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How RocketWisdom Turned From An Internal Activity Into a Marketing Case
When looking for ways to unite a community through genuine engagement, The Book of RocketWisdom shows what can happen when a brand chooses to honour its players. Originally created as a small tribute — a quiet gesture of gratitude toward the RocketPlay community — the project captures over 100 real strategies, insights and gameplay habits shared by players themselves.
What began as an intimate, non-public initiative has now taken on a life of its own. The book has been downloaded thousands of times and continues to appear in streams, media features and YouTube discussions — a rare case where authentic player voices grew into a meaningful, high-impact content project. Discover how a small, community-led initiative unexpectedly developed into a successful marketing case.
How the Project Started
RocketWisdom began very differently from what it is today. Initially, the project was not designed as a campaign or public initiative. It originated as a small, personal effort within the RocketPlay team — intended solely as a meaningful gesture to the existing community. The team wanted to better understand how players think about the game, how they make intuitive choices during play, and which personal strategies they rely on.
To explore this, RocketPlay didn’t turn to numbers — it turned to people. The team listened to real player voices, collecting their stories, habits and small rituals that shape how they play.
Based on the quality of insights gathered, the decision was made to convert this material into a document that would preserve the authentic voice of the community. That format eventually became The Book of RocketWisdom. Designed as a collection of 100 real strategies based on player stories, it was produced as a warm, personal project. The Book was something intended to remain exclusive to the community, not to be used as a tool for communication or promotion.
An Unexpected Turn
The turning point came from where no one expected it. While the book was still in its final layout, the contractor working on the design felt it was too special to stay unseen — and quietly shared it with a few streamers.
The reaction was immediate. During the final layout stage, the book designers — genuinely moved by the material — shared the book with a small group of streamers, believing it deserved to live beyond a private archive and reach the very players it celebrated.
On air, streamers opened it with surprise, asking, “What is this, and who made it?”
The RocketPlay team watched in real time as curiosity turned into enthusiasm. Within minutes, chat rooms lit up, inboxes began to fill, and it became clear that a tribute intended for a closed community was suddenly becoming a public discovery.

Streamers began flipping through the pages live, reacting to the strategies, laughing, debating them with viewers — all in real time. They still had no idea who created the book. But after a quick search of the title, they found an earlier mention of the project in industry media — one of RocketPlay’s previous publications — and realised the book belonged to RocketPlay.
That moment changed everything.
As soon as the connection was made, the viewer’s interest surged. The RocketPlay inbox filled up almost instantly — emails, DMs, comments, messages from every channel asking the same thing: “Where can I get this book?”
For a project that had never been announced publicly, the volume was overwhelming in the best possible way. It felt like the community had discovered a gift meant for them — and wanted to be part of it immediately.

What started as a quiet internal project had suddenly become something the community was actively asking for — and the momentum was too strong to ignore. The decision to open RocketWisdom to everyone was made almost instantly, driven by the simple thought: if players want it, they should have it.
Within days, the team assembled a dedicated landing page, prepared the book for public release, and shifted the project from an internal archive to open access.
Release and Reaction
The impact of that decision was visible immediately. Website traffic spiked on the launch day. At the time of writing this case, the book has already been downloaded more than 10,000 times. The number continues to rise, which suggests a strong level of sustained interest rather than a short-term campaign effect.
Following release, the project gained momentum naturally. Without formal promotion, RocketWisdom appeared in thematic media reports, industry articles, printed gaming publications and YouTube content. Several streamers integrated the book into their broadcasts, selecting individual strategies and testing them live for their audiences. Those who first showed the book were later contacted, and RocketPlay established partnerships with them, providing personalised bonuses to support their content.

At this stage, the project has featured in approximately 80 streams and has been referenced across more than 50 industry publications. It has also been covered in 3 major interviews and discussed by creators with high viewer reach.
What stands out about RocketWisdom is that it never started as marketing. It began as a warm, community-focused project — and only later turned into a high-performing communication case because players recognised themselves in it. Its success came from resonance, not planning.
For RocketPlay, the project became a reminder of who truly shapes the brand. And for the players, it became a gesture of appreciation that grew far beyond its initial intention. RocketWisdom continues to expand organically, showing that the strongest stories in iGaming still come from people.
The Book of RocketWisdom remains available for free download on the RocketPlay website. It contains 100 real strategies shared by actual players, and can be used by anyone wishing to explore them in practice.
Business Development
Soft2Bet hires Ryan Collinge as EVP for business development and partnerships
Collinge joins as Executive Vice President – Group Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, bringing 20+ years across retail and online gaming.
Soft2Bet has appointed Ryan Collinge as Executive Vice President – Group Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, adding him to its senior leadership team.
In the role, Collinge will focus on supporting Soft2Bet’s growth plans and strengthening relationships with operators and entertainment brands, the company said.
Andrew Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer at Soft2Bet, said: “Ryan brings the commercial judgement, industry relationships and operational experience needed to support Soft2Bet’s growth. His appointment strengthens our executive team as we expand our work with leading operators and global entertainment brands.”
Soft2Bet said Collinge brings more than 20 years of commercial, product and operational experience across retail and online gaming, including work with private equity-backed start-ups and multinational gaming groups. The company added that his background includes global sales, commercial strategy and business development, along with iGaming content, product development and studio management.
Soft2Bet also pointed to Collinge’s experience in the casino content vertical, which it said will support client needs analysis and solution optimization.
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Caesars Entertainment
Vanderpump Hotel reports $813,553 Pai Gow Poker jackpot weeks after opening
Caesars Rewards member Pam W. from Colorado hit a seven-card straight flush on the Las Vegas Strip property.
The Vanderpump Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip has reported an $813,553 jackpot win on Pai Gow Poker, just weeks after the property officially opened.
According to the company, Caesars Rewards member Pam W., visiting from Littleton, Colorado, won the payout after hitting a seven-card straight flush while playing Pai Gow Poker at The Vanderpump Hotel. The release said Pam was on a weeklong vacation with her husband and plans to use the winnings toward a European river cruise.
The Vanderpump Hotel is Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel, developed in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The property has 188 guest rooms, including 21 suites, and a 40,000-square-foot casino, the company said.
The venue’s food, beverage and nightlife lineup includes GIADA by Giada De Laurentiis, rooftop pool and event space Soleia, and Drai’s After Hours in its original location beneath the hotel. The property also hosts Caesars Sportsbook in a lounge-style format, alongside lounges including Gigolo and The Bar at The Vanderpump Hotel.
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Caesars Rewards
Raise a Glass: The Vanderpump Hotel Celebrates $813,553 Jackpot Win
The Vanderpump Hotel – Lisa Vanderpump’s first-ever hotel in partnership with Caesars Entertainment – is dealing out big wins on the Las Vegas Strip, celebrating a dazzling $813,553 payout just weeks after officially opening its doors.
Caesars Rewards® member Pam W., visiting from Littleton, Colorado, hit the jackpot with a seven-card straight flush on Pai Gow Poker at The Vanderpump Hotel. Pam, who is in town enjoying a weeklong vacation with her husband, is already planning her next adventure – turning her Vegas luck into a dream European river cruise.
Blending elevated design with a distinct sense of personality, The Vanderpump Hotel introduces a boutique, lifestyle-driven hospitality experience in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic destinations. The hotel offers an intimate footprint with 188 guest rooms, including 21 suites.
The property also features a 40,000-square-foot casino; Gigolo, a sexy, sultry lounge and The Bar at The Vanderpump Hotel, an inviting destination in the center of the casino – all curated to deliver a sophisticated yet playful atmosphere.
Culinary and nightlife offerings are anchored by GIADA, the award-winning flagship restaurant from celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis; Soleia, a 65,000-square-foot rooftop pool and event space with open-air, panoramic views from 11 stories above the Las Vegas skyline; and Drai’s After Hours, located in its original home beneath the hotel. Caesars Sportsbook at The Vanderpump Hotel provides a boutique, lounge-style setting for sports fans and gaming enthusiasts alike. Guests can book stays at The Vanderpump Hotel via the Caesars Rewards app or online at caesars.com/thevanderpumphotel.
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