Las Vegas, NV (April 25, 2025) – The Casino Direct Marketing Association (Casino DMA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing casino marketing through education and connection, is proud to announce that Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has signed on as a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming Theo Awards.
This new sponsorship represents an exciting expansion of QCI’s support for Casino DMA’s mission and programs.
“Marketing for casinos is a unique challenge, blending creative artistry with data science,” said Dr. Ralph Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at QCI. “We’re grateful to Casino DMA for the opportunity to sponsor this event and eager to hear the stories that emerge. It’s this kind of sharing that makes our industry stronger.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome QCI as a sponsor,” said Steven Paci, president of Casino DMA. “Their commitment to innovation and excellence in casino marketing perfectly aligns with our goal of elevating and celebrating the work of our industry’s brightest minds.”
For more information about the Theo Awards or Casino DMA sponsorship opportunities, visit casinodma.com.
ABOUT CASINO DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION
The Casino Direct Marketing Association (Casino DMA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the casino marketing community through education, innovation, and collaboration. Since 2005, Casino DMA has served as a hub for marketing professionals across the gaming industry, offering valuable resources such as expert-led webinars, networking events, and the prestigious Theo Awards. With a focus on ethical practices and impactful marketing strategies, Casino DMA empowers its members to drive growth and excellence in casino marketing. Learn more at www.casinodma.com.
ABOUT QUICK CUSTOM INTELLIGENCE
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the revolutionary QCI Enterprise Platform, an artificial intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 250 casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and The Bahamas. The QCI AGI Platform, which manages more than $35 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all aspects of gaming and hospitality operations. QCI's data-driven, AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision making vital in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty.
ABOUT DR. RALPH THOMAS
Dr. Ralph Thomas is a product visionary in applied analytics and the founder of two companies that deliver solutions in casino gaming, education, and adult learning. As a veteran of the gaming industry, Dr. Thomas has substantial experience in implementing analytics in single and multi-property gaming companies to drive tangible and measurable gains to the bottom line. Additionally, he has built business intelligence tools for multibillion-dollar casinos. Dr. Thomas is the co-author of seven books and over 80 articles on applied analytics and data science in gaming, an inventor on dozens of patents, and possesses a deep understanding of gaming from raw data through to casino operations, providing him with a unique, 360-degree view of the industry.
