Well, one would think that discussing things would be the main purpose of a forum. It needs to be discussed because most of the affiliates are unable to make an informed decision on such a hot topic unless heavily argued on all angles of the issue.
But it’s 99% sure that 99% of the affiliates will either continue to advertise illegal offshore casinos or be completely wiped out if the legal online casinos find a way to stop the offshores.
There are many examples that the affiliate model as we know it today will not be addopted by future US casinos gone online. Yahoo Poker is a recent one. Las Vegas Sands and Harrah’s Entertainment U.K. facing online casinos did not have affiliate programs either. Many legal online horse betting websites do not use affiliates.
And the U.K. online gambling companies which visit the affiliate conventions are exactly online gambling, except Ladbrokes, but their affiliate customer service makes me sick even mentioning them.
If pure online gambling websites are allowed to legally operate in the USA, then there is a chance for affiliates making money. But the most likely outcome of legislation is that only land-based casinos will be let in. And in that case there are way too many examaples that the affiliates will not be invited to the party…