We salute our most active users of 2017

> [View this newsletter as a webpage]( [GPWA TIMES]( In this issue: [Plans for the new year](#QOW) | [SEO tips for 2018](#Forums) | [Affiliate Program: BitStarz Affiliates](#FAP) [Announcements] [Recognition for 2017's most active members]( Now that the new year is here, it's time to give a special cheer to our members for their participation in the forums in 2017, most notably Roulette Zeitung, our most active participant in 2017. His site will be shown on the home page of the GPWA website for the next month as the featured member site of the year. In this thread, we list the top 50 most active users of 2017. [Recognition for 2017's most active AMs]( We would also like to thank all of the affiliate program representatives for their participation in the forums in 2017, especially Renee from Rewards Affiliates, the most active affiliate program representative of the year for the third year in a row. She will be the featured affiliate program representative of the year on the GPWA home page for the next month. To see the list of the top 50 most active AMs, take a look at this thread. [New bitcoin forum and other changes]( The GPWA has added a new forum for posts related to cryptocurrency, titled "Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain." A few months ago, we announced the creation of a new forum to post domains and sites for sale. As always, we welcome suggestions on how to improve the structure of the forums. [Industry News] [APCW Perspectives: Online gambling deal from hell]( J. Todd returns for 2018 with news of an online gambling deal so bad that Satan himself would be proud to pull it off. Also, news from StarGames, SuperGaminator and Novomatic. [Celebrate 10 years of gaming at Mr Green]( Every week in 2018, the online casino will announce a new bonus adventure, starting with a chance to win a luxury sports car and ?10K. [Intertops Sunday Sundowner prize increases]( Intertops Poker and Juicy Stakes have raised the prize pool of the Sunday Sundowner tournament to $3,500 while leaving the buy-in price untouched. [FanDuel appoints Chief Operating Officer]( Andy Giancamilli has been named COO and will keep his role as Chief Financial Officer. [Quickspin announces release of Pied Piper slot]( The game, previously only available with LeoVegas, will now be accessible through additional online gaming brands. [Lyceum previews 2018 Fire & Ice event]( On 7 February during ICE Totally Gaming in London, iGaming conference attendees can enjoy a show based on a dystopian future. [iSoftBet to showcase new titles at ICE Totally Gaming]( The supplier will introduce three slot titles during the three-day exhibit next month in London. [Codeta launches second stage of redesign]( The live casino brand has launched several features such as tournaments, a powerful search tool and a site with an updated look. [Elk Studios announces Wild Seas online slot]( The five-reel slot based on 18th century pirate Anne Bonny features multiple ways to win huge payouts in the form of plundered treasure. [Kiron Interactive expands offering on PLAY]( The provider has signed an agreement that will see its suite of virtual sports and numbers games become available via Bede Gaming's PLAY platform. [Habanero prepares to enter Italian market]( The provider is currently in discussions with the country's regulator to go live with several leading operators. [Upcoming Conferences] [Affiliate Summit Europe 2018]( February 2017 [Affiliate Summit Europe 2018]( This two-day event in London is packed with affiliates, merchants, vendors, networks and technology providers in a relaxed environment. [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?] Online gambling in the U.K. accounted for 34% of all gambling in the country in 2017 and generated 4.7 billion GBP in revenue, according to the Gambling Commission. [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 plan to spend more or less time on affiliate marketing in 2018? It's a new year, traditionally a time to reflect on accomplishments from the past year and set forward-looking goals. When considering your development in the affiliate industry, how do your plans for the coming year differ from last year's plans? Will you devote more or less time overall to the business this year? And do you plan to spend your time differently? [View poll]( Last week's poll results: How did 2017 revenue compare with 2016 revenue? [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][Could gambling addiction be treated with a nasal spray?]( [New Message][New Paddy Power Betfair CEO has 'difficult shoes to fill']( [New Message][Italy calling for tenders for online gambling licenses]( [New Message][Five UK online casinos may lose license over money-laundering fears]( [] [From The Forums] FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD [New Message][Here are my top SEO tips for 2018]( GaryTheScubaGuy writes: Recently, there have been a few new approaches to SEO, content and backlinking. My team is testing several new bespoke and third party tools, as well as pulling and publishing information on blackhat tactics and site protection. I'm posting these tips for those who are interested. [read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER PUBLIC THREADS [New Message][Wavecrest cancels cards]( [New Message][Warning to Table Maker WordPress users]( [New Message][Has this had a positive role for SEO?]( [New Message][Is Google smart enough?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member? [Upgrade Now!]( [New Message][Improperly placed NoFollow links]( [New Message][Who sent this money?]( [] [Featured Affiliate Program] [BitStarz Affiliates]( Affiliates]( BitStarz offers more than 600 high-quality games from Endorphina, Betsoft, NetEnt and other popular providers. Affiliates earn 40% revenue share and can double their potential earnings by advertising to bitcoin players. 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