Congressman Joseph Abruzzo to Provide Keynote at iGaming Super Show
May 21, 2010
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Over 2,500 delegates from the global online gambling industry are expected to attend the iGaming Super Show. Though relatively new show to the industry, it has a simple goal, “to create a comprehensive show for what has become an established global industry.”
The show is expected to include conference streams, numerous networking events and over 100 stands making it one of the biggest exhibitions the industry. All of this will be completely free everyone planning to attend the event.
In hopes of providing a place for everyone in the industry to meet and interact, this event will include vendor, media, affiliate, operator or regulator all at the same place for the first time.
The iGaming Super Show also just confirmed that their keynote speaker will be US Democratic Congressman Joseph Abruzzo from Florida. Rep. Abruzzo has introduced the “Internet Poker Consumer Protection & Revenue Generation Act of 2010″ which would allow,
“Internet hub operator based in the state (Florida) to pay a $500,000 application fee to the state for a license. Operators would pay the state a 20 percent gross receipts tax. Abruzzo’s 42-page bill includes provisions aimed to combat money-laundering and gambling addiction.”
This Keynote address will be held in Conference Room 3 on Thursday, May 26th, 2010 from 2:15 – 3:00pm ET.
Microgaming No Longer Accepting U.S. Game Play
May 17, 2010
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An important announcement as just been released by Microgaming. As of June 1st, 2010 this online software will no longer accept any game play by U.S. players. U.S. players referred by an affiliate to the Players Palace Casino using the Commission Warehouse affiliate program are also included in this new arrangement.
Microgaming has already taken steps to assure that not only will your players be taken care of but they have claimed to already have in place a deal that will honor their agreement with affiliates to pay commissions on player’s lifetime revenues by having the new software launch a U.S. specific online casino.
This is from Microgaming,
“This new casino will be called “CasinoShare US” and launches on the 17th of May, 2010. It will offer players the same look and feel as the Players Palace Microgaming software they all know and love, as well as all of the features and most of the games they are currently playing at Players Palace. Essentially the branding will change to be more US-centric but the gaming experience, including the customer promotions will remain the same.”
Microgaming goes on to explain that from the player side, this will be a completely seamless migration. No new software or account creation will be necessary. Players will use their existing account login and their balance will be transferred to the new site. Also CasinoShareUS will have extra customer service teams available all day everyday to answer any questions that may arise.
What this means on the affiliate side, according to the Commission Warehouse is nothing. No additional work or changes have to be made. All your links will remain the same as well as commissions, stats and tracking reports. The only change you will see is CasinoShareUs added to the reports. All active players will be switched over for you but they do warn affiliates that due to the mid month change over, you will see duplicate accounts for May because of players at Players Palace before the change over and CasinoShareUs after.
50,000 Websites Link With Facebooks “Like“ Button
May 13, 2010
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One week after Facebook initiated their new “Like” button, over 50,000 websites have integrated the button into their sites. The button is used to recommend different websites, blogs, news and a lot of other articles and sites to the user’s friends.
In the face of Facebook’s effort to spread itself around the internet, many blog sites have reacted favorably. Other businesses and people have expressed concerns about privacy and are fearful of Facebook possibly wanting to be the dominant power broker on the internet, fearing that it will be put into direct competition with Google and it’s search engine.
This spreading itself throughout the internet link by link could change the way SEO work and searches are done. And that will make Facebook a direct threat to Google and it’s search empire.
Playtech Affiliate Casinos Have a Problem
April 25, 2010
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To set the stage, Playtech is the leading provider of online gaming software. As such, many of the online casinos, such as Giant Vegas and Royal Dice, among many others, are powered by Playtech’s software. Red Hot Revenue manages many affiliates and handles the traffic to the online casinos.
The problem, according to members posting on the website of Casino Affiliate Programs, the watchdog organization, is that affiliate members have not been paid for over a year and no one from Red Hot Revenue is responding to members communications.
Now the affiliates, in a bid to be heard and get their questions answered, are complaining to Playtech. But Playtech is refusing to be drawn into the middle of the fight. Playtech is not connected in any way with Red Hot Revenue, and therefore cannot interfere.
This is very similar to the Grand Prive case where they eventually left their software provider and went with another, leaving all concerned holding air. Is history set to repeat itself? This is a problem the online gaming community, trying to get legalized in the United States, does not need at this time.
The iGaming Super Show is About Here!
April 22, 2010
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Pack your bags and make you plans to attend the iGaming Super Show!! It sounds like it will be fun for all!! Here is all the information you will need.
Register NOW to attend the iGaming Super Show – It’s FREE
How are you getting to Prague?
We are happy to introduce Flight Centre Business Travel as our official travel partner for the iGaming Super Show. Their decided team of travel experts can provide you with free help and assistance, the widest choice of airfares and airline combinations and assistance with Visas and insurance. Simply tell Flight Centre your flight requirements, preferred airline and when you would like to go by completing the online enquiry form and they will tailor-make an itinerary to suit your needs.
Want to be in the heart of the action?
Then the official Super Show hotel, the 5* Hilton Prague is where you need to stay! It’s been voted as the Czech Republic’s best hotel but with only a limited number of rooms, we strongly advise you to book now to avoid disappointment.
With 300 rooms already sold, everyone will be staying at the Hilton Prague, so be prepared for 24hr networking in the hotel’s multiple bars and restaurants. We will also be running a shuttle bus service, sponsored by Live Sport, from right outside the hotel to and from the expo centre on 26-27 May which means you don’t need to worry about taxis and can maximise your time visiting the show.
NEW Conference Sessions
With over 40 speakers already confirmed and the schedule taking shape, we’ve got some top content and groundbreaking sessions planned. This week sees the addition of Joe Brennan Jr. from iMEGA and Melanie Brenner from PokerVoters, who will be discussing the progress of State legislation in America. For more information and details of the schedule and speakers, please visit www.iGamingSuperShow.com . Make sure you check back regularly as we are updating these pages daily.
Meet Our Speakers – The Legal Experts
Next in our Speaker Q&A series, we caught up with Tom Lippiett of Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP and David Clifton of Joelson Wilson LLP to get their insights on the rapidly changing European legislation and a sneak preview to what their session will cover: “Europe’s Legal Landscape: An Analysis of Current & Upcoming iGaming Legislation Across Europe” to be held at 15:15-16:00 on Thursday 27th May in Room 2 – Global Legal Update Track.
FREE Conversion Surgery – Sign Up Now
Stephen Pavlovich, Director of Conversion Factory will be presenting a session on “Conversions: The ONLY Thing That Make You Money”. As well as giving his strategies on how to maximize conversion rates, Stephen will host a free surgery where he’ll review submitted sites and give advice that’ll help everyone in the room. To take part, simply send an email to supershow@conversionfactory.com including your URL and conversion goals.
More Party Details Revealed
Everyone is desperate to know the what, where, when’s of our exclusive evening networking events during the Super Show – unfortunately we don’t have all the details, but we can give you a bit of insider information…
• 8pm – LATE Tuesday 25th May
Get into the spirit and come join us at one of Prague’s most famous beer halls, U Fleku, for some locally brewed beer and some traditional Czech entertainment! We’ve booked the Knights and Jitrnice Halls exclusively for attendees of the iGaming Super Show – the perfect opportunity to network with new contacts and mingle amongst existing clients before the event starts.
• 9pm – LATE Wednesday 26th May
888.com will be hosting this official party, which is bound to live up to their fantastic standards and as this is now their fifth iGB party they know how to throw a good party! To be held at SaSaZu, the newest dance club sensation in Prague, this party will definitely blow away you jet set partygoers with the club’s 5,000 m2 of space (big enough for 2,000 people!) and sleek modern interior. Get ready to dance into the wee hours of the morning with the young and the beautiful!
• 9pm – LATE Thursday 27th May
We’ve excited to welcome Jetbull as our networking sponsors for Thursday’s official party. The details are still under wraps for the moment, but as these guys are local to Prague expect to be heading to the hottest venue in town and there are talks of a VIP guest appearance.
• 1pm-4pm Friday 28th May
Whoa – don’t head home early! Come and join us for the final networking event…it’s the infamous Sunday Session, just not on a Sunday. Jetbull will also be hosting this newly named “iGB Unwind” Session, so relax in a traditional Czech pub before setting off home – the perfect way to end what we hope has been a busy and successful couple of days and get in some last chance networking!
With less than five weeks to go make sure that you have registered online and booked your flights and accomodation, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on any of the action.
