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Internet is the hot spot going forward and in spite of the current global financial crises, the world's gambling market is set to grow from US$345bn in 2007 to US$433bn by 2012 according to a new report published by Global Betting & Gaming Consultants (GBGC) entitled: "Change is on the Cards." However, it won't be plain sailing for some sectors, according to GBGC's Chief Executive, Warwick Bartlett.

Canada's gaming entertainment industry is made up of responsible professional organizations and individuals, delivering quality entertainment to Canadians. It is one Canada's most popular forms of entertainment with over 80% of adult Canadians engaging in at least one form of gaming.

CASINO AFFILIATE CONVENTION & GAMING MARKETING CONFERENCE

TOPIC: Affiliate Marketing of a Poker Site to Europe

A presentation given today in Amsterdam by Aaron A Day (CEO - WinningStreak.com) is about the essence of strategy for a poker affiliate in Europe. An Internet marketing primer with a focus on how to identify and reach your target market, plus the importance of marketing metrics and the significance of competitive intelligence to conquer your On-line Poker sub-niche.

Drove out of Rio de Janeiro yesterday, before the big crowds arrived for the New Years Eve celebration. What a crazy place Rio is, the "Marvelous City" as they call it, but it just gets too busy for both New Years Eve and the Carnival unless you like that kind of thing? Me, I'd rather watch those celebrations on TV from the comfort of my home in Sao Paulo, however tonight I'll be taking the red-eye to Miami to begin 2008 by working on a new and exciting on-line Poker project - to be announced soon.

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2008.

The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative promotes the principles of safe and secure Internet gambling through practices designed to protect consumers and ensure integrity of financial transactions.
 
Additionally, the Initiative is a resource for information about the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. The Initiative provides opportunities for individuals, organizations and companies to support the legislation and engage their elected officials. To learn more click here.

A report from the Shanghai Daily today told the story of a Gambling Den that was raided to find a bunch of alleged gamblers watching soccer on TV and placing bets on an Internet Sportsbook. Apparently an enterprising woman had opened up a soccer social club in Shanghai which the news story called a "lurk" and she'd been making book via a website in her house since February, to which she confessed having over 100 customers and making about $2,632 USD in profits.

BestoftheBest.co.uk is offering the chance to win a Bentley GTC. This $240,000 luxury car is owned by many celebrities including Paris Hilton.

Their most recent winner is 28 year old Eric Ullstrand: Until recently the only car Erik Ullstrand had driven was his mother's Ford Fiesta. Now he is cruising around in a $240,000 Lamborghini Gallardo.

GIGSE as it's called by industry insiders and the "E" stands for Expo, which I left off in the title of this post. It seems like Montreal is going to be the home of this important gaming industry event, as it used to alternate between Toronto but River City Group, the event organizer, must have decided that Montreal was the better host city and more suitable for gambling mavens.

I'll be arriving in Montreal on Monday evening to attend the event and meet with partners, associates and friends. Every time I attend industry events such as this I come away with some valuable pieces of information, or make important new contacts. This year I've got more to "show and tell" than in any previous year, so it'll be particularity interesting.

As more and more online gambling companies are forming in cyberspace the popularity of affiliate referral programs is increasing at a rapid pace. These companies have opened new markets for affiliate marketing systems to add value and simplify the interaction between online gambling companies and their affiliate marketing partners.

Winning Streak, leveraging on several of its core competencies has developed an affiliate marketing network featuring superior online advertising software. We've added functionality for users who demands a high-volume banner ad serving system, including sophisticated conversion tracking and reporting.

5th Annual Amsterdam Casino Affiliate Convention Has Record Number of Exhibitors

New York (PRWEB) April 11, 2007 -- Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces that the upcoming Casino Affiliate Convention and Gaming Marketing Conference, taking place May 3-5, 2007 in Amsterdam at the NH Grand Krasnapolsky Hotel has more exhibitors than any previous event.

The European Casino Affiliate Convention covers advanced internet marketing and advertising methods for the casino, poker, bingo and sportsbook industry. As the largest convention and exposition on gaming marketing and advertising, it attracts the largest assembly of online gaming affiliates at one event. Most are high revenue producing "super affiliates."