Industry trend predictions for 2018

> [View this newsletter as a webpage]( [GPWA TIMES]( In this issue: [Unsolicited pop-ups?](#QOW) | [SSL certificates](#Forums) | [Featured Affiliate Program: Lapalingo](#FAP) [Industry News] [Spectrum Gaming pinpoints industry trends for 2018]( According to a study by this independent research firm, affiliates may have a tougher time in Europe going into 2018 due to changing regulations. [ICE London to feature first Consumer Protection Zone]( The Zone's focus on social responsibility underlines Clarion's commitment to consumer protections. [Intertops player grabs $900,000 Let 'Em Ride jackpot]( Janusz Z. won $286,924 during the game's initial round, turning that into over $900,000 when he resumed play the next day. [Habanero releases Santa's Village online slot]( The five-reel slot is sure to build excitement for Christmas with its expanding wilds, free games and gift houses, where players can win big. [Malta Gaming Authority speaks at SiGMA 2017]( Members of the MGA participated in a host of panels during the event in Malta, held from 22-25 November. [NetEnt launches Finn and the Swirly Spin online slot]( The mobile-first title makes use of an innovative spiral reel setup that enables players to collect keys and travel to four unique worlds on their quest for prizes. [Authentic Gaming signs deal with Go Wild Gaming]( The operator will make use of Authentic's full suite of live casino products, including Authentic Roulette. [ALEA launches game aggregation platform]( The operator of virtual reality casinos has introduced a B2B business arm, ALEA Play, giving operators access to its online casino portfolio. [Play'n GO launch much-anticipated sequel Hugo 2]( Based on the much-loved Danish franchise, the five-reel, 10-payline slot offers players big wins as they join the troll Hugo on the hunt for sought-after treasure, while evading the Evil Witch Afskylia. [Ezugi introduces Unlimited 21 Blackjack Auto Split]( The provider's 18th live casino game allows an unlimited number of players to participate in the same game simultaneously against the dealer. [NRM acquires Big Deal Games]( The gaming technology and software solutions provider will grow its base of handheld bingo tablets in the British Isles. [Upcoming Conferences] [Affiliate Summit West]( January 2018 [Affiliate Summit West]( Affiliate Summit brings thousands of attendees to Las Vegas to meet, network, do business and learn industry best practices. [ICE Totally Gaming]( February 2018 [ICE Totally Gaming]( Showcasing compelling innovation and expertise, ICE Totally Gaming is proud to be the largest and most comprehensive b2b gaming exhibition in the world. [London Affiliate Conference]( February 2018 [London Affiliate Conference]( LAC is one of the most popular iGaming affiliate events in the world! Its conference sessions aim to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. [Did You Know?] If regulated, Brazil's online gambling market could be worth $2.1 billion, according to a report by the Remote Gambling Association. [Affiliate Program Sponsors] [Join Our Groups] [Facebook]Please join the GPWA Facebook group. It's a great place to network with affiliates and affiliate managers and keep up with all the latest news and updates from the GPWA. [Join now]( [LinkedIn]The GPWA group on LinkedIn is a big help in networking with other GPWA members. It also identifies you as a GPWA member to other LinkedIn members. [Join now]( [Twitter]We invite you to follow us at twitter.com/gpwa, where we will be posting interesting tweets on major news of interest to affiliates. [Join now]( [] [Question-of-the-week] Do you use unsolicited pop-ups on your sites? Since noticing there were a few more posts in a forum thread started a year ago about pop-ups, we want to know if you use them. Now, there are lots of different pop-ups that can be used, but this poll is about unsolicited pop-ups. Do you use such popups, or have you used them in the past? If so, what do you use them for?  [View poll]( Last week's poll results: What percent of the pages in your sitemaps are indexed by Google? [View poll]( [Buzzy's World] [The Buzz]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: [New Message][Portugal proposes changes to online gaming regulations]( [New Message][Ontario Gaming Corporation seeks to expand online sports betting capacity]( [New Message]['Buy bitcoin with credit card' search is on the rise on Google]( [New Message][Next 12 months for the UK's online bingo and casino industry]( [] [From The Forums] FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD [New Message][SSL certificates?]( allaboutthebets writes: I'm getting the impression that it will be quite important going forward to have an SSL certificate, so I have a few questions. How easy was it to apply for one? Did you swap hosting for a better price or get a certificate separate from somewhere like gogetssl.com? Did you go for a standard SSL or one with company name in it? I'm also not 100% sure how existing links work in swapping over. [read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER PUBLIC THREADS [New Message][DASH privacy alt coin]( [New Message][Fake money streams: Advertising 2.0?]( [New Message][Inline CSS and CEO]( [New Message][Tell me what you think of these stats]( --------------------------------------------------------------- PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member? [Upgrade Now!]( [New Message][Coinbase closed my account]( [] [Featured Affiliate Program] [Lapalingo]( The Lapalingo Affiliate program features a user interface that makes it quick and easy to retrieve an overview of your current commissions. Earn up to 40% revenue, depending on how many monthly new depositing players you refer. [Visit Lapalingo GPWA Details Page for more information.]( [Forums]( | [New Posts]( | [Articles]( | [GPWA Home]( | [Join GPWA]( ISSN:1941-9880  Copyright © 2001-2017 Gambling Portal Webmasters Association. 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