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Streaming ahead in the battle for brand supremacy

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Streaming ahead in the battle for brand supremacy

 

Michael Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Livespins, says US operators are changing tack in how they market to players and that streaming presents a big opportunity to acquire customers at scale for a strong ROI

Operators have spent big to maximise the first-mover advantage on the table in the US states that have legalised online sports betting and casino for the first time. This has seen many become locked in a fierce battle with their rival brands over market share – a battle they have, in some instances, been keen to win at all costs.

Everyone is aware of the significant TAM and opportunity of the North American market and this in turn has led them to buy their way to the largest slice of the pie. For some with deep pockets, this has absolutely been the right approach to take as there’s a significant advantage to be gained from being among the first brands to be associated with the new horizon of OSB and iGaming in the mind of the consumers trying to navigate the space.

This is because it allows the operator to capture the early interest in legal sports betting and casino when the market opens up and to present their brand as being the best play to sign up and wager at.

But this is an expensive game to play and requires very deep pockets indeed. In past months, we have seen a shift in investor sentiment with many starting to question whether the open chequebook approach will ultimately pay off. Brand building takes time, but investors need to see a path to profitability and right now the path ahead appears to be a little bumpy.

This has seen operators rethink their marketing strategies and reel in the free-spending approach they have relied on to date. Brand awareness and customer acquisition can also be achieved in many medium-sized pushes, by spending smart and not necessarily spending big. Channels such as streaming have the potential to turbo-charge acquisition and retention and deliver the ROI operators are looking for.

Until now, operators have remained cautious when it comes to streaming – especially following Twitch’s decision last year to ban certain operators from using its platform. But this is where Livespins comes in. Because it sits within the casino lobby, operators have full control and players are afforded the same responsible gambling tools required under their state licence as when accessing the sportsbook or casino.

This means that operators can tap into the huge and growing demand for streaming among a wide and varied consumer base while being confident, they are doing so compliantly at all times.

Streaming is highly effective at allowing operators to engage the lucrative but hard-to-reach Millennial and Generation Z demographics, and to introduce them to their brands and the entertainment experiences they offer for the first time. These really are hard-to-reach consumers, with many already engaged with other entertainment options like video streaming, mobile gaming and social media.

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Just as important, streaming products such as Livespins can be used to retain players and also unlock more value from existing marketing partnerships operators have in place.

Livespins allows players to bet behind their favourite streamer, meaning they are directly involved in the action playing out across the reels. Of course, streamers can also be brand ambassadors, allowing operators to deploy celebrities and influencers within the Livespins experience. This means that players can join their favourite celebrities during the stream and bet with them.

Not only that, but they can chat with them and the other players throughout the broadcast while also dropping reactions and emojis. This changes brand ambassador marketing from passive to active and allows operators to monetise directly and instantly through the bet behinds being placed. It can also be a great way for land based operators to utilise their on-property talent inside their online offering and hence strengthening their omnichannel strategy.

There is another potential upside for operators, especially mid-level brands that might not have the budgets to work with household name sports stars and celebrities. So long as they have a very clear understanding of their target audience, micro-influencers and streamers can be onboarded as brand ambassadors with an attractive ROI generated from day one.

The marketing winds are now blowing in a different direction, and it will be interesting to see the channels operators turn to for acquisition and retention. Streaming can move the needle in both areas while allowing operators to stand out from their rivals by proving player experiences that are unique to their brand. And this ultimately makes it a must-have in an operator’s marketing mix.

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Scientific Games’ iLottery Games Portfolio Expands as Pixiu Gaming Joins SG Content Hub

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Exciting New Hasbro-Licensed MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP iLottery Games Coming Via SG Content Hub

Scientific Games welcomed Pixiu Gaming as the newest studio partner to the SG Content Hub. Pixiu Gaming joins the government-regulated lottery industry’s premier iLottery content delivery platform, featuring an expanding, highly curated selection of iLottery games from Scientific Games and partner studios around the globe. The games are available to lotteries in multiple languages and in a variety of play styles for all player segments.

 

Widely recognized as the leading supplier of Keno games in North American regulated gaming markets, Pixiu Gaming is a boutique developer focused on authentic, engaging and player-centric games. Founded in 2014 and based in London, UK with a remote global team, Pixiu is named after a fierce Chinese mythical creature that attracts and preserves great wealth.

Scientific Games, the world’s largest lottery games company, is collaborating with Pixiu Gaming to bring exciting new MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP iLottery games to lotteries through its exclusive licensing agreement with Hasbro. Games created by Pixiu Gaming will be available in the SG Content Hub, in addition to games from Scientific Games’ own SG Studios and other premier partner studios worldwide.

Tony Plaskow, Pixiu Gaming Co-Founder, said, “Pixiu Gaming is thrilled to join the SG Content Hub to bring our games to more lotteries. We look forward to working with Scientific Games and Hasbro to create exciting, brand-sensitive MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP-themed iLottery game experiences. These iconic brands are familiar worldwide, and each provides the perfect mix of strategy and luck. We will weave a true-to-brand digital game experience with fun, simple-to-understand content that entertains players.”

Matt Lynch, President, Digital for Scientific Games, said, “We are very excited to partner with Pixiu Gaming, an up-and-coming studio. Their unique approach to game development and artistic vision brings a differentiated offering to market that will add depth to iLottery portfolios by expanding game play options for existing players while bringing new game experiences to attract new players. Scientific Games is focused on creating an unparalleled range of playstyles and game mechanics for players with the SG Content Hub, and we are proud to soon include play experiences from Pixiu Gaming.”

SG Content Hub offers partner studios select exclusively licensed brands from the company’s portfolio of more than 100 licensed brands, which also includes other Hasbro-licensed games such as CONNECT 4, THE GAME OF LIFE and YAHTZEE. MONOPOLY is perennially the lottery industry’s top performer, with 33 lotteries worldwide offering MONOPOLY-themed games in fiscal year 2025, resulting in more than $2 billion in retail and digital sales during the year.

Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries worldwide. The company is a digital lottery innovator offering lotteries entertaining game content featuring the most extensive portfolio of licensed brands in the industry, and world-leading digital programs, including CRM, loyalty, promotions, second chance, mobile and web applications.

BATTLESHIP, CONNECT 4, THE GAME OF LIFE, YAHTZEE and HASBRO and all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. ©2025 Hasbro.

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Caesars Entertainment Bolsters Online Casino Live Dealer Offering with the Launch of Branded Live Dealer Studio in Michigan

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Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced the launch of its third branded online casino live dealer studio, available now to players on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Michigan. Developed in partnership with Evolution, the new studio reinforces Caesars’ commitment to delivering world-class, immersive experiences across its online platforms, inspired by the iconic atmosphere of its Caesars Rewards destinations.

The debut of the new studio marks Caesars’ third branded live dealer studio that has opened in 2025 and draws inspiration from table game play at the Las Vegas Strip’s most iconic casino, Caesars Palace. Its opening follows the successful launch of Caesars’ first branded studio with Evolution in Pennsylvania in January. In April, the Company also debuted its first studio inside a Caesars Rewards destination at Tropicana Atlantic City in New Jersey.

“Our third live dealer studio expands our fully customized live dealer experience that is already extremely popular in Pennsylvania and New Jersey into another key jurisdiction where our online casino platforms are live. The studio design takes inspiration from our flagship destination, Caesars Palace, to authentically recreate the atmosphere of Las Vegas for online players. We look forward to our Michigan players enjoying the new experience,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital.

The new live dealer studio in The Great Lakes State is composed of five blackjack tables, including a VIP-exclusive blackjack table, one roulette table, and one baccarat table. The tables are adorned with custom-branded felts featuring iconic Caesars destinations and each marquee online casino platform, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and, for the first time, Tropicana Online Casino.

Select tables also feature custom felts co-branded through partnerships with professional sports teams. Like Caesars Rewards destinations across North America, the studio caters to VIP players with an exclusive high-limit blackjack table offering an authentic 1-to-1 live experience that could previously only be found in a physical casino.

“As the global leader in online live casino with nearly two decades of experience, Evolution is proud to partner once again with Caesars to launch this bespoke live dealer studio in Michigan. The studio brings the unmistakable character of Caesars’ iconic destinations to the online space, offering players in the state a polished, immersive entertainment experience that mirrors the energy and elegance of the casino floor. It’s another bold step forward in our shared commitment to innovation and quality at scale in the online live casino market,” said Marcus Huber, Chief Commercial Officer of Evolution North America.

Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino are available on iOS, Android, and desktop for those 21 and older in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ontario, and West Virginia. Each platform offers a dynamic online casino experience with a range of unique Caesars-branded games alongside hundreds of classic land-based casino favorites and core casino game mechanics, including high limit slots, private live dealer tables, linked progressive jackpots, variations of poker and roulette, and more.

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Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel Unveils Expanded Non-Smoking Gaming Floor

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Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel has officially opened its newly expanded non-smoking gaming floor, marking a significant milestone in the property’s continued commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

Located adjacent to the hotel lobby, the new, larger non-smoking slot floor will feature nearly 400 of today’s most popular slot machines in a fresh, modern environment designed exclusively for non-smoking guests. This addition enhances the casino’s dedication to providing smoke-free gaming options in a luxury setting. For convenience and ease of access, non-smoking guests can also take advantage of the smoke-free entrance via the hotel’s valet parking.

This new space complements Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel’s existing fully enclosed, non-smoking slot area near Falls Buffet and Snoqualmie Café & Deli, offering guests even more choice and accessibility when it comes to their preferred gaming environment.

In addition to these gaming enhancements, all restaurants on property are 100% non-smoking, making Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel a premier destination for guests seeking an elevated, smoke-free entertainment and dining experience.

“We’re thrilled to offer our guests even more smoke-free options. The expansion of our non-smoking gaming floor reflects our ongoing efforts to listen to our guests and create an atmosphere that’s both exciting and comfortable for everyone,” said Mary Lou Patterson, CEO of Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel.

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