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GreySnowPoker launches fair and rake-free gaming

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November 5, 2018

GreySnowPoker launches fair and rake-free gaming

First Native American site to obtain an Isle of Man gaming licence

Online poker players will enjoy fair and rake-free play at GreySnowPoker, a brand-new gaming site launched by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma through its Isle of Man gaming license. GreySnowPoker is the first Native American owned site to operate under a gaming licence issued by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervisory Commission.

The new platform opens for real-money and play-money games with a determination to provide a relaxed playing environment. At GreySnowPoker, recreational players cannot be easily targeted by exploitive third-party software and seating scripts.

And in an innovative pricing move, the site will be rake free. Rake is traditionally removed from every cash game pot, but GreySnowPoker is proud to introduce a service-fee product called FairPlay. Players pay just one flat fee equivalent to 3% of their stack when they leave the table.

This means that if two players sit down with $100 each in a cash game, the total service-fee will be $6 regardless of how many hands or hours are played. It is entirely possible then that these two players can play heads up indefinitely without rake eating up their stacks. Tournament fees are also targeted to be some of the lowest in the industry.

In the second move towards fairness, GSP has introduced a FairPlay lobby, where a smooth seating logic automatically manages seating behaviour, prevents data mining, and restricts table observation. GSP believes that behaviors such as ‘bum hunting’ are against the spirit of the game.

Further, because of the service fee paid upon leaving a cash game table, more money remains at the table – creating better action for all.

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is known as the Bah Koh-Je, which means People of the Grey Snow. The Tribe operates four land-based casinos in Oklahoma and is looking forward to this new online gaming venture.

Bobby Walkup, chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, said: “We are thrilled to have launched a great new poker site that focuses on fairness. It’s time for a new type of poker room to come along, made by poker lovers, and recognizing what’s best for poker.”

GreySnowPoker’s managing director George McIntosh said: “We hope to shake up the online poker scene by changing the playing experience for the better. Our FairPlay service fee and automatic table seating will make games more user-friendly for recreational players.

“We’re determined to make GreySnowPoker the world’s most reputable online poker destination, leading the way in integrity, innovation, fairness and fun.

“All in all, our FairPlay model should lead to longer time at the table, giving longer to learn, and a longer time that your cash lasts for,” McIntosh explained. “Coupled with random seating, we think that the playing environment will make it more fun, more thrilling and a more level playing-field than other sites.”

“Throughout our journey, we’re also dedicated to promoting the Native American culture and community.”

Poker enthusiasts can visit the GreySnowPoker website to download the poker software or play instantly.

First-time depositors can take advantage of the Match-Me Bonus offer.

About GreySnowPoker:

GreySnowPoker is operated by Ioway Internet Gaming Enterprise Ltd., based in Douglas on the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission licenses GreySnowPoker for real-money gaming.

The site hopes to increase awareness of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and is committed to supporting the rights of North America’s indigenous people.

GreySnowPoker is available to players aged over 18 only and promotes responsible gaming at all times. The site is unavailable in the United States of America, as well as individually licensed countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France and others. It is available for real money poker in Latin America, Canada, Germany, Russia and other jurisdictions that fall under the Isle of Man Gaming Licence.

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Online casino comparison site CasinoGuide relaunches with new design, new features, and new content

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November 9, 2018

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Online casino comparison site CasinoGuide relaunches with new design, new features, and new content

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New features with players in mind

The demands of online casino players are constantly changing, and the last five years in particular have seen some dramatic shifts in player preferences. Which is why the team at CasinoGuide.co.uk and CasinoGuide.com have now made wide-ranging changes in the content, design, and functionality of these two long-standing online casino affiliate sites.

Fully mobile responsive

Anyone working in iGaming should by now be aware that over half of online casino players are now accessing games via their mobile phone. CasinoGuide has therefore put a lot of emphasis on creating a design which is equally as attractive and functional on mobiles and tablets as it is on desktop screens. This was a long overdue change but will greatly improve the user experience for site visitors on mobile browsers.

Free to play casino games

It’s important to provide value to new players in more ways than simply listing online casinos. Google themselves even said so back in 2014. CasinoGuide has recognised that requirement and provided for it, most notably with a growing library of free casino games, including Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, and of course various popular Slots titles. Importantly, most of these can be enjoyed on mobile, simply by tilting the device to landscape mode – as demonstrated in the video below:

Unified look

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“A website worthy of its name”

Project Manager Alex Tester made the following statement:

“We are delighted that with this relaunch of CasinoGuide.co.uk and CasinoGuide.com, we are ready to once again be counted among the most comprehensive and informative online casino portals in the world.

With a brand like CasinoGuide, the pressure is always on to deliver a website worthy of that name. And thanks to the hard work of the designers, developers, and content managers who have contributed to this relaunch, I believe we have created a complete user experience truly befitting our brand.”

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AEToken Affiliate Platform Wins Blockchain Pitch Competition for Best ICO 2018

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November 9, 2018

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AEToken Affiliate Platform Wins Blockchain Pitch Competition for Best ICO 2018

Blockchain based affiliate platform AEToken has won the best ICO pitch competition at the Malta Blockchain Summit. Held at the InterContinental Hotel Malta on November 1 and 2, 2018, the summit is a marquee event in the ICO/Blockchain sector, playing host to over 8,000 delegates and a speaker list that includes the Who’s Who of the Crypto industry including the Winklevoss twins and John McAfee. The highlight of the summit, the ICO pitch contest saw 19 blockchain startups in a head to head battle for two cheques, each worth 25,000€.

Eventually a panel of judges, led by Investor Mark Hamade, judged AEToken (represented by CEO Vadim Fedotov) the best ICO pitch for its unique platform, which is designed to address shortcomings limiting the affiliate marketing industry.

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AffiliateINSIDER secures exclusive media partnership for AskGamblers Awards

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AffiliateINSIDER has been confirmed as the exclusive media partner for the AskGamblers Awards 2018, a ceremony designed to recognise the best online casinos over the last year, which will be held in Belgrade on Thursday 17 January.

AI founder and CEO Lee-Ann Johnstone, supported by newly-appointed Marketing Manager Natalie Lees, will be making the trip to the Serbian capital to cover the gala event live, which features the following key casino industry nominations – Best Casino, Best New Casino and Best Slot.

Johnstone commented: “As an affiliate marketing media partner, we are proud to support this unique AskGamblers initiative. AffiliateINSIDER is a business purposefully built on and around supporting innovation and affiliate growth in the igaming industry.

“The AskGamblers awards is a great way for an affiliate brand to help operators and players to work together to deliver unique experiences and improved community values.”

Every single online casino on AskGamblers – a trusted affiliate portal for transparent, unbiased casino and games reviews – was made eligible for nomination up until the 30 September deadline, before the official voting opened on 1 October with ten casinos and slots in each category.

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