21 December 2011 GPWA Times Newsletter
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December 21, 2011 |
In this issue: 2012 better than 2011? | Gaming sites on Blogger/Blogspot | Featured Program: BetCruise
 Absolute Poker founder pleads guilty in federal courtAbsolute Poker co-founder Brent Beckley pled guilty Tuesday to one count of bank fraud and wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to engage in unlawful Internet gambling. He won't be prosecuted on the remaining Black Friday charges. Bodog CEO comments on new poker model Patrik Selin says Bodog Poker has seen very little decrease in traffic since the implementation of new anonymous tables. Shortlist for iGB Affiliate Awards released Over 4,000 industry affiliates and executives voted for the iGB Affiliate Awards, which will be held next month. Fortune Affiliates adds True Blue Bingo brand True Blue Bingo has an Australian theme and is offering all new players a welcome bonus of $5 (AUD). SkillOnNet awarded Danish gaming license SkillOnNet is one of 38 companies that were awarded an online gambling license in Denmark. OpenBet appoints new sales director Amanda Bicknell, a previous manager at Microsoft, joins OpenBet as sales director responsible for existing sports-betting and casino business. GamblingB2B launches Brazilian bingo brand GamblingB2B has launched Bingon Brazil, a bingo brand tailored to Brazilian affiliates and players. mFortune takes home EGR award mFortune was the recipient of the Rising Star award at the eGR Awards, which were held last month in London. Benidorm Bingo affiliate program launches The Benidorm Bingo affiliate program is celebrating its launch by offering players the chance to win a flight and a three-night stay at the Benidorm hotel. Sam Holden wins Late Night Poker Sam Holden outlasted 31 other players to win $150,000 on the Late Night Poker television show on Channel 4 in the U.K. Win A Day Casino unveils new slot game Enchanted Gems is a five-reel, 25-payline slot machine with three bonus rounds and a progressive jackpot. British woman hits it big twice at All Slots Casino Sharon S. won a major jackpot at All Slots Casino on her mobile phone and followed that up with a jackpot win on the casino's Flash platform. 
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Gaze into a crystal ball - Will 2012 be better than 2011?
The year is almost finished, so it is time to plan ahead for 2012. Gaze into your crystal ball and hazard a guess as to how your revenue in the coming year will compare to your revenue for 2011. Will it be better? Will it be worse? By a lot or by a little? And be sure to share the reasons you think it will change for the better or for the worse. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you have gambling affiliate sites hosted in the U.S. and are you worried? View poll
The year is almost finished, so it is time to plan ahead for 2012. Gaze into your crystal ball and hazard a guess as to how your revenue in the coming year will compare to your revenue for 2011. Will it be better? Will it be worse? By a lot or by a little? And be sure to share the reasons you think it will change for the better or for the worse. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you have gambling affiliate sites hosted in the U.S. and are you worried? 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:
PPA lashes out against I. Nelson RoseJoe Hachem, PokerStars end relationshipBodog CEO issues statement on anonymous poker tablesAbsolute Poker co-owner pleads guilty in federal court
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADCan I have a gambling/poker site on Blogger/Blogspot?
rtgbonus writes:
Is it legal to have a gambling/poker site on Blogger? Their TOS doesn't say anything about gambling/card sites. There are lots of free download templates for gambling sites on Blogger around. Am I allowed to display casino banners on my Blogger blog? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSHappy holidaysNew online gaming regulation in Germany
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How to evaluate a site priceMoneyLineWallet
Can I have a gambling/poker site on Blogger/Blogspot?rtgbonus writes:
Is it legal to have a gambling/poker site on Blogger? Their TOS doesn't say anything about gambling/card sites. There are lots of free download templates for gambling sites on Blogger around. Am I allowed to display casino banners on my Blogger blog? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Happy holidaysNew online gaming regulation in GermanyPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
How to evaluate a site priceMoneyLineWallet
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