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ZEAL Ventures leads financing round of prize draw platform DAYMADE

- Ventures division of the ZEAL Group leads 1 million Euro investment round of British prize draw start-up
- Existing angel investors are also participating in the financing round
ZEAL has led a financing round in the successful UK prize gaming platform DAYMADE at a valuation of 12 million Euro via its Ventures division. In addition to ZEAL Ventures, other existing investors – several business angels with decades of experience in the gaming industry – are also participating in the round. DAYMADE will use the new funds to further scale its UK business.
ZEAL Ventures has been invested in DAYMADE since 2019 and has supported the successful British start-up in recent years not only financially, but also through ongoing advisory in areas such as strategy, regulation, marketing and organization.
DAYMADE: A British Success Story
DAYMADE was founded in 2019 with the aim of revolutionizing prize draws. The British start-up offers players the chance to win holidays, unforgettable experiences, and lifestyle prizes, while supporting a good cause. Through a partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects, a tree is planted with every purchase. With this innovative concept, the company’s offering appeals particularly to a younger generation of adults. Its success is also reflected in the financials: DAYMADE has increased its revenue by nearly 10x in the last four years. This growth has been achieved at sustainable, attractive unit economics (revenue and costs per player). The company also achieved profitability in 2023.
Cooperation with potential
“We are delighted to once again support the DAYMADE team with a significant investment,” says Juliane Gutsmiedl, Investment Manager at ZEAL Ventures. “For several years now, we have been observing a trend towards prize games, which are particularly popular with younger target groups such as millennials and adults in Generation Z. Companies like DAYMADE are therefore significantly contributing to shaping the future of the gaming industry. For this reason, we are delighted to continue our collaboration with DAYMADE and to continue exchanging ideas on a new gaming and entertainment experience.”
“We are thrilled to have ZEAL Ventures on board again”, says Andrew Broekelmann, CEO of DAYMADE. “Their continued support is a huge vote of confidence in our mission to re-imagine prize-based draws for a new generation of players. This funding will fuel our growth and product innovation in the UK. And it doesn’t stop there – as DAYMADE grows, so does our ability to make a real difference. With over 1.3 million trees planted through our charity partners, we’re just as committed to our planet as we are to our players. We look forward to making a greater impact, together.”
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Liftoff Announces Integration of Xiaomi OEM Ad Experience Into the Vungle Exchange

This new partnership opens up on-device advertising across Xiaomi’s system apps and its overseas official app store, GetApps, providing global reach at scale.
Liftoff, the leading provider of marketing, monetization, and creative solutions for the mobile industry, today announced a new partnership with Xiaomi’s International Internet Business Department, part of the global technology leader known for its smartphones, smart devices, and IoT products.
Liftoff’s Vungle Exchange ad network now connects brand & performance advertisers to effective, targeted advertising solutions on Xiaomi’s expanded ecosystem, including HyperOS (its Android-based operating system), smart devices, and internet services.
Advertisers on the Vungle Exchange will have access to premium ad placements in Xiaomi’s overseas app store and other system apps. Advertisers running Android user acquisition campaigns can gain a competitive edge by reaching users through new OEM offerings. They include:
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Direct-to-device advertising: Advertised apps will appear as recommendations through Xiaomi’s native apps and its overseas official app store, GetApps, enabling advertisers to achieve global reach at scale.
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Exclusive touchpoints such as system-level notifications and lock-screen ads not available through standard, in-app networks
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Xiaomi’s OS-level data for better ad targeting and lower-cost campaigns (per install)
Liftoff’s Vungle Exchange helps advertisers reach quality users programmatically. Advertisers can tap into users from 150k+ apps across 250 countries, ensuring the delivery of the right ad to the right user.
Tanya Lee, SVP of Global Supply Sales at Liftoff, said: “At Liftoff, we are committed to driving innovation in the mobile advertising ecosystem, and this partnership marks an exciting step forward. By integrating Xiaomi’s OEM native ad experience with the Vungle Exchange, we enable advertisers to reach high-value users seamlessly. Xiaomi’s expansive global reach, combined with Liftoff’s advanced programmatic technology, offer advertisers a unique opportunity to scale their campaigns efficiently and drive real results.”
Qiang Song, General Manager of Xiaomi’s International Internet Business Department, said: “By integrating with Vungle Exchange, we’re bringing programmatic efficiency to Xiaomi’s premium ad inventory, offering advertisers smarter ways to connect with users.”
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Century Casinos Announces Sports Betting Partnership with BetMGM in Missouri

Century Casinos Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau (Century), has entered into a long-term agreement with BetMGM to bring BetMGM’s sports betting platform to the Missouri market.
Under the terms of the agreement, BetMGM will operate an online and mobile sports betting application under Century’s license in Missouri. The agreement includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to Century, with a guaranteed minimum, as well as retail sportsbook options to be exercised at Century’s discretion.
“We are excited to partner with BetMGM, a leading online sports betting and gaming entertainment company with a dynamic and innovative brand. This partnership is another step forward in leveraging our Missouri licenses and delivering premium entertainment experiences for our customers,” said Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos.
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Bragg Launches Big Ticket Bonanza Gamification Tool

Bragg Gaming Group announced the launch of the latest gamification-led innovation to its award-winning Fuze marketing and promotional toolset, Big Ticket Bonanza, a new way to engage with players through multiple targeted and bespoke campaigns.
Big Ticket Bonanza rewards players with guaranteed-win scratchcards, triggered randomly during normal gameplay. The scratchcards award instant cash prizes or raffle tickets, which are collected and entered into weekly or monthly prize draws.
Players collect tickets by wagering on participating casino games. The more they engage with the game, the more tickets they earn—boosting engagement without disrupting the core gaming experience.
The tool supports both weekly and monthly draws, giving operators flexibility in structuring prize pools and maintaining consistent momentum. Ticket counters update dynamically within the game interface or external campaign widgets, reinforcing progress and encouraging continued participation.
Offering a totally branded experience, campaigns are fully customisable to reflect the operator’s branding, including logos, colour schemes and thematic design elements.
At all points Big Ticket Bonanza offers fair and transparent draws, backed by secure RNG-based draw mechanisms that ensure compliance and fairness, with exportable logs for auditing.
Players can access their ticket counts, prize history, via an in-play dedicated display.
The launch comes as part of Bragg’s strategic investment in creating amazing iGaming experiences for players, illustrating how the work of suppliers can create positive experiences for players and ostensibly, deliver meaningful results for its operator partners.
Bragg champions a culture of iGaming excellence and constant innovation, not only to its gamechanging iGaming content portfolio, but also in its full service suite of technology solutions, excellence and innovation which creates a competitive advantage in the iGaming industry.
The Big Ticket Bonanza gamified player engagement campaign aims to boost player engagement and session time, while increasing wagering volume. It also provides a scalable promotion for both short bursts and longer-term brand events.
Bragg is targeting an aggressive roll-out strategy for Big Ticket Bonanza across its operational markets in Europe, the US and the LatAm region, opening up new opportunities for growth globally.
Launched with valued partner Senator Group in Croatia, which operates on the Bragg player account management (PAM) platform, Big Ticket Bonanza is now available to all of Bragg’s casino content, aggregation and PAM partners and presents a huge opportunity to engage with players.
Big Ticket Bonanza joins an ever expanding and constantly updated list of player engagement tools accessible through the Fuze player engagement toolset. Unlike static promotions, Fuze engagement mechanics adapted dynamically to player behaviour, ensuring continuous participation.
Other tools available within Fuze include tournaments with real-time leaderboards, quests, flash jackpots, sophisticated bonusing, free rounds and a games recommendation system powered by cutting-edge AI technology.
Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg Gaming Group said: “Innovation and excellence form the cornerstone of the Bragg approach to iGaming, and to ensure that our operator partners have the latest tools available in creating dynamic and fantastic experiences for their players.”
“Big Ticket Bonanza is the latest evidence of that focus, our commitment to investing in our products and presents a significant competitive advantage for Bragg as an iGaming supplier, an advantage that we’re looking to drive home globally.”
Croatian online operator Senator Group, a long-standing turnkey solutions partner of Bragg is among the first of Bragg’s operator partners to utilise Big Ticket Bonanza in their marketing strategy.
Vedran Maric, Head of iGaming at Senator Group, said: “Bragg has been a terrific partner to us in our transition from land-based to offering iGaming to our players, and their suite of products and technology have proven invaluable in this process.”
“We’re working collaboratively with Bragg to introduce Big Ticket Bonanza into our marketing, but I’m sure it will be well received by our players in the Croatian market.”
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