8 October 2014 GPWA Times Newsletter

The GPWA is pleased to welcome Gorilla Partner as new sponsors of the GPWA. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
Meet Dave, a webmaster who has worked in the sports betting industry for more than 25 years. He used to operate brick and mortar betting shops in the U.K., but now focuses on his affiliate business. He says taking a holiday is the best way to stay mentally in the game, but also says when you own your own business, you can never really get too far away from it. Read the interview

Adelson reiterates opposition to online gaming
In a full-throated beat-down, Sheldon Adelson enumerated all the reasons why he opposes the legalization of Internet gaming during a keynote session at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas.

Swedish player scoops 3.8 million-euro jackpot
The Karlstad native won the massive score playing Hall of Gods on Betsson Casino.

Titanbet signs sponsorship deal with Kempton Park
The deal marks the online sportsbook's first horse racing sponsorship in the U.K.

Intertops players compete for extra bonuses
Every Monday during the $120,000 Bullseye Casino Bonus event, the top 20 players on the contest leaderboard will each receive a $500 reward.

bet365 Bingo offering 1 million-pound prize draw
Players can enter the Whowonit giveaway by staking 5 pounds on any bingo game. The promotion ends Nov. 3.

Rich Casino announces giant October promotion
The Halloween on Your Screen raffle will award one lucky player a Samsung 105-Inch Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV.

Fantasy, mobile driving sports betting
The interest in sports wagering is growing and handle at Nevada's legal sports books is increasing as mobile gaming and fantasy sports become more popular.

Fedor Holz wins WCOOP for $1.3 million
The 21-year-old from Vienna, known as "CrownUpGuy," topped a field of 2,142 players in the $5,200 buy-in World Championship of Online Poker Main Event.

Williams Interactive releases new slot
Sea of Tranquility uses a "Close Enough" game engine that has been running successfully at land-based casinos for a year, and can turn losing spins into winning ones.



Oct. 21-23, 2014
European iGaming Congress & Expo
EiG is the home of online gaming, where top gaming CEOs from around the world mix with start-ups, regulators and new entrants for three days of serious business and influence at the highest level.

Oct. 23-26, 2014
Barcelona Affiliate Conference
BAC conference sessions aim to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. With an expected 2,200 attendees this will be one of the biggest exhibitions in the industry.

Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2014
Summit of iGaming, Malta (SIGMA)
SiGMA 2014 will feature a state-of-the-art exhibition space for both interactive gaming suppliers looking for new and existing operators as well as operators looking to attract affiliates and marketing partners.