasters also enjoy fishing. And if you do, how often do you hang out the "gone fishing" sign? Be sure to share you fish stories with the rest of us as well. View pollLast week's poll results: What are your three best revenue months of the year? View poll
GPWA Executive Director Michael Corfman is on vacation this week, and this morning he got up early to go salmon fishing out on the ocean. So for this week's poll, we thought we would ask how many webmasters also enjoy fishing. And if you do, how often do you hang out the "gone fishing" sign? Be sure to share you fish stories with the rest of us as well. View pollLast week's poll results: What are your three best revenue months of the year? 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:
Copyright troll Righthaven dealt legal blowCaesars CEO says U.S. online poker regulation is "when," not "if"Online gambling merger rumors swirl in EuropeNY Times: States look towards online gamblingSouth Africa closing in on online gambling regulation
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Does anybody use banner ads that specifically have the casino's URL in it? I remember someone saying that this was a bad practice from casinos as it could steal traffic from the affiliate. Just wondering what affiliate policies are on this and if I should ask the affiliate manager to remove the URL from the banners I was given. read more
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