11 July 2012 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES July 11, 2012
Announcements
Get a free pass to join the GPWA at G2E Oct. 1-4
Most affiliates will want access to the G2E exhibit hall, which includes iGaming Pavilion exhibitors as well as hundreds of land-based gaming industry vendors. This is the largest gaming related trade-show in the world, and everything new in the industry is on display. Access to GPWA and APCW members is free if you register by Sept. 10. Read the thread to learn more.

New Affiliate Programs
The GPWA is pleased to announce Face Up Gaming Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as a member of the GPWA.
Industry News
Barcelona Affiliate Conference registration now open
Last year over 1,600 attendees participated in four days of learning, conference, exhibition and networking.

Perspectives Weekly: Ray Bitar busted
J Todd's review of the online gambling news of the week includes the Full Tilt Poker CEO Ray Bitar's surrender to New York authorities and headlines from 888.com and Zynga.

Intertops' salutes great moments in Olympic history
The online casino will award bonuses in categories that pay tribute to people like Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci, the 1996 U.S. women's soccer team and Michael Phelps.

Bulldog777 players win trip to Russia
Two players won a trip to Russia to see a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, a prize package worth $10,000, just by playing at Bulldog777.

Dublinbet.com announces two exciting new slots
Enchanted Fortune is a magical new game based on a fairy-tale theme, and Buccaneer's Gold is a swashbuckling new slot featuring pirate-themed graphics.

Bingocams reveals £10K Golden Ticket winner
Channie09 was crowned the victor, walking away with £10,000 after earning just one Golden Ticket into the game.

Betfair hit by Cyprus restrictions
The island nation's move to restrict online gambling resulted in a drop in 4.5-percent drop in Betfair's share price.

Malta iGaming Seminar 2012 set for September 11-12
Now in its fourth year, MiGS has established itself as a "must attend" event for senior-level executives representing every facet of the global iGaming industry.

Probability, GeoComply to partner on mobile products
Initial devices to be covered include all Android handsets, as well as Apple's iPhones and iPads.

Upcoming Conference

CBG Affiliate WeekendAugust 17-20, 2012
CBG Affiliate Weekend
The CBG event offers the possibility of meeting globally active and dedicated affiliates in a single event. Come and discuss affiliate strategies with some of the best webmasters in the industry in a fun and relaxing environment.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E)October 2-4, 2012
Global 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.

Barcelona Affiliate Conference (BAC)October 11-14, 2012
Barcelona 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.

European iGaming Congress & ExpoOctober 16-18, 2012
European iGaming Congress & Expo
The European iGaming Congress & Expo connects online gaming professionals at the highest level and provides insight into the iGaming community. EiG addresses the issues at the heart of the gaming industry including regulatory fragmentation, regulatory cooperation, expansion into new markets and cross-channel integration.
Did You Know?
The World Series of Poker Main Event is underway in Las Vegas, with 6,598 players vying for the $8.5 million first-place prize.

Affiliate Program Sponsors

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Question-of-the-week
How much should bail have been set at for Full Tilt's CEO?
A week after Full Tilt's CEO Ray Bitar was arrested after surrendering himself in New York, he was released on bail of $2.5 million dollars. If you were the judge, where do you think you would have set bail for him? View poll
Last week's poll results: How did the second quarter of 2012 compare with the first quarter of 2012 for you? View poll
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