12 August 2015 GPWA Times Newsletter

12 August 2015

In this issue: Stat update frequency | Contact a manager first? | Featured Affiliate Program: bet365 Affiliates

Stat update frequency and stat software now being published for affiliate programs
The GPWA is now publishing information about the software affiliate programs use to provide stats, as well as the frequency with which they update those stats. We hope our members find this new information helpful and informative.

The GPWA is pleased to welcome LSBet Affiliates as new sponsors of the GPWA. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.

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Russian officials signal shift in online poker stance
Reports indicate that Russian authorities have agreed to reclassify poker as a game of skill, and to regulate online poker as a way to bring in tax revenue to be used to fund the state's sporting ventures.

Perspectives Weekly: Retroactive terms from GR88
J Todd takes a look at the updated terms and conditions in the GR88 affiliate program before diving into the recent arrests in Malta tied to online gambling.

Intertops Poker letting players try video poker for free
The site is awarding players 20 free video poker hands, each with a free 25-cent bet, until Aug. 26.

Mission2Game Casino giving away free spins
Players can earn 200 free spins for signing up through Aug. 13, and another 50 free spins for playing Monster Mayhem.

B-Bets, Rembrandt and Sieger offering bonuses
The three online casinos are offering unique rewards, including B-Bets' exclusive auctions, and Rembrandt and Sieger have added sportsbook offerings.

BingoSKY offering three promos this week
The Marilyn Monroe $5,000 Full House game will run on Aug. 15, Happy Hour runs every night of the week and the Summer Spin Tourney runs from Aug. 3-30.

Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2015
Global 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, 2015
Russian 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. 20-22, 2015
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. 22-25, 2015
Berlin 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.

When Ladbrokes and Coral merge, the two firms combined will operate more betting shops in the U.K. than any other company.

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How much do you care about the frequency with which affiliate stats are updated?
We have begun publishing information about the affiliate statistic software used by affiliate programs and the frequency with which programs update statistics. Based on preliminary data from affiliate programs, it looks like close to half of them provide updates on a daily basis, while the other half provide updates more frequently that that. As an affiliate, how much do you care about how often affiliate programs update their stats? View poll

Last week's poll results: How did the second quarter of 2015 compare with the first quarter of 2015 for you? 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:

Blockchain-based betting market to launch this fall

Unibet acquires iGame Group

Forbes: Online gambling's billion dollar bidding war

Google Webmaster Tools adds access to search analytics data

FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD

Is it better to create an account or contact an affiliate manager first?

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Do you think a webmaster could negotiate a better commission by contacting an affiliate manager first, rather than following the standard procedure of creating an affiliate account? read more

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bet365 Affiliates
Affiliates will earn 30% rev share for every customer they refer who plays at any or all of bet365's sites. bet365 Affiliates offers detailed stats on the performance of your campaigns, along with a wide range of tools and reports.
Visit bet365 Affiliates GPWA Details Page for more information.

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