iGaming
Optimove Announces Opening of APAC Operations; Appoints Jack Wheeler to Lead the Region
Optimove, the leader in Positionless Marketing and the #1 player engagement platform in iGaming, today announced that after more than two years of activity in the Asia-Pacific region, it has opened operations in the region with two offices. iGaming veteran, Jack Wheeler, has been appointed the Head of APAC.
Wheeler brings more than ten years of experience in enterprise sales, SaaS innovation, and iGaming. He most recently served as Co-Founder and COO of PRLY, a community-based SaaS platform for the sports and iGaming sectors. His prior roles include leadership positions at Salesforce, where he helped drive APAC initiatives, as well as advisory roles with iGaming syndicates and equity positions in multiple Asia-based iGaming start-ups.
“Jack brings an exceptional mix of entrepreneurial drive, enterprise experience, and regional expertise to Optimove,” said Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove. “His deep understanding of both the iGaming and sports industries, paired with his proven ability to scale partnerships in APAC, makes him the ideal leader for our expansion in this fast-growing market.”
As Head of APAC, Wheeler will focus on growing Optimove’s presence among iGaming operators across the region.
“This is a pivotal moment for iGaming in APAC,” said Wheeler. “The fast growth across the region, particularly in the Philippines and Malaysia, presents a major opportunity for brands to scale smarter, faster, and more profitably. Optimove’s experience in helping operators grow across the globe will be a boon to APAC operators as they map out their strategy. Optimove’s Positionless Marketing approach, and the fact that it is the number one engagement platform in iGaming, makes this especially exciting to me.”
Optimove’s APAC expansion comes in response to rising global demand for unified marketing platforms that combine data, automation, and personalization at scale. By enabling marketers to independently launch personalized, real-time campaigns, Optimove is transforming how iGaming operators grow player relationships and lifetime value.
A key offering for the region is Optimove’s Ignite+ program. The comprehensive program is designed to accelerate growth for emerging iGaming and sports betting operators. It offers exclusive access to Optimove’s #1 Player Engagement Platform, along with expert CRM guidance, actionable insights, and proprietary industry benchmarks. Optimove Ignite+ empowers operators to enhance player engagement, improve marketing efficiency, and scale efficiently in a highly competitive market.
In addition to being the APAC Lead, Jack Wheeler is a Senior Account Executive at Optimove.
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iGaming
QTech Games plugs in Tap-A-Roo for more light, quick-fire content
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has strengthened its content pipeline with the addition of Tap-A-Roo, one of the latest studios from global iGaming powerhouse Evolution.
Tap-A-Roo was created to redefine how players interact with casino games, moving away from traditional spinning reels and complex animations. Instead, it introduces an intuitive tap-based format, allowing players to engage instantly with gameplay. No reels, no waiting—just fast, tap-and-play action that maximizes engagement.
This innovative approach is particularly suited to developing markets, where low-end devices or network limitations can hinder gameplay. By reducing downtime and streamlining animations, Tap-A-Roo delivers rapid, attention-grabbing experiences that elevate standard RNG slot play.
Key Benefits of Tap-A-Roo:
- Instant Play & High-Octane Engagement – immediate, tap-based gameplay keeps players engaged.
- Remixed Classics & Fresh Titles – Evolution’s popular IPs reimagined for mobile-first audiences.
- Global Appeal – games optimized for emerging markets worldwide.
Tap-A-Roo combines mobile-optimized slots, engaging narratives, and tailored maths models across the volatility spectrum to create highly engaging gameplay. Its titles leverage QTech Games’ fully owned and customized platform, ensuring operators benefit from fast integration, reliable performance, and localized support across both developing and mature markets.
The partnership significantly expands Tap-A-Roo’s global footprint, opening new jurisdictions across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, while diversifying growth opportunities for both QTech and its operator partners.
“Tap-A-Roo’s blend of simplicity and dynamism is resonating strongly with players in emerging markets,” said Philip Doftvik, CEO of QTech Games.
“In mobile-first regions, where instant-gratification gameplay is key, Tap-A-Roo has carved a popular niche with its no-wait mechanics, while preserving the trusted randomness and rewards of Evolution slots. This partnership strengthens our sequential pipeline for 2026 and reinforces QTech’s position as the leading aggregator for emerging markets.”
Ed Gomez, Key Account Manager at Tap-A-Roo, added:
“Our tap-based format delivers slot-style excitement without traditional spins, making games lighter, faster, and better suited to regions with device or network limitations. QTech Games enables us to reach even more players across emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Latin America, while expanding distribution to top-tier operators globally.”
The collaboration marks a strategic step in both companies’ growth, bringing fast, mobile-first, and highly engaging gameplay to new audiences worldwide.
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iGaming
Scaling In-App Traffic in iGaming: A Performance-Driven Approach
Traffy, a performance marketing agency specializing in in-app traffic, has seen a clear shift in how iGaming campaigns scale today.
The era of “launch and forget” in iGaming is over. The market has become more competitive, and users are more demanding than ever. Scaling campaigns is no longer just about volume — success now depends on the depth of analytics, the speed of response to user behavior, and traffic quality.
Market Transformation
In the past, scaling followed a simple logic: more traffic meant more conversions. Today, that approach no longer works. Users have become more selective, and both CPA and ROI are directly tied to post-deposit behavior.
If advertisers fail to track key performance indicators within the first 72 hours — including user activity, repeat deposits, and conversion to FTD — budgets are spent without control, and scaling turns into guesswork.
New Requirements for Scaling
Scaling campaigns today requires a much more structured approach:
- Funnel analysis within the first 72 hours to quickly identify effective setups
- Traffic segmentation and strict quality control
- Continuous monitoring of user activity, repeat deposits, and FTD conversion rates
If there is no positive performance trend within the first three days, the setup is stopped immediately. This allows teams to minimize losses and reallocate budgets toward high-performing campaigns.
Common Pitfalls of Legacy Approaches
Many operators and affiliates still rely on outdated strategies that limit their ability to scale effectively:
- Focusing solely on CPA without considering unit economics and profitability
- Scaling broadly without proper traffic segmentation
- Lack of predictive analytics in the early stages of campaigns
- Underestimating traffic quality and fraud risks
These issues lead to unstable performance, rising CPI, and a loss of control over ROI.
The Traffy Approach
At Traffy, we build scalable infrastructure designed to manage in-app traffic with a performance-first mindset.
- Traffic quality control: black and white lists, ongoing audits, and integrated fraud analytics
- AI-driven optimization: algorithms that predict campaign performance and dynamically reallocate budgets toward the most efficient setups
- Performance focus: real-time analysis of the first 72 hours, deep segmentation, and continuous monitoring of key metrics and ROI
This approach allows us to scale only the traffic that is proven to be profitable, reducing risks and improving predictability at scale.
Conclusion
A performance-driven approach has become essential for scaling In-App campaigns in iGaming. The key to success lies in deep analytics, traffic segmentation, predictive modeling, and strict control within the first 72 hours.
The market has changed — and those who succeed are not the ones who scale volume, but those who scale quality traffic.
At Traffy, this approach is at the core of how we build and scale campaigns, ensuring sustainable growth and measurable performance for our partners.
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iGaming
Scaling In-App Traffic in iGaming: A Performance-Driven Approach
Traffy, a performance marketing agency specializing in in-app traffic, has seen a clear shift in how iGaming campaigns scale today.
The era of “launch and forget” in iGaming is over. The market has become more competitive, and users are more demanding than ever. Scaling campaigns is no longer just about volume — success now depends on the depth of analytics, the speed of response to user behavior, and traffic quality.
Market Transformation
In the past, scaling followed a simple logic: more traffic meant more conversions. Today, that approach no longer works. Users have become more selective, and both CPA and ROI are directly tied to post-deposit behavior.
If advertisers fail to track key performance indicators within the first 72 hours — including user activity, repeat deposits, and conversion to FTD — budgets are spent without control, and scaling turns into guesswork.
New Requirements for Scaling
Scaling campaigns today requires a much more structured approach:
- Funnel analysis within the first 72 hours to quickly identify effective setups
- Traffic segmentation and strict quality control
- Continuous monitoring of user activity, repeat deposits, and FTD conversion rates
If there is no positive performance trend within the first three days, the setup is stopped immediately. This allows teams to minimize losses and reallocate budgets toward high-performing campaigns.
Common Pitfalls of Legacy Approaches
Many operators and affiliates still rely on outdated strategies that limit their ability to scale effectively:
- Focusing solely on CPA without considering unit economics and profitability
- Scaling broadly without proper traffic segmentation
- Lack of predictive analytics in the early stages of campaigns
- Underestimating traffic quality and fraud risks
These issues lead to unstable performance, rising CPI, and a loss of control over ROI.
The Traffy Approach
At Traffy, we build scalable infrastructure designed to manage in-app traffic with a performance-first mindset.
- Traffic quality control: black and white lists, ongoing audits, and integrated fraud analytics
- AI-driven optimization: algorithms that predict campaign performance and dynamically reallocate budgets toward the most efficient setups
- Performance focus: real-time analysis of the first 72 hours, deep segmentation, and continuous monitoring of key metrics and ROI
This approach allows us to scale only the traffic that is proven to be profitable, reducing risks and improving predictability at scale.
Conclusion
A performance-driven approach has become essential for scaling In-App campaigns in iGaming. The key to success lies in deep analytics, traffic segmentation, predictive modeling, and strict control within the first 72 hours.
The market has changed — and those who succeed are not the ones who scale volume, but those who scale quality traffic.
At Traffy, this approach is at the core of how we build and scale campaigns, ensuring sustainable growth and measurable performance for our partners.
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