6 May 2015 GPWA Times Newsletter
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May 6, 2015 |
In this issue: Responding to e-mail | PokerStars changes affiliate terms | Featured Program: InterPartners
 Recognition for April's most active membersThe GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for April. We're giving extra special thanks to CasinoVergelijker, one of the month's most active posters. His site will be featured on the GPWA home page in May. Recognizing April's most active AMs Hats off to the most active affiliate program representatives in April. We're giving special thanks to Renée of Rewards Affiliates, who was our most active representative. She will be the featured affiliate program representative on the GPWA home page in May.  Murren: Sky won't fall if online gaming is bannedMGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren says the company won't miss a beat if Congress passes legislation that would effectively ban legal online gaming in the U.S. Perspectives Weekly: Taxes hit William Hill J Todd discusses William Hill's trouble with higher taxes and 666Bet's plans to make payment arrangements. He also talks about PokerStars' new payment processing option and news from Pennsylvania, California and New Jersey. bet365 Games offering 25 percent reload weekend The site will add an extra 25 percent up to 100 pounds on players' first deposit from May 9-10. Intertops, Juicy Stakes hosting $5,000 freeroll The two main poker sites on the Revolution Poker Network are joining together to host the $5K Face Card Freeroll on Saturday, May 9. Cherry launches Yggdrasil progressive jackpot slot Joker Millions has launched exclusively on Cherry Casino, SpilleAutomater, EuroSlots and Sveacasino. Vegas Crest Casino hosting Fantasy Slots Tourney The tournament will feature 20 of the site's most popular slots and will award $5,000 in guaranteed prizes. INBET88 partners with Income Access The Philippines-based online sportsbook and casino brand's new affiliate program will be powered by Income Access' management software. Vegas Partner Lounge casinos add three new games Ariana, Adventure Palace and Big Chef have been added to the Vegas Partner Lounge portfolio. BingoSKY to host special Mother's Day bingo games The site is offering a "buy 6, get 3 free" promotion for all cards purchased for Mother's Day bingo games. Betway becomes member of ESSA The European Sports Security Association is a nonprofit organization that monitors irregular betting patterns and possible instances of event manipulation.   June 23-26, 2015Amsterdam 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, exhibitions and networking events with the elite in iGaming in a city that is like no other.  Aug. 2-4, 2015Affiliate Summit East Affiliate Summit in New York will bring thousands of attendees from affiliates, networks, merchants, agencies and vendors together to meet, network, do business and learn industry best practices.  Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2015Global Gaming Expo (G2E) G2E is one of the world's largest gaming events, where gaming executives and industry professionals meet to conduct business. |
 Four professional poker players are beating Carnegie Mellon University's computer program, Claudico, halfway through the "Brains Vs. Artificial Intelligence" 80,000-hand poker competition.
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What percentage of your manually sent (real) e-mail do you respond to?
How often do you respond to e-mail you receive from affiliate programs or people you do business with? Besides voting in the poll, please share why you respond as often as you do and if you are looking to make any changes in that area. View pollLast week's poll results: How many new real-money players do you receive monthly? View poll
How often do you respond to e-mail you receive from affiliate programs or people you do business with? Besides voting in the poll, please share why you respond as often as you do and if you are looking to make any changes in that area. View pollLast week's poll results: How many new real-money players do you receive monthly? 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:
Research finds Internet gambling 'not predictive of gambling problems'Portugal online gaming bill signed into lawNew Jersey online gaming site turns profit for third straight quarterDFS boom spawns virtual stock-picking games
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADPokerStars changes affiliate terms
Trifonoff writes:
PokerStars Partners is changing its affiliate rev share plan. Affiliates used to receive lifetime revenue, but starting June 1, rev share will only be paid for the first two years of player activity. Affiliates will also no longer be paid rev share for any player referred before June 1, 2013. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSIs there a Panda update?Google search results are a messPopular Australian casino brandsAdvice on site translation
PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Referrer spamChecking geolocation
PokerStars changes affiliate termsTrifonoff writes:
PokerStars Partners is changing its affiliate rev share plan. Affiliates used to receive lifetime revenue, but starting June 1, rev share will only be paid for the first two years of player activity. Affiliates will also no longer be paid rev share for any player referred before June 1, 2013. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Is there a Panda update?Google search results are a messPopular Australian casino brandsAdvice on site translationPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Referrer spamChecking geolocation
InterPartnersInterPartners offers a sliding-scale commission scheme and a wide range of special promotions and custom-designed creative tools, including banners, videos, reviews and mailers.
Visit InterPartners GPWA Details Page for more information.
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