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Virtual Echoes: Exploring key phrases from the European Gaming Q1 Mini Meetup about marketing technology

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The European Gaming Meetups are designed to keep you up-to-date with what is fresh in the European gambling industry.

Panel description: Operators are constantly striving to remain ahead of the competition by attempting to gather as much player data as possible. This can be a complex process, requiring several facets of a marketing strategy to be pooled together. We’ve assembled a panel of marketing technology experts to discuss the challenges in bringing this information together and how a fully-rounded strategy can be implemented.

 

  • On the question of the debate between in-house and outsourced marketing

Allan Petrilli: “The iGaming industry is historically built on third-party relationships and integrations”

Alex Kornilov: “Outsourcing marketing technology is the only way – the DIY way in a company doesn’t work, it is not scalable”.

 

  • On the trend in personalization and how they help the clients:

Eberhard Dürrschmid: “Data speed and sources, the demand for real-time feedback loops and the ability to create different user journey’s per the client’s demands. Personalization is key – if your product doesn’t respond to the player, you will drive users away”.

Alex Kornilov: “Personalization is complex – starts from the Acquisition and retention stages, and spans to predictive Analytics”.

Allan Petrilli: “There’s a lot more in personalization than personalizing an ad – it’s about the whole user journey and experience!”

 

  • On the extent operators need to extend their outsourcing when entering the market in order to understand the customer base:

Eberhard Dürrschmid: “Operators need to know the core value of their product first, know what their product is about and identify points for improvement in order to utilize outsourcing”.

Allan Petrilli: “You need to understand what kind of data works better for you in order to identify user behavior, and then try to collect as much data as possible from your third-party relationship”.

Alex Kornilov: “The essence of wagering is pretty straightforward – money. Know your core product first, and then extend your outsourcing accordingly”.

 

  • On the value of gathering user data in other industries beyond Gaming:

 Alex Kornilov: “Sports betting and casinos are the hardest industry in personalization, because of the enormous depth of data.

 

  • On how challenging can it be for operators to put together all the data understand their players

Eberhard Dürrschmid: “Operators need a new type of organizational structure on top of the infrastructure, in order to get new information from various sources”.

Alex Kornilov: “There is no secret sauce – it is a matter of hard work. The biggest challenge is communication between stakeholders”

Allan Petrilli: “Whether you’re a small or large company you need to have a main Point of Contact with vendors, someone who understands integration demands”.

“Operators throughout industries need to learn how to actually utilize third-party services properly”

 

  • On Future development of data

Alex Kornilov:“Data is the new oil and it’s the only way to get ahead in the future! You need to fight for percentage and the only way to go forward is data driven decisions”.

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TaDa Compares the Market for Fishing-Shooting Games

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TaDa Gaming continues to raise awareness of its unique fishing-shooting games through its recently launched Fi/Sh Experience Campaign.

Combining fishing, shooting and gaming, the new vertical offers strategic gameplay, with players targeting specific fish based on their multiplier value. With each shot fired placing a wager, it is the equivalent to a spin on a slot game, making fishing-shooting games recognisable, RNG, casino entertainment products.

However, fishing-shooting games offer a completely different player experience to spinning the reels and so TaDa began its 2025 global roadshows at ICE Barcelona with the aim of demystifying these exciting releases.

A key takeaway is in understanding the difference between slots and fishing-shooting games. With no reels or paylines, players target and shoot fish or creatures to win rewards from successful hits.

Unlike slots, this requires strategic decision making as to: target choice based on multiplier value or facility to trigger a bonus game; choice in weapons used; and an understanding of how to benefit from the many exciting bonus features including Power Ups, Immortal Bosses and Awakening Events.

The option to choose one of three “rooms” based on different volatility and wager levels in the same game gives players choices that do not usually exist with slots and makes every experience more personalised.

Graphics and animations are comparable to video gaming while real time shooting mechanics, alongside multiplayer capability, ensure fishing-shooting games are not an alternative to slots but a whole new experience.

In-built tutorials, demo play options and on-screen tips alongside a detailed paytable to provide a clear roadmap for successful play mean TaDa games deliver a straightforward and safe experience for all types of players to try these new titles.

Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, said: “Many players have gravitated to our fishing-shooting games looking for skill influenced gameplay, strategic choices, a more interactive and dynamic experience and multiplayer options.

“The flexibility in starting with a low volatility exposure and being able to change options within the same RNG game is very appealing. There is also the recognition that the wager process is similar to slots which makes players more comfortable.

“Furthermore, our releases including Bombing Fishing, Mega Fishing and Jackpot Fishing are localised for different markets and we have also optimised download times for superlight deployment making the games attractive across multiple demographics and jurisdictions.

“We are very excited about our fishing-shooting games and are delighted to be working to make them ever more accessible to players and operators.”

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ZEAL Network CEO Helmut Becker Will Not Extend His Contract Beyond January 2026

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Dr. Helmut Becker, CEO of ZEAL Network, has informed the Supervisory Board of the company of his decision not to extend his contract, which runs until January 31, 2026. The 56-year-old has decided to pursue his own entrepreneurial activities in the future after many years as a top manager. Dr Becker will then leave the company after more than twelve years on the Executive Board of ZEAL Network SE, including more than ten as CEO. He will remain fully committed to ZEAL as CEO until the end of his contract term and will ensure a smooth transition of his duties to a successor.

“ZEAL is in an excellent position to continue to grow in the future. After almost ten years as CEO, I have decided that now is the right time to pursue my own entrepreneurial endeavours. This has been a difficult decision for me. I will especially miss our exceptionally strong team and the unique culture we have built together, characterised by innovation, customer focus and team spirit. I will continue to work hard until the end of my term to achieve the goals we have set together,” said Dr Becker.

Dr Becker informed the Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE about his decision at an early stage, and the Supervisory Board will immediately initiate a structured process for the succession of the CEO.

Peter Steiner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said: “The Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE has noted with great regret Helmut Becker’s decision not to seek a contract extension. Helmut Becker has played a decisive role in taking ZEAL’s business development to a new level. Under his leadership, ZEAL has established itself as a market leader in the online lottery market, significantly expanded its customer base and crucially broadened its offering through innovative product development. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank him for his outstanding commitment and strategic vision. We wish him all the best for his personal life and professional career.”

Dr Becker has been CEO of ZEAL Network since September 1, 2015, after serving as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for over two years. Prior to joining the Executive Board, he was a member of the Supervisory Board of ZEAL for two years. Previously, he served as Chief Commercial Officer on the Management Board of XING AG and held various management positions at eBay Germany and as a management consultant at McKinsey. As CEO, Dr Becker was responsible for the acquisition of LOTTO24 AG, the return of ZEAL to Germany and the expansion of the portfolio to include freiheit+, Games and Traumhausverlosung.

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Gamblorium Enhances Casino Reviews with Updated Rating System

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Gamblorium, a trusted online casino affiliate platform, announces its new and improved casino rating system. This updated system is designed to give players even more accurate and transparent rankings for online casinos. Since 2020, Gamblorium has been known for providing honest and expert-tested casino reviews. With this updated rating system, Gamblorium continues to ensure players can easily find the best gambling sites.

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