20 February 2013 GPWA Times Newsletter
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February 20, 2013 |
In this issue: Formal business goals? | Affiliate revenue question | Featured Affiliate Program: WinAffiliates
  London networking event photos on FacebookWe took over 1,000 photos at the networking events surrounding the ICE and LAC conferences in London. We've picked out the best ones and posted them on the Gaming Meets Facebook page for all to see, including 180 from the amazing Fire & ICE cabaret alone (pictured here at the left).  The GPWA is pleased to announce Peak Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of the GPWA. Nevada Internet gaming bill introducedWhile Nevada has regulated the online poker industry, Gov. Brian Sandoval said it is "critical" that the state pass a more expansive online gaming bill, especially with New Jersey likely to regulate a full slate of online games in the near future. Perspectives Weekly: The state of the states J Todd explores every corner of the United States by looking at current gambling legislation in Mississippi, New Jersey, California and Nevada. bet365 Games offers 25% reload bonus Players who deposit or transfer 20 pounds or more in their accounts on Feb. 23-24 will receive a 25 percent boost, worth up to 100 pounds. Paddy Power announces Irish Poker Open satellite Paddy Power Poker is offering its annual Irish Poker Open Mega Satellite jamboree with 30 Irish Open packages worth 3,200 euros each up for grabs. BetVictor Bad Beat Jackpot reaches all-time high The BetVictor Poker Bad Beat Jackpot continues its relentless march past 750,000 euros and towards 800,000 euros. Betfred launches mobile live dealer games Betfred now offers mobile roulette with a live dealer, with baccarat and blackjack coming soon to gamblers with smart phones and tablets. Locus Gaming launches Jack Gold Casino Affiliates who sign up to promote Jack Gold Casino will qualify for a 50% revenue share (until the end of May), and the chance to win exciting bonuses and prizes, including an iPad mini and a Samsung TV. World Series of Poker releases 2013 schedule The world's biggest, richest, longest-running and most prestigious poker series will run May 29 - July 15, 2013 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. WSOP ensures ladies event includes only ladies In recent years, several men have entered the women's event citing gender equality, since women are allowed to enter every other World Series of Poker bracelet events.   April 23-25, 2013Global iGaming Summit & Expo Meet the most influential land-based, iGaming and lottery executives in charge of shaping their online gaming strategies and make sure you don't stay behind your competitors, all gearing up now to capitalize on this emerging opportunity.  May 1-2, 2013Online Bingo Summit The Online Bingo Summit is the key industry event for the online bingo vertical. If you want high level discussion, unrivaled networking and quality insight into the future of the industry this is the only event to attend.  June 12-13, 2013Amsterdam Affiliate Conference The Amsterdam Affiliate Conference is part of the iGaming Super show, and more than 1,250 affiliates are expected to be in attendance. The AAC will feature exhibitions and networking events with the elite in iGaming in a city that is like no other. The event mixes business with pleasure and you cannot afford to miss it. |
 Maker's Mark's reversed its decision to flagship bourbon will be watered down from 46 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) to 43 percent in order to keep up with worldwide demand.
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Do you establish form goals for your business and review progress?
Larger businesses tend to establish goals, provide funds to achieve specific objectives, and review and evaluate how they performed against those goals. Small businesses often have a very informal process, and sometimes no regular review and assessment is performed. Do you have a planning and review process in place that you feel is appropriate for your business? Should you spend more time setting goals and reviewing progress? Or do you spend too much time planning and suffer from not spending enough time doing the work that needs to be done? View pollLast week's poll results: Late payments at conference time? View poll
Larger businesses tend to establish goals, provide funds to achieve specific objectives, and review and evaluate how they performed against those goals. Small businesses often have a very informal process, and sometimes no regular review and assessment is performed. Do you have a planning and review process in place that you feel is appropriate for your business? Should you spend more time setting goals and reviewing progress? Or do you spend too much time planning and suffer from not spending enough time doing the work that needs to be done? View pollLast week's poll results: Late payments at conference time? 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:
Christie says he'll sign Internet gambling legislation when it hits his deskNYT on social gaming/gambling in AmericaFormer San Diego mayor wagers $1 billion on video poker, loses $13 millionSwitzerland moving to regulate Internet gambling
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADAffiliate revenue question
Sambucatus writes:
How do casinos arrive at their net revenue figure? Some casinos charge as high as 28 percent of gross revenue in administrative fees whereas others charge under 20 percent. Is it legitimate that some casinos charge much more than others in fees? And how are 'bonus costs' calculated? If a player receives a bonus is the full value of the bonus deducted from payments due even if they don't clear it? Given that most casinos deem 'bought chips' to be played before 'bonus chips' does this affect the way that payments are calculated? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSSite review request for new mobile betting siteHow much can you earn with around 50 NDC a month?Best caption for this cat picture
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Affiliate revenue questionSambucatus writes:
How do casinos arrive at their net revenue figure? Some casinos charge as high as 28 percent of gross revenue in administrative fees whereas others charge under 20 percent. Is it legitimate that some casinos charge much more than others in fees? And how are 'bonus costs' calculated? If a player receives a bonus is the full value of the bonus deducted from payments due even if they don't clear it? Given that most casinos deem 'bought chips' to be played before 'bonus chips' does this affect the way that payments are calculated? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Site review request for new mobile betting siteHow much can you earn with around 50 NDC a month?Best caption for this cat picturePRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
How to post to Wordpress or Blogger from software I'm buildingNeed website design help
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