11 November 2020 GPWA Times Newsletter
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  Reaping the benefits of blockchain technology In the latest issue of the GPWA Times Magazine, Luke Engerer explains that adding ease of use, trusted transactions and speedier payments to the online casino experience should be embraced by players, operators and affiliates.  APCW Perspectives: More rules and changesThe proposed changes to U.K. gambling rules and codes keep rolling in from the Gambling Commission and GambleAware. And now they are asking for help from the industry, bankers and even consumers. Intertops Poker offering free spins and free hands The casino is giving free spins on a selection of Betsoft slots and everyone can play 15 blackjack hands for free. Players can win up to $250 on their free spins and another $250 at the blackjack tables. Pariplay signs agreement with Lightning Games Through the agreement, Lightning Gaming will take advantage of Ignite Studio's tools and resources to spring-board into the global regulated online casino market. UKGC publishes first National Strategic Assessment The document uses the latest available evidence, from a wide range of sources and case studies, to assess the issues and risks gambling presents to consumers and the public. Carousel Group receives Malta gaming license With the Malta license, SportsBetting.com expects to be well-positioned for potential favorable legislation in Canadian provinces. CGA applauds Ontario moving forward with iGaming The Government of Ontario decided to move forward with legislation to make internet gambling a reality in this province and to ensure players have access to safe and legal gambling options online. Keynote announced for Sports Betting USA Digital The explosion of commercial opportunities arising from sports betting and their impact on the community of pro-athletes will be put under the microscope at a keynote session next week.   24-25 November 2020SiGMA Virtual Event Europe SiGMA Europe's first virtual summit will elevate your online event experience even further in the form of a fully interactive, state-of-the-art virtual events space, including a brand-new cutting-edge expo floor, featuring 150 exhibitors.  1-3 December 2020Betting on Sports America - Digital The virtual conference will see senior executives from major operators, regulators, and sports organizations share ideas that will help to shape the future of the U.S. sports betting industry. 16-18 February 2021SiGMA Europe Summit In bringing together leading suppliers, operators, and affiliates, the SiGMA event will be at the forefront of shaping the future of the global iGaming sector in an informal yet business-focused B2B environment. |
 Last week during the session of the Council of Ministers, Spain's government approved a ban on marketing for nearly every form of online gambling with hopes to protect consumers.
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How was your November performance?
GPWA member PokerFace wondered in a recent poll how the month of November is going for you thus far. Besides voting in the poll, please share your thoughts about your results and predictions for the remainder of the month. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you smoke cigarettes? View poll
GPWA member PokerFace wondered in a recent poll how the month of November is going for you thus far. Besides voting in the poll, please share your thoughts about your results and predictions for the remainder of the month. View pollLast week's poll results: Do you smoke cigarettes? 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:
UKGC looks to impose 100 pound monthly limit on player lossesLatest pandemic lockdowns leading to another surge for online poker Online gambling tax gets initial approval in Argentina Boylesports gets massive fine by UKGC
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Google slow to cache pages TravG writes:
Has anyone else noticed that Google is taking longer to cache new pages? When I published a new page it used to get cached within 24 hours at the latest and usually much faster. For the last week or two, I have noticed several pages never even get cached while others are getting cached very quickly, and others taking several days. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this. read more
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