Virgin Games Wins 'Best Gaming Affiliate Programme' at Affiliate Marketing Industry's a4uAwards 2008
London, UK (PRWEB) June 11, 2008 -- Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com) today announced that it has won the title of 'Best Gaming Affiliate Programme' at the affiliate marketing industry's a4uAwards 2008 - the most prestigious affiliate awards ceremony in the UK.
Sixteen awards reflecting all areas of affiliate marketing were announced in front of more than 400 industry specialists at the Award ceremony on Thursday 5th June at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London.
The event was organised by the largest UK affiliate community, the 24,000 member strong affiliates4u.com (formerly the a4uforum), to reward excellence and innovation of both affiliates and experienced affiliate marketing marketers. The independent judging panel, consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the industry, used a 200 points system to choose Virgin Games' affiliate programme for its commercial impact, creativeness and use of innovative tools for affiliates.
Virgin Games was one of only four companies to be shortlisted for the 'Gaming & Casino' Vertical category, and fought off tough competition from other well-established brands such as Jackpotjoy (awarded 'Highly Commended') and Income Access.
Pierrick Leveque, Head of Affiliates, Virgin Games, commented:
"We are overjoyed to be recognised as the winner of the 'Gaming & Casino' Vertical category at the a4uAwards. We were up against some highly reputable brands with well-established affiliate program and are immensely proud to have been awarded the top prize.
"For our work to be recognised by the largest affiliate community in the UK is an honour for Virgin Games, and a testimony to the quality and commitment of the affiliate partners we are working with. As a team, we have gone from strength to strength over the past two years, and we will continue to work hard on our affiliates program to ensure that our partners are provided for many years to come with efficient customer service, a solid reporting system and quality marketing tools."
Matthew Wood, Organiser of the a4uAwards, commented:
"Virgin Games were a very worthy winner. With such a big brand to work with, they could easily rest on their laurels, but this simply isn't the case. They won due to their unquestionable success with figures from the program: growth in both Affiliates wanting to work with them; and the subsequent registrations uplift. Both of which speak volumes."
The Virgin Games' Affiliate program is run by Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd. Virgin Games Affiliates has been in operation since 2005, and aims to offer affiliates the reporting and marketing tools they need in order to promote its services efficiently and effectively.
Sixteen prestigious awards were awarded to reflect all areas of affiliate marketing; nine Industry Awards, including five Vertical Sector Categories, and seven Publishers' and Community's Choice Awards.
For more information on the winners at the a4uAwards, please visit http://www.a4uawards.com.
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About Virgin Games
Virgin Games (http://www.virgingames.com), a subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd, launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
* Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Elvis Multi-strike and the highly popular Mega-jackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
* Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
* Virgin Bingo, part of the St Minver network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as featuring regular celebrity guests in the Virgin chatroom
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Virgin Games wins ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at Affiliate Marketing Industry’s a4uAwards 2008
London, Monday 9th June 2008 – Virgin Games today announced that it has won the title of ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at the affiliate marketing industry’s a4uAwards 2008 - the most prestigious affiliate awards ceremony in the UK.
Sixteen awards reflecting all areas of affiliate marketing were announced in front of more than 400 industry specialists at the Award ceremony on Thursday 5th June at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London.
The event was organised by the largest UK affiliate community, the 24,000 member strong affiliates4u.com (formerly the a4uforum), to reward excellence and innovation of both affiliates and experienced affiliate marketing marketers.
The independent judging panel, consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the industry, used a 200 points system to choose Virgin Games affiliate programme for its commercial impact, creativeness and use of innovative tools for affiliates.
Virgin Games was one of only four companies to be shortlisted for the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category, and fought off tough competition from other well-established brands such as Jackpotjoy (awarded ‘Highly Commended’) and Income Access.
Pierrick Leveque, Head of Affiliates, Virgin Games, commented:
“We are overjoyed to be recognised as the winner of the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category at the a4uAwards. We were up against some highly reputable brands with well-established affiliate program and are immensely proud to have been awarded the top prize.
“For our work to be recognised by the largest affiliate community in the UK is an honour for Virgin Games, and a testimony to the quality and commitment of the affiliate partners we are working with. As a team, we have gone from strength to strength over the past two years, and we will continue to work hard on our affiliates program to ensure that our partners are provided for many years to come with efficient customer service, a solid reporting system and quality marketing tools.”
Matthew Wood, Organiser of the a4uAwards, commented:
"Virgin Games were a very worthy winner. With such a big brand to work with, they could easily rest on their laurels, but this simply isn't the case. They won due to their unquestionable success with figures from the program: growth in both Affiliates wanting to work with them; and the subsequent registrations uplift. Both of which speak volumes."
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London, Monday 9th June 2008 – Virgin Games today announced that it has won the title of ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at the affiliate marketing industry’s a4uAwards 2008 - the most prestigious affiliate awards ceremony in the UK.
Sixteen awards reflecting all areas of affiliate marketing were announced in front of more than 400 industry specialists at the Award ceremony on Thursday 5th June at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London.
The event was organised by the largest UK affiliate community, the 24,000 member strong affiliates4u.com (formerly the a4uforum), to reward excellence and innovation of both affiliates and experienced affiliate marketing marketers.
The independent judging panel, consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the industry, used a 200 points system to choose Virgin Games affiliate programme for its commercial impact, creativeness and use of innovative tools for affiliates.
Virgin Games was one of only four companies to be shortlisted for the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category, and fought off tough competition from other well-established brands such as Jackpotjoy (awarded ‘Highly Commended’) and Income Access.
Pierrick Leveque, Head of Affiliates, Virgin Games, commented:
“We are overjoyed to be recognised as the winner of the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category at the a4uAwards. We were up against some highly reputable brands with well-established affiliate program and are immensely proud to have been awarded the top prize.
“For our work to be recognised by the largest affiliate community in the UK is an honour for Virgin Games, and a testimony to the quality and commitment of the affiliate partners we are working with. As a team, we have gone from strength to strength over the past two years, and we will continue to work hard on our affiliates program to ensure that our partners are provided for many years to come with efficient customer service, a solid reporting system and quality marketing tools.”
Matthew Wood, Organiser of the a4uAwards, commented:
"Virgin Games were a very worthy winner. With such a big brand to work with, they could easily rest on their laurels, but this simply isn't the case. They won due to their unquestionable success with figures from the program: growth in both Affiliates wanting to work with them; and the subsequent registrations uplift. Both of which speak volumes."
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The Launch Party of Gypsy Wood’s Pin Up exhibition 's Wall - Thurs 26th June 2008 7.30pm
You are invited to the official Launch Party of Gypsy Wood's Pin Up exhibition at the Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Young and sparkling burlesque queen Gypsy Wood re-ignites a passion for 50's cheesecake, with a daring deck of 52 nude playing cards.
Model, muse, performance artist and international party girl Gypsy Wood, will unveil an exclusive selection of images from the deck of cards, in an exhibition at the Arthouse Hotel running from the 22 of June until 13 July. The official launch party to be opened by Madam Lash will be Thursday 26 June 2008 from 7.30pm including performance by sisters Gypsy and Amelia Wood, there will also be tunes from the 50's and 60's by DJ GoldFoot.
In collaboration with artist and animator Antoinette Starkiewicz and photographer Louise Whelan, Gypsy Wood presents a deck of delightful playing cards. Featuring herself in pin-up poses, Gypsy virtually visits 52 famous destinations around the world.
In all of them, Gypsy our cheesecake darling is uniquely nude.
" I wanted to create a set of playing cards that were inspired by vintage postcards and the erotic pin ups from the 40's and 50's. In this age of internet porn and babe magazines, I wanted to do something daring yet innocent, a positive message of being naked in the world through my playing cards."
Also showing in the exhibition will be photos by Louise Whelan, and paintings by Antoinette Starkiewicz, The decks of playing cards will be on sale to the public following the exhibition at the Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney.
From Sydney Harbour to New York City each card features Gypsy Wood posing against a captivating backdrop celebrating her twin obsessions of vintage style and exotic dance.
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You are invited to the official Launch Party of Gypsy Wood's Pin Up exhibition at the Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Young and sparkling burlesque queen Gypsy Wood re-ignites a passion for 50's cheesecake, with a daring deck of 52 nude playing cards.
Model, muse, performance artist and international party girl Gypsy Wood, will unveil an exclusive selection of images from the deck of cards, in an exhibition at the Arthouse Hotel running from the 22 of June until 13 July. The official launch party to be opened by Madam Lash will be Thursday 26 June 2008 from 7.30pm including performance by sisters Gypsy and Amelia Wood, there will also be tunes from the 50's and 60's by DJ GoldFoot.
In collaboration with artist and animator Antoinette Starkiewicz and photographer Louise Whelan, Gypsy Wood presents a deck of delightful playing cards. Featuring herself in pin-up poses, Gypsy virtually visits 52 famous destinations around the world.
In all of them, Gypsy our cheesecake darling is uniquely nude.
" I wanted to create a set of playing cards that were inspired by vintage postcards and the erotic pin ups from the 40's and 50's. In this age of internet porn and babe magazines, I wanted to do something daring yet innocent, a positive message of being naked in the world through my playing cards."
Also showing in the exhibition will be photos by Louise Whelan, and paintings by Antoinette Starkiewicz, The decks of playing cards will be on sale to the public following the exhibition at the Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney.
From Sydney Harbour to New York City each card features Gypsy Wood posing against a captivating backdrop celebrating her twin obsessions of vintage style and exotic dance.
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Andy Transplant Foundation Creates Wishes from the Heart for Father’s Day -
Andy Transplant Foundation invites players with a Father’s Day Special
for Satellite World Series of Poker
Raleigh, NC 11 June 2008 - The Andy Transplant Foundation (AFT), established by Susan Thompson in memory of her brother Andy is sponsoring the World Series of Poker satellite event for the first time. Tied to the Las Vegas main event, this local event will be held on June 28th -29th. The winner of the buy-in no-limit hold´em championship goes to Las Vegas to play for 10 million dollars.
Andy who passed away on February 25, 2003 leaving behind a grieving wife and four young children, a sister and parents who loved him deeply. As a Father’s Day gift the committee has decided to open up a $100 Buy-In Tournament in additional to the $300 Buy-In Tournament. The $100 Buy-in gives the player automatic play in round 1 from which 5 finalists will move on to Round 2. The $300 Buy-In players begin in Round 2. Eight players from this round will move to the final table. All eight winners will receive prizes.
“We would like to see a FULL HOUSE to help save lives,” says Susan Thompson, President and Founder. “Andy’s Transplant Foundation’s mission is to save lives by creating funding to support transplant research and to increase awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations.”
The foundation is looking for more businesses to sponsor tables and join others in this worthy cause. Local businesses are expected to jump at this opportunity to receive recognition for contributions to the community. Individuals can log onto www.andytransplantfoundation.org to reserve a table or a seat as well.
The event is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Andy Transplant Foundation and donations on the part of the foundation will be made to North Carolina organ research institutions.
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About Andy' Transplant Foundation:
Established in 2004, The Andy Transplant Foundation’s (ATF) main objective is to save lives through charitable fund-raising that supports transplant research and increases awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations. The foundation is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina with operations throughout North America. www.andytransplantfoundation.com.
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Andy Transplant Foundation invites players with a Father’s Day Special
for Satellite World Series of Poker
Raleigh, NC 11 June 2008 - The Andy Transplant Foundation (AFT), established by Susan Thompson in memory of her brother Andy is sponsoring the World Series of Poker satellite event for the first time. Tied to the Las Vegas main event, this local event will be held on June 28th -29th. The winner of the buy-in no-limit hold´em championship goes to Las Vegas to play for 10 million dollars.
Andy who passed away on February 25, 2003 leaving behind a grieving wife and four young children, a sister and parents who loved him deeply. As a Father’s Day gift the committee has decided to open up a $100 Buy-In Tournament in additional to the $300 Buy-In Tournament. The $100 Buy-in gives the player automatic play in round 1 from which 5 finalists will move on to Round 2. The $300 Buy-In players begin in Round 2. Eight players from this round will move to the final table. All eight winners will receive prizes.
“We would like to see a FULL HOUSE to help save lives,” says Susan Thompson, President and Founder. “Andy’s Transplant Foundation’s mission is to save lives by creating funding to support transplant research and to increase awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations.”
The foundation is looking for more businesses to sponsor tables and join others in this worthy cause. Local businesses are expected to jump at this opportunity to receive recognition for contributions to the community. Individuals can log onto www.andytransplantfoundation.org to reserve a table or a seat as well.
The event is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Andy Transplant Foundation and donations on the part of the foundation will be made to North Carolina organ research institutions.
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About Andy' Transplant Foundation:
Established in 2004, The Andy Transplant Foundation’s (ATF) main objective is to save lives through charitable fund-raising that supports transplant research and increases awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations. The foundation is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina with operations throughout North America. www.andytransplantfoundation.com.
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Andy Transplant Foundation Committee Member Shares Heartbreak and Heart:
Carolina Triangle Realty sponsors VIP After-Party for Satellite World Series of Poker
Raleigh, NC 9 June 2008 - The Andy Transplant Foundation (AFT), established by Susan Thompson in memory of her brother Andy is sponsoring the World Series of Poker satellite event for the first time. Tied to the Las Vegas main event, this local event will be held on June 28th -29th. The winner of the $300 buy-in no-limit hold´em championship goes to Las Vegas to play for 10 million dollars.
When Amy Carden heard about the event, she immediately joined the committee. Amy and Carolina Triangle Realty will sponsor for the VIP after-party with celebrities, sponsors and winners at an estate.
Amy’s brother had been trying for two years with his wife to have a baby. Finally they had the baby but needed a heart immediately. No heart was available. Ten days later the baby died.
Her story was similar to Susan’s. Andy passed away from complications due to liver failure after not getting the transplant he so desperately needed. Soon after diagnosis with liver disease in his early thirties, Andy was placed on the dreaded wait list. While waiting over two years for a donor organ, Andy’s health progressively worsened. Family members and friends came forward and expressed their willingness to become live donors. After an extended and frustrating test period, two acceptable donor candidates were identified but sadly time had run out for Andy who passed away on February 25, 2003 leaving behind a grieving wife and four young children, a sister and parents who loved him deeply.
“One heart, liver or kidney can cost well over $200,000- $300,000 or more. This is only the beginning to help save lives,” says Susan Thompson, President and Founder. “Andy’s Transplant Foundation’s mission is to save lives by creating funding to support transplant research and to increase awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations.”
The foundation is looking for businesses that will sponsor more tables as a worthy cause. Local businesses are expected to jump at this opportunity and receive recognition for their contributions to the community. Individuals may sign up as well. Log onto www.andytransplantfoundation.org to reserve a table or a seat.
The event is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Andy Transplant Foundation and donations on the part of the foundation will be made to North Carolina organ research institutions.
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About Andy' Transplant Foundation:
Established in 2004, The Andy Transplant Foundation’s (ATF) main objective is to save lives through charitable fund-raising that supports transplant research and increases awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations. The foundation is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina with operations throughout North America. www.andytransplantfoundation.com.
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DATE: : 9 June 2008
RELEASE: Immediate
CONTACT: Drew Becker
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Email: info@andytransplantfoundation.org
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Carolina Triangle Realty sponsors VIP After-Party for Satellite World Series of Poker
Raleigh, NC 9 June 2008 - The Andy Transplant Foundation (AFT), established by Susan Thompson in memory of her brother Andy is sponsoring the World Series of Poker satellite event for the first time. Tied to the Las Vegas main event, this local event will be held on June 28th -29th. The winner of the $300 buy-in no-limit hold´em championship goes to Las Vegas to play for 10 million dollars.
When Amy Carden heard about the event, she immediately joined the committee. Amy and Carolina Triangle Realty will sponsor for the VIP after-party with celebrities, sponsors and winners at an estate.
Amy’s brother had been trying for two years with his wife to have a baby. Finally they had the baby but needed a heart immediately. No heart was available. Ten days later the baby died.
Her story was similar to Susan’s. Andy passed away from complications due to liver failure after not getting the transplant he so desperately needed. Soon after diagnosis with liver disease in his early thirties, Andy was placed on the dreaded wait list. While waiting over two years for a donor organ, Andy’s health progressively worsened. Family members and friends came forward and expressed their willingness to become live donors. After an extended and frustrating test period, two acceptable donor candidates were identified but sadly time had run out for Andy who passed away on February 25, 2003 leaving behind a grieving wife and four young children, a sister and parents who loved him deeply.
“One heart, liver or kidney can cost well over $200,000- $300,000 or more. This is only the beginning to help save lives,” says Susan Thompson, President and Founder. “Andy’s Transplant Foundation’s mission is to save lives by creating funding to support transplant research and to increase awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations.”
The foundation is looking for businesses that will sponsor more tables as a worthy cause. Local businesses are expected to jump at this opportunity and receive recognition for their contributions to the community. Individuals may sign up as well. Log onto www.andytransplantfoundation.org to reserve a table or a seat.
The event is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Andy Transplant Foundation and donations on the part of the foundation will be made to North Carolina organ research institutions.
###
About Andy' Transplant Foundation:
Established in 2004, The Andy Transplant Foundation’s (ATF) main objective is to save lives through charitable fund-raising that supports transplant research and increases awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations. The foundation is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina with operations throughout North America. www.andytransplantfoundation.com.
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DATE: : 9 June 2008
RELEASE: Immediate
CONTACT: Drew Becker
Office: 919-264-9868
Email: info@andytransplantfoundation.org
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Virgin Games wins ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at Affiliate Marketing Industry’s a4uAwards 2008 - Press Release
London, Monday 9th June 2008 – Virgin Games today announced that it has won the title of ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at the affiliate marketing industry’s a4uAwards 2008 - the most prestigious affiliate awards ceremony in the UK.
Sixteen awards reflecting all areas of affiliate marketing were announced in front of more than 400 industry specialists at the Award ceremony on Thursday 5th June at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London.
The event was organised by the largest UK affiliate community, the 24,000 member strong affiliates4u.com (formerly the a4uforum), to reward excellence and innovation of both affiliates and experienced affiliate marketing marketers.
The independent judging panel, consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the industry, used a 200 points system to choose Virgin Games affiliate programme for its commercial impact, creativeness and use of innovative tools for affiliates.
Virgin Games was one of only four companies to be shortlisted for the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category, and fought off tough competition from other well-established brands such as Jackpotjoy (awarded ‘Highly Commended’) and Income Access.
Pierrick Leveque, Head of Affiliates, Virgin Games, commented:
“We are overjoyed to be recognised as the winner of the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category at the a4uAwards. We were up against some highly reputable brands with well-established affiliate program and are immensely proud to have been awarded the top prize.
“For our work to be recognised by the largest affiliate community in the UK is an honour for Virgin Games, and a testimony to the quality and commitment of the affiliate partners we are working with. As a team, we have gone from strength to strength over the past two years, and we will continue to work hard on our affiliates program to ensure that our partners are provided for many years to come with efficient customer service, a solid reporting system and quality marketing tools.”
Matthew Wood, Organiser of the a4uAwards, commented:
"Virgin Games were a very worthy winner. With such a big brand to work with, they could easily rest on their laurels, but this simply isn't the case. They won due to their unquestionable success with figures from the program: growth in both Affiliates wanting to work with them; and the subsequent registrations uplift. Both of which speak volumes."
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London, Monday 9th June 2008 – Virgin Games today announced that it has won the title of ‘Best Gaming Affiliate Programme’ at the affiliate marketing industry’s a4uAwards 2008 - the most prestigious affiliate awards ceremony in the UK.
Sixteen awards reflecting all areas of affiliate marketing were announced in front of more than 400 industry specialists at the Award ceremony on Thursday 5th June at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London.
The event was organised by the largest UK affiliate community, the 24,000 member strong affiliates4u.com (formerly the a4uforum), to reward excellence and innovation of both affiliates and experienced affiliate marketing marketers.
The independent judging panel, consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the industry, used a 200 points system to choose Virgin Games affiliate programme for its commercial impact, creativeness and use of innovative tools for affiliates.
Virgin Games was one of only four companies to be shortlisted for the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category, and fought off tough competition from other well-established brands such as Jackpotjoy (awarded ‘Highly Commended’) and Income Access.
Pierrick Leveque, Head of Affiliates, Virgin Games, commented:
“We are overjoyed to be recognised as the winner of the ‘Gaming & Casino’ Vertical category at the a4uAwards. We were up against some highly reputable brands with well-established affiliate program and are immensely proud to have been awarded the top prize.
“For our work to be recognised by the largest affiliate community in the UK is an honour for Virgin Games, and a testimony to the quality and commitment of the affiliate partners we are working with. As a team, we have gone from strength to strength over the past two years, and we will continue to work hard on our affiliates program to ensure that our partners are provided for many years to come with efficient customer service, a solid reporting system and quality marketing tools.”
Matthew Wood, Organiser of the a4uAwards, commented:
"Virgin Games were a very worthy winner. With such a big brand to work with, they could easily rest on their laurels, but this simply isn't the case. They won due to their unquestionable success with figures from the program: growth in both Affiliates wanting to work with them; and the subsequent registrations uplift. Both of which speak volumes."
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Powerball winners: 'We wont be silly with the money', By Sarah Wotherspoon - Daily Telegraph - 7th June 2008
A casual coffee turned into a $58 million windfall for four Melbourne workmates who scooped the biggest prize in Australian lottery history.
The mystery foursome from Melbourne's northeastern suburbs bought the winning ticket from Reservoir's Lakeside Newsagency on the spur of the moment.
The $32.70 50-game Quick Pick netted the two married and two single men the $58,706,700.13 prize on Thursday night.
"Although we don't know yet what we are going to do with all this money, we are not going to be silly about it," the syndicate organiser said.
"I think we'll invest most of the money and we'll help some charities."
The mystery man said he always thought he would win big on the lottery and looked to the stars on Thursday night and hoped for a win.
He didn't think about it again until he heard yesterday morning that the winning ticket was sold in Reservoir.
He checked the numbers in the paper and went to a different outlet to make sure.
Lakeside Newsagency owner Dean Schultz was overwhelmed when Tatt's spokesman Gerry Devine told him they sold the winning ticket.
"As soon as he introduced himself I knew. He didn't have to say anything. I was in shock, I went white I didn't know what to do," he said.
"We don't know who it is, we get a lot of regulars in here, but when you have a jackpot you also get the people coming in who wouldn't normally buy a ticket.
"To be the biggest one in Australia for a little shop it's fantastic. It's exciting to know you have sold a $58 million ticket."
Mr Schultz said selling the golden ticket was as good as winning and was a perfect way to celebrate clocking up seven years in the business this week.
He congratulated the winners and said he hoped they would come into his shop to say hello.
"I would shake hands. I hope (they) bring a beer in for me," he said.
"I was a bit worried because it wasn't on a card and I thought they might have lost it, so I am really happy."
Mr Schultz's mother Carole, who works in the agency, was ecstatic.
"It's overwhelming and I'm so happy for Dean and the person who won. You cannot think in our mind it's like we have won," she said.
"I tell everyone we are going to sell first prize and no one every believes me but we did."
In the game of Powerball, five balls are drawn from one machine and then a single ball, the Powerball, is drawn from a second machine.
To win the first division prize, players must select all six numbers.
More than 1.3 million entries had a win in Thursday night's game with prizes from $75,000 down to $11.20.
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A casual coffee turned into a $58 million windfall for four Melbourne workmates who scooped the biggest prize in Australian lottery history.
The mystery foursome from Melbourne's northeastern suburbs bought the winning ticket from Reservoir's Lakeside Newsagency on the spur of the moment.
The $32.70 50-game Quick Pick netted the two married and two single men the $58,706,700.13 prize on Thursday night.
"Although we don't know yet what we are going to do with all this money, we are not going to be silly about it," the syndicate organiser said.
"I think we'll invest most of the money and we'll help some charities."
The mystery man said he always thought he would win big on the lottery and looked to the stars on Thursday night and hoped for a win.
He didn't think about it again until he heard yesterday morning that the winning ticket was sold in Reservoir.
He checked the numbers in the paper and went to a different outlet to make sure.
Lakeside Newsagency owner Dean Schultz was overwhelmed when Tatt's spokesman Gerry Devine told him they sold the winning ticket.
"As soon as he introduced himself I knew. He didn't have to say anything. I was in shock, I went white I didn't know what to do," he said.
"We don't know who it is, we get a lot of regulars in here, but when you have a jackpot you also get the people coming in who wouldn't normally buy a ticket.
"To be the biggest one in Australia for a little shop it's fantastic. It's exciting to know you have sold a $58 million ticket."
Mr Schultz said selling the golden ticket was as good as winning and was a perfect way to celebrate clocking up seven years in the business this week.
He congratulated the winners and said he hoped they would come into his shop to say hello.
"I would shake hands. I hope (they) bring a beer in for me," he said.
"I was a bit worried because it wasn't on a card and I thought they might have lost it, so I am really happy."
Mr Schultz's mother Carole, who works in the agency, was ecstatic.
"It's overwhelming and I'm so happy for Dean and the person who won. You cannot think in our mind it's like we have won," she said.
"I tell everyone we are going to sell first prize and no one every believes me but we did."
In the game of Powerball, five balls are drawn from one machine and then a single ball, the Powerball, is drawn from a second machine.
To win the first division prize, players must select all six numbers.
More than 1.3 million entries had a win in Thursday night's game with prizes from $75,000 down to $11.20.
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Virgin Games Affiliates shortlisted for UK affiliate award! - 27th May 2008
Virgin Games Affiliates has been shortlisted for the much coveted “2008 Gaming affiliate program of the year” award, organised by A4U forum, the largest affiliate community site in the UK.
“There will be 16 prestigious awards up for grabs on the 5th June 2008. Nine of these will be judged by an independent panel consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the sector. With a good spread of Agencies, Affiliates, Merchants, Media Owners and Directors.
The jury will reward innovation, creativeness, fulfilment of client objectives or desires, effectiveness and other criteria listed within each individual award. There will also be four Publishers Choice awards, chosen by the affiliates themselves through a controlled vote conducted by the 20,000 strong community at affiliates4u.com”.
We couldn’t be happier about the other nominees in the gaming category too: there are esteemed friends and highly reputable competition in the shortlist.
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Virgin Games Affiliates has been shortlisted for the much coveted “2008 Gaming affiliate program of the year” award, organised by A4U forum, the largest affiliate community site in the UK.
“There will be 16 prestigious awards up for grabs on the 5th June 2008. Nine of these will be judged by an independent panel consisting of some of the most experienced practitioners across the sector. With a good spread of Agencies, Affiliates, Merchants, Media Owners and Directors.
The jury will reward innovation, creativeness, fulfilment of client objectives or desires, effectiveness and other criteria listed within each individual award. There will also be four Publishers Choice awards, chosen by the affiliates themselves through a controlled vote conducted by the 20,000 strong community at affiliates4u.com”.
We couldn’t be happier about the other nominees in the gaming category too: there are esteemed friends and highly reputable competition in the shortlist.
The A4U awards ceremony and dinner will take place at the Sheraton Park Lane, London, on the 5th of June 2008. We count on your support!
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No dice: Crown puts Vegas plan on ice, by Vanda Carson - The Sydney Morning Herald - 5th June 2008
Financiers have failed to support James Packer's ambition to build the world's tallest casino in Las Vegas.
Crown, of which Mr Packer owns 38%, announced yesterday that the plan to build a $5.2 billion casino with American partners had been thwarted by the global credit crunch.
The partners were forced to withdraw as their option to buy the site on the Las Vegas strip expires at the end of the month. They had extended the time to make the final payment several times.
Crown, which had hoped to call the casino Crown Las Vegas, has written off the $44 million it contributed to the joint venture for the deposit to buy the site from vendor Archon Corp.
Crown had a 37.5% stake in the joint venture with partners including Texan developer Chris Milam and private-equity company York Capital Management.
The 11-hectare site is in a prime position on the Las Vegas strip, down the northern end that had been slated for a revival.
The US sharemarket downturn means the revival is under a cloud, with some Las Vegas casinos laying off staff and others experiencing slower turnover.
The owner of Tropicana casino has filed for bankruptcy and four of the largest gambling companies in the US reported earnings slumps in the last quarter.
While gambling has historically been unaffected by slumps in discretionary spending, casino-resorts are no longer immune as almost a third of their earnings are from hotel, restaurant and entertainment facilities.
The site earmarked for Crown Las Vegas was a former Wet'n'Wild slide and pool-based amusement park, one of the last non-gambling related entertainment projects in the centre of Las Vegas. Before Crown's investment, the project had received approval for a 142-storey tower known as Las Vegas Tower. The US Federal Aviation Administration later forced the height to be reduced for fear of causing flight problems with the airport.
The failure does not mean that Mr Packer is left without a presence in Las Vegas. He owns a $300 million stake in the Fontainebleau Resorts casino and hotel development next door, due to open late next year.
Crown also owns three casinos on the Las Vegas outskirts, which are more downmarket and cater for local instead of interstate gamblers.
Crown shares closed 2¢ higher at $10.44.
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Financiers have failed to support James Packer's ambition to build the world's tallest casino in Las Vegas.
Crown, of which Mr Packer owns 38%, announced yesterday that the plan to build a $5.2 billion casino with American partners had been thwarted by the global credit crunch.
The partners were forced to withdraw as their option to buy the site on the Las Vegas strip expires at the end of the month. They had extended the time to make the final payment several times.
Crown, which had hoped to call the casino Crown Las Vegas, has written off the $44 million it contributed to the joint venture for the deposit to buy the site from vendor Archon Corp.
Crown had a 37.5% stake in the joint venture with partners including Texan developer Chris Milam and private-equity company York Capital Management.
The 11-hectare site is in a prime position on the Las Vegas strip, down the northern end that had been slated for a revival.
The US sharemarket downturn means the revival is under a cloud, with some Las Vegas casinos laying off staff and others experiencing slower turnover.
The owner of Tropicana casino has filed for bankruptcy and four of the largest gambling companies in the US reported earnings slumps in the last quarter.
While gambling has historically been unaffected by slumps in discretionary spending, casino-resorts are no longer immune as almost a third of their earnings are from hotel, restaurant and entertainment facilities.
The site earmarked for Crown Las Vegas was a former Wet'n'Wild slide and pool-based amusement park, one of the last non-gambling related entertainment projects in the centre of Las Vegas. Before Crown's investment, the project had received approval for a 142-storey tower known as Las Vegas Tower. The US Federal Aviation Administration later forced the height to be reduced for fear of causing flight problems with the airport.
The failure does not mean that Mr Packer is left without a presence in Las Vegas. He owns a $300 million stake in the Fontainebleau Resorts casino and hotel development next door, due to open late next year.
Crown also owns three casinos on the Las Vegas outskirts, which are more downmarket and cater for local instead of interstate gamblers.
Crown shares closed 2¢ higher at $10.44.
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Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2008 - EL33T Online
The Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2008 hit the shelves earlier this year. This is the first Guinness World Records book of video gaming achievements that celebrates the records and successes of the video gaming world. This means you will be able to check out high scores and records, biggest tournaments, largest cash prizes, most successful games and of course bizarre facts and trivia.
“Videogaming was one of our most popular sections of our annual book,” explained Gamers Edition Editor Keith Pullin “we are delighted to now give video game records the space they deserve, it is a must have for every gaming enthusiast!”
It also includes a summary of the key events of the video gaming year and features reviews of new releases, new consoles and major tournaments. Gamers can also look Vforward to game strategies, interviews with professionals as well as tips and cheats, not that we need them you understand. The book features full colour photography and illustrations.
If you are a gamer, you will probably want to display this book prominently on your shelf, next to those action figures we know you have. The fact that this book is a definitive guide to gaming records, facts and figures makes it a game fans ultimate companion. The Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2008 is now available in most countries around the world, including the US, UK, Europe and South Africa.
El33tonline is giving away a copy of The Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2008 to one lucky gamer. Thanks to Exclusive Books, Pavilion for kindly sponsoring this awesome prize. Head over to our competitions page for more information, all you need to do is send us the answer to an easy question.
Take a look at a few records
For more information on the book, head over to the Guinness World Record Gamers Edition website. You will see that there really are very interesting things that every gamer should know. Such as The Legend of Zelda is the longest running action adventure series of all time. The first game was released on the NES in 1986 and the most recent, Phantom Hourglass, was released on the NDS in 2007. Staying in Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the highest rated game of all time, earning it 97.7% on Gamerankings.com and 99% on Metacritic.
You might also be interested to know that the first Tomb Raider movie was released in the USA in 2001 and grossed $274 703 340 at cinemas worldwide, making it the most successful film based on a video game. Lara Croft is also the most famous female video game character in the world.
Lara may be famous but Metroid’s Samus Aran takes top honours as the first human female video game star. If players completed the first Metroid within a certain time, it was revealed that Samus was actually a woman.
Going from good video game movies to bad, Street Fighter earned the reputation of the least popular internationally released fighting game spin-off movie ever. Starring Kylie Minogue and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Street Fighter has earned a top spot in the IMDB list of worst movies of all time.
The best selling PS2 game is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City with 15 million copies sold. It is also the most consistently controversial video game in history while GTA is the most successful video game franchise on the PS2.
Tetris is the most ported video game, appearing on 55 different computer game platforms. So you can probably identify with Faiz Chopdat who served the Longest Prison Sentence for Playing A Computer Game after he refused to turn off his Tetris game while on an airplane.
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The Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2008 hit the shelves earlier this year. This is the first Guinness World Records book of video gaming achievements that celebrates the records and successes of the video gaming world. This means you will be able to check out high scores and records, biggest tournaments, largest cash prizes, most successful games and of course bizarre facts and trivia.
“Videogaming was one of our most popular sections of our annual book,” explained Gamers Edition Editor Keith Pullin “we are delighted to now give video game records the space they deserve, it is a must have for every gaming enthusiast!”
It also includes a summary of the key events of the video gaming year and features reviews of new releases, new consoles and major tournaments. Gamers can also look Vforward to game strategies, interviews with professionals as well as tips and cheats, not that we need them you understand. The book features full colour photography and illustrations.
If you are a gamer, you will probably want to display this book prominently on your shelf, next to those action figures we know you have. The fact that this book is a definitive guide to gaming records, facts and figures makes it a game fans ultimate companion. The Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2008 is now available in most countries around the world, including the US, UK, Europe and South Africa.
El33tonline is giving away a copy of The Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2008 to one lucky gamer. Thanks to Exclusive Books, Pavilion for kindly sponsoring this awesome prize. Head over to our competitions page for more information, all you need to do is send us the answer to an easy question.
Take a look at a few records
For more information on the book, head over to the Guinness World Record Gamers Edition website. You will see that there really are very interesting things that every gamer should know. Such as The Legend of Zelda is the longest running action adventure series of all time. The first game was released on the NES in 1986 and the most recent, Phantom Hourglass, was released on the NDS in 2007. Staying in Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the highest rated game of all time, earning it 97.7% on Gamerankings.com and 99% on Metacritic.
You might also be interested to know that the first Tomb Raider movie was released in the USA in 2001 and grossed $274 703 340 at cinemas worldwide, making it the most successful film based on a video game. Lara Croft is also the most famous female video game character in the world.
Lara may be famous but Metroid’s Samus Aran takes top honours as the first human female video game star. If players completed the first Metroid within a certain time, it was revealed that Samus was actually a woman.
Going from good video game movies to bad, Street Fighter earned the reputation of the least popular internationally released fighting game spin-off movie ever. Starring Kylie Minogue and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Street Fighter has earned a top spot in the IMDB list of worst movies of all time.
The best selling PS2 game is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City with 15 million copies sold. It is also the most consistently controversial video game in history while GTA is the most successful video game franchise on the PS2.
Tetris is the most ported video game, appearing on 55 different computer game platforms. So you can probably identify with Faiz Chopdat who served the Longest Prison Sentence for Playing A Computer Game after he refused to turn off his Tetris game while on an airplane.
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