23 April 2014 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES April 23, 2014
Announcements
GPWA Times Magazine now available online
The 28th issue of the GPWA Times Magazine is now available online and will also be available at the Online Bingo Summit and at Bingo World, both taking place in May. We will also be mailing this issue out to our members at the beginning of next month. In this issue's two-part cover story on bingo, Joe Turner offers SEO tips for bingo affiliates and Dan Podheiser investigates bingo television advertisements in the U.K.

New Affiliate Programs
The GPWA is pleased to welcome Full Cream Affiliates and Noxwin Affiliates as new sponsors of the GPWA. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
Industry News
Internet gaming no windfall for three U.S. states
So far, the return on investment for casino operators who have launched Internet gaming in three states hasn't been the billion-dollar windfall some predicted.

Choose your own welcome bonus at bet365 Casino
With a great range of opening bonus options available, there's bound to be an offer to suit your players.

Intercasino offers bonuses on first three deposits
Whether your players like to dabble in slots, table games or a bit of everything, Intercasino has the perfect offer for them.

Enjoy the action from Sandown Park with bet365
There's some great horse racing to look forward to as the bet365-sponsored event takes place at Sandown Park on April 25-26.

Firebrand Affiliates launches The Last Pharaoh
The Last Pharaoh is now live and available on three brands: Atlantis Gold Casino, Mermaid's Palace Casino and Treasure Island Jackpots.

Win more cash than ever at bet365 Poker
There are 350 cash prizes awarded every day to players who earn tickets in the 100,000-euro Premium Giveaway.

PKR launches affiliate program with Income Access
Affiliates who join the program from now until June 30 will receive a $5 CPA for every first-time depositing player they refer during their first month promoting the brand.

Realistic Games releases mobile "pull tab" games
The four additions to their expanding portfolio combine the nostalgia of the popular game genre with the latest technology, and are now available to play on smartphones.

Upcoming Conference

Online Bingo SummitMay 15-16, 2014
Online Bingo Summit
With the chance to meet privately with real bingo players and a focus on managing new taxes and technology, the Online Bingo Summit is an essential date in your diary.

Amsterdam Affiliate ConferenceJune 24-27, 2014
Amsterdam Affiliate Conference
The Amsterdam Affiliate Conference is part of the iGaming Super Show and is expected to be a huge success. Expect four days of conferences, exhibition and networking events with the elite in iGaming in a city that is like no other.

Global iGaming Summit & ExpoJuly 14-16, 2014
Global iGaming Summit & Expo
Established as the leading event focused on the future of iGaming in North America, GiGse attracts over 700 delegates to examine the legislative progress, commercial strategies and partnership opportunities for all the key stakeholders to enter iGaming and achieve the first-mover advantage in this lucrative market currently undergoing a significant regulatory change on a state-by-state basis.
Did You Know?
Google led the U.S. search market in March with 67.5 percent market share, according to comScore.

Affiliate Program Sponsors

Meet The Affiliate
Bonus Paradise

Marina, known as Bonus Paradise at the GPWA, has been an online gambling affiliate for nearly 10 years and works with Mike, her "partner in life and business" from their home in the Netherlands. She loves her home country of Austria and would like to have dinner with Michael Jackson and Nostradamus; well who wouldn't?
Read the interview

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Question-of-the-week
Minimum cookie lengths
Following last week's poll on whether cookies should be overwriteable, universal4 asks affiliates what they prefer as a minimum standard cookie length. After voting in the poll, explain some of the variances in cookie length you are willing to accept and other factors surrounding cookies. View poll
Last week's poll results: Should affiliate cookies be overwriteable? View poll
From The Forums
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD
New MessageQuestion about Russia for affiliate managers
YuraK writes:
More than 200 gambling domains were recently blocked in Russia. Betfair and Unibet decided to stop accepting Russian players and several groups, like Europartners, Referback and Winner offer other domains. Do your programs plan to offer alternative domains for Russian players? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
New MessageU.K. question
New MessageWordPress-friendly Webhost in Australia
New MessageHow to avoid ending up in spam
PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
New MessageWhich poker programs do you recommend?
New MessageWho sent this money?
Featured Affiliate Program
InterPartnersInterPartners
InterPartners offers revenue share for referred players to Intercasino, Interpoker, and VIP Casino, and also has a wide range of special offers and custom-designed creatives including banners, videos, reviews, and mailers.
Visit InterPartners GPWA Details Page for more information.
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