London Affiliate Conference Thread

**alexpratt** · 24 January 2012, 2:24 am

Originally Posted by thepogg

No doubt this is a stupid question, but will there be Wifi available at the conference?

ThePOGG.

Yes it's sponsored by 24Option I believe, just grab a wifi card for a unique login and password when you arrive

**FictionNet** · 25 January 2012, 7:55 pm

Last minute query re. the awards tomorrow/tonight. I wasn't going but have received a late invite (thanks, Martyn!) and just now noticed the info states "extravagant black tie". From what I recall, 'black tie' normally means a tux for the guys (not sure if it means anything other than get tarted up for the ladies). I don't have anything with me smarter than black jeans and a black shirt so I possibly need to get a tux hired in the morning. Is this what I need or am I reading too much into the dress code? I mentioned 'black tie' to the concierge at the hotel and he thought I just needed to wear a black tie!

**AmCan** · 25 January 2012, 8:51 pm

the one awards dinner i went to was also a black tie event, many guys wore tuxedos, most wore suits (including me). You'd certainly stand out a bit without a jacket and tie. The real question is whether you or the folks you're sitting with would care.

**FictionNet** · 25 January 2012, 8:55 pm

Originally Posted by AmCan

the one awards dinner i went to was also a black tie event, many guys wore tuxedos, most wore suits (including me). You'd certainly stand out a bit without a jacket and tie. The real question is whether you or the folks you're sitting with would care.

Cheers. I just watched the vid of last year's awards and did see a mixture of tux and 'normal' suit, with emphasis definitely on tux. I'll head out in the morning and get something hired so I don't look like a complete tit.

**alexpratt** · 26 January 2012, 1:49 am

There is a moss bros just round the corner I think http://www.londontown.com/LondonInfo...oss_Bros/a173/ not sure if we did a deal with them but might be worth mentioning the awards and seeing if there is a discount..... Or if you think you will wear it again I would just buy one. I got mine there 5 yrs ago fro £110 including shirts, bow tie etc. and it costs around £55 to hire I think so much better value long term.... Or if you become a waiter!

**thebookiesoffers** · 26 January 2012, 5:19 am

on the leicester to london train now, looking forward to it

**FictionNet** · 26 January 2012, 11:06 am

Done the prereg and picked up a tux for the awards tonights. Let's hope I don't burn or rip a hole in it. Or vomit on it. Or fall over in it.

We're heading over around half seven from Grange Tower Bridge Hotel. If anyone wants to share a cab, let me know.

**thebookiesoffers** · 27 January 2012, 4:32 pm

Well that was an eye opener. Met some very good people but hats off to the betdaq team

**thebookiesoffers** · 28 January 2012, 10:47 am

Bit more sober now but had a great time. I think special thanks need to go to the following

Ruairi and julie at betdaq - superb affiliate managers and also absolute top draw company to socialise with - if you aren't promoting betdaq get on it as you won't be disappointed with these guys!!!

Antony at befred- bang on bloke, sound and always happy to chat

Ayelet at Titan bet/europartners - great manager that has gone out of her way to help and make are relationship work, although she tried to get me pissed lol

Karl bet365 - one of the most laid back fellas I've met but knows his stuff big time and great company

Sarah at betvictor - again good company who speaks honestly and openly

No one did my head in and was good to meet and talk to everyone but the above people went above and beyond

**davemerry** · 30 January 2012, 4:37 am

A great conference! It was a pleasure to meet a lot of you and put faces to the user names (never what you expect!).

From thrashing out great deals for promotions, to having a beer later in the night and barely talking about the industry at all - it was all a great experience!

Until 2013!

**PhilF (ex-WhichBingo)** · 30 January 2012, 4:55 am

Originally Posted by whichbingo

Any bingo affiliates out there going to be at LAC but not going to the awards fancy a beer Thursday evening? Give me a shout #notgoingtotheigbawardseventhoughwereupforanaward

Well that was one of my dumber decisions.... we only went and bloody won the award !!!

WhichBingo - Best Bingo Affiliate 2012

We'll put the award next to our 'EGR Gaming Review Site of the Year' award

**baldidiot** · 30 January 2012, 5:03 am

It was definitely an eye opener - much more boobs than I was expecting (although in hindsight I should have guessed

). I think the most interesting part for myself was definitely meeting other folks in the industry.

**thebookiesoffers** · 30 January 2012, 5:51 am

Originally Posted by davemerry

A great conference! It was a pleasure to meet a lot of you and put faces to the user names (never what you expect!).

From thrashing out great deals for promotions, to having a beer later in the night and barely talking about the industry at all - it was all a great experience!

Until 2013!

Dave, Im really sorry I just forgot all about giving you a call. next time is a defo as I really liked 99% of the people I met and spoke to

**davemerry** · 30 January 2012, 5:55 am

Originally Posted by thebookiesoffers

Dave, Im really sorry I just forgot all about giving you a call. next time is a defo as I really liked 99% of the people I met and spoke to

Not a problem buddy, it sounds like we both had a productive conference regardless

Next time we will sort something out!

**AE-Martyn** · 30 January 2012, 5:59 am

Originally Posted by baldidiot

It was definitely an eye opener - much more boobs than I was expecting (although in hindsight I should have guessed

). I think the most interesting part for myself was definitely meeting other folks in the industry.

I noticed your eyes wondered when we met, but then again we were opposite 3 semi naked ladies.

**baldidiot** · 30 January 2012, 7:15 am

Originally Posted by AE-Martyn

I noticed your eyes wondered when we met, but then again we were opposite 3 semi naked ladies.

It was very distracting!

**alexpratt** · 30 January 2012, 9:35 am

Hey There - I have created this thread for "stuff you learnt" at LAC https://www.gpwa.org/forum/share-wha...ac-203200.html - I know a while back this was a request people that couldn't attend events wanted so if you learnt anything, got a tip or whatever, post in there

**nico84** · 31 January 2012, 5:21 am

Hey,

I crossed the Atlantic to came to the conference. It was an excellent experience, knowing a lot of nice people, meeting with brands with wich I have been working for a long time, enjoying the beutiful London, etc. I´m actually still here enjoying the city.

I want to thank some people that where very nicw with me and made me have an excellent stay in London.
So, thank you Arturo Pizano, from Wagershare for your constantly support, we had fun those days!
Thank you Uriel and Davin, from Europartners for been so nice with me, it was great to meet you.
And thank you Dave Merry from Castle Partners, it was a pleasure to meet you and I enjoy the beers we shared!

Cheers!

p.d. Where do you recommend me to go here in London?

**Simmo!** · 31 January 2012, 8:31 am

Originally Posted by nico84

Where do you recommend me to go here in London?

Go to Piccadilly Circus and get the bus called "Original Tour". It's brilliant...you get a narrated tour and can get on and off at all the sights and make a day of it. ( The busses have heaters

) Easily the best way to see London - then you see everything. Plus they have a 2-day ticket for the price of a one-day ticket through February.

**Renee** · 1 February 2012, 7:34 pm

Originally Posted by baldidiot

It was definitely an eye opener - much more boobs than I was expecting (although in hindsight I should have guessed

).

Both London events I've been to had 0 boobs.
In fact I dont remember seeing boobs since barcelona in 08.. They aren't a regular thing these days.

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