http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/30/september-pas-exclusive-promotions/September exclusive promotions are here! This month there are no changes from last month except for a new site added to our Gold Bars Rewards program. The new poker room will be Super Stack Poker, a non-US poker room on the Winning Poker Network. With Super Stack added to Gold Bars, there will now be six poker rooms offering this one-of-a-kind promotion through PAS. Stay tuned to PAS over the next couple weeks for more info on this offer.
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September Promotions
Rake Races ($ 70,000)
Cake Poker/Juicy Stakes $ 60,000 Rake Race (4 x $ 15,000) — must rake $ 200 or more per month to be eligible.
Poker Heaven €5,000 Rake Race — Players must opt-in to the PlayerZone.
Muchos Poker (Boss) €5,000 Rake Race — Players must opt-in to the PlayerZone.Rake Chases ($ 10,000)
Poker World – $ 10K Rake ChasePoints Races ($ 14,000)
Red Kings: $ 10,000 Points Race (2x $ 5,000 Races)
Betsafe – Red: $ 4,000 Points Race.Freerolls
Bovada – $ 1,000 freeroll (more info)Other: ($ 120,000)
William Hill: The Gold Bars Promo ($ 20,000+)- More info
Titan Poker: The Gold Bars Promo ($ 20,000+)- More info
Gala Poker: The Gold Bars Promo ($ 20,000+)- More info
Carbon Poker: The Gold Bars Promo ($ 20,000+)- More info
Aced: The Gold Bars Promo ($ 20,000+)- More info
Super Stack Poker: The Gold Bars Promo ($ 20,000+)- Coming soonNet changes
–Gold Bars coming soon at Super Stack Poker
Friday, 30 August 2013
September PAS Exclusive Promotions
Heat Hits UK Gambling Searches & Revenue
Maybe just mad dogs these days.
Soaring temperatures have been bad news for UK gambling operators.
According to a recent report in Gaming Sector Report, Google gambling searches from the UK were down 34% this July from the same period last year. July 2013, not coincidentally, was also the third hottest July in Britain since 1910 with soaring temperatures and below average rainfall.
All that heat distracted Brits from gambling on all fronts (including bingo!). The biggest hits came in the casino market where searches were down 35% and in sports betting where they were down 31%. Bingo and poker saw the smallest drop offs losing 16% and 18% each.
Hot weather is also being blamed for lower earnings by some big name operators with strong ties to England, like Ladbrokes. The UK-based bookmaker said that business was down 15% in their betting shops and 9% on machines during the dog days.
Company officials were quick to point out that they saw the decline as a one-off event, rather than a long-term trend. They fully expect Brits to be back on the fruit machines as soon as cooler weather arrives.
While a heat-related decline in gambling-related searches and operator profits is no laughing matter, it does suggest a change in the English character. After all, these are the same people who inspired songwriter Noel Coward to write, “Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.”
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/30/heat-hits-uk-gambling-searches-revenue/August’s Top 10 Gambling Quotes
Legalize it, don't criticize it.
The men and women of the gambling industry can always be counted on tell it like it is and this month was no exception. Here are the top ten gambling quotes from the month of August.
1. The introduction of the POC tax is likely to cause a seismic shift in the competitive landscape of the U.K. online gaming market. All of these gambling companies are trying to diversify their earnings streams, to help them mitigate the POC tax when it comes in. But the number of markets they deem realistic to invest in is limited. That’s why they are going to other countries. – Industry analyst David Jennings neatly summing up the new tax scheme for UK bookmakers with offshore operations.
2. We regret to inform you that William Hill has taken a decision to withdraw all of its online betting and gaming services for all residents of China for the foreseeable future. – William Hill reps informing affiliates that China is now off limits for them.
3. The price was outstanding. It gives us a huge boost for the privatisations to follow. – Yanins Emiris, Greece’s Privthe (privatization) chief on the sale of OPAP to a private investment firm.
4. I should have picked drugs or I should have picked up beating up my wife or girlfriend because if you do those three, you get a second chance. – Disgraced baseball legend Pete Rose’s advice to athletes on picking vices besides sports betting. (From USA Today)
5. We are providing the platform for Caesars but we are providing the one-stop shop that 888 is renowned for across Europe. – 888 CEO Brian Mattingly on why his company’s foray into New Jersey online gambling, despite representing Caesars in that same market.
6. Football plays a huge part in both of our businesses and it’s refreshing to work with a partner who shares our brand values so closely. – Paddy Power Media Head, Tom Wyse discussing his company’s new sponsorship deal with the Premier League. (Once again proving that professional sports and regulated sports betting can co-exist.)
7. It was 40 years ago and I won the match and I am 100 percent sure Bobby wanted to win as badly as I did. Those who bet against me lost money but the result is the same today as it was 40 years ago. – Tennis great Billie Jean King responding to allegations made on ESPN’s Outside the Lines that Bobbie Riggs threw their Battle of the Sexes match back in 1973 to help pay off gambling debts of his own.
8. That is the folly of the leagues’ argument — that somehow if you legalize it, take it out of the hands of criminals, that somehow you are destabilizing the leagues. I mean, only the commissions of these leagues and the NCAA can make that argument with a straight face. – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie predicting a win in his state’s battle legalize sports betting on The Boomer and Carlton radio show.
9. RIP Bobby “The Wizard” Hoff. He was called the Wizard because he could make giant stacks of black chips dissapear.#atruefriend – Doyle Brunson marking the passing of fellow poker legend Robert “Bobby†Hoff at the age of 73.
10. Don’t fall prey to the betting trap. – Professional Footballers Association Chief Gordon Taylor speaking two months before, getting ensnared in a gambling scandal of his own.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/30/augusts-top-10-gambling-quotes/iGaming News Weekly: August 25-31
It's been a really, really messed up week for Gordon Taylor.
The igaming business is slowly starting to stir from its summer slumber as operators rolled out new offerings; Facebook announced a new commitment to quality; and Google slammed down hard on gambling apps.
Here’s the igaming news you need to know from the last week of summer.
Legal
UK Sports Wagering Tax a Game Changer? – UK-based operators with offshore operations are bracing themselves for a new 15% point-of-consumption (POC) tax on online sports wagers. The new tax is a serious leap from the 1% tax levvied today.
Gordon Taylor’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week – Professional Footballer’s Association Chief Gordon Taylor is having a worse week than you are after allegations of a pretty epic gambling habit emerged. Taylor is accused of spending more than £4 million on soccer wagers and owes more than £100,000 to bookies. He’s also a vocal proponent of a zero-tolerance policy towards footballers who bet on soccer.
Online & Land-Based Casinos
Paddy Power Beefs Up Tablet Offerings – Paddy Power is making a major run at the mobile market by beefing up its ability to cross-sell products withing mobile apps. This allows players to work off of one wallet and is pointed squarely at tablet users. Paddy Power has already seen its mobile revenue skyrocket over the past year.
Delaware Readies Online Gambling – No one talks much about Delaware’s online gambling offerings, but they’ve just unveiled three, free-play casinos in anticipation of an October real-money gambling launch. So take that New Jersey and Nevada.
Taj Mahal Adds Strip Club – How desperate is the situation in Atlantic City casinos? Last week the Taj Mahal Casino Resort opened a branch of the legendary New York Strip Club, Scores on its property. Las Vegas is Las Vegas, but it’s not likely you’d ever see a strip club open in Bally’s or the Bellagio. So hurry up and legalize sports betting already.
SEO & Marketing
Facebook to Reward Quality – Facebook announced that it will be featuring more in-depth, high quality articles articles in user news feeds. The new strategy is based on an algorithm that was gleaned from user surveys defining exactly what constitutes, “quality.”
Groupon Bring Affiliate Program In-House – Groupon (yes, Groupon is still around) is streamlining its affiliate program under the Groupon Partner Network (GPN) banner. This move eliminates third party affiliates and is a bid to recapture the social coupon company’s former glory.
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Who’s Crushing It In 2013?
Mr. Green
Despite its decidedly Gaelic look-and-feel, Mr. Green actually began its life as a Swedish gaming site back in 2008. Since then, the cash-colored operator has branched out to serve markets across the globe. The company prides itself on sticking to basic casino games and doesn’t stray too far from its core competencies.
Affiliates can earn up to 50% revenue share from Mr. Green during their first three months with the program and 35% thereafter.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/27/whos-crushing-it-in-2013/Monday, 26 August 2013
British isles Sportsbetting Tax Could Be a Recreation Changer
A new UK gambling tax on remote gambling sites could radically shift the way bookmakers do business with Brits. The consumption tax, which charges 15% on bets placed with offshore bookmakers will impact some of the biggest names in the business, including William Hill and Ladbrokes. (Both companies have servers based in Gibraltar.)
UK gaming regulators are looking to make as much as £300 million pounds ($ 467 million) by closing a loophole that allowed UK-based online bookmakers to base their operations offshore while enjoying a 1% tax on wagers. To add icing on the cake, the tax capped off at £425,000 ($ 662,000 USD).
How the big operators will react to the tax, which doesn’t go into effect until December 2014, is still up in the air. Some analysts are suggesting that the tax could shift the industry’s focus from the UK to Europe and Australia. (Sports wagering is taxed at 3%-4% in Australia.)
While it’s doubtful that William Hill will pull out of the UK market, it’s almost certain that the big names will protest the tax in some form.
Last year Girbraltar-based operators (which include England’s 10 biggest igaming shops) banded together to form the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association to fight the tax. They’ve also suggested that the law could be in violation of European Union trade agreements because of the impact it would have on the Gibraltar economy.
UK lawmakers have warned operators who try to skirt the tax by licensing elsewhere could face serious consequences, including having their sites blocked.
Do you think this tax is going to have a negative impact on the UK sports betting business? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Gambling News Roundup: August eighteen-24
Wynn is ready to take on New Jersey.
As summer wanes, the Gambling industry is getting back to work with interesting news tidbits on all fronts.
Not surprisingly, the rush towards regulated gaming in the United States is continuing full bore, while European operators continue entering the kinds of sponsorship deals that would have US sports commissioners clutching their pearls.
Here’s what you need to know from the week that was…
Gambling News
- California Ices Online Poker Bill – Will California ever get into the regulated online poker business? If the number of dead poker bills on the legislative floor are any indication, the answer is an emphatic, “no.” This week yet another bill was shelved after Cali’s many gambling factions failed to agree on, literally, any part of the bill. Keep trying Golden State!
- Wynn Applies for New Jersey Online License – Wynn Resorts filed an application for a New Jersey Internet gambling license. Though the company neither operates a casino in Atlantic nor partnered with one, it’s expected that one of those events will occur after the license is approved.
- BetOnline Unveils Strip Sports Betting – In an attempt to drum up interest in live-betting on US football will be hosting a strip betting feature during Sunday and Monday night NFL games that is exactly what it sounds like. While this is no doubt appealing to casual fans, others might have trouble getting past the, “ick,” factor.
- Paddy Power Partners with Arsenal – Paddy Power just signed a three-year deal with the Arsenal Football Club to be their official betting partner in the UK, Ireland and Italy. This is an extension of a previous partnership between the two brands.
SEO News
- Google Highlights In-Depth Content – Google will be highlighting heavy content that’s been marked up as, “in-depth.” This could be a chance for smaller publishers to compete with big brands that aren’t interested in producing beefy content. (Though some SEO’s have already complained that the new feature already favors web publishing heavies like the New York Times.)
- No Connection Between +1′s and Rankings – In response to an SEOMoz story that implied a connection between +1′s and Page Ranks, Matt Cutts said that there is no connection. Cutts says that great content gets shared and ranks better all on its own. So there.
Have this week’s headlines impacted your business? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/23/gambling-news-roundup-august-eighteen-24/Arsenal Now Paddy Power Betting Spouse Despite Arshavin ‘Toilet Cleaning’ Billboard
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Shell out For each Head Scammers Have Industry on Edge: Qualified prospects Investigated
Ladbrokes Luck About to Alter: Deutsche Financial institution Updates Shares to ‘Buy’
BetOnline Introduces Strip Athletics Betting (Video)
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Bogus Affiliate Impersonating WagerHome.com, TheRx.com
Monday, 19 August 2013
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William Hill Leaves China
William Hill has abruptly exited the Chinese online gambling market this week because of, “regulatory reasons.” It’s a move that cuts off access to a huge range of of Chinese gamblers, but is probably a good, long-term move.
The announcement was sent out to affiliates last week and stated:
We regret to inform you that William Hill has taken a decision to withdraw all of its online betting and gaming services for all residents of China for the foreseeable future. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you; however this decision has been taken for regulatory reasons beyond our control.
Chinese nationals with William Hill accounts are now barred from placing further wagers, but will be able to withdraw the funds currently in their accounts.
Though online gambling is currently illegal in China, it’s widely considered to be one of the largest untapped gambling markets on the planet. Cutting off Chinese players today may be a good long-term strategy for companies that hope to do regulated business in China (should that day ever come).
Affiliate partners who are interested in working with William Hill serving gamblers pretty much everywhere except China, can sign up as an affiliate through the CAP Network.
What do you think of William Hill’s decision to quit serving Chinese gamblers? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/19/william-hill-leaves-china/Introducing The CAP Network
The most powerful iGaming affiliate network is finally here.
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If you’re looking to drive revenue to your brands, then join the most cutting-edge one stop shop for managing your offers, reporting and payments– all for free when you join. What you’ll find within the CAP Network is a marketplace where the top iGaming brands promote their offers alongside robust reporting and data-sharing capabilities. Operators are added weekly, and are pre-screened to ensure the best conversions, assured payments, and accurate statistics.
The functionality of this network packages offers, reporting and payments – all managed by CAP. This is a one-stop shop designed to fill in your outsourcing gaps and relieve the pains of multiple affiliate managers, dashboards and generic offers.
Through user-driven statistics and reporting, we’ll help you understand how traffic is converting against the competition and help you determine which offers are working best.
Join today to get started with the most powerful iGaming network in the world.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/19/introducing-the-cap-network/Saturday, 17 August 2013
Shell out For every Head Plus Neighborhood Bookie Translates Into Higher Earnings
Friday, 16 August 2013
Gambling News Roundup – August 11-17, 2013
Arsenal teams up with Bodog
As August rolls on, a good chunk of the European igaming business is on holiday, as are many of their North American and Asian counterparts.
All that rest and relaxation didn’t completely kill the headline news from the industry.
Here’s some of the top news stories from the last week in gambling and SEO.
Gambling News
- Opap Deal Goes Through – The Greek government’s deal to sell off a third of Opap, its gambling monopoly, to a Czech hedge fund for €652 million ($ 870.52 million). This deal is by no means a done deal. Some European operators are saying that it violates European Union trade laws and should be squashed.
- Arsenal Partners with Bodog – Bodog is hoping to capitalize on Arsenal’s huge Asian fan base with a new, three-year sponsorship deal. The online gambling giant’s partnership with the Premier League heavyweight should generate plenty of marketing momentum for Bodog partners without destroying the integrity of the game. (Did you hear that, Roger Goodell?)
- Pete Rose Opens Up – Sports betting posterboy Pete Rose (who is himself a giant hypocrite) opened up about the hypocrisy of his ban for sports betting, while other more serious crimes are overlooked saying: I should have picked drugs or I should have picked up beating up my wife or girlfriend because if you do those three, you get a second chance.
Other News
- Bitcoins are Real Currency – A Texas judge declared Bitcoins to be, “real currency,” in a Federal Court. The ruling was in response to a con man who said he hadn’t committed fraud because he only stole Bitcoins. (Nice try, guy.)
- Use No Follow on Embedded Widgets – Matt Cutts video advice barrage continued this week as addressed the SEO challenges associated with embedded widgets. His advice, use a no-follow tag to avoid getting dinged by spam filters.
Finally
- Gambling Winnings Can Be Garnished – If you’re a Chicago-area deadbeat dad who also happens to be a successful gambler, we’ve got some bad news. The state of Illinois just passed a law that allows gambling establishments to garnish payouts to pay off late child support payments. The measure could bring in as much as $ 1 million a year.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/16/gambling-news-roundup-august-11-17-2013/Britain Hits Offshore Gambling Sector With 300 Million Pound Levy
Thursday, 15 August 2013
PAS Distinctive $one,000 Bovada/Bodog Freeroll Operates September 1st
http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/15/pas-distinctive-one000-bovadabodog-freeroll-operates-september-1st/We are delighted to announce our most recent exceptional advertising, a $ 1,000 freeroll at Bovada and Bodog, offered to new and current players who register to either poker space by means of a PAS site by August 30th at twelve:59 AM ET.
$ 1,000 Distinctive Freeroll Particulars
Details for this distinctive freeroll are as follows:
When: September 1st at three PM ET
Prize Pool: $ 1000
Identify: PAS Community $ a thousand Invitational – discovered by going to Scheduled Tournaments>Private
Qualification: All players that signed up at Bovada/Bodog by way of a PAS internet site prior to August 30th, 2013 at twelve:fifty nine AM ET
Proven in Foyer: August 19th
Registration: Tickets will be issued to players on August thirtieth at 12:00 PM ET. Bovada/Bodog will send out e-mail to gamers informing them of the freeroll.
About Bovada/BodogThere are couple of poker rooms that have grown at the rate Bovada has above the last few months. Up early thirty% given that the beginning of the yr, Bovada has developed to practically three,000 true income players during peak instances, ample to propel the network as the eighth greatest in the world and largest to settle for US gamers.
Players have been flocking to the community owing to juicy online games and quickly cashout times, with the latter reinforcing player’s believe in in the community.
You might ask for a Bovada or Bodog marketing campaign by way of the PAS publisher admin. Please be aware that because of to program constraints you are only in a position to encourage 1 supply on a PAS site at a time (Bovada or Bodog).
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Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Greek Government Completes Opap Sale
Greece has taken austerity to a new level after completing a deal to sell a third of Opap, the state-controlled gambling monopoly to private investors.
The 33% stake in the incredibly busy operation came with a price tag of €652 million ($ 870.52 million) for Jiri Smejc, a Czech investor who runs the Emma Delta Fund. Emma Delta is a partner in an investment group that recently purchased the Greek lottery system.
While the Greek government can be forgiven for taking a fire sale mentality in their dealings with Emma Delta, some European operators have derided the deal as a violation of European Union trade deals.
Both Betfair and William Hill have filed paperwork aimed at taking control of Opap and have accused the Greeks of giving Smejc special treatment.
The companies are also suggesting that Greece is selling itself short by selling off Opap, rather than running it themselves and collecting taxes on its €4 billion turnover.
If their complaints, which are backed by the Remote Gaming Association, are successful, it’s possible that the companies could receive some sort of settlement from Greece.
For now, the deal is moving forward.
What do you think of Emma Delta’s Opap purchase? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/13/greek-government-completes-opap-sale/Monday, 12 August 2013
Top iGaming Industry Veterans
Michael Casselli
Michael Casselli – Editor in Chief, iGaming Business and iGB Affiliate
Michael Casselli’s been around the online gambling business practically since the beginning.
Back in 1996 he bounced around some ideas for the industry while completing his Masters Degree in Business at the University of London. After completing his degree, Casselli began working as a writer and consultant to iGaming start-ups.
That experience gave him all the skills he’d need to launch his own outfit, Lyceum Publishing LLC, in 1999. His magazines, Online Casino News and The Gambling Daily. He built his chops with a number of gaming publications before launching Lyceum Media in 2003.
Casselli is a pillar of the iGaming community and a presence at nearly every iGaming industry event.
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iGaming News Roundup – August four-August ten
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August might be a time for rest and relaxation in most industries but with regulated US gaming on its way and a serious race to establish mobile dominance, the igaming world was very busy as July wound down.
Legal News
Full Tilt Ready to Payoff US Players – After years of legal wrangling and a fair amount of foot-dragging on the part of the claims administrator, the DOJ is finally ready to start paying off frozen Black Friday FullTilt accounts to Americans. The decision came after a heavy lobbying effort from the Poker Player’s Alliance, though whether players will receive the full amount or not is still in doubt.
888 Goes Solo in New Jersey – 888 will be releasing its own, standalone online gambling product in New Jersey sometime in the near future. This branded offering is in addition to the products its putting together for Caesars and other land-based casinos. Company officials have brushed off any suggestions of a conflict of interest.
Bwin.party Management Shakeup – Bwin.party’s will be welcoming Jeff Haas as its new Head of Online Poker. Haas is replacing Chris Welch who held the spot for two years. Haas is coming to the Bwin.party from the Rational Group, but has actually worked at the company in the past.
Paddy Power Sponsors Sports News App – Paddy Power, Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, is making a run at the mobile market by co-sponsoring a football news/highlights app with News UK. The branded content package looks to put the bookmaker in front of huge new audience and is likely a model other operators will follow.
SEO
Google Publishes Mobile Guidelines – Google released a new set of guidelines mobile web design. The gist of the new document is that speed matters. The big brains state quite clearly that above-the-fold content must load in a second or less. (So get moving!)
Manual Spam Action Clarification – Webmasters who’ve been hit with a manual spam action from Google will actually know what they’ve been hit with thanks to a new feature on Webmaster Tools. The new dashboard feature automatically alerts users when an action’s been applied to their site.
Did any of these stories have an impact on your business? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/09/igaming-news-roundup-august-four-august-ten/PKR Adjustments Affiliate Terms
http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/09/pkr-adjustments-affiliate-terms/A few weeks ago, PKR informed affiliates of some major changes to the affiliate terms and conditions that will affect how some affiliates market and are compensated for the players they send. The new language included verbiage on keywords as well as how inactive or dormant affiliates are handled by the PKR affiliate program. The changes are effective September 1st and can be viewed here.
Large and active affiliates such as Poker Affiliate Solutions (including PAS publishers) will not be affected by the new terms and conditions because of the volume of new signups brought to the poker room.
The PKR activity penalties for inactive affiliates will start when an affiliate has not sent any real money players for 3 months (“semi-inactive account”) and progresses up to “inactive account” (6 months with no new player sign-ups) and then to “dormant accounts” (no log-in or withdrawal for 12 months). Failure to send new players to PKR can lead to lowered commissions, inactivity fees and even closed accounts, depending on the level of the inactivity.
As with most affiliate term changes, these updates were not greeted warmly by affiliates. In a separate email, PKR responded to some of the criticism by maintaining that the changes “would have no little to effect on affiliates that continue to actively promote us.”
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Why Facebook Will Be the Large Winner in On the internet Poker
Is genuine-funds Fb poker the magic bullet the on-line poker market has been searching for at any time considering that Black Friday? On its encounter, it’s undoubtedly acquired a lot of guarantee.
After all, Zynga Poker (formerly Zynga Texas Hold ‘Em) has, at times, experienced as a lot of as fifteen million lively gamers. A lot more just lately, DoubleDown social casino has unseated Zynga as the Facebook casino king and drove Intercontinental Gaming Technology (IGT) revenues by way of the roof.
These achievement stories are just a single of the motives why gaming organizations are tripping in excess of by themselves to create new, true-funds Facebook poker applications. In almost each and every way you can think about, Fb is a great fit for on the web poker gamers and poker affiliates.
If you’re getting completely ready for the entire world of true cash Facebook poker, listed here’s some issues you’ll want to know about its previous and its long term.
Quick Background of Facebook Poker
Zynga very first released Texas Hold ‘Em back again in 2007 and was just 1 of the business’s numerous early hits.
Like all Zynga online games, Texas Keep ‘Em presented a totally free-perform tier the place players could receive chips by means of sport perform, receiving other players to indication up, and other social tactics.
It was a long-tail play that paid off large as little-time gamers happily acquired chips to keep the social gathering heading. (Though there are, in accordance to some stories, as many 680,000 gamers who spend far more than $ 1,100 each year on Zynga games, including poker.)
As a proof-of-idea, Zynga Texas Maintain ‘Em was a smashing achievement that overshadows the firm’s several other difficulties. Though Zynga’s connection with Fb has soured in modern years, the business is just one particular of a lot of company’s that are vigorously pursuing actual-cash gambling/poker applications on Facebook like Bwin.celebration.
Why Facebook Actual-Money Poker Works
Actual-income Fb poker apps are an absolute Godsend for on-line poker companies who are experiencing an ever more competitive environment. Most of these outfits are nevertheless sensation the sting from Black Friday and factors in Europe haven’t been all that excellent possibly. Facebook, however, offers these obtain to a complete new segment of players who might by no means normally gamble online.
1 large gain that Facebook poker provides to the desk is trust. Even though most on-line privacy advocates would argue normally, most Facebook end users really believe in the internet site really a little bit. Any individual who’s been enjoying Zynga Poker for the earlier 6 or 7 a long time possibly received’t feel twice about performing organization with other name brand gaming companies by means of Facebook.
As a reward for operators and affiliate marketers, Facebook is managing a lot of the age-verification and geo-spot obligations from its substantial databases. Throw in an older demographic that’s received a lot of disposable income and all of a sudden, Fb poker turns into a fairly very good offer for everybody concerned – including Facebook.
Why Fb Demands Poker
If you’ve been subsequent Fb for any duration of time, you know the company’s significantly-heralded IPO hasn’t been really as productive as it was promised to be. FB shares didn’t skyrocket on opening working day back again in 2012 and only surpassed their IPO price of $ 38 last 7 days.
One of the most significant reasons Fb inventory never really took off was because the company didn’t offer you considerably in the way of new profits streams. Positive they made funds, but investors want a lot more money and that’s why Fb is these kinds of a gambling-friendly organization.
True-cash poker and on line casino games give Facebook an edge over their greatest rivals, Google and Apple. It also provides them a brand name-new income stream that’s very appealing to investors.
Poker affiliate marketers could barely question for a better predicament. Fb isn’t just the one particular large Web firm that’s pleased to function with gambling organizations, they also provide up a user foundation that includes around 13% of everybody on Earth.
If Facebook gambling actually normally takes off, you can relaxation certain the business will happily assistance the gaming companies who made it all take place.
The Long term of Fb Poker
As it stands nowadays, there aren’t a whole lot of dwell, true-cash Fb poker apps but loads of them are coming down the pike. Some of the big names to watch for incorporate”
- ZyngaPlusPoker – This is the actual-cash variation of Zynga Poker
- PokerStars.net – A genuine shark tank that could bring a pipeline of predators into the relatively tranquil Fb waters.
- IveyPoker – The very first movie star branded real-cash Fb poker app.
These are just a handful of of what claims to be a boatload of poker apps on the world’s most well-liked social networking internet site. So much none of them have actually exploded and the industry stays broad open to new on the web poker website operators and affiliate marketers alike.
What About the Americans?
One particular large, unanswered query about true-income Facebook poker is how it’s likely to be impacted by controlled on-line gambling in the United States. As is stands, Ultimate Poker has a social poker app that allows you to enjoy towards pals online and a Facebook website page, but neither one are truly aimed the controlled US marketplace.
In fact, proven on-line poker brands like PokerStars and Greatest might find by themselves at a downside when competing towards proven social manufacturers like Zynga and DoubleDown.
Finally
Real-income Facebook poker could alter poker affiliate marketers’ fortunes in a massive way. With the assistance of the world’s greatest social community and online poker firms alongside with a billion prospective gamers and some potentially large new marketplaces like the United States – it’s something each and every affiliate should be seeing closely.
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Paddy Power Partners with News UK on Sports App
There's no such thing as bad publicity.
Paddy Power is teaming with the News UK corporation and KIA Motors on a sports app for smart phones and tablets. The sponsorship arrangement puts the Paddy Power name on a big selection of Premier League-branded content.
Under the terms of the three-year deal, Paddy Power will be the, betting sponsor, of the Sun+ Goals’ app, as well as, The Goals App for the Sunday Times and The Times. The app will include plenty of video highlights, soccer content from the papers and Paddy Power logos aplenty.
For Paddy Power, the high-end sports content connection is a pretty sweet deal that puts them in front in front of a huge number of sports fans. In a press release, Paddy Power Media Head, Tom Wyse said:
We’re delighted to be the exclusive bookmaker partner across News UK’s Premier League Rights. Football plays a huge part in both of our businesses and it’s refreshing to work with a partner who shares our brand values so closely.
There’s little question that affiliates can expect to see big-time operators producing a lot more branded content of this type to help get an edge in increasingly competitive markets.
What do you think of Paddy Power’s content deal with News UK? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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888 Launching New Jersey On the web Gambling Solution
Is this the face of American online gambling?
888 has announced plans to offer a standalone online gaming product in New Jersey. This is in addition to the branded Caesars product it’s offering in that same market.
In a prepared statement, 888 CEO Brian Mattingly saw no conflict of interest with the plan saying, “We are providing the platform for Caesars but we are providing the one-stop shop that 888 is renowned for across Europe.”
In the frenzy of alliances and strategic partnerships that have marked the land rush in the US market, 888 has quietly positioned itself in the cat bird’s seat.
Last March the company quietly incorporated the All American Poker Network (AAPN) as its US subsidiary.
The Delaware-based corporation will act as base camp for Euro-giant’s American operations; wherever they may be. (Besides being one of the states that’s prepping for online gambling, Delaware offers generous tax incentives for businesses willing to incorporate there.)
So far, AAPN has been very busy as the 888-front is prepping a site for Treasure Island that should launch by the end of the month. 888 has breezed through licensing hearings in Nevada which bodes well for their chances of finding success in the other American markets.
All this news has been great for 888 investors who’ve seen the company’s stock price double over the last year.
As of this writing, there’s no word on when 888 plans to launch its New Jersey product.
Will you be promoting 888-backed skins? Share your opinions in the comments section below.
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Bwin.social gathering Administration Shake-Up
Jeffrey Haas (left)
The executives at Bwin.party and PokerStars are playing a game of musical chairs that could help Bwin recapture its flagging poker fortunes.
According to a report in EGR Magazine, poker industry veteran Jeffrey Haas will step into the position of Head of Online Poker at Bwin.party in the next weeks. Haas has been with Rational Group/PokerStars for the last five years where he’s held positions including, Director of Strategy & Business Development, New Platforms and had a big hand in developing mobile strategies.
Haas should have no trouble getting up to speed at Bwin.party, where he once served as a Product Manager.
Chris Welch, Bwin.party’s current Head of Online poker is stepping down after a less-than-thrilling Q2 earnings report. (Though much of the blame for that is being put on some massive new taxes in the German market.)
Despite his departure, Welch’s two-year tenure with Bwin.party was largely successful. During that time he helped shore up the PartyPoker brand and was heavily involved in long-term strategic planning.
Do you think this move can help Bwin.party regain its footing? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Gambling News Roundup – July 28-August 3
Moneymaking Macau.
The online gambling world is not slowing down for summer vacation as New Jersey gears up for regulated online play and William Hill continues shoring up its online presence.
On land, the island of Macau continues running up astronomical revenue, while European investigators gave a little more information about that big European soccer-fixing ring.
Here’s all the big headlines from the last week in gambling.
New Jersey Talks Affiliates – New Jersey’s Gambling Enforcement Division is clarifying licensing standards for ancillary service providers, including affiliates. Though the Division is really focused on branded skins, the new licensing FAQ they posted this week specifically mentions, “marketing affiliates.”
etruvian/PokerStrategy.com Management Shakeup – etruvian Holdings, the parent company of PokerStrategy.com, celebrated its big deal with Playtech by swinging an axe through its corporate offices. The cost-cutting measures were aimed at high cost employees, some of whom were offered pay cuts in lieu of the boot.
 Macau Posts Mega-Revenue – The island of Macau is a gambling paradise that raked in a mind-boggling $ 3.96 billion (USD) in gross gaming revenue. For comparison, the Las Vegas Strip casinos did around $ 6.2 billion in all of 2012, while Atlantic City only did $ 3.2 billion.
William Hill Signs Microgaming Deal – William Hill is beefing up its mobile portfolio thanks to a new content deal with Micrograming. Under the terms of the arrangement, the company will have access to the Quickfire Mobile Gaming Platform. It’s just one of many big moves the company’s made since buying back the lion’s share of William Hill Online from Playtech.
Soccer Fixing Scandal Update – Euro investigators are digging into that big soccer fixing scandal and finding a lot of connections to Eastern European organized crime groups, particularly those based in the Balkans. Chief investigator Rob Wain warns that criminals could have the 2014 World Cup in their sites, though most observers think its too big a target for game fixing.
Expect to see plenty more action in the U.S. market in the weeks ahead as more Nevada sites go live and New Jersey operators get ready for their fall launch.
Did any of these stories have an impact on your business? Share your opinions in the comments section below.
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Profitable Poker Community Introduces Significant Application Upgrade
http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/01/profitable-poker-community-introduces-significant-application-upgrade/Winning Poker Network poker rooms Black Chip Poker, True Poker and Americas Cardroom this morning launched what they are calling their largest and most “ground-breaking” online poker software update in their long history. The new software upgrade features a smoother navigation, improves ease of use and allows for players to enter games more quickly, among other features.
The U.S. facing Winning Poker Network’s new software is currently available for download with existing players automatically upgrading upon launch of the new software.
Americas Cardroom spokesman Michael Harris noted that the upgrade came from months and years of listening to players explain their wants and needs in an ideal software. “In speaking with our players over the years at all the land-based events we attend, like the Punta Cana Poker Classic and the LSOP, we’ve listened to their feedback and are responding with an update that fulfills virtually every request we’ve received.”
Winning Poker Network Software Details
Features of the new Americas Cardroom and True Poker software include:
• Addition of Ring Game filters
• Radically redesigned table, with new notifications and animations
• All new tournament lobby and SNG lobby
• Sit-out enhancements that enable players to sit out on one table or all tables
• Relocation of promotions, casino, and sports tabs
• Changes in the tournament states improving tournament navigationWhy Winning Poker?
Some players have dismissed Winning Poker by their historically small size (they have around 500 real money players during peak times). While this can be a problem for some players in some games, the network is meeting the needs of many, especially those enjoying No Limit Hold’em cash games and tournaments. Add a solid lineup of promotions and very fast payment processing, and you have a poker room that can be a compelling option.
Publishers may promote Winning Poker rooms Americas Cardroom and True Poker through PAS. When signing up through your links, your members will receive 27% rakeback and a 100% up to $ 1,000 sign-up bonus. By special request, you may also contact us regarding True Poker revenue-share and Black Chip Poker CPA deals.
Gold Bars Now Offered on Carbon Poker and Aced
http://www.casinoaffiliateebook.com/2013/08/01/gold-bars-now-offered-on-carbon-poker-and-aced/Rakeback at Carbon Poker and Aced ended in February. Since then, some rakeback affiliates have had difficulties attracting sign-ups at previous levels due to the lack of incentive for rakeback players at other US facing poker rooms. Carbon Poker and PAS hope to change that with the introduction of a promotion not available anywhere else — Gold Bars.
Gold Bars Summary
Gold Bars, like the promotion introduced and currently running at Titan Poker, William Hill and Gala Poker, will award increasingly large cash rewards the more players play. Gold Bars is similar to a Rake Chase in that players receive cash rewards based on activity. Players will continue to earn the same standard rewards in addition to this promotion — this promotion is simply an extra boost!
Gold Bars, which are worth $ 50 in cash, are paid to players before the 15th of the month following the month the Gold Bars were earned. PAS players will receive one $ 50 Gold Bar payment for every 1,000 Gold Bar Points. For every 5 Gold Bars that are earned, players will receive “bonus” Gold Bars, further increasing return. Gold Bar Points are earned at a rate or 1 per 5 VIP Points.
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