25 June 2014 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES June 25, 2014
Announcements
GPWA Times Magazine now available online and at AAC
The 29th issue of the GPWA Times Magazine is now available online and at the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference this week. In this issue's cover story, Lorien Pilling discusses the U.K. government's decision to switch to a point of consumption tax and Vin Narayanan interviews Optimal Payments CEO Joel Leonoff, who offers insights into the payment processing world, and MTI's David Hobson, who talks about the importance of data and cyber security.

Industry News
Quatro Casino player wins $3.9 million jackpot
G.M. won the massive sum with just a $1.25 bet on the Mega Moolah progressive slot game.

Mattingly: Shuffle up and deal PokerStars in
888 CEO Brian Mattingly said that rival PokerStars should be allowed to operate in the U.S. now that the company is owned by Amaya Gaming.

Peppermill in Reno joins Ultimate Poker website
The brick-and-mortar casino will have a presence on the Ultimate Poker platform along with Station Casinos.

Intertops offering risk-free live bet on Germany-U.S.
The online sportsbook is offering refunds up to $100 for a player's first live bet during the Germany-U.S. match.

Bodog introduces live dealer blackjack
Zone21 is designed to serve an unlimited number of players at the same time.

bet365 hosting Blackjack Bonanza
The tournament, to be held June 28, will have 5,000 pounds up for grabs.

Celebrate "Football Month" with Affilistars
The promotion, available to all new affiliates, includes giveaways and high payroll commission plans.

Fruit Zen now live on 777 Affiliates brands
The five-reel, 10-payline slot features free spins, re-spins and wild symbols.

Sweet Success goes live at Firebrand Affiliates
The 50-line, candy-themed video slot is now available at Atlantis Gold Casino, Treasure Island Jackpots, and Mermaid's Palace Casino.

Luck strikes twice for Crazy Vegas Casino player
A.G. won a total of 52,400 euros thanks to wins on Terminator 2 and Thunderstruck II.

Voidbridge partners with Income Access
The Hong Kong-based social casino gaming operator and software developer has announced the launch of an affiliate program for the company's online slots brand, SlotoLotto.

Religion of Champions launches at 7Spins
The soccer-themed slot features nine symbols and a thrilling "Most Valuable Player" round.

Revenue Giants offering 60 percent rev share promo
Affiliates who take pictures of themselves with Revenue Giants banners displayed at the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference will net a 60 percent rev share for one month.

Net Entertainment unleashes the genie
The Wish Master is a five-reel, 20-payline slot that takes players on a magical adventure of hidden treasure.

GSA to play informative role at iGaming Super Show
On June 26, Gaming Standards Association President Peter DeRaedt will be a featured speaker on the panel, "Technical Compliance EU: What You May be Missing."

Upcoming Conference

Amsterdam Affiliate ConferenceJune 24-27, 2014
Amsterdam Affiliate Conference
The Amsterdam Affiliate Conference is part of the iGaming Super Show. 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 in the U.S. iGaming market.

CBG Affiliate WeekendJuly 25-28, 2014
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.
Did You Know?
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement says Amaya Gaming has begun submitting documents required for a determination on whether PokerStars can be licensed in the state.

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Question-of-the-week
Do you plan to register a new .uk domain name in place of a .co.uk domain name?
On June 10, the ability to register a second level .uk domain name was launched. Do you plan to register and move to the corresponding .uk domain name in the near or long term? Be sure to also share what you think of the change. View poll
Last week's poll results: What qualifies as a "big" affiliate? View poll
Buzzy's World
The BuzzBuzzy 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:
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