4 May 2016 GPWA Times Newsletter

GPWA TIMES
Announcements
Win an iPad and Johnnie Walker Blue Label
New Platinum sponsor WagerJoint Affiliates, the affiliate program for SlotJoint Casino, will award an Apple iPad Mini 4 and a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label to the lucky winners of a prize drawing for GPWA member affiliates. The deadline to enter is May 14, and the drawing will be held the following week. WagerJoint is also offering an exclusive deal to GPWA affiliate members: 25% of gross gaming revenue.

Recognition for April's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for April. We're giving extra special thanks to Roulette Zeitung, the most active poster during the month. His site is being shown on the home page for the month of May as the featured site.

Recognizing April's most active AMs
Hats off to the most active affiliate program representatives in April. We're giving an extra special thanks to Miles_FTA of Fast Track Affiliates, who was the most active affiliate program representative and continues on the list this month. He will be the featured affiliate program representative on the GPWA home page for the month of May.

New Affiliate Programs
The GPWA is pleased to welcome PunchBets Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
Industry News
Amaya CEO pleads not guilty to securities charges
David Baazov and his business associates filed "not guilty" pleas to insider trader charges filed against them in March by the Quebec securities regulator.

APCW Perspectives: Global online gambling news
J. Todd discusses industry news from around the world, including Russia, France, Greece and Canada, as well as the U.S. states of Oklahoma, New Jersey and California.

Tipbet sponsoring designated areas at AAC
A registration area will be at the entrance of the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference, June 7-10, and Tipbet will also provide branded lighters in a dedicated smoking section.

California online poker bill advances
The bill, introduced and sponsored by Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Chair Adam Gray, passed by a unanimous vote last week and now heads to the full Assembly.

Another award for Income Access
The honor from the eGR North America Awards acknowledges Income Access' strategic and integral role in supporting the acquisition and retention of customers for U.S. real-money iGaming verticals, as well as land-based casinos.

Win a trip to France at bet365 Bingo
The "Road to France" promotion runs through May 29 and allows players weekly chances to win a gadget or a luxury trip to France.

Intertops Casino hosting $150,000 treasure world tour
Through June 6, hundreds of players will receive bonuses of up to $500 every week.

Crazy Vegas Casino launches Win Sum Dim Sum slot
The site is offering players a 100% deposit bonus up to 500 euros on up to five different deposits.

Leicester upset is Betway's biggest loss in history
After starting the Premier League season as 2,500/1 underdogs to win the title, Leicester claimed the league crown earlier this week.

Upcoming Conference

Amsterdam Affiliate ConferenceJune 7-10, 2016
Amsterdam Affiliate Conference
The Amsterdam Affiliate Conference is part of the iGaming Super Show and is expected to be a huge success, with over 3,200 delegates and 1,800 affiliates in attendance. This event mixes business with pleasure and is one you cannot afford to miss.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E)September 27-29, 2016
Global Gaming Expo (G2E)
G2E is the world's largest and premier gaming event where gaming executives, buyers and industry professionals meet each fall in Las Vegas to conduct serious business. It's the most in-depth source of new products, networking, ideas and information on the planet. It takes place in the laboratory for the industry, Las Vegas, where you can see it in action and have fun doing it.
Did You Know?
In June, the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma will launch pokertribe.com after a federal judge signed a decision last week that said the international gambling website is legal.

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Question-of-the-week
What is the most 'mysterious' online gambling market?
Let's face it: Our industry is enigmatic. No matter what part of the globe you live or work in, online gaming is full of surprises, unexplained behavior and entertaining characters. But some places are definitely more "mysterious" than others. We want to hear what market you think is most "mysterious," and why.  View poll
Last week's poll results: Have you ever had a producing affiliate account of yours closed by an active program? View poll
Buzzy's World
The BuzzBuzzy 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:
New MessageU.S. Senator from California writes letter opposing online poker regulation
New MessageIdaho AG rules DFS breaks state law
New MessageChina disrupts online gambling operation that handled $46 million in wagers
From The Forums
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD
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OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
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New MessageNew affiliates strategy
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