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WeAreGame Nominated for TWO SiGMA Balkans/CIS Summit Awards – Sportbetting Provider of the Year and Industry Rising Star of the Year

WeAreGame has yet more incredible news this month; the company has been nominated as Sportbetting Provider of the Year and Industry Rising Star of the Year at the SiGMA Balkans/CIS Summit Awards 2023.
The annual SiGMA Balkans/CIS event will take place between 4 and 7 of September in Limassol, Cyprus. Approximately 12,000 delegates are expected to attend, with hundreds of exhibits, speakers, networking opportunities, and other events planned.
The award ceremony will occur on Monday, 4 September, with WeAreGame nominated in two of the 25 categories. Hosts include industry leaders from across all areas in the sector. People can vote for WeAreGame via the voting form.
After the company’s meteoric rise this year, the nominations are thoroughly deserved. WeAreGame goes from strength to strength, steadily pursuing a place as an iGaming provider front-runner.
The unique and dedicated team continually strive for excellence and exceptional standards in all they do. Their ethos of creating bespoke, localised solutions and products have made them a go-to source for new up-and-coming Brazilian platforms.
WeAreGame is a driving force behind one of the most prominent Brazilian operators – Pixbet – playing a pivotal part in their prominence in the Latam region. WeAreGame also powers multiple other platforms, services, and products in Brazil, including FazOBetAí, FazOBetAí Fantasy, PixBet.tv, PixJogos, PixBet Fantasy 5, Brbet, Greenbets, and F12 Mania.
The success of WeAreGame in Latam, particularly in Brazil, is down to its belief in treating each client as an individual by fully customising everything it creates with team members who specialise in different markets. An ethos of respect, personalisation, and cooperation underpins all the company does. Continuously creative, never generic.
Their robust and expert services, with dedicated account managers, give clients peace of mind keeping communication open for excelled perfection in services provided and client satisfaction. The team at WeAreGame thrive on perfecting everything they do by adapting for each client. WeAreGame prides itself on constantly seeking better ways to provide the most outstanding service possible.
WeAreGame offers a full spectrum of state-of-the-art iGaming solutions, premium products, and innovative standalone products for first-class casino, sports, fantasy, lottery, and poker verticals. Whether choosing a unique turnkey or integrated solution, WeAreGame will provide an optimum solution.
WeAre Platform, WeAreGame’s superlative, universal iGaming Platform, is a best-in-class customisable solution with 99.95% uptime. It offers over 100 game providers, 6400+ games, 80+ payment methods, 70+ global lotteries, unique fantasy games, thousands of sports, live sports, virtual sports, and international markets, keeping the company at the top of its game. Clients can combine one or all exciting verticals with top-quality content to create their dream combination.
Its intuitive back office, third-party integrations, and all other aspects blend seamlessly for a comprehensive platform perfect for any iGaming vertical combination.
WeAreGame has received multiple award nominations so far in 2023. The company was nominated recently for the Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation/Software Award at the SBC Awards 2023, due to be at the SBC Summit Barcelona on 21 September in Barcelona.
Earlier this year, WeAreGame received a nomination for Platform Provider of the Year and the Slots Provider of the Year awards at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2023 and the Industry Rising Star award at the SiGMA Americas Awards 2023.
Tim Scoffham, CEO of WeAreGame, said, “Everyone at WeAreGame is overjoyed to be nominated for two prestigious awards at the Balkans/CIS Summit Awards 2023. Recognition in the Sportbetting Provider of the Year and Industry Rising Star of the Year categories shows the strength and determination put into the company by the entire team and the monumental achievements, particularly by the sports team, in Brazil over the past twelve months. We would like to thank everyone at SiGMA and congratulate all nominees.”
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BMM INNOVATION GROUP TO SHOWCASE ITS WORLD-LEADING TESTING SERVICES FOR BRAZIL’S FAST-GROWING GAMING MARKET AT BIS SIGMA AMERICAS SUMMIT APRIL 7–10

Company to share expert insights and highlight its fast-track product certification and lottery support at São Paulo, Brazil show
BMM Innovation Group (“BMM,” “BIG Group,” or “BIG”), a technology conglomerate focused on product compliance testing, cybersecurity solutions, and virtual training for the global gaming industry, will exhibit at BiS SiGMA Americas April 7-10 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil in Stand No. F133.
As Brazil’s gaming landscape undergoes a significant transformation under new federal regulations, BMM is heavily partnered with operators, suppliers, and regulators through this transition. With its three expert divisions – BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training – the BIG Group brings unmatched expertise in product testing, cybersecurity, and responsible gaming education, all vital for success in the dynamic Brazilian market.
At the show, BMM will highlight its fast-track product testing and certification process, developed specifically to address Brazil’s recertification requirements for B2B and B2C operators. This streamlined service ensures that gaming companies meet all regulatory standards while maintaining their operating licenses with minimal disruption.
BMM Testlabs’ Marzia Turrini, President of iGaming & Cybersecurity, said, “BMM is committed to guiding customers through the certification process with speed, precision, and expert support. Our goal is to reduce regulatory risks and accelerate time to market in Brazil’s evolving regulatory environment.”
At BiS SiGMA, BMM will highlight its support for Brazil’s expanding state lottery market, working closely with operators to support multi-jurisdictional entry and growth. BMM’s lottery and iLottery testing services help ensure full compliance while enabling faster, broader market access.
Visitors to BMM Innovation Group’s stand at BiS SiGMA Americas will gain insights into the Company’s full suite of services for cybersecurity and defense, as well as responsible gaming, including:
- Vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, PCI:DSS evaluations, and a suite of managed security services featuring CYREBRO’s Security Operations Center, KnowBe4’s security awareness training, and Maxxsure’s risk management platform.
- RG24seven Virtual Training, offering expert-led education on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and many other important topics, available in Portuguese, Spanish, and English for gaming professionals worldwide.
Turrini added, “BMM is more than just a test lab. We are a long-term strategic partner, helping shape a secure, responsible, and compliant gaming industry in Brazil and globally.”
BMM invites all BiS SiGMA attendees to stop by Stand No. F133 and discover how the Company drives innovation, reliability, and trust across Brazil’s regulated gaming industry. For more information on BMM’s Brazil support, visit the BMM Brazil Hub at brazil.bmm.com/.
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Bacta’s George McGregor to step down

George McGregor, Bacta’s Executive Director – Government Relations, has announced that he is moving on from the UK trade association at the end of June.
His departure following the Bacta AGM marks the conclusion of a 21-year association with the trade body.
He was an external adviser to Bacta in his role as Managing Director of the public affairs consultancy Interel (now DGA) and has served as Bacta Executive Director since January 2024.
George McGregor, confirmed: “In August this year I turn 60 and my intention is to shift gear in my career, moving from a full-on role to project and advisory work.
“I am incredibly proud of my work with Bacta over the years in helping it achieve tangible benefits for members.
“Between now and my departure there is still a lot to do. We need to finalise our response to the Gambling Minister on stakes and prizes, conclude our submission to the Gambling Commission’s review of gaming machine technical standards and push hard to see the delivery of the long overdue Gambling White Paper reforms”.
John Bollom, Bacta President, added: “We are very sad to see George moving-on but we understand his reasons and wish him well in the future. George is smart, determined and personable. He will leave big boots to fill.”
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Play’n GO announces landmark South African partnership with Hollywoodbets

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a new operator partnership in South Africa with Hollywoodbets.
The legendary games studio went live in South Africa in 2024, and this newly announced partnership will see classic Play’n GO titles such as Fire Joker, Rise of Olympus 100 and Boat Bonanza now available to Hollywoodbets players in South Africa.
Play’n GO enjoyed a landmark year in 2024, expanding its reach globally, and recently announced the launch of two brand new slots mechanics, Blitzways™ and Crashback™.
Stuart Trigwell, Director of Business Development at Play’n GO, commented “South Africa is a market of increasing significance in iGaming globally, and we’re very pleased to have gained such a strong foothold in the country with this partnership.
“The Hollywoodbets brand is synonymous with iGaming in South Africa, and this partnership reflects the commitment of both Play’n GO and Hollywoodbets to deliver the best casino gaming experience possible to players in the region. We’re excited for the opportunities that will come from this partnership, and we look forward to many years of success together.”
Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets added “We’re looking forward to welcoming Play’n GO’s legendary games portfolio to our platform, and we know our players are just as excited as we are. We’re committed to being the number one operator in South Africa, and partnering with Play’n GO is a significant step forward on that journey.”
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