Casinomeister's Newsletter ~ 21 July 2005

21 July 2005
Issue #241
weekly

Dear Reader,

Yes, the newsletter database is back on line - as you can tell. You're reading this now aren't you? So busy, busy I be. I got no time for me. Y'see.

Lyrically,

Bryan

In this issue:

Word From the Meister

Casinos You Gotta Join

This week's humor

CONFERENCE CORNER
Distinguished speaker line-up at this year's EIG

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WORD FROM THE MEISTER

WHAT'S IN A CONTRACT?

To read or not to read? That should not be a question in anyone's mind when one signs up at a casino or enrolls in an affiliate program. Over the past couple of weeks, there have been a number of casinos that are pointing to their contractual terms in their terms and conditions in order to protect themselves from abusive play from players. There is also a lively discussion in our forum about the contractual agreement between webmaster affiliates and Fortune Affiliates. A group of webmasters are claiming that FA has breached their contract; the affiliate managers claim they have not.

This brings to question, how often do we really read these things? I mean c'mon now -- most players when they read the terms and conditions of a casino promo, only look for certain things - wager through requirements, prohibited games, and prohibited jurisdictions. They don't read much further. Now, I'm not trying to allude that casinos are out there to trick anyone, but when you sign up at a casino - you agree to their terms whether you like it or not.

Here's one from Club Player - RTG:

14. DISCLOSURE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES. If, in Company's sole determination, you are found to have cheated or attempted to defraud the Games, Club Player Casino, or Company in any way including but not limited to game manipulation or payment fraud, or if you make untrue and/or malicious comments with regard to Company's operation, Company reserves the right to publicize your actions together with your identity and email address, as well as to circulate this information to other online gaming sites, banks, credit card companies, and other appropriate agencies. Further, Company may close accounts, and forfeit account balances, that you have at Club Player Casino or at any other Company website, casino and/or business

So this means if you are posting malicious comments about a casino on the message boards, they have a right to publicize your personal information and circulate this to everyone and their brother. I wonder how many players are aware of this. And I'm not picking on Club Player. In fact, do a Google search on "DISCLOSURE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES" and you'll be surprised on how many casinos and poker rooms use the same clause.

From FortuneRoom.com - Microgaming

The player, by providing their postal address, agrees to accept hardcopy correspondence from the casino at such address, from time to time, and acknowledges that such correspondence may carry conspicuous branding identifying the same with the casino. If the player does not wish to receive hardcopy correspondence to their postal address, they may unsubscribe from such communication by submitting their details here.

I remember a while back how a player got really irate towards another Fortune Lounge casino that sent him some promotional material in the mail. Seems his in-laws were there watching him open his mail. They didn't take it too well that he was a gambler <gasp! faint!>.

From Fortune Affiliates

We may modify any of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, at any time and in our sole discretion, by posting a change notice or a new agreement on our site. Modifications may include, for example, changes in the scope of available referral fees, fee schedules, payment procedures, and referral program rules. IF ANY MODIFICATION IS UNACCEPTABLE TO YOU, YOUR ONLY RECOURSE IS TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT. YOUR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM FOLLOWING OUR POSTING OF A CHANGE NOTICE OR NEW AGREEMENT ON OUR SITE WILL CONSTITUTE BINDING ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHANGE

The question this brings up is whether or not a change in the way affiliates are paid constitutes a breach of contract, or is it merely a "change"? This has become a heated argument in our webmasters section. I would recommend this thread for all casino operators and affiliate managers to bone up on. There are many insights on what affiliates expect from their managers, and what managers expect out of affiliates. You can peruse this here:
http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8913

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And now for the humor......

A New Yorker was forced to take a day off from work to appear for a minor traffic summons. He grew increasingly restless as he waited hour after endless hour for his case to be heard.

When his name was called late in the afternoon, he stood before the judge, only to hear that court would be adjourned for the rest of the afternoon and he would have to return the next day.

"What for?!?!?" he snapped at the judge.

His honor, equally irked by a tedious day and sharp query, roared out loud: "Twenty dollars contempt of court! That's why!" Then, noticing the man checking his wallet, the judge relented:

"That's all right. You don't have to pay now."

The young man replied, "I know. But I'm just seeing if I have enough for two more words."

ha ha ha

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CONFERENCE CORNER

Distinguished speaker line-up at this year's EIG

7-9 November, glamorous Nice will play host to the fourth annual European i-Gaming Congress & Expo where remote gambling's top executives will convene.

Building from its great success in 2004, which saw over 400 gaming professionals gathered together for three days of conference, exhibition and networking, EiG 2005 looks set to be even bigger and better.

Sessions cover all key challenges for the remote gaming sector, ranging from a focus on the hot areas of poker and skill gaming, to the latest legal barriers facing operators and with a particular focus this year on practical business and operational issues.

Click here for the latest programme and here for information on the exhibition - the biggest yet.

The speakers and moderators are drawn from some of the biggest online, mobile and iTV players and include:

John Barker, Partner, BDO Stoy Hayward
Miles Benham, Isle of Man Advocate, MannBenham Limited
David Briggs, Commercial Director, Ladbrokes eGaming
Tony Coles, Partner, Jeffrey Green Russell
David Conroy, Operational Performance Analyst, Betfair
Peter Cowley, Head of Interactive UK, Endemol
Malcolm Graham, Managing Director, The Ritz Club London Online
Gabriele Gresta, Deputy Chairman, Digital Magics
Wulf Hambach, Partner, Hambach & Hambach
Ben Hirsch, Head of Third Party Services, Orange
Simon Holliday, Research Partner, Global Betting & Gaming Consultants
Heather Hopkins, Senior Analyst, Hitwise
Tim Jones, Managing Partner, Freshfields
Brian McSweeney, Director Gaming & Gambling, Victoria Real
Oscar Nieboer, Managing Director, Virgin Games
Ole Pflug, Business Development Director, NDS Denmark
Richard Segal, CEO, Party Gaming
Peter Speight, Managing Director - Internet Casino, Storm International
Martin Sychold, Senior Legal Advisor, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law
Marcus Wareham, CEO, Mfuse
Micah Willbrand, Division Leader - Authentication Services, VerifyME
AndrÃ© Wilsenach, CEO, Alderney Gambling Control Commission
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Complaints? Kudos? Please let me know.

Peace

Bryan Bailey
Webmeister
Casinomeister

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