29 July 2015 GPWA Times Newsletter
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July 29, 2015 |
In this issue: Checking stats on mobile | Ask a gaming law expert | Featured Affiliate Program: Commission.bz
 The GPWA is pleased to welcome Fruity Affiliates as new sponsors of the GPWA. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community. Affactive, Revenue Jet affiliate programs shut downThe GPWA, through conversations with Affactive affiliate managers, has confirmed a link between the closing of the programs and the arrests of their owners. The GPWA has suspended Affactive's sponsorship. LeoVegas player wins 4.6 million euro jackpot The player hit the massive score playing Mega Fortune Dreams on the Touch mobile version of the NetEnt game. Perspectives Weekly: Arrests and acquisitions J Todd discusses the latest news from Israel, where the owners of the Affactive and Revenue Jet affiliate groups have been arrested on charges in the U.S. He also dives into 888's acquisition of bwin.party and whether or not it's a "done deal." bwin.party investor tells GVC to increase its bid The online gaming firm accepted a $1.4 billion offer from 888 last week, but GVC Holdings raised its bid Monday to $1.6 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Intertops Casino player goes on $120,000 winning streak John won most of his big score on Pay Dirt ($60,000), Coyote Cash ($30,000) and Texan Tycoon ($10,000), along with small wins on Shark School, Triple Twister and Mister Money. bet365 Bingo giving away trip to Los Angeles Players can enter to win by playing in the Hollywood Hills room between now and Aug. 8. Celebrate CyberBingo's 19th birthday in August The site is giving away $8,000 in prizes in the Sweet 19th Bingo tournament, running until Aug. 3. 21 Dukes releases 7 Monkeys The new online penny slot features seven lines, five reels and a baboon wild symbol. Chance Hill partners with Income Access The casino operator has integrated its affiliate program with affiliate management software provided by Income Access. Ihre Consulting expands team The company has hired Yrsa Thunholm, Samantha Gurfinkiel and Rebecka Olausson to build up its team to eight people.   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.  Oct. 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. |
 Last week, Italian police arrested 51 people accused in an online gambling tax evasion operation valued at 2 billion euros. The police froze the assets of 45 Italian companies, 11 foreign companies and 15,000 agencies and seized the domains of 82 websites.
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Would you use a mobile app to get your stats?
GPWA member ddixon is frustrated that, for many affiliate programs, he's unable to check his stats on his phone. Would you use a mobile app to check your stats if one was available? In addition to answering the poll, please share some features you might want to see in such an app. View pollLast week's poll results: Does your business have a trademark? View poll
GPWA member ddixon is frustrated that, for many affiliate programs, he's unable to check his stats on his phone. Would you use a mobile app to check your stats if one was available? In addition to answering the poll, please share some features you might want to see in such an app. View pollLast week's poll results: Does your business have a trademark? 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:
Ladbrokes to merge with CoralPokerStars Team Pros promoting online poker throughout CaliforniaGVC sweetens deal for bwin.party, undercuts 888Google eliminating need for Google+ account
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADAsk gaming law expert Martin Owens your questions about New Jersey's affiliate memo
GPWA Dan writes:
The GPWA plans to ask gaming law expert Martin Owens questions regarding the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement's new regulations to restrict affiliates for a story in the next issue of the GPWA Times Magazine, which will be distributed from Oct. 22-25 at the Berlin Affiliate Conference (shortly before the deadline by which affiliates must comply with New Jersey's regulations). Please post your questions and provide any additional context you feel is warranted. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSInput for mobile marketing surveyWhat should a newbie read?Advice for my siteHow to rank games preview/odds articles
PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
32RedFollowing closing of Affactive and Revenue Jet
Ask gaming law expert Martin Owens your questions about New Jersey's affiliate memoGPWA Dan writes:
The GPWA plans to ask gaming law expert Martin Owens questions regarding the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement's new regulations to restrict affiliates for a story in the next issue of the GPWA Times Magazine, which will be distributed from Oct. 22-25 at the Berlin Affiliate Conference (shortly before the deadline by which affiliates must comply with New Jersey's regulations). Please post your questions and provide any additional context you feel is warranted. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Input for mobile marketing surveyWhat should a newbie read?Advice for my siteHow to rank games preview/odds articlesPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
32RedFollowing closing of Affactive and Revenue Jet
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