21 August 2024 GPWA Times Newsletter
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In this issue: Self-referencing canonical tags? | Google core update | Featured Affiliate: Playfina Partners
  Crafting Compliant ContentIn the new issue of the GPWA Times Magazine, Milan Novakovic, CEO of Hirequarters, provides essential strategies for writers to balance technical accuracy, legal compliance, and engaging storytelling to effectively inform and protect players.  APCW Perspectives: Political peer pressureThe European Gaming and Betting Association is intensifying its campaign against a certain country's gambling monopoly, advocating for a more open and competitive market. 1xBet nominated for two SiGMA East Europe awards The bookmaker was nominated for Best Affiliate Program 2024 and Best Online Sportsbook 2024. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on 2 September, as part of the SiGMA East Europe exhibition. bet365 named first betting partner of Champions League The three-year global partnership covers sponsorship of the men's competition, with brand exposure on in-game perimeter LED boards, media backdrops and UEFA Champions League digital channels. Mate Affiliates adds Vegasino to portfolio Vegasino is a new brand inspired by the '60s & '70s glamor, designed to enhance player engagement with a spy action theme. Ksa to avoid promoting illegal games at F1 race The Dutch Gaming Authority ordered the organization of Formula 1 in Zandvoort, Dutch Grand Prix, and race team Sauber not to advertise illegal gambling provider Stake during the races in Zandvoort. Tickets to SiGMA East Europe 2024 available The summit is taking place from 2-4 September in East Europe's gaming hub, Budapest, and is packed with opportunities for professionals and brands to make their mark. Playup Interactive gets record advertising fine The company was fined $586,000 in Downing Centre Local Court on 12 August following an investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW, which found 33 illegal advertisements on its website. Hero Group completes acquisition of Betting Hero The announcement follows Betting Hero's 2024 SBC Casino Affiliate of the Year and EGR North America's Diversity and Inclusion Model of the Year honors.   2-4 September 2024SiGMA East Europe 2024 With the event being held in Budapest for the first time, operators will have opportunities to connect with leading affiliates and hear from a lineup of speakers from all over the world.  24-26 September 2024SBC Summit 2024 The event moves to Lisbon where global leaders in sports betting and iGaming assemble to discuss the future of the industry, exchange knowledge and build powerful connections.  7-10 October 2024Global Gaming Expo 2024 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 business. |
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Do you use self-referencing canonical tags on your websites?
Today, Search Engine Land published Anna Crowe's article "How to fix Crawled Currently not indexed' error in Google Search Console." One of the strategies to combat this issue is to use self-referencing canonical tags to combat duplicate content. For this week's poll, we ask whether you use self-referencing canonical tags on your website, and the extent to which you do so. View pollLast week's poll results: What will happen to Google given the ruling it is an illegal search monopoly? View poll
Today, Search Engine Land published Anna Crowe's article "How to fix Crawled Currently not indexed' error in Google Search Console." One of the strategies to combat this issue is to use self-referencing canonical tags to combat duplicate content. For this week's poll, we ask whether you use self-referencing canonical tags on your website, and the extent to which you do so. View pollLast week's poll results: What will happen to Google given the ruling it is an illegal search monopoly? 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:
Betfred CEO hints at possible US exitAustralian fantasy sports provider facing record fineItaly's new online gambling framework faces final EU scrutinyUS market exit and William Hill acquisition weigh on Evoke's financials
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADAugust Google core update
newcustomeroffer writes:
Google's latest core update has been released. What should we expect from this? How will it affect the industry and affiliates? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSAffiliate programs to embed slot gamesSeeking help with North American SEOEmail warning from bank?
August Google core updatenewcustomeroffer writes:
Google's latest core update has been released. What should we expect from this? How will it affect the industry and affiliates? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Affiliate programs to embed slot gamesSeeking help with North American SEOEmail warning from bank?
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