Karina Todorova — fractional Head of CRM and iGaming CRM consultant for US sweepstakes operators

iGaming CRM consultant for US sweepstakes and casino operators

I'm one of a small number of independent CRM consultants specialising exclusively in iGaming and US sweepstakes operators.

I fix underperforming CRM systems and turn them into revenue engines — improving first-time conversion, retention, and player LTV.

Most operators already have the tools, data, and promotions in place — but their CRM isn’t structured to drive consistent revenue.

That usually shows up as:

  • low first-time depositor conversion

  • over-reliance on bonuses to drive activity

  • disconnected journeys across channels

  • no clear lifecycle strategy

I work with casino and sweepstakes teams to identify where revenue is leaking and rebuild CRM systems that actually perform.

+15–25% LTV uplift
+18%+ first-time depositor conversion improvement
Fully automated lifecycle systems live before launch

Recent results across projects:

I work with iGaming and US sweepstakes operators who want CRM to be a core revenue channel — not just a tool for sending campaigns.

Typically:

  • mid to large casino or sweeps brands

  • teams with an existing CRM stack or preparing for launch

  • operators scaling across markets or managing complex promo structures

If you need a senior CRM partner to connect data, tooling, promotions, and player experience into one system, you’re in the right place.

Who I work with

For operators serious about CRM as a growth driver

Across casino and sweepstakes brands, the same issues come up repeatedly:

  • onboarding journeys that don’t convert

  • promo strategies that burn margin without improving retention

  • lifecycle campaigns that are reactive instead of structured

  • CRM teams executing without a clear roadmap

  • fragmented data and inconsistent segmentation

These problems don’t get solved by sending more campaigns.

They get solved by fixing the system behind them.

What I fix

Where most CRM setups break

How I help

How I improve CRM performance

CRM audit and revenue gap analysis
I review your CRM setup, journeys, segmentation, and promo engine to identify what’s working, what’s not, and where the biggest revenue opportunities sit.
You get a clear, prioritised roadmap for the next 90 days.


Lifecycle and retention system design
I design structured player journeys across onboarding, first purchase, retention, VIP, and reactivation — aligned with your product, market, and compliance requirements.


CRM build, optimisation, and leadership
From full CRM setups for new launches to fixing underperforming systems, I work hands-on with your team to implement changes that actually move revenue.

What clients say

Karina understands gaming inside out – from tools to regulation – and always finds pragmatic CRM solutions instead of just pointing at problems.

- CMO, Online Casino & Sportsbook

“Thanks to Karina, our lifecycle journeys finally have structure, align with compliance, and run on processes the team still uses every day.”

— CRM Manager, Multibrand Casino Group

Karina built our sweeps CRM from scratch – stack, journeys, promos, and compliance, and had a fully automated lifecycle running before launch.

— MD, Sweepstakes Casino

Built from real operator experience

I’ve spent over a decade inside iGaming and sweepstakes operators — leading CRM teams, launching new brands, and fixing systems that weren’t delivering.

I understand:

  • bonus abuse and margin pressure

  • regulatory and compliance constraints

  • fragmented data environments

  • the reality of executing CRM under tight deadlines

When we work together, you get practical, execution-ready solutions based on what actually works — not theory.

What this leads to

When CRM is structured properly, the impact is clear:

  • stronger first-time depositor conversion

  • higher 30-day and 90-day retention

  • more efficient use of bonuses and promotions

  • consistent reactivation of lapsed players

  • a system your team can actually run and scale

Common questions about CRM consulting for iGaming and sweepstakes operators

  • There are very few independent CRM consultants who specialise exclusively in iGaming and US sweepstakes — most agencies cover multiple verticals and don't have deep operator-side experience.

    I work solely within this space, which means I understand the compliance constraints, player behaviour patterns, bonus economics, and CRM tooling specific to casino and sweepstakes brands.

    If you need a specialist rather than a generalist, that's what I offer.

  • Effective lifecycle marketing in online casinos starts with structure — not volume.

    The highest-performing CRM programmes I've built share three things: a clear player journey from registration through to reactivation, trigger-based automation that responds to real behaviour rather than scheduled blasts, and segmentation that goes beyond basic RFM.

    Best practice also means designing promotions that drive genuine engagement rather than burning margin on bonus abuse.

    The goal is a system that compounds over time, not a campaign calendar that resets every month.

  • A promotions framework for a new gaming brand needs to do three things simultaneously: drive first-time conversion, reward early loyalty without eroding margin, and stay within compliance boundaries for your market. I build these frameworks around your player segments, deposit thresholds, and product mechanics — not generic templates.

    For US sweepstakes specifically, the framework also needs to account for the SC/GC dual currency model and the conversion funnel from free play to paid purchase.

    Getting this right at launch is significantly easier than retrofitting it later.

  • The most effective CRM strategies for sweepstakes casinos focus on the critical early window — the first 72 hours after registration and the first 7 days after initial purchase.

    Operators who win in this space build automated journeys that move players from free coin usage to first SC purchase quickly, then use personalised retention campaigns to drive repeat purchase and increase session frequency.

    Gamification layers — missions, leaderboards, VIP progression — significantly improve long-term retention when they're integrated into the CRM strategy rather than bolted on separately.

  • Improving retention in an online gaming platform almost always starts with diagnosing where players are dropping off — and most operators are surprised by how early that happens.

    The biggest retention gains I've seen come from fixing the onboarding journey, reducing the gap between registration and first meaningful engagement, and building a reactivation programme that triggers before players have fully lapsed.

    If your retention metrics are underperforming, the answer is rarely more promotions — it's usually better structure, better timing, and more relevant messaging at each stage of the player journey.

Ready to fix your CRM?

If your CRM isn’t delivering the results it should, we should talk.

Tell me a bit about your setup and challenges, and I’ll let you know if there’s a clear opportunity to improve it.