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November 2006 Newsletter

Online Gambling and Affiliates -
Is Backgammon considered gambling?
Following the American congress new legislation, online gambling became prohibited for US citizens. Any transaction of funds between US players and online gambling sites (Casinos, sport betting etc.) is illegal.
This matter became the hottest subject in the industry - It affects almost everyone;
the good news is that for backgammon affiliates – it's a positive current.
November's newsletter is dedicated to this subject.

SPECIAL CASH BONANZA FOR NOVEMBER 2006:

 

We are continuing to receive great responses about the bonus plan,
this month we'll offer:
2 Real Players = 3 Real Players

For example:
   You refer 6 real players  you get paid for 9
   You refer 10 real players  you get paid for 15
* If your business plan is revenue sharing we calculate the bonus by 40$
For example: You refer 6 real players - you'll get paid for those as usual + 120$ bonus!

Reuters: “Congress approves Internet gambling ban bill.
Most forms of Internet gambling would be banned under a bill that received final U.S. congressional approval early Saturday. The House of Representatives and Senate approved the measure and sent it to President George W. Bush to sign into law.
The bill, a compromise between earlier versions passed by the two chambers, would make it illegal for banks and credit card companies to make payments to online gambling sites ...” CLICK here to read the full article

Further reading: “Congress deals poker fans a hand they can't bet”

Financial Times: "Gambling has been falsely demonized for centuries By Reuven Brenner and Ira Terk.
The philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote: “No wine, no wisdom. Too much wine - the same” Forgetting this adage, the US Senate has passed a bill making it illegal for banks and credit card companies to make payments to online gambling sites (horseracing and state lotteries being exempt), in effect prohibiting playing. It will turn out a costly mistake politically and economically...” CLICK here to read the full article

  
Forums  
In a matter of minutes from the ban declaration, Affiliates concerns came across the web boards as the online gambling giants announced a move outside the US:
"888.com and partypoker.com both have plans to eliminate affiliate programs in the United States . This also means any revolving revenue will be lost.. eeeek…"
CLICK here to see Shoemoney's full post which includes PartyPartners release for affiliates, as well as a quote from 888's word to affiliates. 		 
 
All of the above refer to the new legal status of online gambling in the US and may affect other countries in the future, But (and this is a big but) – Online backgammon isn't considered as gambling but as skill gaming.
 

Today is the favorable time to act in the non-gambling affiliate marketing environment. Gaming platforms were always popular amongst internet users and the growth potential is enormous, both in the US and worldwide.

Whether you're new to skill gaming affiliate marketing or very experienced marketer, whether you choose to invest a significant amount of hours or didn't really find the time to cope with the challenge in between all your other tasks – This opportune moment is here, don't let it pass doing nothing!

 

Need help?
You are more then welcome to address your contact at play65 by phone/mail/other with any subject, at any time. Our success is mutual.
We'd also like to remind you that any sub affiliate you'll refer will credit you with 15% of all payments related to the sub affiliate, forever.

Sincerely Yours,
www.play65partners.com