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From Data to VIPs: Turning Analytics into High-Value Player Growth
In iGaming, everyone claims to be data-driven. But few actually translate player data into high-value retention, especially when it comes to nurturing VIPs.
Executive Director of iGaming at Digicode, Itai Zak, brings decades of leadership and a clear message: you don’t grow a VIP base by chance. You grow it by identifying value early, acting fast, and connecting data to real engagement.
What “Data-Driven” Means in Practice
Being data-driven goes far beyond having reports or dashboards. True data maturity means using insights daily to steer product, marketing, and player interactions.
1. Let Data Drive Daily Decisions
When churn risk rises or LTV drops on a channel, action should follow immediately, not at the end of the quarter. The most agile teams monitor live metrics and adjust campaigns, budgets, and messaging in real time.
2. Break Down the Silos
Many operators suffer from fragmented data. Real impact comes when departments share a single player view, blending gameplay, deposits, support history, and withdrawal behavior. It ensures VIP managers, CRM teams, and support agents speak the same language.
3. Predict What Comes Next
Looking backwards doesn’t build loyalty. Leading operators use predictive models to surface VIP potential based on the first few sessions long before players hit traditional thresholds.
4. Connect Insight to Action
Too often, BI teams flag valuable insights, but they die in a spreadsheet. The real differentiator is execution: triggering CRM flows, personal outreach, or incentives when data demands it.
The First 72 Hours: Where VIP Potential Is Revealed
Early behavior is the clearest predictor of long-term value, but only if you know what to track and how to respond.
1. High-Intent Behaviors
Watch for:
- High first or second deposits
- Short time gaps between deposits
- Early high-stakes bets
- Players exploring multiple game types
These are all signs that a player isn’t casually browsing – they’re actively looking to engage.
2. The “Testing” Pattern
Many VIPs start small – not because they lack funds, but because they’re testing. A small deposit followed by a quick withdrawal is often a trust check. If the process is smooth, they’ll return with bigger deposits. If it’s slow or frustrating, they’re gone.
3. Session Frequency and Progression
A sharp increase in session frequency or bet size across the first few days often signals growing comfort and potential scaling.
4. Offer and Message Engagement
If a player interacts with your welcome email, opens push notifications, or clicks SMS links, they’re giving you an open door. Don’t wait to walk through it.
5. Support Interactions
Players who contact support early, especially with questions about withdrawal limits or VIP benefits are usually serious. They’re checking if your operation is worth their loyalty.
Combine Predictive Models with Human Judgment
Advanced operators don’t just rely on instinct. They use scoring models that factor in behavior, deposit timing, game preferences, and more to surface likely VIPs.
But human oversight still matters. Not every large deposit means high value, and not every bonus-heavy player deserves long-term investment. Blend automation with VIP manager insight for the best results.
Turning Signals Into VIP Journeys
Once a player shows potential, the next steps must be fast, personal, and frictionless.
Move Immediately
Don’t wait for a fixed deposit milestone. If the model flags potential, move them into a high-touch onboarding flow instantly.
Assign a Personal Contact
A VIP manager should reach out directly: via phone, email, or chat. Introduce the service, highlight available perks, and offer real-time support. Early personal connection builds long-term trust.
Build Operational Confidence
For VIPs, reliability is everything. That means:
- Fast, seamless withdrawals
- Clear communication
- Instant issue resolution
Operational delays are one of the most common reasons VIPs walk – often without saying a word.
Tailor Offers Immediately
Ditch the generic bonus paths. Instead, align offers to:
- Game preferences
- Deposit frequency
- Bet sizes or session patterns
Consider non-monetary perks too: early access, private tournaments, or priority support often go further than cash.
Build Emotional Loyalty
Celebrate milestones, send personalized notes, or deliver surprise perks. Loyalty stems from recognition, not just rewards.
Automation That Converts Insight to Action
To deliver consistently, operators must integrate CRM, analytics, and predictive scoring into a real-time ecosystem.
Unify Player Data
Gameplay, transactions, offers, and support logs must feed into a central CRM. Without a 360° view, personalization fails.
Use Smart Triggers
When churn risk rises, send a reactivation offer. When VIP behavior is flagged, notify the VIP team and start an automated journey. Speed is critical so is consistency.
Segment and Route Intelligently
For example:
- “Bonus-heavy” players → low-cost paths
- “Testing” depositors → fast payment messaging
- “Multi-session, high-value” players → early VIP escalation
Close the Loop
After launching a campaign, track results. Feed that data back into the model to improve future accuracy and ROI.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Even with good data, many operators fall into predictable traps.
1. Acting Too Slowly
Waiting for a player to reach “VIP level” before acting often means missing your chance. Loyalty builds early or not at all.
Fix: Act within 48 hours of first signals, not weeks later.
2. Equating Big Deposits with Value
A one-time high roller isn’t necessarily a long-term asset.
Fix: Prioritize session consistency, gameplay diversity, and communication engagement, not just deposit size.
3. Confusing High Turnover with Profit
Bonus abusers can look like VIPs until the promotions stop.
Fix: Monitor bonus-to-deposit ratios and net revenue. True VIPs bring long-term, sustainable value.
Summing Up: VIP Growth Is Execution, Not Luck
The most successful operators don’t wait for players to raise their hands. They spot signals early, move fast, and create journeys that blend automation with human care.
VIP growth is no longer about guesswork. It’s about predicting value, delivering relevance, and doing it before your competitors do.
Because in iGaming, the player’s decision to stay (or leave) is often made in the first 72 hours.
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MyEmpire, one of the leading brands within the MioMedia affiliate program, proudly unveils its grand transformation. The empire has been reborn — with a stunning new look, an expanded collection of games, and thrilling new features set to redefine the gaming experience.
The redesigned MyEmpire brand unveils a fresh and immersive environment inspired by great civilizations of the past. The new interface offers smoother navigation, enhanced visuals, and a layout that reflects the brand’s evolution and the spirit of the empire. It’s cleaner, faster, and full of life — giving players the feeling of truly stepping into a renewed realm of majesty.
The updated design extends across the entire game world, bringing richer landscapes, detailed architecture, and enhanced character art that adds elegance and depth, drawing players further into play.
Along with the visual transformation, MyEmpire is expanding its portfolio with new games. Each title offers a unique experience while staying true to the empire’s spirit of strategy, adventure, and discovery. Together, they create a broader and more dynamic world for players to explore.
Beyond new games, MyEmpire is expanding with the launch of a dedicated shop — a new destination where players can purchase exclusive items or exchange their in-game bonuses for them. It’s a fresh way to turn progress into rewards and make every victory even more satisfying.
Soon, players will also enjoy new gamification features — SpinRally, Wheel of Fortune, and WonderPot. These additions will introduce even more thrills and rewards, giving players the chance to test their luck, win prizes, and uncover new surprises within the empire. Each feature is designed to enhance engagement and add a fresh layer of fun to the play.
MioMedia Affiliates continue to stand at the forefront of iGaming innovation, bringing together top-performing brands and world-class affiliate partnerships. As MyEmpire enters a new era with its refreshed look and features, MioMedia Affiliates celebrates the brand’s dedication to excellence, creativity, and pursuit of entertainment that both inspires and rewards.
For more information and guidance, contact the team: https://www.miomedia.com/contact-us
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Rokky, the PC game distribution platform delivering publisher-approved keys to global markets, has today unveiled its landmark whitepaper, The State of PC Distribution. The report, based on an independent study of 306 game industry execs, reveals how Steam’s continued dominance of PC game distribution leaves developers fearing their over-reliance on the platform and exploring alternative channels.
For years, Steam has deservedly been synonymous with PC game distribution. A striking 72% of developers believe Steam operates as a monopoly, with more than half (53%) concerned about their overwhelming reliance on a single platform. With over 18,000 new titles hitting Steam in 2024, the dominant storefront is drowning in games, and this fierce competition fuels developers’ concerns for game distribution. Market saturation (35%), and the ever-present challenge of discoverability (33%) are cited as key challenges, although the rise of the free-to-play model (40%) was named as the number one concern.
In response, developers are diversifying their distribution channels, with a significant 48% utilising the Epic Games Store. E-stores (38%) and marketplaces (30%) are also key channels for PC distribution, offering avenues to sell Steam keys outside of Valve’s platform, and appreciated by a third of developers for their access to hard-to-reach markets. The report also dives deep into the often-misunderstood gray market, where discounted keys are resold from low-priced regions in marketplaces and e-stores. With 73% of developers concerned about players reselling keys, “The State of PC Distribution” Report details how studios can reap the perceived benefits of e-stores and marketplaces without falling victim to the gray market.
Vadim Andreev, CEO and Co-Founder of Rokky, said:
“With a growing prominence of e-stores and marketplaces, PC game distribution is more varied, vast, and complex than it has ever been. New opportunities are everywhere – as are pitfalls and challenges. And most of the old guard remain relevant. Understanding the nuances has never been more important, and so we created this report to highlight the trends that matter.”
Key Findings from “The State of PC Distribution”:
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Today’s challenges: The rise of free-to-play games is the biggest challenge of selling PC games today (40%), followed by market saturation and competition (35%) and discoverability (33%)
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Steam’s dominance: 88% of studios say Steam accounts for over 75% of their revenue. 72% feel Steam effectively exists as a monopoly and 53% are concerned about their level of reliance on that single platform.
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Beyond Steam: 48% have distributed a title to the Epic Games Store, 30% to marketplaces such as G2A and Kinguin, 38% to e-stores such as Fanatical or Humble Bundle, 10% have distributed with GOG, and 8% with itch.io.
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Marketplace Benefits: Developers relate marketplaces with benefits such as ease of use (45%), pricing control (35%), promotional support (33%) and international reach (31%).
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E-Store Benefits: Developers relate marketplaces with benefits such as ease of use (41%), pricing control (35%), promotional support (33%) and international reach (35%)
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Marketplace Concerns: Developers relate marketplaces with the gray market (24%), loss of control (22%), and loss of revenue (22%).
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E-Store Concerns: Developers relate e-stores with the gray market (23%), loss of control (23%), and loss of revenue (19%).
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Alternative distribution outlook: 75% of developers anticipate at least a 10% revenue uplift from using e-stores and marketplaces; 80% expect alternative channels to become a regular part of their distribution mix within five years.
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Defining the gray market: Only 22% believe the gray market is the concept of unauthorised reselling. For the majority of respondents (73%), the gray market is not a practice but a place. 24% perceive that marketplaces themselves are the gray market, 24% define it as e-stores, and 25% believe the gray market is a combination of both.
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Resale concerns: 73% of developers are concerned about players reselling keys.
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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has strengthened its support of the SiGMA Summit series by sponsoring the SiGMA Central Europe Expo, taking place from 3rd – 6th November at Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy.
The SiGMA Central Europe Expo brings together leading stakeholders from across the global iGaming ecosystem for four days of networking, innovation, and business growth in one of Europe’s most iconic cities.
During the show, PG Soft’s branding will feature prominently at the event’s Registration Counter – the first touchpoint for every attendee and one of the venue’s busiest hubs. Additionally, PG Soft banners will surround the registration desk and storage wall areas.
PG Soft’s branding will also be displayed on large HD screens positioned beside the main entrance, running across all three days of the Expo. Two custom 30-second videos, designed by PG Soft’s creative team, will loop continuously across the displays.
While this sponsorship does not carry an official title, it further reinforces PG Soft’s commitment to enhancing the player and partner experience at leading global expos and supporting SiGMA’s mission to connect and inspire the worldwide iGaming community.
PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with SiGMA for the upcoming Central Europe event in Rome. Our collaboration reinforces PG Soft’s commitment to enhancing the player and partner experience at leading global expos and supporting SiGMA’s mission to connect and inspire the worldwide iGaming community.”
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