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Blokotech appoints Nicolas Castearena as Commercial Director LATAM
Blokotech, a leading innovator in iGaming software solutions, has appointed Nicolas Castearena as Commercial Director LATAM, to accelerate growth across Latin America.
Castearena joins Blokotech with an impressive track record of cultivating high-value partnerships and expanding throughout LATAM. His career covers the crypto and Web3 sectors, where he showed a deep understanding of technology, innovation, and market dynamics.
Blokotech Commercial Director LATAM Nicolas Castearena said: “Blokotech’s potential for this region is immense and I cannot wait to play my role in ensuring we deliver on our targets. My localised knowledge and understanding of market nuances will be a valuable addition to the business.”
As Co-founder and CEO of Hashrate Solución, Nicolas has generated strong results by connecting iGaming solutions with real-world market needs – highlighting his entrepreneurial mindset and ability to spot opportunities in emerging tech spaces.
Blokotech Co-Founder and CEO Salvatore Messina added: “Nicolas brings the ideal balance of commercial expertise, technological insight, and strategic vision. His appointment marks a major moment in our LATAM expansion, and we’re hyper-confident about the value he’ll bring to our business and clients in the region.”
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Blokotech and SiGMA World will stage the third stop of the Bloko Padel Tour 2026 in Miami on 9 June, with matches set for Ultra Padel Club in Magic City.
The event follows earlier tour dates in Buenos Aires and Malta, and is scheduled alongside SBC Summit Americas taking place in nearby Fort Lauderdale. Blokotech said the Miami tournament is the third step towards a Grand Finale in Rome later this year.
Blokotech said the Miami stop will host 24 pairs across Beginners and Advanced competitions, positioned as an industry networking format away from the conference floor.
As part of the Miami tournament, Blokotech said the Best Player of the Tournament will receive an Adidas Messi signature football boot signed by Lionel Messi. Event partners and sponsors listed by the company include ClutchBet, Felina Casino, scoreconnect, The Power Plugin and Belatra Games.
Blokotech Co-Founder and CEO Salvatore Messina commented: “The response to the Bloko Padel Tour has exceeded all expectations so far. Each stop is bringing together more people from across the industry and creating genuine opportunities to build relationships in a much more relaxed and engaging environment. Miami is set to be another fantastic event as we continue building towards Rome.”
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Blokotech said it will hold the third stop of the Bloko Padel Tour 2026 in Miami on 9 June, as part of its partnership with SiGMA World.
The company said the event will take place at Ultra Padel Club in Magic City and will run alongside SBC Summit Americas in nearby Fort Lauderdale. The Miami stop follows events in Buenos Aires and Malta and is part of a tour leading to a grand finale in Rome later this year.
Blokotech said the tournament will feature 24 pairs competing across Beginners and Advanced categories. The company said the Best Player of the Tournament will receive an Adidas Messi signature football boot signed by Lionel Messi.
The Miami competition is supported by ClutchBet, Felina Casino, scoreconnect, The Power Plugin and Belatra Games, according to Blokotech.
“The response to the Bloko Padel Tour has exceeded all expectations so far. Each stop is bringing together more people from across the industry and creating genuine opportunities to build relationships in a much more relaxed and engaging environment. Miami is set to be another fantastic event as we continue building towards Rome,” Blokotech Co-Founder and CEO Salvatore Messina said.
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Second leg of the networking-focused iGaming padel series ran in Malta with SiGMA World; next stop is Miami on 9 June.
Blokotech has completed the Malta stage of the Bloko Padel Tour 2026, the company said on Thursday 30th April 2026. The second leg of the series was held in partnership with SiGMA World and hosted at IK Padel Village.
Blokotech said 35 teams competed across Pro and Beginners categories, following the tour’s opening event in Buenos Aires.
Blokotech Co-Founder and CEO Salvatore Messina said: “The response to the Malta stop has been brilliant. Each stage is gathering more interest as we build towards our Grand Linale in Rome. Once again we set the platform for networking and competition that our players loved. We’d like to thank all partners involved in making Malta a success – roll on Miami!”
In the Pro category, Andrea Zammit and Borja Jimenez won, with Peter Curmi and Salvatore Fasciana finishing second. In the Beginners category, Gabriele Sarti and Marco Pozzoli took first place, followed by Viki Vitanyi and Davide Dorato. Craig Luke was named Best Player and received a signed Francesco Totti shirt.
Blokotech said the next event will take place in Miami on 9 June at Ultra Padel Club, ahead of the Grand Finale in Rome.
- Blokotech; https://blokotech.com/ Company reference for Blokotech and background on its products and leadership.
- SiGMA World; https://sigmagroup.com/ Confirms the event partner and provides context on SiGMA’s industry events platform.
- Malta Gaming Authority (MGA); https://www.mga.org.mt/ Adds regulatory context for Malta as a hub for iGaming businesses mentioned in the event setting.
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