Moniker.com to Hold Gaming and Casino Industry Domain Name Online Silent Auction at the Casino Affiliate Convention Amsterdam 2007

April 12, 2007; 03:16 AM
Moniker, the first and only provider of Domain Asset Management(TM) services, today announced that it will be hosting the first online silent auction of premium gaming and casino industry domain names during the Casino Affiliate Convention 2007 (CAC 2007), in Amsterdam May 3 - 5 at the NH Grand Krasnapolsky Hotel.

Moniker has pioneered the domain name auction, hosting over 10 live and silent auctions since 2004 and has generated over $12 million in revenue combined at past events.

All CAC 2007 attendees will have exclusive access to this auction. Conference attendees will be provided with a free, special password granting them access to the online auction and bidding which will be hosted on the Moniker.com Web site. More information on the auction can be found at http://marketplacepro.moniker.com/auction/index.html

A variety of confirmed casino and gaming related domain names that will be available for purchase during the auction include:

-- Poker.com
-- Winner.com
-- Slots.com
-- Jackpots.com
-- Paigow.mobi
-- PlayersClubs.com
-- ePoker.com
-- Craps.mobi
-- BettingOdds.com
-- Bingo.us
-- Gambling.org
-- FreeTournaments.com
-- HoldemGuide.com
-- CasinoReview.com
-- TakingBets.com
-- VegasSportsBook.com
-- PokerLessons.com
-- BlackJackOdds.com
-- Wager.co.uk
-- HorseTracks.com

Individuals not attending the CAC 2007 will also be able to participate by purchasing an absentee bidder registration for US $99. Interested individuals should contact [email protected] or call 1-800-688-6311. Official auction dates, rules and procedures for all Moniker Live and Silent Auctions - including T.R.A.F.F.I.C. New York, Affiliate Summit, Internext and T.R.A.F.F.I.C. East - can be found by visiting www.moniker.com/liveauction.

Online Gambling Site Visits Increase Worldwide

"As individuals continue to participate in online gaming and entertainment, the need for a marketable domain name is now more important that ever," said Monte Cahn, co-founder and chief executive officer of Moniker. "Events such as this silent auction at CAC 2007 are critical events for online gamers who are interested in increasing the scope and reach of their online business."

Cahn noted that a November 2005 report, "Online Gambling: Bet, Call or Fold" by Ben Macklin at eMarketer found that 20 million to 30 million US internet users visited gambling or sweepstakes sites in February 2005, representing about 15 to 18 percent of all US internet users. In Europe, the report found 14 million internet users visited gambling or sweepstake sites, with Germany having the largest number of users. As a percentage of internet users, however, France and Sweden top the list. These constant increases in the direct traffic to gaming and casino related Web sites demonstrate the value of premium domain names for this industry. Participants at the CAC 2007 Moniker silent auction will have a unique opportunity to secure names that will grow this business.

Domain Name Financing Available

Moniker, along with its partner Domain Capital, will offer domain financing to leverage domain purchases made at this event or for other transactions. Moniker and Domain Capital have been pioneering the same concept for virtual real-estate for years in a fashion similar to real estate mortgage financing. Please contact a sales representative at [email protected] for more information.