12 October 2011 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES October 12, 2011
Announcements
Latest edition of GPWA Times Magazine released!
The 18th edition of the GPWA Times Magazine will be mailed next week and was available at the G2E iGaming Congress and the GPWA cocktail party we held in Las Vegas last week. Our cover story takes a hard look at what governments around the world are doing to tax and regulate iGaming. The issue also features five new affiliate interviews and an affiliate manager interview. To preview the new issue, or to make sure you receive your own copy in the mail, follow this thread.

iGB Affiliate Award nomination deadline Oct. 17
Would you like to be the proud winner of an iGB Affiliate award this coming January? If you would, then you should be sure you are nominated for consideration. Don't be bashful - it is perfectly fine to nominate yourself!

New Affiliate Programs
The GPWA is pleased to announce Ace Live Casino as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as a member of the GPWA.
Industry News
Perspectives Weekly: An interview with the AGCC
In an exclusive interview, J. Todd talks with Andre Wilsenach, the CEO of Alderney Gambling Control Commission, about Full Tilt Poker.

Americas CardRoom acquires DoylesRoom
Representatives from the online poker room Americas CardRoom announced that they have taken over DoylesRoom and will honor all existing player and affiliate relationships.

Wager Junction offering free template to webmasters
Wager Junction has just made live a website template that webmasters can use for free.

Networking app available for upcoming events
Delegates will be able to use the networking app Schmooze at iGB Espana 2011 & Sport & iGaming 2011.

Titan Poker running soccer-style promotion
Titan Poker will award $30,000 in prizes to players who correctly predict the results of soccer matches.

William Hill renews with Turf TV
William Hill is the first major company to renew its agreement with the horse racing broadcaster.

Win A Day Casino launches Chinatown slot machine
Chinatown is a 21-payline video slot with an expanding wild symbol and chances to win up to 15 free spins.

Greek player wins big at King Solomons Casino
A player from Greece won over 200,000 euros on a variety of slots during one session at King Solomons Casino.

Player Verify unveils 'Self-Exclusion' tool
Online gamblers now have the ability to be disassociated with iGaming sites via Player Verify's 'Self-Exclusion' tool.

International Gaming Awards giving back to charity
The GREaT Foundation has been appointed as a charitable beneficiary of the International Gaming Awards 2012.

MGM CEO sees future in Asia, Internet
Jim Murren told an audience at the Global Gaming Expo last week that the company is prepared to expand in both markets, including a social gaming division.

Man wins over 200K euros at Windows Casino
A Windows Casino player from Greece won 207,116 euros playing the Great Blue slots game.

Nevada casino launches free-play poker site
South Point Hotel Casino and Spa's new site will offer cash and non-cash prizes to players, including trips to compete in live poker events at the casino.

Upcoming Conference

US Online Gaming LawNov. 10-11, 2011
US Online Gaming Law
US Online Gaming Law 2011 is the first event focusing 100 percent on the legal and regulatory aspects of online gaming in the U.S. This event will uncover and examine the important questions through panel discussions with industry CEO's, presidents, and general counsel.

iGB EspanaNov. 18-19, 2011
iGB Espana
iGB Espana is dedicated to the Spanish speaking sector of the online gambling industry. An international event with a local focus, iGB Espana sessions will be in Spanish with a live English translation available, ensuring all delegates can take advantage of the Spanish-speaking marketplace and leave with practical relevant strategies.

ICE Totally GamingJan. 24-26, 2012
ICE Totally Gaming
ICE Totally Gaming is the most comprehensive and international B2B gaming exhibition on the world stage. Featuring more than 400 exhibiting companies active in the online, mobile, betting, bingo, casino, lottery and street gaming sectors, ICE attracts operators and gaming professionals from 100-plus nations to London's Earls Court Exhibition Centre.

London Affiliate Conference (LAC)Jan. 26-29, 2012
London Affiliate Conference (LAC)
LAC conference sessions provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. With 2,500 attendees expected, you will have plenty of opportunities to network with affiliates, affiliate managers, operators and speakers.
Did You Know?
On March 20, 1931, the Northern Club received Nevada's first gaming license.

Affiliate Program Sponsors

Meet The Affiliate
Zoorana Green

A native of Singapore, Zoorana traveled in India, took a teaching course in Thailand, and taught English in France, Bangkok and Barcelona. She's now an online gambling affiliate in Buenos Aires and would like to move to China so her son can learn Chinese.
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