The official qualifying events for the Poker Conference ASOP have been announced. Don’t forget, this years winner will win an exclusive $12,000 WSOP Package on top of the already coveted ASOP diamond bracelet. Here is the official freeroll schedule. Thanks again to our sponsors AffiliateClub.com & EverestPoker.net.

The tournament schedule and passwords

Qualifying Tournaments at Poker Kings1. All tournaments will take place on Poker Kings - Download the poker software from here. www.pokerkings.com

2. Register as a player and then click on the “MULTI TOURNEY” tab and then the “PRIVATE” tab underneath that.

3. Register for the tournament - All tournaments are open for registration 24 hours before the tournament start time. Passwords are below:

Tournament #1
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll1”
Start Date: April 16th, 2008

Start Time: 20:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Tournament #2
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll 2″
Start Date: April 20th, 2008
Start Time: 19:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Tournament #3
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll 3″
Start Date: April 24th, 2008
Start Time: 19:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Tournament #4
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll 4″
Start Date: May 7th, 2008
Start Time: 20:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Qualifying Tournaments at Everest Poker:

1. All tournaments will take place on www.everestpoker.net - so US affiliates can play as well - Download the poker software from here. www.everestpoker.net

2. Register as a player.

3. Register for the tournament - All tournaments are open for registration 24 hours before the tournament start time. Passwords are below:

Tournament #1 (Tournament moved due to technical issue - Date TBC)
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll”
Start Date: April 14th, 2008
Start Time: 19:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Tournament #2
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll 2″
Start Date: April 19th. 2008
Start Time: 21:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Tournament #3
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll 3″
Start Date: April 23rd, 2008
Start Time: 20:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Tournament #4
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll 4″
Start Date: April 30th, 2008
Start Time: 19:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Tournament #5
Official Tournament Name: “ASOP Freeroll 5″
Start Date: May 10th, 2008
Start Time: 21:00 GMT
Password: Register at asop.com to recieve this
Top 5 Qualify for a seat in the ASOP in Cyprus

Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott Makes Song and Dance as Keynote Speaker

Devilfish to Attend Casino Affiliates Program Spring Break and Poker Conference in Cyprus as Keynote Speaker

Poker legend and wit Dave ‘Devilfish’ Ulliott has been invited to give the keynote speech at the Poker Conference and Expo and Casino Affiliate Program (CAP) Spring Break conference at the Grand Resort in Limassol, Cyprus on May 21 this year following in the footsteps of the great Doyle Brunson who addressed the delegates last year.

Described as one of the most feared players in poker, Ulliott, is ambassador for DevilfishPoker.com and a one-man variety show and is sure to treat delegates attending CAP SpringBreak and the Poker Conference to unique insights unlikely to be gleaned anywhere else. His many talents span stand-up comedy and musical entertainment as well as world class poker and a canny business sense.

Ulliott said, “I never thought I’d see the day where I was a keynote speaker. I’ll have to get cracking on my speech writing now!”

Ulliot learnt to play cards as a young child and is one of the few players to have both a WPT and WSOP bracelet. Although an extremely successful Hold’em player, he is regarded as one of the best pot limit Omaha players in poker he once laid down a four of a kind to Jon Shoreman who had a straight flush at an Omaha tournament taking place at The Vic in London.

The Poker Conference and Expo, hosted by PokerAffiliatePrograms.com, takes place from May 19 to 21 and features two separate tracks, one for poker affiliates and internet marketers and a second targeting poker affiliate managers and operators.

The CAP Spring Break is in its sixth year and this year marks its first visit to Europe. The event takes place from May 21 to 24. Each year hundreds of the most progressive and influential people in the industry descend attend networking events sponsored by leading internet gaming properties.

About Devilfish Gaming
Devilfish Gaming takes its name from the well known poker professional David “Devilfish” Ulliott, who is active in promoting the business. Ulliott is one of Europe’s best known and most recognized poker players and in 2007 had his most successful year ever on the poker tournament circuit leading to his winning the prestigious Card Player European Play of the Year award.
The company is publically quoted, having floated on London’s PLUS market in March 2007. The company does not accept wagers from the U.S.

About Poker Conference 2008
Poker Conference 2008 is a 2-day event organized by iGaming Business and PokerAffiliatePrograms.com specifically designed to bring together the top affiliate minds in the internet poker industry through intense networking and education. The event takes place directly before CAP SpringBreak from May 19th – May 21st and is free of charge for affiliates to attend – Further information can be found at www.pokerconference.com

About CAP SpringBreak
CAP SpringBreak is a three-day event organised by iGaming Business and CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com specifically designed to bring together the top affiliate minds in the iGaming industry through relaxed and creative networking activities and events. Further information can be found at http://www.capspringbreak.com

Please contact brendan@devilfishgaming.com for further information

The Poker Conference is pleased to announce a dynamite schedule for poker affiliates. Many hours were put into coming up with the following discussion sessions and topics for this first annual sessions. If you are an internet marketer or affiliate that specializes in online poker, this is a must attend event. Here is the schedule below:

Affiliate Marketers Track #1 Schedule & Agenda

Day 1 - May 20th 08 (Tuesday)

9:00 – Registration Opens

9:00 – 10:00 – Coffee and light breakfast in expo room

10:00 – 10:15 Welcome

Session 1
10:15 – 10:45 Rakeback - Considerations and proper ways to professionally enter the rakeback market for traditional affiliates

Session 2
10:45 – 11:30 Promoting Online Casinos & Other Complimentary Verticals

Session 3
11:30 – 12:00 Transitioning from an Affiliate to an Operator – Owning your own poker skin

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Networking

Session 4
13:30 – 14:30 (Combined Session) – Ask the SEO Experts & Discussion on “Blackhat” versus “Gray Hat”

Session 5
14:30 -15:30 - An Open Roundtable Discussion on The Current Events & Issues Facing Poker Affiliates

15:30 – 18:00 ASOP (Affiliate Series of Poker) – Free Bar & Drinks in Expo Room

18:00 - End of Day 1

Day 2 May 21st 08 (Wednesday)

9:30 – Registration Opens

9:30 – 10:30 – Coffee and light breakfast in expo room

Session 1
10:30 – 11:00 Effective Negotiating Strategies For Higher Commission Rates With Poker Affiliate Programs

Session 2
11:00 – 11:30 The Power of Blogging and Viral Marketing In The Poker Affiliate Industry

Session 3
11:30 – 12:00 Buying & Selling Affiliate Portals – A Beginners Guide to Growth By Acquisition

Session 4 (Combined Tracks)
12:00 – 13:00 Will Online Poker Become Legal in The U.S.? And The Current Legal Status Of Online Gaming in The U.S.

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch & Networking

Session 5 (Combined Tracks)
14:30 – 15:30 Closing Session – Open Roundtable Discussion w/ panel. “State Of The Industry”

15:30 – 17:30 – ASOP (Affiliate Series of Poker) Final Table – Free Bar & Drinks in Expo

17:30 – End of Poker Affiliate Conference

We have announced our schedule for the 2008 Poker Conference. Unlike any other conference in the industry, we will be hosting 2 separate tracks. One will be for affiliates, and one for affiliate managers, operators, and other industry professionals.

Without our affiliate managers and operators, this industry would not be as great as it is. Our track #2 is designed specifically for individuals on the “operations” side of the business. As you will see below, these sessions have been designed to bring as much knowledge and value to our members on the operations side of the business as possible.

Affiliate Marketers Track #2 Schedule & Agenda

Day 1 - May 20th 08 (Tuesday)

9:00 – Registration Opens

9:00 – 10:00 – Coffee and light breakfast in expo room

10:00 – 10:15 Welcome

Session 1
10:15 – 10:45 Recruiting & Retaining Quality Affiliates

Session 2
10:45 – 11:30 New Technologies In Online Poker (3D, Webcams, TV SkyPoker, MobilePoker)

Session 3
11:30 – 12:00 An Introduction and Q&A with Affiliate Speedpay

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Networking

Session 4
13:30 – 14:30 (Combined Session) – Ask the SEO Experts & Discussion on “Blackhat” versus “Gray Hat”

Session 5
14:30 -15:30 – Identifying and Stopping Affiliate and CPA Fraud

15:30 – 18:00 ASOP (Affiliate Series of Poker) – Free Bar & Drinks in Expo Room

18:00 - End of Day 1

Day 2 May 21st 08 (Wednesday)

9:30 – Registration Opens

9:30 – 10:30 – Coffee and light breakfast in expo room

Session 1
10:30 – 11:00 Effective Offline Marketing Strategies, T.V., Print, Direct Mail

Session 2
11:00 – 11:30 Proven Strategies For Player Conversions & Retention

Session 3
11:30 – 12:00 Professional Online Poker Players Perspectives – Q&A Panel of Professional Players. Roundtable Between Players & Operators

Session 4 (Combined Tracks)
12:00 – 13:00 Will Online Poker Become Legal in The U.S.? And The Current Legal Status Of Online Gaming in The U.S.

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch & Networking

Session 5 (Combined Tracks)
14:30 – 15:30 Closing Session – Open Roundtable Discussion w/ panel. “State Of The Industry”

15:30 – 17:30 – ASOP (Affiliate Series of Poker) Final Table – Free Bar & Drinks in Expo

17:30 – End of Poker Affiliate Conference

Event Information

when?

May 19th - 21st, 2008 at the Grand Resort in Cyprus preceding CAP Spring Break which will be held at the same venue.

cost?

FREE for all verified PAP and CAP members.

As promised we will be posting new sponsors as they commit to attending the 2008 Poker Conference.  So far the following operators have committed to booth space in Cyprus:

Prime Gaming

RedKings Poker

PokerHeaven

EverestPoker

PKR

Affiliate Club

This is shaping up to be a GREAT event.  If you are an affiliate or operator and would like to discuss the poker conference further, you can read all the details and even share your suggestion in the official poker conference thread at PAP.

Likewise if you are an operator and interested in sponsorship, please email jeremy@pokeraffiliateprograms.com

The planning for the first annual Poker Conference is now underway and we are happy to announce that PokerConference.com is now LIVE!

The 2008 Poker Conference is being held in Cyprus just prior to CAP Spring Break between May 19th - May 21st.

• A poker affiliate exposition where affiliates and webmasters can meet, negotiate, and network with affiliate managers and management from the top online poker sites.
• World Class speaker sessions focused specifically on the poker affiliate market.
• Round Table discussions between operators and affiliates.
• Candid and open discussions on the industry’s most important issues.
• Sponsored networking activities and parties each evening.

Check back to this blog often as we will keep it updated with the latest exciting news about this conference. If you have any questions about the conference or sponsorships you can email jeremy AT PokerAffiliatePrograms.com