1 July 2015 GPWA Times Newsletter
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July 1, 2015 |
In this issue: Full-time job or full-time affiliate? | Lack of transparency | Featured Program: 138 Affiliates
 Recognition for June's most active membersThe GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for June. We're giving extra special thanks to universal4, one of the month's most active posters. His site will be featured on the GPWA home page in July. Recognizing June's most active AMs Hats off to the most active affiliate program representatives in June. 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 July.  Graham proposes another bill to ban iGamingThe proposed legislation by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) would restore an earlier interpretation of the Wire Act that the U.S. Department of Justice negated in 2011. Barton introduces Internet Poker Freedom Act The legislation proposed by Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) would regulate online poker at the federal level. It also includes a mandate to implement technology that prohibits underage players and provides aid for problem gamblers. Perspectives Weekly: The return of RAWA J Todd talks about the latest anti-online gambling legislation proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham. Plus, he discusses Seals with Clubs founder Bryan Micon's return to Nevada to appear in court. Pirate's Gold now live at Mission2Game Casino Players can earn a 777 percent deposit bonus up to $1,544 as well as 100 free spins to try the new slot. Bitcoin operator Cloudbet acquires BetVIP player base BetVIP suspended operations on June 12, and its players have been unable to access their funds since that time. As part of the deal, Cloudbet has committed to reimbursing all BetVIP customers.   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.  Oct. 8-9, 2015Russian Affiliate Congress & Expo (RACE) The Russian Affiliate Congress & Expo will examine how to develop the affiliate industry for online gaming in Russia and CIS countries. The expo includes scientific and business seminars, conferences and other educational activities.  October 22-25, 2015Berlin Affiliate Conference Berlin Affiliate 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. |
 A proposed bill that would regulate online gaming in Pennsylvania calls for a 54 percent tax rate on operators in the state.
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Do you have a full-time job in addition to being an affiliate?
Is being an online gambling affiliate a hobby for you, or is it your full-time job? In addition to voting in the poll, please share when and why you made the transition to becoming a full-time affiliate. And if you're still balancing your affiliate business with another full-time job, feel free to share why you choose to do so. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you use Whois privacy protection for your gaming websites? View poll
Is being an online gambling affiliate a hobby for you, or is it your full-time job? In addition to voting in the poll, please share when and why you made the transition to becoming a full-time affiliate. And if you're still balancing your affiliate business with another full-time job, feel free to share why you choose to do so. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you use Whois privacy protection for your gaming websites? 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:
What affiliates need to know about New Jersey's policiesPhil Mickelson tied to illegal online gambling reportChris Christie running for U.S. presidentHigh taxation could kill Pennsylvania iGaming market
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADA program's lack of transparency makes affiliates suspicious
DaftDog writes:
I'm dealing with an affiliate program that is not providing me stats that I need. This lack of transparency makes me, and I'm sure many others, very suspicious. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSAffiliate programs that ignore affiliatesSpanish-speaking affiliate programs for sports and casinoWhose job is it to make a list of markets in which an operator works?
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Who sent this money?Tech talk
A program's lack of transparency makes affiliates suspiciousDaftDog writes:
I'm dealing with an affiliate program that is not providing me stats that I need. This lack of transparency makes me, and I'm sure many others, very suspicious. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Affiliate programs that ignore affiliatesSpanish-speaking affiliate programs for sports and casinoWhose job is it to make a list of markets in which an operator works?PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Who sent this money?Tech talk
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