July 2006 Newsletter
 

Our iPod give away
promotion continues

Following the success of our June promotion we are extending it for another month. All you need to do is refer 15 real money players in 30 days and the iPod is yours.

Promotion starts on the 24th jul. 2006 and ends 24th aug. 2006

A player must generate a minimum of $10 commission in the first month.
Congratulations to our June contest winners!!!
Chris Thorn
U.S.A.
Rene Handsel
Denmark
These affiliates are just some of many affiliates to win our iPod promotion. They are mentioned in this newsletter because their results have improved dramatically going up from 6-7 depositors a month to over 16 in June 2006. well done!
   
Dear Affiliates

There's a lot been going on at GammonEmpire. Here are few things you should know:

We just passed our 12,000 online players threshold. This number is constantly growing and we expect to welcome the 13,000 online player next month.
   
Our no download (JAVA) client is now available. Read more about the new feature in this newsletter and what it can do to boost your sales!
   
GammonEmpire is one of the only backgammon servers to hold swing tournaments. As an affiliate, you can use this feature to introduce backgammon as a high adrenalin game for poker players. To read more about swing tournaments click here.
   

Ask the affiliate professor

Need some tips on how to get better results? Need some help with your PPC campaigns or SEO efforts? Interested in some quality backgammon content? How about some unique bonus codes? Click here to contact us.
   

Java Client

We just launched our no download (JAVA) client. How can the Java client  work for you? Quite simply: better conversion rates. Here's why:

A lot of online surfers are still worried about downloading new programs. By using java they can play backgammon straight from their browser without worrying about SpyWare or Viruses
   
By using the JAVA client players can play backgammon almost instantly without waiting for the program to be downloaded
   
By using the Java client you can now offer backgammon to Macintosh and Linux users. ThIS way you are approaching hundreds of thousands of potential backgammon players
   

The Java client increases conversion by saving download and registration time, and enables you to approach new potential users.

To get your unique Java link, simply login to your account and click on marketing tools -> links and trackers
Quick Poll

How much time do you dedicate to promote online backgammon?

Backgammon is my main income source so I dedicate most of my time to promoting it.
Backgammon is one of many industries I promote.
Backgammon takes a small portion of my time.
 

Refer an affiliate

Refer affiliate(s) and get 15% of their commisions for life!

Want to increase your earnings? Refer as many 2nd tier affiliates as you like and get 15%. to refer 2nd tier affiliate, simply login to your account and go to: marketing tools->links and trackers->refer a 2nd tier
   

Frequently Asked Questions

Since our last newsletter we received hundreds of questions from affiliates that used our "ask the professor" feature. Here are few common ones:

Q: I am looking for quality backgammon content including articles and mailers to send to my players. Where can I get it?

A: We are constantly working on new content. We have hired the best writers in the industry and all this content is yours to use. Simply contact our dedicated affiliate manager to receive it.

Q: I am interested in running some PPC campaigns in Google and MSN. Is backgammon considered gambling and do these search engines allow campaigns for online backgammon?

A: In most countries, Backgammon is not considered gambling. However Google and MSN do not officially accept PPC campaigns for online backgammon servers. Still, if you take a look in Google and MSN you will find dozens of active backgammon campaigns. Running Backgammon PPC campaigns in major search engines is possible if you follow the specific rules and regulations of these search engines. To find out more about PPC campaigns please contact us.

Q: When do affiliates get paid?

A: We pay our affiliates on a monthly basis as long as your accumulative account balance reaches $200+. We offer our affiliates three methods of payment: PayPal, Check or Money wire.

Q: I am interested in running offline backgammon tournaments. Is GammonEmpire able to assist me?

A: Sure we can. There are various ways we can help you set up your own live backgammon tournament. For more details please contact us and we'd love to help!

Q: I am an SEO expert. How can I profit from online backgammon?

A: At the moment the competition in the SEO field for backgammon keywords is not as fierce as in the online poker and casino industry. Promoting online backgammon and placing domains in good rankings is relatively easy and fast. We are always looking for good SEO individuals to work on joint projects. We can provide you with a list of best converting keywords, quality backgammon content and links exchange. Feel free to contact your affiliate manager at any time to discuss further details.

Q: I own a poker and casino portal. Will my visitors like backgammon?

A: Sure they will. Our extensive experience in the online backgammon and gambling industry has taught us that poker and backgammon have a lot in common. As a matter of fact the world's best poker professionals are also enthusiasts backgammon players. We are working together with the world's biggest poker portals like: www.pokerlistings.com and www.pokernews.com. In addition, numerous casino sites like www.casino.se and www.mister-casino.com have created their own backgammon section as well and are enjoying the results it generates.   

No matter how big or small your poker/casino website is, adding backgammon pages to your website will give your visitors the chance to enjoy this exciting skill game while enriching your site content and generate another source of income for you.

Facts about GammonEmpire:

In june 2006 player payout exceeded $850,000
   
We have changed the player's minimum first deposit. It's now only $5. Use it to generate more traffic!
   
GammonEmpire was launched in November 2004
   
GammonEmpire is the world's biggest backgammon room
   
Over 1,300,000 members have joined GammonEmpire since November 2004
   
Our $100,000 tournament is the biggest in the online backgammon industry
   
We have 10,000+ players online 24/7
   
80% of our players come from affiliate traffic!
   
In 2005 we paid our affiliates more than $900,000 in commissions
   
Our software supports more than 18 languages
   
Players from over 120 countries are playing in our server
   
We hold daily tournaments with total prizes exceeding $500,000! (monthly)
   
Final note

As an affiliate you know what's best for you. Wether it is SEO, PPC campaigns, banner advertising or content, GammonEmpire is here to offer you all the help you need. As backgammon is getting more popular, and amount of searches in major search engine increases it is the perfect time to offer your visitors a chance to enjoy this great skill game.

To login to your affiliate account please go to www.barosh.net

Contact Us

Ben Ricther
GammonEmpire Affiliate Manager
ben@gammonempire.com

Phone:
Office: +972-9-9545561
Mobile: +972-54-5543363
Messenger: benrichter@hotmail.com

GammonAffiliates
Partners for life

Affiliate testimonial

"I own a medium size poker and casino website and I've been promoting GammonEmpire since March 2006. I'm receiving great conversion rates from the GammonEmpire product. Around 30% fun to depositor. I am benefiting from the fact that poker players love to play backgammon as well. Instead of banner advertising I have created a whole backgammon section in my site. "