15 January 2020 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Affiliate marketing in 2020? | Struggling sponsors | Featured Affiliate Program: Melbet Affiliates
 Recognition for 2019's most active membersAt the beginning of every month, we recognize members for their participation in the forum in the previous month. Twelve years ago, we expanded our tradition to include a special recognition for the most active participants for the entire year. We're giving an extra special thanks to FictionNet, one of our most active participants in 2019. His site will be shown on the home page of the GPWA website for the next month as the featured member site of the year. Congratulations FictionNet! Recognition for 2019's most active AMs We also want to give a very special cheer to the most active affiliate program representatives for 2019. We're giving an extra special thanks to Renee, the most active affiliate program representative during the last year. She will be the featured affiliate program representative of the year on the GPWA home page for the next month. Way to go, Renee!   Fabiola of Vista Gaming explains in the latest GPWA Times Magazine that there's always something new to learn about the iGaming industry, whether it's marketing trends, target markets, products or games. Read the interview APCW Perspectives: Gambling ads target addictsJ. Todd shows how gambling addicts are targeted with advertisements, then discusses how one woman lost £400,000 in less than two days at an online casino. UKGC banning gambling on credit cards The ban, which comes into effect on 14 April, is an attempt to help curb problem gambling, the Gambling Commission announced this week. Intertops Poker hosting free spins week For the free spins bonus offer that runs until 18 January, Intertops Poker is offering bonuses on newly released Betsoft video slots such as Wolf Moon Rising, Bamboo Rush, Fruit Zen and Fruitbat Crazy. BitCasino.io celebrates 6th birthday with giveaway Celebrating this year's birthday, Bitcasino is giving out prizes and rewards in four different cryptocurrencies throughout the entire month of January. King Billy joins forces with CoinsPaid The partnership with CoinsPaid, a cryptocurrency exchange solution, promises more than double the value for cryptocurrency players at King Billy Casino. PariPlay releases new Phoenix Gold slot This mythology-themed online slot dares players to dive deep into the magical realm of the phoenix in order to raise golden treasures from its fiery ashes. TotoGaming.com unveils TotoGaming Sport Challenge The tournament allows players to bet using no deposit, no wager and there are free bonus points that will offer affiliates a promotion for their sport enthusiast players.   27-29 January 2020Affiliate Summit West Held at Paris Las Vegas, Affiliate Summit West will bring thousands of affiliates, networks, merchants, agencies and vendors together to meet, network, do business and learn industry best practices.  5-8 February 2020iGB Affiliate London With 3,000 attendees expected, iGB Affiliate London (formerly the London Affiliate Conference) will provide plenty of opportunities to network with affiliates, affiliate managers, operators and speakers.  28-30 April 2020Betting on Sports America Held at the Meadowlands in New Jersey, Betting on Sports America will bring together operators, suppliers, regulators, sports organizations and affiliates in one venue to discuss the future of the industry. |
 No new gambling licenses, land-based or online, will be issued in Spain for the next two years, according to an announcement made by the new coalition government of the country last week.
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Do you plan to spend more or less time on affiliate marketing in 2020?
Traditionally, this is the time to reflect on accomplishments from the past year and set goals for the new year. In looking at your involvement in the affiliate industry, how do your plans for the coming year differ from your plans from the past year? Do your plans for the new year mean you will devote more or less time overall to the business than you did last year? And do you plan to spend your time differently than last year? View pollLast week's poll results: How did your 2019 revenue compare with 2018? View poll
Traditionally, this is the time to reflect on accomplishments from the past year and set goals for the new year. In looking at your involvement in the affiliate industry, how do your plans for the coming year differ from your plans from the past year? Do your plans for the new year mean you will devote more or less time overall to the business than you did last year? And do you plan to spend your time differently than last year? View pollLast week's poll results: How did your 2019 revenue compare with 2018? 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:
Betting companies offer to drop FA Cup coverage following criticismGPWA members discuss UKGC credit card banWilliam Hill: Bookmaker chain sells 33 Northern Ireland stores to BoyleSports Infinity Gaming Solutions has ceased all gambling operations 
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADHow to tell if a sponsor is struggling financially
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In light of the online gambling sponsors that have closed their doors, and the ones that eventually turned rogue, I am posting this new thread. What are some of the warning signs that an affiliate should look for to identify sponsors that are on the verge of downsizing their operations, closing shop or turning rogue? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSPromoting gambling in certain countriesSEO trends 2020Mobile rankingsCash back at online casinos
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How to tell if a sponsor is struggling financially sweetbet writes:
In light of the online gambling sponsors that have closed their doors, and the ones that eventually turned rogue, I am posting this new thread. What are some of the warning signs that an affiliate should look for to identify sponsors that are on the verge of downsizing their operations, closing shop or turning rogue? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Promoting gambling in certain countriesSEO trends 2020Mobile rankingsCash back at online casinosPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member? Upgrade Now!)
Link for sale
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