@Nathan 213157 wrote:
All that’s definitely possible, but don’t you think that the enormous gambling market in the U.S. could partially offset those negative effects you describe? In other words, maybe there’ll be enough revenue to go around for everyone? Isn’t there always room for success in affiliate marketing, even when you’re promoting something that’s heavily promoted elsewhere?
Of course, it’s possible, anything is. I think that many gamblers in US, are already gambling, and they will gravitate towards these new Las Vegas entities, when they become available. And I think that brand name recognition will be the premier driving force that will bring gamblers to these Las Vegas sites. I don’t think affiliate marketing will go away entirely in this sector – but, I do think that Las Vegas won’t need the same sort of affiliate marketing that 888.com and Party relied on in the U.S., back during the good ‘ol days. Hence, the elimination of MGR and RB, and just small CPA’s, is my belief.
Again, I really hope that I am dead wrong here. I remember several of the influential members of this board outright rebuked the idea of a UIGEA ever being passed, thinking that it never could happen. Don’t think that the ramifications of legalized online gambling in the U.S. is all good – it ain’t. Great for the players, mind you, but I really think the affiliates will take a major hit here. Please let me know if I’m DEAD wrong here, when legislation gets passed. I would love to hear it :tongue: