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

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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Amusnet CCO Irina Rusimova Unveils 2025 Business Strategy and Vision

Irina Rusimova, Amusnet’s Chief Commercial Officer, gave a video interview at ICE Barcelona 2025, the premier iGaming event, sharing insights on the company’s business priorities and future strategic vision. The event provided an ideal platform for Amusnet to showcase its latest innovations and set the tone for the year ahead. With a strong presence across the Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-Based verticals, the company reaffirmed its position as a leading all-casino solutions provider.
“In 2025, our strategic focus remains on expanding in key markets across Europe and Latin America. Our teams in Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia, Malta, Belgium, Italy, Romania, Georgia, Serbia, and LATAM will continue working closely with partners to deliver tailored content that meets regional player preferences,” said Irina Rusimova.
“We started the year strong with our successful launch in Brazil, certifying over 160 games and becoming one of the first providers in the newly regulated market. We aim to deepen our market position by offering localized content and collaborating with local operators.
“We will continue reinforcing our relationships with international partners to ensure Amusnet’s games reach diverse audiences worldwide.”
As part of its strategic expansion into LATAM, Amusnet participates as a Headline Platinum Sponsor at SBC Rio from February 25 to 27 at stand B680. The company will showcase popular slots such as 20 Golden Coins, Candy Palace, Cocktail Rush, and Hot Deco, along with new titles like Stoichkov #8, Cavemen & Dinosaurs, and Dancing Dead. It will also unveil new jackpot systems and promotional tools designed to boost player engagement. Attendees can explore Type S, Amusnet’s first-ever slot cabinet series, crafted to meet the highest standards of the global land-based casino industry, and discover Crazy Red, a highly anticipated cascade slot featuring the “tumbling reels” mechanic, vibrant characters and exciting features.
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BetBlocker Launches Italian Version of its App

BetBlocker has launched the Italian version of its app.
“Italian is the fifth language that we’ve launched support for in the first two months of 2025. Unlike commercial blocking softwares, who focus their attentions on markets that are viewed as commercially viable, BetBlocker is determined to remove the language barrier for as many users as possible,” the Company said.
“Gambling addiction is no different in Zambia, Brazil or Serbia than it is in the UK, US or the Netherlands. It is critical that we remove unnecessary friction to our free, anonymous support for as many people as possible.
“BetBlocker would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Francesco Casartelli, who volunteered to provide the translation services that have facilitated this launch. Francesco’s work will allow us to support thousands more Italian speakers, and directly touch and improve the lives of a huge number of people and families.”
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IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell

International Game Technology PLC announced that it has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Score of 4.3 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 97th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 in 2023, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance.
“As a company committed to continually elevating our sustainability practices and leadership, IGT is proud to once again achieve an improved ESG score from FTSE Russell. Through our global Sustainable Play program, we execute sustainable practices and policies throughout our company and this improved score validates our ongoing efforts,” Wendy Montgomery, SVP of Marketing, Communications and Sustainability at IGT, said.
FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores and data model allows investors to understand a company’s exposure to, and management of, ESG issues in multiple dimensions. The ESG Scores are comprises an overall rating that breaks down into underlying pillar and theme exposures. Scores built on over 300 individual indicator assessments are applied to each company’s unique circumstances. The ESG Scores align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all of which are reflected in FTSE Russell’s ESG framework.
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