Another milestone: Issue No. 500 of GPWA Times
We're very pleased to announce that you are reading the 500th issue of the GPWA Times e-mail newsletter! The first issue of the newsletter was sent Nov. 9, 2006 and today nearly 12,000 people receive it each week. When we originally began publishing the newsletter, our goal was to provide the affiliate marketing community with quality news reporting and to foster the growth of a strong, more connected, GPWA community. And we're pleased to say today, "We've come a long way, baby!" Thank you for your continued support. New York online poker bill passes Senate Despite a chief opponent saying it would create the "next generation of zombies," a bill that would regulate online poker in the Empire State passed by a 53-5 margin on Tuesday. Michigan moves forward with online poker bill The bill, sponsored by Senator Mike Kowall, was approved by an overwhelming 8-1 margin, but won't go any further during the current legislative session due to time constraints. bet365 offers free spins on Vegas titles Receive five free spins for every 10 pound deposit and use them on one of four featured games: Starburst, Fruit Shop, Koi Princess and Neon Staxx. Tipbet announces Euro 2016 widget The free widget offers overviews of missed matches and displays all relevant match information for the UEFA European Championship that started last week. Golden Riviera Casino releases new slots Three new slots are now available at the casino, along with welcome bonuses and other bonus offers. Vegas Crest Casino player nets over $200,000 jackpot The lucky player spun her way to six figures on the Legends of Avalon progressive slot, receiving the biggest Vegas Crest Casino jackpot win to date. StarPartner launches new user-friendly website The affiliate program's website features enhanced graphics and improved text, along with many other changes. MegaJackpots awards 1 million pound jackpot The big score at Gala Coral was one of six 500,000-plus pound jackpots hit on the MegaJackpots Cleopatra game during April and May. Betsoft enters the Italian market Partnering with the Microgame, Betsoft plans to offer some of its most popular games to Italian players. Quickspin releases Spinions Beach Party The 25-line slot was created in partnership with Relax Gaming and boasts features such as respins, sticky wilds and free spins. NetEnt's CFO to leave the company After five years with the company, Maria Hedengren will leave to pursue other opportunities. Play'n Go releases Fire Joker The slot is a modern take on a retro theme and features classic symbols such as bars, lucky sevens and fruit. July 31-August 2, 2016 Affiliate Summit East Affiliate Summit in New York will bring thousands of affiliates, networks, merchants, agencies and vendors together to meet, network, do business and learn industry best practices. Oct. 18-20, 2016 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. 20-23, 2016 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. |
Delaware's three online gaming operators set an all-time high in revenue in May for a third straight month, winning a combined $282,112.30, according to the Delaware Lottery. May also marked the best month for online poker revenue for the U.S. state since April 2015.
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