Letter From the Professor - July 23, 2008


Congressman Frank’s Fight to Overturn UIGEA
As we’ve been reporting on CAP in recent weeks, Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank has emerged as the leader in the fight to overturn (or at least reform) UIGEA, the U.S. Congress’ unfortunate 2006 bill that effectively bans all U.S.-based online gaming.

Rep. Frank has emerged as a sort of cult hero to the gaming interests who are working so hard to get UIGEA repealed, as we reported Tuesday. Because of his dedication to the principle that the government has no business regulating what Americans do in the comfort of their own homes (“If it affects me, mind your own business”), his name comes up in virtually every news story about the status of UIGEA and the fight to repeal it.

If you haven’t been following the stories, it’s worthwhile to check them out. (And if you live in Massachusetts, please show Frank some support!) We recently posted a poll asking your thoughts about these articles; you can vote at http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com/bb/barney-frank-s-fight-against-uigea.28407.html?.

Casinomeister turns Lovemeister: Online gamblers play it for keeps
Using an Internet online gambling message board, trans-continental phone calls, email and IP messaging, two people living thousands of miles apart but with a common pastime and interests played for keeps this week when their marriage was announced.

Both were active members on the Casinomeister.com Internet gambling information portal and forum when they first came into contact with one another in June last year, and romance blossomed as they shared knowledge, opinions but above all a great sense of humor on both their pastime of choice and life in general.

Message board exchanges grew into private messages, emails and phone calls between Sweden and the United States on a daily basis,
with Christmas and New Year 2008 jointly celebrated via the Internet.

"Swede" revealed this week that he and his new bride "Cynthial," who runs a construction products company in the States, finally met face-to-face on neutral ground in London, spending a week together visiting shows and restaurants and generally getting to know one another. "By far the best week of my life up until then," 'Swede' commented.

When the couple parted at London's Heathrow airport to return to their respective countries, "Swede" had already made up his mind to join "Cynthial" on a more permanent basis, and in short order closed his antiques auctioneering business and started planning for the big move to the United States. He landed in the States in April, the couple married and have not looked back since.

Now the couple have a joint venture in mind, planning to open a restaurant on the historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico later this year.

"Swede's" new life partner said this week: "You never know what this world has in store for you. I was instantly attracted to the humor which was apparent in his (Swede's) posts and letters and we have not stopped laughing yet. We are just suited to one another. Truly marvelous."
 

CAP Money!

Congrats to the Latest CAP Money Award Winner!
Drum roll please! This week’s winner of an Amazon.com gift certificate or Paypal Cash for $125 is Belgamo for posting the following thread: "Whats your hardest program to gain depositing players at?"

Don’t forget: YOU can win CAP Money too. This is a weekly contest open to all CAP members. Check out all the details here.
 

CAP Special Offers:
 

Private $5,000 Affiliate Contest from BetUS.com

The BetUS Partners team recently launched a new poker affiliate program, and to celebrate, they're offering you the chance to win $5,000! The affiliate marketer who refers the most new depositing poker players by August 1st gets $5,000 from BetUS.com towards a private poker tournament for your player base. Visit http://partners.betus.com or contact affiliates@betus.com today to get started.  

Paddy Power’s Spectacular Summer Giveaway

To celebrate the start of summer, Paddy Power Casino, Ireland's largest bookmaker, is launching a giveaway for all casino affiliates. Affiliates who sign up to Paddy Partners and bring in casino players throughout the summer (up until August 31st, 2008) are eligible to be rewarded from a prize pool of €5,000. Terms and Conditions apply; for more details click here.

Celebrate AffiliateClub.com’s Birthday with a Trip to New York!

AffiliateClub.com is hosting a huge birthday bash in New York to celebrate their birthday, and they want to fly you there to join them! Just bring in 10 players a month for three consecutive months, and you’ll be entered into the prize draw for a trip to New York in November. The promotion runs from August through the end of Octobe; email promos@affiliateclub.com to enter. One spot is reserved for CAP affiliates, so make sure you mention that you’re a CAP member when signing up!

ENDING SOON: Christmas in July from Fortune Affiliates!

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5lzhRb2-4I

As we reported last month, Fortune Affiliates has started an exciting new promotion called “Christmas in July!” The company is awarding Amazon.com Gift Cards (with values ranging from $20 to $10,000) to affiliates who bring in new active casino players between July 1^st and August 31^st, 2008. For more info, click here. To register, go to http://www.vegaspalm.com/XmasJuly/. 

Income Access Prepaid-Card Chat Today

Income Access is launching a new feature that allows affiliates to access revenues through a MasterCard-prepaid card (read more here). To help kick things off, the company is hosting a chat today, Wednesday, July 23. The chat starts at 15.30 Greenwich Mean Time (8:30 am U.S. Pacific Time; 11:30 am U.S. Eastern Time).