22 February 2017 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Time to rogue foxy sites? | Back in the game | Featured Affiliate Program: IGT Partners
 GPWA Code of Conduct updateAfter careful internal discussion, we made a decision to update to the GPWA Code of Conduct. The update was made because we wanted it to be a more effective tool in combating criminal activities of hackers. All GPWA sponsor programs were notified of the update a month ago, and the new provisions are now in full effect. Please see inside this thread for more details. 2017 iGaming Pocket Directory free to GPWA members The new 2017 edition of Casino City's iGaming Pocket Directory is now available online, and we will also mail a free copy of the print edition to any GPWA member who would like one. This 116-page guide to the iGaming industry includes sections covering bingo, casinos, financials, games, live dealers, lottery and more. Please read this thread for details on how you can obtain your copy.  APCW: GVC Holdings shell gameThings start to get real this week as J. Todd devotes the entire show to GVC Holdings, which he says is fast becoming one of online gambling's most negatively viewed companies. Players earn more on returns at bet365 With the Euro Soccer Bonus, placing accumulators on participating matches at the bet365 Sportsbook gains players up to 100% on returns. Tipbet becomes an official betting partner of SK Sturm Until the end of the 2016/2017 season, Tipbet will sponsor Austrian association football club SK Sturm Graz. ICE 2017 sets new attendance record The exhibition attracted 30,213 attendees, representing the sixth consecutive year of growth and a 5.7% increase from the previous record, set last year. New York online poker bill back on track A bill that would legalize and regulate internet poker passed the Senate Gaming Committee by a 11-0 vote last week and now moves to the Finance Committee for a vote. Codeta names new Chief Technology Officer With over 15 years of experience in the online gambling industry, Patrik Svensson will take on the newly created role. Quasar Gaming introduces first biathlon event The casino presents its first biathlon race, featuring four weeks of head to head competition between players. Playtech solidifies deal with Captain Up The company will integrate the engagement platform into its offering, using game mechanics, machine learning and behavioral economics. GAN to distribute online games for Everi The company will launch several Class II and Class III Everi slot titles online to U.S. Simulated Gaming clients. Quickspin launches Hot Sync online slot The Swedish supplier's latest HTML5 game transports classic symbols to a new, funky environment with 20 paylines and free spins.   6-7 April, 2017Nordic Affiliate Conference The Nordic Affiliate Conference will take place in Stockholm and is expected to bring together the key affiliates, media agencies, advertising networks and operators working within the region.  27-28 April, 2017Affiliate Grand Slam The organizers behind SiGMA are packing up and heading to charming Tallinn, in the Baltics, for two nights of quality entertainment and networking restricted to 200 quality affiliates and five operators. |
 The Spanish online gambling market experienced an increase in gross gaming revenue in the third quarter of the year of over 30%, compared to the same time last year, according to the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling Affairs.
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Will you be roguing foxy bingo and foxy casino?
The fact that GVC Holdings decided to shut down the CashCade affiliate program for foxy bingo while leaving the site open, effectively stealing affiliate earnings, has been the top complaint of affiliates in the GPWA forums over the past month. As a result, affiliate partners that have been promoting the foxy sites for years now find that GVC Holdings is firm in its view that the phrase "lifetime earnings" was pure marketing hype and did not represent any sort of commitment. So, for this week's poll we want to know if you marked these brands rogue based on the actions of their owner. Or do you have some other plan, or no plans at all? View pollLast week's poll results: Do you use a tls/ssl certificate and https on your sites? View poll
The fact that GVC Holdings decided to shut down the CashCade affiliate program for foxy bingo while leaving the site open, effectively stealing affiliate earnings, has been the top complaint of affiliates in the GPWA forums over the past month. As a result, affiliate partners that have been promoting the foxy sites for years now find that GVC Holdings is firm in its view that the phrase "lifetime earnings" was pure marketing hype and did not represent any sort of commitment. So, for this week's poll we want to know if you marked these brands rogue based on the actions of their owner. Or do you have some other plan, or no plans at all? View pollLast week's poll results: Do you use a tls/ssl certificate and https on your sites? 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:
Maori-themed online game removed after protests'Holy Grail of Poker AI' dominates poker prosBill to ban online poker in Australia is delayedPinnacle exits Polish sports betting market
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADReturning to the affiliate game
allaboutthebets writes:
I sold my sites a few years ago and have had some time away from the industry. I am now getting back into it (slowly) and can't believe how much I've missed. How much has changed in the last few years? Is it now easier or harder to rank a site? Anything else major that I may have missed out on? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSThe value of no-deposit bonus playersWhat happened to my Ahrefs URL rating?Conversion tracking lagCarving out a new niche
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Who sent this money?
Returning to the affiliate gameallaboutthebets writes:
I sold my sites a few years ago and have had some time away from the industry. I am now getting back into it (slowly) and can't believe how much I've missed. How much has changed in the last few years? Is it now easier or harder to rank a site? Anything else major that I may have missed out on? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
The value of no-deposit bonus playersWhat happened to my Ahrefs URL rating?Conversion tracking lagCarving out a new nichePRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member? Upgrade Now!)
Who sent this money?
IGT PartnersIGT delivers leading content to the gaming industry, providing best-in-class online, lottery, interactive and social gaming solutions. Affiliates can earn up to 60% revenue share for the first three months with no negative carryover.
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