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2025-09-22
2 min read

Why streaming is the future of game development

Jon Paul Calleja, Head of Commercial Operations at Just Slots

Jon Paul Calleja

Marketing Manager

Why streaming is the future of game development

Streaming has evolved from being a promotional channel to a key part of game development. Christine Parkhill, Chief Commercial Officer at Just Slots, explains that live streams enable providers to gather instant feedback, identify friction points, and act on player concerns faster than traditional QA or feedback methods.

Marina Ostrovtsova, CEO of BGaming, highlights how streamers boosted their crash game Aviamasters. The involvement of influencers like Adin Ross not only grew the game’s visibility but also guided its ongoing development through community-generated content.
Parkhill emphasizes that authenticity and transparency are essential providers must partner with streamers whose values align with their brand to maintain trust and comply with regulations.

Industry examples include BGaming’s partnership with Brazilian streamer John Vlogs and BetMGM’s collaboration with Brian Christopher Slots in North America. Parkhill notes that consistent, long-term relationships with streamers (combined with press outreach and paid media) maximize visibility. She also highlights the value of stream analytics in refining both marketing strategies and game design.

As Parkhill concludes, streaming is no longer just about promotion, it’s an integrated tool for engagement, community-driven development, and responsible marketing. Providers that embrace it strategically can enhance both player trust and game success.

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Jon Paul Calleja, Head of Commercial Operations at Just Slots

About the author

Jon Paul Calleja Marketing Manager

Jon Paul leads marketing at Just Slots, with a focus on affiliate and streamer partnerships. He works across the commercial team on operator relationships and partner growth, and runs the company's weekly marketing cadence.

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