Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Countdown To Europe's First Major Tournament Of 2009 - The PartyPoker.com Irish Poker Championship

COUNTDOWN TO EUROPE’S FIRST MAJOR TOURNAMENT OF 2009!

WHO IS POKER’S ‘POP IDOL’?

29th December 2008 – Europe’s first major poker tournament of 2009, the €2,000 buy-in (9% withheld) PartyPoker.com Irish Poker Championship http://www.partypokeripc.com, takes place from January 2 to 5, 2009 at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Galway, Ireland. Coverage of the lively Galway main event will be televised on RTÉ and then distributed internationally. Organizers have recently confirmed that they have added another ‘main event,’ in the form of a singing contest. Simon Cowell will be quaking in his boots as the Devilfish, Jon ‘Skalie’ Kalmar and Kenna James take to the microphone!

A PartyPoker.com spokesman said: “The Radisson SAS Hotel on Galway Bay is soundproofed and ready to go – we’re just surprised that there is no sign of Marcel Luske yet. In all seriousness, however, this promises to be a fun spectacle. Skalie used to be the lead singer of a punk band, the Devilfish is well known for his excellence in tinkling the ivories, while Kenna James has recorded his own material and received great reviews. We suspect that no matter how good they are though that whoever steps up to sing the first Irish song is likely to get the best reception! The identity of the judging panel is currently a closely guarded secret.”

“One of the major problems of last year’s event has been completely ironed out after the near revolution in 2008. The staff at the Radisson SAS Hotel will not try and shut the bar too early on the night of the final table and have to have a change of heart!”

Last year’s PartyPoker.com IPC champion was Galway’s Jude Ainsworth, with the runner-up Mick McCool from Nottingham. In addition to the main event there are a number of good value side events and satellites taking place.

See http://www.pokerevents.ie/ipc/IPC2009/tabid/210/Default.aspx for more information. The craic and hospitality of the event is well known and a player party is being thrown on New Years Day at 6pm, where a full bar, food and entertainment is the order of the day. One man who will be at the New Year’s Day shindig is the Devilfish who said: “I haven’t missed a party in 20 years so I won’t be starting now.”

Amongst the latest confirmations for the PartyPoker.com Irish Poker Championship main event include Julian Gardner, Marc Goodwin and John Kabbaj. They join a top line-up that will include Ambassador of Poker’ Mike Sexton, Kenna James, Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott, Benjamin Kang, Surinder Sunar, Jon ‘Skalie’ Kalmar, Mad ‘Marty’ Wilson, Mickey Wernick, Alan Vinson and 2008 Irish Open champion Neil Channing. They join the Irish contingent that includes recent Poker Million winner Marty Smyth, Poker Million finalists Liam Flood and Ciaran O’Leary, Noel Furlong, Donnacha O’Dea, Padraig Parkinson, Scott Gray, Premier League II winner Andy Black, Dave Callaghan, Tony Cascarino, Rory Liffey and last year’s champion Jude Ainsworth. France will be represented by Claude Cohen and Veronique Gourdon, while Spain’s challenge is led by Leo Margets and PartyPoker.com Women’s World Open II star May Maceiras.

On Sunday 4th January at 9pm there will be a special charity event ‘Poker for the Homeless,’ where a percentage from each buy-in goes to worthy charities in Dublin and Galway.

The PartyPoker.com Irish Poker Championship is organized by Pokerevents.ie, with the tournament coverage produced by Winmedia Ireland Ltd. Winmedia Ireland Ltd is an industry leader in producing this kind of tournament coverage and this year they have created a specially designed Irish pub set that will host the televised table and two feeder tables.

PartyPoker.com Irish Poker Championship, Radisson SAS, Galway, Ireland – Main Event - 4th-6th January 2008. The 298 runners built a prize pool of €542,500.

Jude Ainsworth (Galway) €180,000
Michael McCool (Nottingham, UK) €100,000
Tommy Watson (Athlone) €60,000
Trevor Dineen (Cork) €35,000
Michael Moran (London) €25,000
Keith McFadden (Donegal) €18,000
Glen McCabe (Lurgan) €15,000
Bernard Brady (Galway) €12,000

Final table chip stacks:

Keith McFadden (Donegal) -- 698,000
Jude Ainsworth (Galway) -- 527,000
Trevor Dineen (Cork) -- 385,000
Tommy Watson (Athlone) -- 300,000
Bernard Brady (Galway) -- 300,000
Michael Moran (London) -- 296,000
Michael McCool (Enniskillen) -- 249,500
Glen McCabe (Lurgan) -- 150,000

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Saturday, December 27, 2008

CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com Announces CAP Spring Break

26th December 2008

On December 23rd, the leading online marketing resource and community website for internet casino affiliates, CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com, announced the site for its 2009 spring conference.

Called CAP Spring Break 2009, members of CAP and its associate site PokerAffiliatePrograms.com, will venture to the sunny climate of Cancun, Mexico from March 21st through March 28th. The main site for many of the conferences and meetings during the run of CAP Spring Break 2008 will be the Paradisus Riviera Cancun Resort, a five-star resort on the water’s edge that is available at special discounted rates to conference attendees. It is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of online gaming insiders during the 2009 calendar year.

Lou Fabiano, founder and president of CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com, stated during the announcement of the 2009 location, “We’ve gone all out this year and reserved perhaps the best hotel ever for a CAP event. We also are excited that we have expanded the conference to a full week, especially with CAP 2009 being held in the fun-filled tropics of Mexico.”

CAP Spring Break 2009 is designed to bring members of CAP together for networking possibilities and allow them to take part in interactive discussion panels regarding the online poker, casino, and BINGO industries. According to the event’s website, the conference will also offer sponsored parties in the city’s hottest clubs, sponsored recreational and networking activities, the latest round of the Affiliate Series of Poker (ASOP), and much more.

CAP is also preparing for one of its largest regional conferences of the year, CAP Euro 2009. From January 29th through February 1st, members of CAP will gather in London for four days of many of the same activities that will take place in Cancun. During this time, there will be seminars that focus on the markets of France, Italy, and Germany as well as the Second Annual CAP Awards. The 2008 version of this event drew over 1,000 participants and 45 exhibitors.

All that is needed for free entry into either CAP Euro 2009 or the CAP Spring Break 2009 programs is membership in CAP. Registration is also available for those who are not members of CAP and the prices are listed on the individual sites. Whether you choose London or Cancun to visit to learn more about the industry, both conferences will look towards the future in online gaming.

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Sunday, November 09, 2008

CAP Down Under Schedule

Tues 25th Nov
All Day - Delegates Arrive at Hotel
Evening - Opening Party

Wed 26th Nov
09:00 - Registration Opens
09:30 - Exhibition Room opens
10:30 - 10:35 - Welcome from Chair – Greg Tingle, Media Man Australia
10:35 - 11:15 - Gambling in Australia – The Law Jamie Nettleton, Lawyer, Addisons
11:15 - 11:45 - Marketing through Social Networks – Speaker TBC
11:45 - 12:15 - Networking Break
12:15 - 13:00 - Super Affiliates Panel
A Q&A with the affiliates that have supersized! What was the secret to their growth and how do they now manage their websites, marketing, operating systems in order to maximize their effectiveness and retain their size in the market.
Scott Logan, www.bingoport.co.uk
Roo Wright, www.bingoport.co.uk
Name TBC , www.PokerNews.com
Name TBC , www.PokerNews.com
13:00 - 14:15 – Lunch
14:15 - 14:45 - An introduction to the opportunities in the Asian market – Speaker TBC
14:45 - 15:30 - Focus on Sports betting Panel
According to a recent study over $100 Million AUD was spent on betting in South Australia in 2004 Come and hear from a panel of experts already working in this market, and find out how you as affiliates can take advantage of this truly high growth vehicle that is not just an Australian phenomenon.
Hugh Taggart, Media and Communications manager, Betfair
Luke Brill, Head of Marketing, Centrebet
• Speaker TBC
15:30 - 15:45 - Chair summery
15:45 - 17:30 - Networking in Expo Room
20.00 – Late – Networking Party – Location will be announced by Nov 10th

Thurs 27th Nov
10.30 - Registration and Exhibition Room Opens
11.00 - 11.50 – Operator Panel
A Q&A with the leading operators in the iGaming market. This is your chance to find out from the people driving our industry forward - Find out what is going to be the next poker, the new country to target or simply where they see the industry going over the next 12 months.
11.50 - 12.20 - Networking in exhibition room
12.20 - 13.10 The Perfect Slot
Slots, Pokies, Fruit Machines, One Armed Bandits – What ever they are called they are fundamentally the same thing but what they aren’t is simple. With every slot there is a great deal of strategy, technology and thought behind them to ensure they are both innovative and profitable for the player and the affiliate. Find out from one of the best slot software companies in the world what is it that gamblers really want in a casino slot? What makes them spend and what keeps them spending more? What has and hasn’t worked? And much more
David Byrne, Director of Sales & Marketing, Next Gen Gaming
13.10 - 13.40 5 easy steps to Search Engine Optimization
Bruce Gow, www.searchengine-guy.com.au
13.30 - 14.45 - Lunch in exhibition room
14.45 - 15.30 - SEO Panel
This is always the most attended session at any of our events and for very good reasons: If you learn to be an expert at SEO you literally have the knowledge to print money, its as simple as that. Come and hear from some of the greatest SEO experts and pick up the latest hints and tips for your site.
Ben Wilks, www.benwilks.com
Peter Dowse, www.seohub.com.au
Bruce Gow, www.searchengine-guy.com.au
15.30 - 16.00 - Blogging for profit – What can blogging do for you brand?
16.00 - 17.30 - Networking in Expo Room
20.00 – Late – Networking Party – Location will be announced by Nov 10th

Fri 28th Nov
Tourism activity for all delegates and sponsors

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Introducing CAP Down Under!

First Annual Australian Conference To Be Held November 25 through 28 in Sydney

October 6, 2008 -- CAP has just announced an exciting new annual affiliate marketing conference to be held in Australia in November of this year.

Taking place at Sydney’s premium, five-star Shangri-La hotel from November 25th to 28th, CAP Down Under will be not only the first Australian-based conference held by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com, but also the first ever iGaming conference in that country held by any party, according to company representatives.

The conference is designed to bring to Australia the world-class speakers, interactive discussion panels, and high-powered networking and industry socializing that have become synonymous with the CAP Euro events (held annually in both London and Barcelona).

The event is being held partially in response to members of its highly trafficked CAP member Forums, a social networking community administered on the main CAP site that boasts more than 7,000 members, an industry-leading figure.

"The aim of CAP Down Under 2008 is to provide a relaxed atmosphere where affiliates and affiliate managers can network, learn, and come together for one common cause: to make the iGaming affiliate industry the best affiliate industry in the world," commented Alex Pratt, an organizer for the event.

"Like all CAP events, we’re hosting this exciting conference in one of the best hotels available: Sydney’s premium 5-star Shangri-La hotel, in beautiful Sydney harbor," added Mr. Pratt. "And we've negotiated some incredible rates for this world-class hotel, as well."

According to the event's website, the conference will offer:
• A dedicated exhibition where affiliates and webmasters can meet, negotiate, and network with affiliate managers and management from the top online sites in Australia and all around the world;
• World-class speaker sessions focusing on the Australian and Asian markets;
• Round-table discussions between operators and affiliates;
• Candid and open discussions on the industry’s most important issues; and
• Sponsored networking activities and parties every evening.

"Whether you’re an affiliate, an affiliate manager, or a vendor," stated Lou Fabiano, Founder and President of CAP, "This conference will be a must-attend event for you and your team."

As with all CAP events, CAP Down Under is free to all CAP, PAP and GPWA affiliates. For more details, and to register, please visit http://www.capdownunder.com.

(Credit: Casino Affiliate Programs)

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Heading off to Barcelona for EIG and CAP Euro

London, 22nd of September 2008

It’s that dreaded time of the year again. We’re leaving the warm and sunny English shores behind and head off to chilly Barcelona for EIG expo and CAP Barcelona. Not everyone’s idea of fun, but someone has to do it :D

Join Lina, Ted and Pierrick at the Virgin Games CAP Euro stand (36). If you’re unfortunate enough to have made the trip to Spain’s icy shores too, we’ll do our best to make you forget you’re there with smiles, freebies and friendly chats.

For those of you attending the first ever GPWA sponsored Affiliate Zone at this year’s EIG, Pierrick will be roaming the alleys from Wednesday afternoon, and will talking on the affiliate director’s panel on Thursday morning. If the jaw’s not frozen.

For those of you who won’t make the trip, we thank you in advance for your understanding if it takes us slightly longer than usual to answer your queries. Everything will be back in order next Monday.

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Friday, October 03, 2008

Buy Your Seat at World Series of Poker Charity Tournament at G2E!

November 18-20| Las Vegas Convention Center • November 17 | G2E Training & Development Institute • November 17 | G2E Leadership Academy • November 18 | Casino Design—NEW!

Now's the time to register for G2E and also have a unique opportunity to participate in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Charity Tournaments at G2E!

WSOP is the largest, richest, most prestigious poker competition in the world, and they will be holding five 90-minute tournaments over the course of three days at G2E. Each tournament will have three tables of nine, including celebrity players, and will use no-value tournament chips. While no prizes will be awarded, bragging rights are at stake and all proceeds will go to the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

So register today for G2E and purchase a seat at one of the WSOP tables so you can try your skill against a celebrity player and others. The WSOP ticket price is $125 and there is a 130 player registration limit, so register early. (Please note: G2E is for trade industry professionals only. For eligibility to participate in the WSOP at G2E you must purchase a pass to either the G2E Exhibits or any of the G2E Conferences.)

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact me. We look forward to seeing you this November!

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Phone: 1-203-840-5426

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A MAJOR COUP FOR QUEENSLAND AND AUSTRALIAN ARTIST/SONGWRITERS

ON OCTOBER 7TH THE VERY BEST OF THE AMERICAN MUSIC INDUSTRYS SONGWRITERS & PRODUCERS ARE ARRIVING ON THE GOLD COAST TO MENTOR & DISCOVER AUSTRALIAN TALENT.

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SONGWRITERS AND PRODUCERS:
Michael Jay – Alan Roy Scott - John Mandeville - Gary Nicholson
Harold Payne - Pamela Phillips Oland - Wendy Waldman

They have written international "hit" songs like "Toy Soldiers" (Martika & Eminem), "Saved The Best For Last" (Vanessa Williams), "Over & Over" (Puff Johnson/First Wives Club), "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" (Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson), and many more...

They have worked with Australian Artists such as; Kylie Minogue, Peter Allen, Air Supply…

They have also worked with International Artists such as;
50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Dixie Chicks, BB King, Cyndi Lauper, Notorious B.I.G., Tammy Trent, Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, Mandy Moore, Cher, Robert Plant, Ricky Martin, Neil Diamond, Garth Brooks, Kelly Rowland/Destiny's Child, Pat Benatar, Roberta Flack, Stevie Nicks & Michael Bolton to name a few.

They have published songs in Films and TV shows like; Top Gun, Center Stage, The Sopranos, Fame, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming To America, Melrose Place, Pretty In Pink, Santa Barbara, First Wives Club, Splash, Redline, The Karate Kid, & Happy Days amongst many.

What:
AND THEY KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE A HIT SONG!
This one of a kind event is helping to create a strong tie for Australian Artists to the American Music Industry Market. They are coming halfway around the world to get “up close” and “personal”, and give valuable secrets & pointers on “Hit” songwriting, production & performance, and find new talent.

“The Very Best of the U.S. in OZ – Songwriting, Performance and Production Workshop”
This exciting one of a kind event is open to the public and tickets are reasonably priced specifically to help the artist get ahead with their dreams and goals - but space is limited.

Where & When:
October 9th - 11th, held at the Dream Centre in Carrara.
Net Proceeds from this event are to benefit "Music Bridges”
a non-profit organization for peace through music.
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They will be available for phone or satellite interviews from the US by appointment before the 4th, or at a designated venue during their stay in Australia from October 8th to October 11th.

Contact Xpose Marketing to RSVP interviews or to attend one of the Press Conferences scheduled for Wednesday the 8th

Or at the Dream Centre during the event – see the schedule at usinoz.org/Schedule.aspx

e-mail Scott or Bekkii at us_in_oz@live.com with your confirmation
Check it all out at www.usinoz.org

0755282217 – Scott: 0432846988 – Bekkii: 0416971632 – PO Box 407 Ashmore City 4216

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

NZ Gaming Expo moves to Christchurch for 2009

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29 July 2008: for immediate release

The New Zealand Gaming Expo will be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre in 2009 according to the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (“AGMMA”).

“After 3 successful annual events in Auckland, our Board felt that the time is now right to shift the focus for this national Expo to another major centre in New Zealand” said AGMMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ross Ferrar. “The Christchurch Convention Centre is a superb facility for this type of event and is supplemented by great accommodation and hospitality facilities nearby.

“The last few Gaming Expos have showcased the best available equipment at top-drawer trade exhibitions, along with Gaming Conferences addressed by memorable presenters who really left their mark on the audience.

“And as a special bonus for New Zealand’s gaming executives, entry to the conference as well as the exhibition will be complimentary for bona fide representatives of Gaming Industry Organisations.

“Planning is already well under way and we’re pleased to announce that long-time rugby rivals – Eric Rush and Peter FitzSimons – have accepted our invitation to speak at the Conference.

Eric Rush, former All-Black, current Rugby Sevens captain, barrister and businessman is also a very entertaining and motivational speaker in his own right. He talks about the parallels of coaching for excellence, in business and sport.

Peter FitzSimons played 7 Tests for the Wallabies. He is a well respected newspaper columnist, television presenter on Fox Sports, speaks four languages, has co-hosted several radio shows, interviewed famous people around the globe from George Bush to Diego Maradona and written eighteen best-selling books.

The Gaming Conference will operate from 9am on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April; and the trade exhibition will be open from 12 noon until 5 pm on both days.

Further information about Christchurch Convention Centre is available at www.vbase.co.nz.

Further information about the New Zealand Gaming Expo is available at www.nzgamingexpo.com.

For more information or to arrange an interview please contact

Ross Ferrar on +61 2 9960 0125 or +61 418 686 075

Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA)

PO Box 420, Spit Junction NSW 2088 Australia

Tel: +61 2 9960 0125 Fax: +61 2 9960 0124 Web: www.agmma.com

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Climate Change Summit - Darling Harbour - 24th July 2008

Media Man Australia attended and reported on the 2nd Annual Climate Change Summit at Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia.

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Gaming Conference features Communication and Sport

Media Release

28 July 2008: for immediate release

The Australasian Gaming Expo Conference sessions on 24 August 2008 will feature communication and sport, according to the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (“AGMMA”).

“Our focus for the first day of the 3-day conference is firstly, how people communicate and secondly, a look at how two true sporting legends feel about life and business” said AGMMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ross Ferrar.

Allan & Barbara Pease are Australia’s most successful publishing team and they specialise in communications topics including ‘Body Language’ series and ‘How to be a People Magnet’. Their inspirational products boost personal and organisational growth around the globe – and this inspiration will be brought to the Gaming Conference audience in Allan’s rousing presentation.

Local marketing specialist Peter Capp will also look at communication, with a local neighbourhood focus. Peter specialises in connecting with your local market, which is particularly important in these tough economic times.

Sporting legends Mark Taylor AO and Sir Richard Hadlee will look at ‘Playing the Game’.

The influential international cricket bible Wisden saluted Mark Taylor on his retirement as ‘the greatest modern day captain’. Sir Richard Hadlee was one of the greatest all rounders in the history of cricket, as he captured 431 test wickets & scored over 3000 test runs.

Their last Test cricket match together was in 1990 – a match won by New Zealand. Taylor lbw to Hadlee for 5 runs was the result and there’s no doubt that old rivalries will be rekindled during this one-on-one showdown, to be hosted by ‘Tan José’ of Thank God You’re Here fame – so anything could happen!

The Australasian Gaming Expo, now in its 19th year, is renowned as the region’s premier annual gaming occasion for the Hospitality Industry. Comprising a trade exhibition and the Gaming Conference, the event is held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. Entry to both the trade exhibition and the Gaming Conference is complimentary for representatives of Gaming Industry Organisations.

Further information about the Australasian Gaming Expo is available at www.austgamingexpo.com

For more information or to arrange an interview please contact

Ross Ferrar on (02) 9960 0125 or 0418 686 075

Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA)

PO Box 420, Spit Junction NSW 2088 Australia

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