Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue was $63 million, down approximately 19% year over year, reflecting continued softness in both social casino and casual portfolios [17] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $12 million, an 18.5% decline year over year and flat sequentially [18] - DAU was 2.6 million, down 25% year over year and down 3% sequentially [19] - MAU was 11.4 million, down 23% year over year and largely flat sequentially [19] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 20%, up 20 basis points from the same period last year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The social casino portfolio faced category-wide headwinds, but monetization improved across several core titles, with ARPDAU increasing year over year in POP slots, Mykonami, and especially in the MyVegas franchise [9] - Direct to consumer channel generated approximately $5 million in in-app purchase revenue, representing 9.8% of total IAP revenue in the quarter, compared to $2.3 million or 3.9% in Q1 2024 [10] - Casual segment performance remained soft across both Brame and Tetris Prime, with Brame showing early signs of monetization improvement [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The social casino category is being impacted by the rising popularity of sweepstakes-style offerings, which are capturing increasing mindshare and spend from players [6] - The daily average retail value of available rewards increased by 5% to approximately $2 million per day [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a reinvention plan to improve clarity, efficiency, and discipline, with a strong emphasis on compliance in developing a sweepstakes solution [5][7] - Development continues on the new casual Tetris title, Tetris Block Party, with a planned Q4 launch [8] - The Play Awards platform is central to the strategy of being a leader in rewarded play, with new award partnerships launched to enhance the loyalty ecosystem [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges in the market but expressed confidence in the reinvention plan and the potential for future growth [5] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance of net revenue between $250 million and $270 million and consolidated adjusted EBITDA between $45 million and $55 million [21] Other Important Information - The balance sheet remains strong, ending the quarter with approximately $107 million in cash and no outstanding debt [15] - The company is actively assessing strategic M&A opportunities that align with growth priorities [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in executing the Q2 launch of the new sweepstakes product - Management expressed confidence in the ability to introduce and slowly scale the sweepstakes offering in Q2, with a measured introduction in several jurisdictions initially [25][26] Question: Success factors driving DTC revenue growth - The success is attributed to a focus on driving more consumption directly through incentives and a loyalty program, with expectations for continued momentum due to recent legal rulings [27][30] Question: Changes in the sweepstakes development phase - Management indicated that the focus has been on validating the technical stability and performance of the platform, with plans for a measured market introduction [35][36] Question: Benefits expected from the Apple Epic Games lawsuit - The ruling allows for more aggressive routing of purchases through direct channels, which is expected to improve user conversion and margin [38][40] Question: Integration of Play Awards with sweepstakes - Management believes that the loyalty program will enhance the sweepstakes promotional mechanic, driving deeper player engagement [45][46]