23 August 2017 GPWA Times Newsletter
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 APCW Perspectives: Closing loopholes in AustraliaThe Australian Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill has finally passed, closing loopholes in the law while putting an end to in-play sports betting and online poker. Also, industry news from California and New Jersey. Intertops launches special knockout bonus In anticipation of the match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Saturday, Intertops is offering a 100% deposit bonus and 77 free spins. Authentic Gaming strikes deal with Mr Green The live casino provider will provide the online casino with its Authentic Roulette product, allowing players to access live streamed games from a variety of land-based casinos. Lottoland relaunches program with Income Access The Gibraltar-based online lottery brand allows players to wager on jackpots around the world. Experts to share insights at Global Gaming Expo From 2-5 October in Las Vegas, leaders in neuroscience, marketing and generational studies will share their knowledge on how casino professionals can improve their leadership skills. NetEnt releases Emoji Planet online slot Players can enter the universe of popular emojis in this five-reel, six-row slot game. GVC pens deal with Pragmatic Play Gaming content from the supplier will go live on the operator's group of sites, including bwin, Party Casino and Gamebookers. iGaming Idol presents iGaming Academy as partner This year on 26 September in Malta, iGaming Idol will be held with the support of the academy, bringing together the best of the industry. Play'n GO releases Leprechaun Goes to Hell online slot The five-reel slot features the eponymous Leprechaun, she-devil Evilene and a multitude of chances to win pots of gold. Many companies struggle with fraud, per CASEXE In a survey conducted by the company, 94% of respondents reported regular problems with fraud, such as bonus hunters, multi-accounting and faulty payment systems. Clarion confirms partner for RGI The company has named the Young Gamblers Education Trust as a charity partner for the upcoming symposium, Responsible Gaming Innovation, taking place on 12 September in London.   1 September 2017Affiliate Grand Slam The organizers behind SiGMA are packing up and heading to charming Bucharest, in Romania, for two nights of quality entertainment and networking restricted to 200 hand-picked affiliates and six operators.  12-13 September 2017AffiliateCon Sofia AffiliateCon offers two days of serious business, with entertaining breaks and outstanding keynote speakers. Hosted in Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia, the location was chosen as much for the buzz as it was for its convenient location and low cost.  3-5 October 2017Global Gaming Expo 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. |
 The co-president of the Paris bid committee for the 2024 Summer Olympics said last week that he will meet with the International Committee to discuss the addition of esports competitions as an official medal sport.
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Have you received a Google Search Console Team https form warning email?
Google is continuing its march to prod webmasters to switch to using https. Previously, we've seen similar messages for credit cards and passwords, but not for form fields that don't obviously contain information where security is important. In addition to answering the poll regarding whether or not you have received such messages, be sure to comment on your general view of converting sites to https and your future plans on that front. View pollLast week's poll results: Have you ever seen a solar eclipse? View poll
Google is continuing its march to prod webmasters to switch to using https. Previously, we've seen similar messages for credit cards and passwords, but not for form fields that don't obviously contain information where security is important. In addition to answering the poll regarding whether or not you have received such messages, be sure to comment on your general view of converting sites to https and your future plans on that front. View pollLast week's poll results: Have you ever seen a solar eclipse? 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:
Dutch regulator orders Catena Media to cease operations Poker players to get $33.5 million from Absolute Poker, Ultimate Bet claims Raketech exposed as using children's web domain to attract players Bovada reentering online poker market
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Migration from http to httpssilentpenguin writes:
What's the potential impact of gambling affiliates switching from regular http to https? We believe it's better to integrate it into a URL sooner than later. Looking forward to learn more about your experience with that issue and mostly about link transfers. What can go wrong during that process, and what are the biggest possible pitfalls to avoid? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
The earliest paying casinosThoughts on the Bet Blocks appPopular web search appsPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member? Upgrade Now!)
Looking for social media accounts
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