GPWA & Casino City Press
- Founded
- 1989-01-01 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA
- Headquarters
- Newton, Massachusetts, USA
GPWA & Casino City Press represents the combined operations of Casino City Press, a privately held gaming industry data publisher founded in 1989, and the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (GPWA), an online gaming affiliate association founded in 2001. Headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, the entity is a leading provider of market intelligence, financial data, regulatory information, and executive contact directories covering both land‑based and online gambling across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Its product suite includes online interactive databases such as GamingDirectory.com, iGamingDirectory.com, and several almanacs, as well as annual print directories. Through GPWA, the company fosters the online gaming affiliate community with events, sponsorships, and industry resources. The organisation employs 11–50 staff and is led by founder and CEO Michael Corfman, who has been at the helm since founding the business in 1990. GPWA & Casino City Press regularly exhibits at major industry trade shows such as iGB Affiliate Barcelona and provides scholarship programs for members.
Detailed Review
History & Founding
Casino City Press was founded in 1989 (incorporated 1990) by Michael Corfman initially as a publisher of gaming directories and reference materials. The company quickly became a trusted source for casino property data, executive contacts, and market research. In 2001, the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (GPWA) was established as a separate membership organization for online gaming affiliates, operating under the same umbrella with shared leadership and resources from Casino City Press. The two entities now present themselves jointly as “GPWA & Casino City Press” at industry events.
Products & Platforms
The company’s core offerings are online directories and almanacs that subscriber‑based clients use for sales leads, competitive analysis, and market planning. GamingDirectory.com provides continuously updated data on 27,000+ casino and gaming property decision‑makers across 40 departments, covering 9,500+ properties. iGamingDirectory.com, dubbed the “Who’s Who” of online gaming, profiles 6,000+ iGaming businesses and 17,000+ executive contacts, including rankings of software providers, affiliate programs, and payment processors. GlobalGamingAlmanac.com offers statistical and financial data for over 200 global gaming jurisdictions, while NorthAmericanGamingAlmanac.com focuses on the U.S. and Canada with revenue data and property profiles. IndianGamingReport.com is the most comprehensive source of U.S. tribal gaming data. The company also publishes annual print directories.
GPWA Association
GPWA provides a community platform for online gambling affiliates, offering forums, news, sponsorship opportunities, and an annual scholarship for affiliate education. It awards sponsorship tiers such as Platinum and Gold to iGaming suppliers and exhibitors. The association reinforces the company’s role as a hub for the affiliate marketing ecosystem.
Market Position & Events
GPWA & Casino City Press is a fixture at iGB Affiliate Barcelona and other industry conferences. Its data is cited by gaming authorities, journalists, and analysts. The company’s scholarship program, offered to GPWA members for affiliate marketing courses, underscores its commitment to industry education. The company remains privately held with a lean management structure, employing 11–50 people as of 2025.
Leadership
Michael A. Corfman serves as Chief Executive Officer and Founder, having led the company since its founding in 1990. Lisa Pasquarosa is Director of Sales, the only other named executive in publicly available sources. No other C‑level officers have been identified, reflecting the company’s small size and private ownership.
Key Products
GamingDirectory.com
Continually updated gaming business directory with 27,000+ casino and gaming property decision-makers across 40 departments, profiles of 9,500+ properties worldwide, 1,000 corporate and Native American owners/operators, and a mapping feature.
iGamingDirectory.com
Considered the “Who’s Who” of online gaming, with 17,000+ executive contacts at 6,000+ iGaming businesses including operators, software providers, payment processors, and affiliate programs; includes regional/global rankings.
GlobalGamingAlmanac.com
Statistical and financial data for gaming jurisdictions worldwide, with customized market analysis tools, property directories, interactive maps, and annual reports.
NorthAmericanGamingAlmanac.com
Revenue, statistics, and property profiles for the U.S. and Canada, with historical data, device counts, and customizable analysis tools.
IndianGamingReport.com
Comprehensive data on U.S. Indian gaming, including tribal ownership, property profiles, revenue, and interactive maps.
CasinoVendors.com
Directory of suppliers to the land-based gaming industry, with company profiles and product/service details.
iGamingSuppliers.com
Directory of suppliers to the online gaming industry.
Gaming Business Directory (Print)
Print edition covering 9,600 casino/gaming properties, 1,000 owners/operators, and 20,000 executives; also available online for daily updates.
iGaming Business Directory (Print)
Print edition with profiles for 4,600 iGaming sites, 1,900 site owners, and 4,000 portal sites, plus rankings, software providers, and affiliate programs.
Global Gaming Almanac (Print)
Print almanac covering land-based and online gambling in 200+ jurisdictions.
North American Gaming Almanac (Print)
Print almanac with market overviews for U.S. and Canada, revenue charts, and property profiles.
Indian Gaming Business Report (Print)
Print report covering the U.S. Indian gaming industry.
GPWA.org
The Gambling Portal Webmasters Association; online community, forums, and scholarship programs for iGaming affiliates.
GPWA Times Magazine
Digital magazine providing industry news, affiliate tips, and market analysis (since 2007).
GPWA (Gambling Portal Webmasters Association)
Leading iGaming affiliate association since 2001, offering forums, sponsorship visibility, and industry events.
Print Directories
Annual hard‑copy editions including Gaming Business Directory, iGaming Business Directory, North American Gaming Almanac, Global Gaming Almanac, and Indian Gaming Business Report.
GPWA Association
Free membership community for online gambling affiliates, offering forums, news, sponsorship, and educational scholarships.
Offices & Headcount
30 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- Michael Corfman
Chief Executive Officer & Founder