18 March 2020 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Harming your business? | Active player requirements | Featured Affiliate Program: bet365
 APCW videos now hosted on the APCW website With YouTube becoming an increasingly unfriendly place for videos related to the gaming industry, we are in the midst of making all APCW videos available directly on the APCW.org website. Read this thread for more details.  The GPWA welcomes Gambling Craft as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community. APCW Perspectives: Online gambling updatesIndustry events are being canceled and pushed back due to COVID-19. However, there is still news to discuss, including a call to action against the black market in the U.K. GiG speaks on COVID-19 Gaming Innovation Group is closely monitoring the progress of the coronavirus outbreak and considering contingency measures to reduce the risk for staff and ensure business continuity. Intertops increasing Sunday Sundowner prize pool Intertops Poker is increasing the prize pool for its popular Sunday Sundowner Tournament from $4,500 to $10,000. SiGMA Group postpones Malta networking event The events group sees delaying the event a responsible course of action to ensure the health and safety all involved. SPiCE India 2020 postponed following travel ban Eventus International has postponed the Strategic Partnership for iGaming Conference & Exhibition, originally scheduled for 25-27 March 2020. BET2020 in London canceled, moves to online format The BET2020 expo, scheduled for 7-9 April in London, is postponed, but an online format will be held on the same dates. SiGMA Malta names media partner 5 Star iGaming Media will be an Official Media Partner for the SiGMA Malta trade show taking place 17 to 19 November 2020 at the MFCC in Ta'Qali, Malta. European Gaming to offer virtual conferences for 2020 The betting and gaming media platform will host a virtual conference on 7 May after announcing its MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit and BGS Awards were postponed.   2-4 June 2020Betting on Sports Europe Held in London, Betting on Sports Europe is the foremost conference in the European sports betting industry, where all the senior operator executives come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities the industry is facing.  8-9 June 2020SiGMA Manila SiGMA and ICE Asia join forces to launch a show in Asia, giving both European and Asian businesses a platform to showcase their land-based and online innovations through this powerful collaboration.  14-17 July 2020iGB Affiliate Amsterdam iGB Affiliate Amsterdam is an evolution of the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference and brings together operators, affiliate programs and affiliates from around the world. |
 After a meeting in Berlin, it was decided that Germany will legalize online casinos and poker on a state level as of 1 July.
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How harmful do you believe COVID-19 will be to your business this spring?
For individual affiliates and operators, the impact of COVID-19 could range from very harmful economically to potentially even positive. For this week's poll, please share your view on how it may harm your business. Please elaborate on your vote with your thoughts in a post. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you get vaccinations? View poll
For individual affiliates and operators, the impact of COVID-19 could range from very harmful economically to potentially even positive. For this week's poll, please share your view on how it may harm your business. Please elaborate on your vote with your thoughts in a post. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you get vaccinations? 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:
AP: Gamblers turning to online betting as land-based casinos close due to COVID-19UK schools will introduce gambling curriculumBetting and Gaming Council calls for government support during COVID-19 crisisPhilippines regulator suspends all gaming operations 
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADAsk sportsbooks to suspend FTD and active player requirements
bpmee writes:
I wrote U.S. facing sportsbooks today asking them to suspend first time depositor and minimum active player requirements until 31 October 2020. It will be impossible to acquire new customers with major sporting events and seasons cancelled. Even if games resume by May or June, affiliates will struggle to meet T&C requirements. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSSports affiliates moving to casino?Have you lost traffic in the last couple of days? Why advertise more than three operators? Hosting images on a different domain
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Ask sportsbooks to suspend FTD and active player requirements bpmee writes:
I wrote U.S. facing sportsbooks today asking them to suspend first time depositor and minimum active player requirements until 31 October 2020. It will be impossible to acquire new customers with major sporting events and seasons cancelled. Even if games resume by May or June, affiliates will struggle to meet T&C requirements. read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Sports affiliates moving to casino?Have you lost traffic in the last couple of days? Why advertise more than three operators? Hosting images on a different domainPRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member, Upgrade Now!)
Who sent this money?
bet365 Affiliatesbet365 operates a one-wallet system: Your players have the same login details and payment method for all their sportsbook, casino, poker and games. bet365 Affiliates offers detailed stats, along with a wide range of tools and reports.
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