Preparing for GDPR

> [View this newsletter as a webpage]( [GPWA TIMES]( In this issue: [Robots.txt files](#QOW) | [Using someone else's affiliate links?](#Forums) | [Featured Affiliate Program: bet365](#FAP) [New Affiliate Programs] The GPWA is pleased to welcome Mintbet Partners as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community. [Mintbet Partners]( [Join]( [Industry News] [APCW Perspectives: Catastrophes and fines]( J. Todd has news from the U.K. as bookmakers are now worried that cutting the stakes on betting machines could have "catastrophic" consequences. [Free Spin Weekend at Intertops Poker]( The online casino is giving out up to 100 free spins on Betsoft Slots like Tiger's Claw. [LeoVegas announces new CFO and Senior Advisor]( Stefan Nelson will be the new CFO and the former CFO, Viktor Fritzén, has accepted the new role of Senior Advisor. [BetBull launches affiliate program]( The mobile sportsbook and casino operator will be managed by Income Access' affiliate team and powered by its software and app-tracking tool. [Pragmatic Play teams with Danske Spil]( The casino games developer will provide Danske Spil with titles such as Wolf Gold, Hot Safari and Journey to the West. [UltraPlay offers live betting on NBA 2K]( The online betting solutions provider is now allowing live betting for this competitive gaming leagued based on a professional sport. [NetEnt brings World Cup fever to live casino]( The creation of Live Sports Roulette will help operators keep players at the heart of the action during the World Cup. [Pariplay unveils explosive new video slot]( The iGaming software provider starts May off by introducing Chitty Bang, an original online video slot that combines retro elements with a contemporary twist. [The Innovation Group to present at G2E Asia]( Innovation Group President Michael Soll will be at the Japan Gaming Congress, and partner Michael Zhu will be doing a panel at G2E Asia. [Optimistic mood at KPMG eSummit]( One of the highlights was when Minister Isola took the opportunity to present KPMG recognition awards to two long-standing stalwarts of the Gibraltar eGaming community. [Upcoming Conferences] [AffiliateCon Sofia 2018]( May 2018 [AffiliateCon Sofia 2018]( AffiliateCon offers two days of serious business, with entertaining breaks and outstanding keynote speakers. Hosted in Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia, the location was chosen as much for the buzz as it was for its convenient location and low cost. [Affiliate Grand Slam Hong Kong]( May 2018 [Affiliate Grand Slam Hong Kong]( The organizers behind SiGMA are packing up and heading to bustling Hong Kong, with 150 quality affiliates and six operators on an all-inclusive retreat. [Amsterdam Affiliate Conference]( July 2018 [Amsterdam Affiliate Conference]( AAC is part of the iGB Live show and is expected to be a huge success, with over 3,200 delegates in attendance, 1,800 of which will be affiliates. [Did You Know?] Portugal generated EUR 122.5 million in revenue from online gambling in 2017, its first full year since new laws took effect, with Q4 bringing in the most at EUR 36.5 million. [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 robots exclusion standard on your sites? We've never asked about the use of robots.txt files before, so this week we want to know if you use them on some of your sites, all of your sites, or none of your sites? Besides voting in the poll, please share your thoughts about robots.txt files. And if you do use them, what are your objectives? [View poll]( Last week's poll results: How many undeveloped domains do you own? [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][RGA publishes GDPR guidelines for the online gambling industry]( [New Message][Illegal online casino busted in India]( [New Message][William Hill has already spent "millions" preparing for US sports betting]( [New Message][Online betting sees Q1 growth in France]( [] [From The Forums] FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREAD [New Message][Why would a site use someone else's affiliate links?]( Scampi writes: An affiliate manager just got in touch with me asking if a site was mine because they are using my affiliate links. It's not actually my site, and has nothing to do with me. How would the site benefit from that? I understand some sports subscription sites do it, but this was a slots site and has no subscription options. Was this possibly a personal attack on my site? [read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER PUBLIC THREADS [New Message][Pinnacle tracking not working]( [New Message][UK affiliates and GDPR]( [New Message][Search console updates slow]( [New Message][Why did I receive TRON tokens today?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- PRIVATE FORUM TOPICS (Not a Private Member? [Upgrade Now!]( [New Message][Affiliate site found guilty of misleading advertising by ASA]( [New Message][World Cup Betting Pack launch]( [] [Featured Affiliate Program] [bet365]( bet365 operates a one-wallet system, meaning players have the same log-in details and payment method for all sportsbook, casino, poker and games. 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