What negative impact does this cause to the casino or to the affiliates?
It actually increases brand recognition, increases your player’s conversion rates, and increases player retention.
When someone searches for “casino” and automatically ends up on GoldenPalace.com because it is all over the InterNet, News, etc… that is only to your advantage in terms of aquiring new players, and player retention.
It’s a win win situation.
Unbeliveable! I cannot believe you see this as a win win scenario. By participating in this auction Golden Palace show themselves to be morally bankrupt as much as the parents do.
Gambling has enough of a social stigma attached to it especially in the US, where a many of our players come from and this stupid marketing ploy just adds fuel to the fire.
All online casinos and poker rooms should IMO support responsible gambling. This ‘stunt’ by Golden Palace basically passes on the message that they do not give a damn about their social obligations and responsibilities as a ‘reputable’ online casino. This is very telling and I can only wonder how they treat their customers.
The mere fact they have done this shows IMO they put their profit before the image and standing of the entire industry as a whole.
They are rogued on my sites and quite rightly so as a result of this. I will ensure all my visitors are made aware to steer clear of Golden Palace as a result. Your defence of their actions will also ensure I never affiliate with casino blasters, whilst you condone this type of marketing activity.