23 May 2012 GPWA Times Newsletter
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May 23, 2012 |
In this issue: What verticals do you promote? | Fixed vs. live odds | Featured Affiliate Program: InterPartners
  Latest GPWA Times Magazine distributed in Dublin21 is a very nice number. In blackjack, of course, it's a natural. In New York it's a legendary watering hole. In many parts of the world it's how old you have to be to drink or gamble - It signifies that you've come of age. And in publishing, to be bringing out the 21st issue of a magazine is an absolute rarity. But here it is - the 21st GPWA Times Magazine - and by the way, it's also our 5th Anniversary Issue as well!  The GPWA is pleased to announce 138 SunGame Affiliate Program as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as a member of the GPWA. Perspectives Weekly: Ill. legislation would expand online offering, while N.J. polls conflictJ Todd discusses the Illinois plan to run online gambling operations through the state's lottery, recent polling data from New Jersey, and interviews Dmitry Bodov, an affiliate manager from Lotos Affiliates. bwin.party will pay Spanish back taxes The online gaming corporation will settle back taxes as part of its bid to acquire a Spanish online gambling license. The gaming community congregates in Dublin The iGaming Super Show is supported by many large brands including Affiliates United and Brightshare. Poker Pack unleashes "Juicy June" The online poker network is offering two 22-euro tournament tickets to players who meet playing requirements next month. OpenBet teams with Betfair for fixed odds platform Betfair will be offering fixed odds prices on its exchange markets for the first time ever, as part of the partnership. WMS acquires Jadestone, grows online portfolio The terms of the transaction, which will be funded from cash on hand, were not disclosed. IGT to supply Loto-Quebec with online casino games International Game Technology will supply online casino games to Espace Jeux, Loto-Quebec's online gaming site. Win A Day awards $172K to mother on maternity leave Jody K. was playing Enchanted Gems when she hit the jackpot at the popular all slot games and video poker site. GGE announces free cash series at Circle Line Poker Two June tournaments have 3,000 euros in added cash and prizes, and players can get in for free. New Win A Day game features $8K tournament Joker's Tricks, a five-reel game with 20 paylines has a free spins bonus feature and Win A Day is running a tournament on the game with a prize pool of $8,000 until May 27th.   May 22-25, 2012iGaming Super Show 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. This was the first event which brought the whole industry under one roof.  October 2-4, 2012Global Gaming Expo (G2E) G2E is the world's largest and premier gaming event where gaming executives, buyers, and industry professionals meet each fall in Las Vegas to conduct serious business. G2E showcases 600+ exhibitors, 100+ conference sessions, exciting special events and F&B at G2E, the only F&B event for the gaming industry.  October 11-14, 2012Barcelona Affiliate Conference (BAC) BAC conference sessions aim to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. With an expected 70+ exhibitors this will be the biggest exhibition in the industry, offering more stands and a larger space for meetings in one huge hall. |
 The recently-completed 2012 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) series on PokerStars drew a record 526,154 individual tournament buy-ins, with players from 156 countries contributing to a prize pool of $65,332,179.
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What gaming-related verticals do you promote?
As the online gambling marketplace has evolved, the number of verticals available to promote has expanded. We've asked about the verticals you promote before, but we thought it was time to ask the question once again. What verticals do you currently promote on your site(s)? Where have you expanded recently? Have you found success in any new verticals? View pollLast week's poll results: How lucky are you? View poll
As the online gambling marketplace has evolved, the number of verticals available to promote has expanded. We've asked about the verticals you promote before, but we thought it was time to ask the question once again. What verticals do you currently promote on your site(s)? Where have you expanded recently? Have you found success in any new verticals? View pollLast week's poll results: How lucky are you? 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:
Alleged N.J. mob boss nabbed for running online sportsbookChrome overtaking Internet Explorer?bwin.party, Sportingbet and others paying millions of euros in back taxes in SpainLord of the Rings slots going offline
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADFixed vs. live odds
Harry_IA writes:
With the Euro coming up, betting affiliates are definitely grinding right now to get their sites in position to attract the most bettors. For those affiliates that focus on sports betting, I'd be interested to hear whether they prefer to focus on fixed odds, live odds, or if they don't differentiate between the two. Certainly these different styles of play attract different types of punters. Considering they spend an extended amount of time-on-site to watch the constantly updating odds, is there a greater cross-sell opportunity with in-game bettors? Are they more valuable? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSCan server moves do more harm than good?Top 12 SEO tips for 2012To comma or not to comma
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Fixed vs. live oddsHarry_IA writes:
With the Euro coming up, betting affiliates are definitely grinding right now to get their sites in position to attract the most bettors. For those affiliates that focus on sports betting, I'd be interested to hear whether they prefer to focus on fixed odds, live odds, or if they don't differentiate between the two. Certainly these different styles of play attract different types of punters. Considering they spend an extended amount of time-on-site to watch the constantly updating odds, is there a greater cross-sell opportunity with in-game bettors? Are they more valuable? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Can server moves do more harm than good?Top 12 SEO tips for 2012To comma or not to commaPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Analytics (not provided)Blackjack promotion questions
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