MEMBER ACTIVITYPosts: 43Posts Per Day: 0.01 Last Activity: 16 Oct 2024 Join Date: 3 Oct 2007 | PERSONAL INFORMATIONLocation: BostonInterests: Spending time with family, cooking, golf, going to Fenway Park Occupation: Managing Editor - GPWA/Casino City Press |
BIOGRAPHYGary is the managing editor at Casino City Press and the GPWA and has more than 20 years experience as a writer and editor. A member of the inaugural Poker Hall of Fame Media Committee, Gary enjoys playing poker and blackjack, but spends most of his time sitting in the comfy confines of the sportsbook when in Las Vegas. The Boston native is also a former PR pro in the golf-casino-resort industry and a fanatical golfer, allowing his two favorite hobbies - gambling and golf - to collide quite naturally. Contact Gary at gary@casinocity.com and follow him on Twitter at @CasinoCityGT. | |
GPWA TIMES MAGAZINEHola Barcelona!By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 60, October 2024 The Catalan capital, renowned for its hospitality and hosting world-class events, is ready to roll out the red carpet for ICE and iGB Affiliate in January. World Cup hysteria By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 40, February 2018 The FIFA World Cup kicks off this summer in Russia, meaning there are prime opportunities for iGaming affiliates to increase their revenue stream. Political punting on the rise By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 36, October 2016 Betting on politics is an emerging market, and its ascent will continue in November. But will it ever become a widespread, lucrative attraction for iGaming affiliates? Video games may be the next big thing in online gambling By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 35, June 2016 The rapidly growing eSports industry gives affiliates an opportunity to reach new audiences and tap into new revenue sources. DFS industry under attack in many U.S. states By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 34, February 2016 The daily fantasy sports industry was a roller-coaster ride in 2015, as a record ad spend brought in millions of new customers. But the increased scrutiny from lawmakers and state attorneys general produced a number of headaches for the rapidly growing industry. Doubling down on millennials By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 34, February 2016 The most lucrative market for online gambling may be one that hasn't been sufficiently targeted. The GPWA Times Magazine World Cup round table Interview with Dean Leyland (Dean_Leyland) , Matija Vorgic (buyonaut) By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 13, June 2010 Dean Leyland, the senior online acquisitions executive for Totesport, and sportsbook affiliate Martja Vorgic (aka "buyonaut" on the GPWA forums) join Gary Trask to talk about their plans to use the World Cup to convert players. Online bingo -- what a difference a year makes By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 13, June 2010 Has the bingo bubble burst? Or is the best yet to come? Online poker in the USA -- Strong, steady and here to stay! By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 10, September 2009 Despite the UIGEA, cheating scandals, recession and the indictment of payment processors, the U.S. dominates the international market for online poker. Online Bingo By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 9, June 2009 Even though online bingo continues to flourish outside the U.S., there are still several challenges for the industry that lie ahead. The GPWA conference: Intimate, informative and productive By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 8, April 2009 The first ever GPWA conference in the Stratosphere tower was by all accounts a success. Banking hard on 3D casinos By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 8, April 2009 The newest development in online gaming seeks to recreate the land-based casino experience with use of a Sims-like immersive environment. Cheeky power By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 7, January 2009 Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has made a name for itself with a wide variety of betting offerings and highly original marketing stunts. Freeroll marketing strategies continue to evolve By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 5, May 2008 Freeroll tournaments are a popular marketing tool, but in order to make them more effective, affiliate programs have been forced to become more creative. Expert: Canada not likely to ban online gaming By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 4, April 2008 Gaming law expert Michael Lipton says Canadian history demonstrates that Canada is more likely to regulate rather than prohibit activities the public wants to see regulated. UltimateBet charged with unfair play By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 4, April 2008 The site was alerted to suspicions of a player exhibiting "abnormally high winning statistics" and "having an unfair advantage during play." Scaling new heights By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 3, January 2008 A target-specific marketing strategy has translated into success for Everest Affiliates. 'FORE'ward progress By Gary Trask (GPWA Gary) - Issue 3, January 2008 UTour Golf has been embraced by golfers and casual gamers alike, allowing SkillGround to enter uncharted waters int he world of skill-game marketing. |