24 July 2013 GPWA Times Newsletter

July 24, 2013

In this issue: Do Panda updates hurt your SEO? | Panda update | Featured Program: Stan James Affiliates

Titus wants House to hold Web game hearing
Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) said Congress needs to move quickly because Internet gaming is moving forward in several states, including Nevada.

Congress urged to avoid "Wild West" in Web gambling
States moving to establish online gaming are not positioned to detect and combat fraud, money laundering and other crimes associated with organized crime and terrorist groups, law enforcement officials said.

Perspectives Weekly: Barton bill is back
Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) has introduced the Poker Freedom Act, but what are the odds on its passage? Also, industry news from Caesars Entertainment, Full Tilt Poker and Ireland.

Lucky247 Casino offers Tomb Raider bonus
The casino has a special bonus featuring the famous virtual femme fatale, Lara Croft, available from July 25-27.

Crazy Vegas launches Sweet Harvest
Sweet Harvest brings good country living straight to the player in this hybrid-style, five-reel, 20-payline video slot. There are wild and scatter pays, a Harvest Bonus and up to 12 free spins.

Intertops player wins Caribbean Stud jackpot again
A 60-year-old logistics consultant working in Dubai won a $43,307 jackpot playing Caribbean Stud Poker less than a year after winning $84,336 playing the same game.

Win A Day offers daily slots tournaments
The top-10 players on the tournament's slot of the day receive prizes up to $100, with nearly $500 awarded daily.

Jackpot Party launches two new online slot games
Jackpot Party is giving players a chance to try out two new games: Wicked Riches, a new Wizard of Oz slot game, and Spartacus Gladiator of Rome.

Moscow will host second annual RACE exhibition
RACE, set for September 11-12, is the only professional networking venue in Russia for everyone involved in Internet marketing and eCommerce.

More than 22,000 attended ICE 2013
BPA Worldwide has confirmed the total attendance at ICE Totally Gaming 2013 at 22,247. BPA also verified the demographic and geographic profiles of attendees.

Bruce Lee slot set to debut
This five-reel slot, unique to iSoftBet, comes with 243 winning combinations, bringing all the action and adrenaline from the legendary martial arts icon to the reels.

Aug. 16-19
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.

Sept. 11-12
Russian Affiliate Congress & Expo
The Russian Affiliate Congress & Expo will examine how to develop the affiliate industry for online gaming in Russia and CIS countries.

Sept. 24-26
Global Gaming Expo (G2E)
G2E is the world's largest gaming event where gaming executives and industry professionals meet to conduct business. It's the most in-depth source of new gaming products, ideas and information on the planet.

Ultimate Poker, the only online poker room licensed and regulated in Nevada to date, is approaching its 10 millionth hand dealt since opening on April 30. The site plans to give out at least $5,000 to the winner of the milestone hand.

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Are Google Panda updates helping or hurting?
About a week ago another Google Panda update was rolled out. For some folks the updates have helped. For others they have hurt. And for some they have not made much of a difference. How about you? Has Panda influenced the way you work on your websites? Have you learned any lessons in the process? View poll

Last week's poll results: How often do you buy a lottery ticket? 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:

Man charged in Bitcoin 'Ponzi'

Full Tilt payments at least a year away for Americans

Ultimate Poker getting ready to launch update, new loyalty program

Forbes: Internet gambling verification is all about location, location, location

FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD

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OTHER PUBLIC THREADS

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By George! What a right royal gamble!

How to be a hacker in nine easy steps

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