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How to build an SMM strategy for a casino
1) Strategy and positioning
Objectives (OKR/SMART):- O: Build a sustainable source of traffic and trust.
- KR: + 30% MAU in social networks, D7 returns + 15%, 2 × growth in transitions to guides/FAQ, ≥70% content with RG elements.
Positioning: "Entertainment with rules" - transparency, respect for the user, responsible presentation.
Brand archetype and tone-of-voice: calm confidence; without aggressive promises and hyperbole.
2) Audiences, segments and geo
Break the CA into a matrix:- Experience: beginner/experienced/high-engage (tournaments, live).
- Motivations: entertainment, competition, community, "learn how it works."
- Geo/language: local payments, legislative framework, cultural codes.
- Sensitivity: flag of vulnerable groups → soft frequency limits, emphasis on education and RG.
Insights (JTBD): "spend the evening interesting," "find a tournament," "understand mechanics," "communicate with like-minded people."
3) Content pillars (6 base)
1. Training: RTP, volatility, bankroll management, myths/facts.
2. Games/mechanics: analysis of slots/tables without risk glamorization.
3. Community: UGC, player stories, Discord rituals.
4. Events/tournaments: rules of participation, nets, results, highlights.
5. Responsible game: limits, timeouts, help, "analysis of downstreaks."
6. Backstage/technology: providers, anti-fraud, slot design, support.
4) Formats and channels
Short video (15-45 seconds): myth/fact, "mechanics in 30 seconds," teasers of tournaments.
Long/VOD: analysis, interviews, podcast clips, "road to X" (series of 6-8 episodes).
Cards/carousels: checklists, step-by-step instructions, mechanic comparisons.
Stories/polls: quick Q&A, quizzes, airov previews.
Live: educational streams, mini-leagues, AMAs with providers.
Sites:- YouTube: search + perpetual VOD tail.
- Twitch/Kick: Live chat/events.
- TikTok/IG Reels/Shorts: Reach and Remarketing.
- X (Twitter): Threads and news.
- Telegram: digest, notifications, tickets.
- Discord: community core, LFG, regulations.
5) Editorial calendar
Rhythm for 4 weeks (minimum):- 3-5 shorts/week.
- 2 carousels/week.
- 1 long video/week
- 1-2 live/week
- Daily stories/polls, weekly TG digest.
- Mon: "myth/fact" + carousel "step-by-step."
- Wed: short "mechanics" + Discord analysis.
- Fri: live (training/mini-league) + post-digest.
- Sun: VOD chapters + a selection of the best questions of the week.
6) Creatives and copywriting
Post formula: Hook → Benefit → RG-block → Soft CTA (on guide/FAQ/Discord).
Examples of hooks:- "3 rookie errors in 60 seconds"
- 'Why the time of day doesn't affect the chance of wining'
- "How to Read the Mechanics of a Myth-Free Bonus Round"
Visual: uniform patterns, contrasting fonts, subtitles, intonation of help, not pressure.
7) Community management
Rules on one screen: zero toxicity, respect for pauses, age limits.
Roles: moderators, "hero of the week," authors of guides.
Rituals: AMA on Fridays, UGC showcase, monthly "open report."
SLA: answers ≤2 h during working hours; escalation to support/compliance.
8) Influencers and streamers
Selection: matching values, chat maturity, pause/limit discipline, language/geo.
Formats: Learning Lives, Mini Leagues, AMAs, Road to X Series.
Marking: visible in frame and description.
Attribution: UTM + personal codes + series landings; consider VOD/clip tail 7-30 days.
RG Code: prohibition of glorification of risk behavior, mandatory breaks and disclaimers.
9) Paid promotion (where permitted)
Goals: reach/engagement/traffic (on guides/FAQ/Discord), not "play now."
Audiences: look-alike on active viewers, retarget on clips/site-GA.
Creatives: educational teasers, tournaments, "how to participate," "how to set a limit."
Frequency: 1-2/week. creative per segment, limited impressions, A/B hooks test.
Security: allowed geo, age filters, clear disclaimers.
10) Compliance and responsible play
Visible disclaimers 18 + and links to help - in all profiles and creatives.
Geo-segmentation: different messages/suggestions by country; compliance with local rules.
Separation of "shows" and financial operations: any actions with finances - outside of social networks and only within the framework of the law.
RG elements in content: timers, limits, pauses, analysis of downstreaks.
Anti-spam: frequency limits, stopwords, fast moderation process.
11) Attribution and Analytics
UTM taxonomy (example): KPI panel:- Engagement: ER, average viewing time, searches, comments/min in live.
- Funnel: CTR → transition to guide/FAQ → form filling/registration (in permitted geo) → activation.
- Quality: share of target geo/languages, D7/D30 returns, participation in Discord/events.
- RG signals: clicks on the help section, share of content with pauses/limits, tone of discussions.
- Influencers: post-effect clips/VOD (7-30 days), CR by promo codes, cohort LTV.
Reporting: weekly digest (fast metrics) + monthly report (cohorts, conclusions, decisions).
12) Team and processes
Roles: SMM-lead, designer/editor, copywriter, community manager, analyst, lawyer/compliance, live producer.
RACI card: who approves topics, checks compliance, is responsible for reports and RG.
Sprints: weekly planning, buffer for force majeure, retro on Fridays.
13) Crisis plan
1. Publication pause 24-48 hours (except for actual updates).
2. Unified message: what happened, what we are doing, what changes.
3. Update of guides/chat rules, educational analysis.
4. Return via useful content (RG/FAQ), Q&A, separate report to management.
14) 90-day road map
Days 1-7: positioning, tone, creative templates, UTM scheme, content matrix, calendar for 4 weeks, RG guide.
Ned. 2: running shorts (myth/fact), 2 carousels, TG digest, Discord onboarding.
Ned. 3-4: first live (training), AMA pilot, UGC collection, basic report.
Month 2: the series "road to X," localization for 2nd geo, test paid promo, influencers (2-3 channels).
Month 3: mini-league/tournament, YouTube-VOD expansion, report automation, compliance audit, strategy update.
15) Checklists
Before publishing:- Clear hook and benefit.
- Disclaimer/age/responsibility visible.
- Geo/language matching.
- UTM and pixels (where applicable).
- Legal Validation and Moderation.
- Response plan in the first 60 minutes.
- Scenario with pauses and RG blocks.
- Overlays: Timer/Limits/Goals/Disclaimer.
- Moderators on-call, slow-mode, stopwords.
- Post-production: clips, chapters, digest.
A strong SMM strategy for casinos is not "more posts," but an editorial board with responsibility: understandable goals, sustainable formats, managed community dynamics, net compliance and a measurable funnel. Assemble the system in steps from this article - and social networks will begin to bring not noise, but stable growth and trust.