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Luckbox confirms former 888.com man Ran Kaspi as CFO
Esports betting company Luckbox has appointed Ran Kaspi as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Kaspi previously served as the CFO of ASX-listed ParaZero LTD, who develops drone safety solutions. Prior to that, he served as Finance Director of Global-e, a top European provider of seamless cross-border E-commerce solutions.
He brings substantial online gaming experience following almost six years at London Stock exchange-listed 888.com (LON:888) where he led the economic and performance team. Ran holds an MBA degree in Finance from the Tel-Aviv University in Israel and a BA in Economics and Management. He is licensed by the Israeli Securities Authority.
Kaspi said: “I’m very happy to join the team at what is a hugely exciting time for the business and the esports industry as a whole.
“A few years ago, I had the chance to provide CFO services to a startup within the esports domain and I was given a shot to learn about the great potential of this industry.
“When the opportunity came, I thought that Luckbox has the potential to become a fantastic growth story in the future and its background, coupled with the public listing, were very appealing.”
Luckbox’s parent company Real Luck Group Ltd last month debuted on the TSX Venture exchange in Toronto under ticker LUCK and has enjoyed an encouraging start to public life, with the share price up 75% at the time of writing.
Luckbox CEO Quentin Martin said: “I am delighted to formally welcome Ran to the team. His talent and experience are hugely relevant to our story and he will play a major role as we look to build on our phenomenal success in 2020 and our new life as a public company.”
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Executive Summary – Optimove US Gaming Pulse Report (May 2025)
The May 2025 report analyzes data from over 3.2 million U.S. players and 21 million global players to benchmark performance across casino and sports betting.
Key Insights:
U.S. Players Spend More: U.S. bettors consistently outperformed the global average in deposit amounts, averaging $604 in May 2025 marking a 10% year-over-year increase for the US compared to just 2% globally.
Casino Activity Remains Strong: U.S. casino bettors averaged $8,259 over the period, 6.2x the global average of $1,329 — ending at $7,928 in May 2025. Despite a slight slowdown since January, the number of U.S. casino bettors grew 30% year-over-year by May, compared to 14% globally.
Sports Betting Surges, Then Slows: U.S. average monthly sports betting peaked at $1,001 in May 2025, versus $380 globally. However, the number of U.S. sports bettors declined, showing only a 14% year-over-year increase in May — while global numbers remained stable, slightly decreasing to 97% compared to the May 2024 baseline.
Global Players More Engaged: Global players showed consistently higher engagement, averaging 8.9 days per month per active customer in May 2025, compared to 7.9 days in the U.S. — a 12% engagement gap.
Retention Higher Globally: While close, global retention remained stronger, reaching 71% in May 2025, compared to 65% in the U.S.
Conclusion:
While the U.S. market continues to lead in player spend and betting volumes, global markets show superior engagement and retention. U.S. growth remains closely linked to seasonal events and regulatory expansion, with future success tied to boosting long-term customer engagement and retention strategies.
Report Metrics:
- Source: Betting trends in United States compared to the global benchmark in the trailing 12 months (May 2024-2025)
- Database: A 12-month average of over 3.2 million active players per month in the U.S. and over 21.3 million globally.
Category: Average Deposit Amount
Key findings: Average Deposit Amounts Greatest in the US
In terms of monthly average total deposit amounts, the US consistently outpaces the global average, with an average deposit value 2.6 times higher throughout the period.
The U.S. average kept the highest global average in May 2025 with $604 average deposit amount. marking a 10% year-over-year increase, while the 12-month average leading to May 2025 stood at $550.
Global deposit amounts remained relatively stable, reaching $214 in May 2025, representing a 2% increase in May year over year.
Definition of Average Deposit Amount: The average deposit amount is calculated by taking the total sum of all deposits and dividing it by the number of Sports and Casino bettors (players) who have made at least one deposit.
Category: Total Monthly Casino Betting Amount & Number of Casino Bettors Growth
Key findings: The US has been leading in both betting amount and number of casino bettors’ growth
Throughout the period, the US consistently outpaced global averages, with an average of $8,259 per bettor over the period compared to $1,329 globally. US ending at $7,928 in May 2025 while the global average stands on $1344.
The number of casino bettors in the US market showed a slowdown over the past two months following a peak in January. However, the year-over-year growth remains strong, reaching 130% by May 2025 compared to the May 2024 baseline of 100% (a 30% increase). In contrast, global growth was more moderate, rising to 114% over the same period.
Definition of Total Monthly Casino Bet Amount: The average casino bet amount is the total sum of all casino bets and divided by the number of bettors who have placed at least one casino bet.
Definition of Casino Bettors Growth Trend: calculated by dividing the total number of casino bettors each month by the number of casino bettors in May 2024, which serves as the baseline (100%).
Category: Total Monthly Sports Betting Amount & Number of Sport Bettors Growth
Key findings: The US consistently outpaced global averages in monthly average sports bet amounts peaking at $1,150 in March 2025, however with a decrease in number of sport bettors by May 2025.
Throughout the period, the US keeps outpaced global averages in monthly average sports bet amounts. The US average was at $1,001 in May 2025, however with a notable decrease compared to May 2024.
In contrast, the global average remained steady, reaching $380 in May 2025.
In terms of the number of sport bettors, the US market experienced a sharp decrease in May 2025, reaching only 14% increase in May 2025 compared to May 2024.
Global growth remained more stable, changing from 100% to 97% over the same period.
Definition of Total Monthly Sport Bet Amount: The average sport betting amount is the total sum of all sports bets and divided by the number of bettors who have placed in least one sport bet.
The Sport Bettors Growth Trend: calculated by dividing the total number of sport bettors each month by the number of sport bettors in May 2024, which serves as the baseline (100%).
Category: Average Number of Activity Days per Active Customer
Key findings: the global market consistently maintained a higher engagement level than the US.
The global market keeps consistently maintaining a higher engagement level than the US, with 12% more activity days on average per active customer throughout the period. In May 2025 the US average stands at 7.9 days per month per active customer while the global average stands at 8.9.
Definition of Average Activity Days: The average number of activity days is the total number of activity days divided by the number of bettors who have at least one activity day.
Category: Average Active Retention Rate
Key findings: Although retention rates remained relatively close, the global market consistently outperformed the US.
While retention rates between the US and global markets remained close throughout the period, the global rate consistently outperformed the US in most months.
The global average on May 2025 stands at 71% compared to 65% in the US.
Definition of Active Retention Rate: The percentage of bettors who were active in the preceding month and remained active in the current month.
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New release provides fresh twist on avalanche mechanic
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has unveiled MeJUICEa, the latest addition to its content portfolio that breathes new life into a proven popular theme, reintroducing Greek mythology’s iconic Gorgon with a modern makeover.
The 6×5 cluster pays title revolves around the Crush feature, a unique take on the fan-favourite avalanche mechanic. Every winning symbol in a cluster and each scatter on the grid becomes heavy, crushing all symbols beneath them on their reels, allowing new icons to drop into place.
All crushed symbols are collected by the Charge Meter, with a crushed wild immediately filling the progress bar. Every time the meter is filled on a single spin, a wild is accumulated, with the total number randomly distributed across the reels once no more wins remain.
A Global Multiplier boosts base game wins further, starting at 1x on every spin and increasing when multipliers up to 50x are crushed by heavy symbols.
The bonus round is triggered by landing three scatters, with 10 free spins awarded. Throughout the feature, the Global Multiplier and Charge Meter are persistent, and each extra scatter grants one additional spin, uncovering divine wins up to 5,000x.
Thunderkick has bolstered its offering with a diverse range of slots in 2025, adding titles such as Archie O’Loggins and the Enchanted Masks, The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and now MeJUICEa to its portfolio as it continues to champion inventive gameplay centred around its signature design style.
Mike Collins, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “Ancient mythology is a tried and tested theme that continues to garner the attention of players. While these games offer familiarity to consumers, we wanted to revitalise the classic genre to deliver a unique experience to casino lobbies.
“MeJUICEa takes an infamous mythological figure and combines it with retro fruits, cartoon-inspired artwork, and our new Crush feature that we hope will give a new lease of life to the genre.”
The post Thunderkick reimagines Greek mythology theme in MeJUICEa appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Galaxsys launches a more advanced and user-friendly Client Area, offering early access to key updates, multilingual demos, and an expanded asset library — all designed to deliver added value aligned with partner business growth.
Galaxsys, an award-winning provider of fast and slot games, is proud to announce the official launch of its newly enhanced Client Area — a powerful, all-in-one platform designed to guide partners while providing them with a seamless, intuitive, and content-rich experience.
The Client Area is a dedicated, secure portal designed for Galaxsys’ partners. It serves as the central hub where partners can access exclusive content, manage assets, stay informed about new releases, and gain instant access to a full suite of tools tailored to optimize their collaboration with Galaxsys.
With the latest update, the Client Area now features:
- Intuitive, Interactive Interface: A sleek, intuitive design allows partners to navigate effortlessly and find what they need faster than ever before.
- Personalized Partner Portal: The portal allows each partner to personalize their content feed by saving and liking the materials most relevant to their needs.
- Early Access to the Game Roadmap: Partners gain early insights into Galaxsys’ upcoming releases and strategic milestones—keeping them one step ahead.
- Customizable Demo Versions: Game previews are available in multiple languages, currencies, and devices to ensure seamless adaptation and localization for every market.
- One-Click License & Certification Access: All relevant licensing and certification documents are accessible and verifiable with a single click.
- Expanded Asset Library: A full range of branding assets—including logos, banners, game visuals, and Galaxsys’ brand guide—is available for instant download in various formats and sizes.
Teni Grigoryan, Chief Sales and Partner Management Officer at Galaxsys, commented on the new updates: “The new Client Area is more than a platform — it’s about giving our partners more control, more clarity, and more value. We’ve built a space that’s smart, efficient, and responsive to the real needs of the partners we work with. Whether it’s finding the right demo, downloading brand assets, or checking license documents, everything is now just a click away.”
The new Client Area is live now and accessible to all registered partners. Galaxsys encourages its partners to explore the upgraded platform and discover how it can improve their business engagement.
The post Galaxsys Launches Updated Client Area for Superior Partner Experience appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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