2 October 2013 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES October 2, 2013
Announcements
Recognition for September's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for September. We're giving extra special thanks to justbookies, the most active poster for the month. His site will be featured on the GPWA home page during October.

Recognizing September's most active AMs
Hats off to the affiliate program representatives who were most active in September. We're giving special thanks to Renée, who was our most active representative for the third straight month. She will continue to be the featured affiliate program representative on the home page in October.

Industry News
"Game changing" research to be unveiled at EiG
The results of a survey of 2,000 mobile gamblers will help gaming brands review their marketing performance.

Perspectives Weekly: Wynn announces Nevada plans
Wynn Resorts has a plan to launch online poker in Nevada, and the American Gaming Association is not optimistic about federal online gambling legislation.

Williams Interactive products now available at bet365
Slots including The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers and Bruce Lee are now available for bet365 Casino players.

William Hill Live Casino now offered for iPad
The format allows players to "take their seat" with a real dealer and real interaction.

Paddy Power launches Irish Winter Festival satellite
Twenty packages worth 34,000 euros will be up for grabs on Sunday, Oct. 13.

Net Entertainment partners with William Hill
The online gaming supplier will provide William Hill with a selection of top desktop and mobile titles.

Intertops keeps the summer sun shining
The online casino is offering players up to $100 in bonus money to play its new picnic-themed Small Fortune slot game.

bet365 has money-back offer for World Cup qualifiers
The online sportsbook will refund all losing wagers on pre-match correct score, halftime/full-time or scorecast bets on any match if the game finishes 0-0.

Bingo Hall offers new shop with top quality products
VIP customers can now shop for clothing, home appliances, accessories, electronics and more.

EiG LaunchPad finalists announced
The five finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to capital investors and financiers.

Income Access to exhibit at BAC
The digital marketing company will launch its new ad-serving software at the Barcelona Affiliate Conference.

Upcoming Conference

Barcelona Affiliate Conference (BAC)Oct. 3-6
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.

European iGaming Congress & Expo (EiG)Oct. 8-10
European iGaming Congress & Expo (EiG)
Having grown with, and reflected the iGaming industry's immense progress, EiG serves as Europe's exclusive iGaming hub. Bringing together the top 1,500+ iGaming executives and high-level professionals for 44 Congress hours of discussions, networking and business, EiG remains the core networking and learning center for iGaming strategists and those implementing the strategy.

London Affiliate Conference (LAC)Feb. 6-9, 2014
London Affiliate Conference (LAC)
LAC's conference sessions aim to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. The relaxed atmosphere of these events encourages the open exchange of ideas and experiences. With 3,000 attendees expected, you will have plenty of opportunities to network with affiliates, affiliate managers, operators and speakers.
Did You Know?
In order to comply with New Jersey regulations, Wynn Resorts plans to host its online gambling servers at an undisclosed Caesars property in Atlantic City, according to Bloomberg.

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Affiliate Manager Interview
Constantine Korniliou

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Question-of-the-week
How did your third quarter in 2013 compare to your second quarter?
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