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Veikkaus, Finland’s National Lottery Operator, Selects Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing Solution for the iLottery and iGaming sector, as its CRM Marketing Solution
Veikkaus will leverage Optimove across all products and channels to maximize lottery, casino, and sports betting player lifetime value through personalized and relevant marketing campaigns, and meeting the highest standards of Responsible Gaming
Veikkaus, Finland’s national lottery operator, has selected Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing Solution for the iLottery and iGaming sector, as its CRM Marketing solution to elevate player experiences, loyalty, and lifetime value. Veikkaus operates all gambling activities in Finland, offering a diverse range of games across three main categories: Lottery, Casino, and Sports Betting.
Optimove, the only CRM Marketing Solution approved as an official European Lotteries Association Associate Member, is the #1 CRM Marketing solution used by digital lottery operators across the globe. The company empowers digital lottery operators – such as Sisal, Scientific Games, Connecticut Lottery, Kentucky Lottery, Pennsylvania Lottery, Maryland Lottery, La Tinka, and more – to achieve growth through their existing players. Optimove is used by 56% of iGaming operators in EGR’s Power 50 Ranking 2024, including bet365, Kindred Group, Lottomatica, and Entain.
Veikkaus gains the following key capabilities:
- Advanced marketing AI capabilities: Providing AI-driven Insights, Creation, and Orchestration for better player understanding, streamlining of content creation, and campaign optimization for enhanced personalized experiences across player touchpoints.
- Enriched customer profiles: Unifying all historical, predictive, and real-time customer data from sources such as CRM, service clouds, and data warehouses via Optimove to create a comprehensive single customer view.
- Multichannel personalization and orchestration: Orchestrating hundreds of campaigns seamlessly across email, mobile, and web channels to deliver personalized customer communications across any channel.
- A continuous optimization loop: Measuring the incremental uplift of each campaign, journey, and strategy with productized experimentation tools to continuously optimize CRM Marketing performance.
- Adherence to meet or exceed Responsible Gambling Standards: As a global CRM Marketing platform, Optimove meets the highest standards of Responsible Gambling worldwide.
Additionally, Veikkaus will leverage Optimove’s Digital Experience Platform (DXP), Opti-X, to deliver personalized, dynamic content and product recommendations across multiple touchpoints, enhancing player satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
Optimove’s data-driven approach will help Veikkaus fine-tune jackpot sensitivity and optimize the generosity of bonuses and promotions. Predictive models will support Responsible Gambling by anticipating player behavior. Furthermore, Veikkaus will receive ongoing support from Optimove’s Strategic Services team, ensuring tailored, data-driven marketing and monetization strategies to maximize business results.
“This partnership with Optimove marks a significant step forward in driving our growth and Responsible Gaming initiatives. Optimove’s track record and industry experience are unparalleled in CRM marketing,” said Saara Pekkonen, VP of Marketing at Veikkaus. “Optimove’s proven ability to deliver personalized, data-driven player engagement at scale will be central to our continued drive to elevate our marketing strategy and execution. Optimove’s AI-powered capabilities enable us to offer players more relevant and engaging experiences, increasing satisfaction, loyalty, and maximizing player lifetime value.”
“Veikkaus has an incredible legacy in delivering engaging and Responsible Gaming experiences to the people of Finland,” said Pete Miles, Director of Sales at Optimove. “We’re honored to partner with them to enhance player engagement through tailored, data-driven marketing strategies. Optimove will enable Veikkaus to personalize every touchpoint, increasing player loyalty and satisfaction while ensuring Responsible Gambling practices remain at the forefront. Working in partnership with the Veikkaus team, we’ll provide data and insights that help Optimove continually lead the CRM marketing space with other WLA Members.”
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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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