B2B
WA.Technology appoints Waldir Marques as Director of Regulatory Affairs
WA.Technology, a leading B2B iGaming solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Waldir Marques as its new Director of Regulatory Affairs—this key addition to WA.Technology’s leadership team fortifies the company, particularly in light of recent regulatory changes in Brazil.
Waldir Marques, the former CEO of the government-backed lottery syndicate CAIXA Loterias S.A., brings a wealth of experience and an outstanding track record in iGaming regulation. His high-profile role at Brazil’s CAIXA Loterias S.A., a company renowned for its commitment to ethics, integrity, and transparency, has honed his skills in ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements – a crucial asset for WA.Technology’s operations. Waldir’s insights and expertise will be invaluable in bringing credible and knowledgeable advice to clients, opening the door for bigger and better opportunities in a legally compliant way.
“With the latest regulatory developments in Brazil, Waldir’s profound understanding of the legal landscape will be instrumental in guiding our expansion efforts in the country and the wider Latam market,” said Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology. “His appointment proves our commitment to operating within legal compliance, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and the peace of mind that comes with rigorous regulatory adherence.”
Waldir’s curriculum vitae is a testament to his breadth of knowledge and experience in the field. His roles as Director-President & CEO at CAIXA Loterias S.A. and Subsecretary of Regulation of Lotteries, Prizes and Sweepstakes at the Ministry of Economy, Brazil, highlight his capabilities in navigating the regulatory environment of the Brazilian market and beyond. His team leadership and governance skills further solidify his fit for this pivotal role.
“I am excited to start this new chapter with WA.Technology and contribute to its growth in the Latam region,” said Waldir Marques. “Ensuring compliance and fostering a trustworthy environment for our clients is my top priority. I look forward to helping to steer the company through the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly in Brazil, in light of the ongoing changes. I’m also looking forward to taking on the challenge of bettering WA.Technology’s advancement in the broader South American market as the company branches out into other markets such as Mexico.”
Waldir Marques will be part of the WA.Technology team at ICE London 2024 and will be available at the WA.Technology stand S4-240. His presence at such a prominent event underscores WA.Technology’s commitment to expanding its reach and expertise in the flourishing Latam market.
This appointment marks a significant stride for WA.Technology in fortifying its position in Latam. WA.Technology is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and client service, and the addition of Waldir Marques to its leadership team signifies its commitment to excellence, integrity, and growth in the region.
B2B
Notix.Games adds turnkey casino platform ahead of SBC Summit Malta
Notix.Games is launching a turnkey casino platform and will present it at SBC Summit Malta on 28–30 April 2026, as the Cyprus-based iGaming vendor expands from two product lines to three.
The company said the platform targets operator pain points in emerging markets, including limited flexibility in existing turnkey options and dependence on a single vendor. Notix.Games positions the product for both new casino launches and migrations from existing setups, with “gradual integration without a full system replacement.”
According to Notix.Games, the platform uses a modular architecture covering game and player management, payments and compliance operations, and promotional tools for bonus campaigns, marketing activities, and affiliate management. The company said future updates will add more personalization, gamification, and compliance modules.
Dinara Pogodina, CEO of Notix.Games, said: “Our mission is to bring tangible value to operators globally, and the launch of the platform is the next logical step in our product development strategy. It is designed to help our partners simplify operations while remaining scalable and flexible.
“Moving from a game studio and aggregator to a full-scale technology provider is an important milestone for Notix.Games. It reflects our commitment to building practical, reliable solutions that respond to the real needs of operators in a fast-changing market.”
Notix.Games, founded in 2023, said its aggregator—described as the technological foundation for the new platform—has integrated more than 50 game providers through a single API and serves multiple operators worldwide, including 1XBet. The company will exhibit the platform at stand D50, its first exhibition stand at the event.
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B2B
DrawHouse launches B2B prize draw platform as it names Jamie Pinner CCO
DrawHouse, a new B2B prize draw platform built by the team behind Network Gaming, has launched in the UK, targeting betting operators, media companies and digital platforms looking to add prize draw products.
The company said its platform is “fully managed” and includes compliance, KYC, payments, draw operations and prize fulfilment, designed to let partners launch “in weeks” without the operational and regulatory complexity that has limited wider adoption of prize draw competitions.
Harry Collins, CEO and Founder of DrawHouse, said: “Prize draws are already a large and growing market, but they’ve largely developed outside of traditional operator ecosystems. This isn’t about creating new demand – it’s about capturing revenue that’s already happening elsewhere.” The company cited UK market figures of more than £1.3bn in annual revenue and more than 7 million active players.
DrawHouse also highlighted a “networked liquidity model” that pools prize inventory across partners to offer larger prizes at launch. “Prize draws are a scale game – bigger prizes drive better outcomes,” Collins said. “By connecting partners through a shared network, we’re able to deliver that scale.”
The launch includes the appointment of Jamie Pinner as Chief Commercial Officer. Pinner said: “There’s a clear opportunity for operators to diversify revenue and reach complementary audiences through prize draws. What DrawHouse does well is remove the operational barriers and make the product easy to launch and scale.” DrawHouse said it has secured its first partner and is in discussions with additional operators in the UK and internationally.
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Tom Horn Gaming Unlocks New Markets with Major Alea Aggregation Deal
Editor’s Take
Why this matters: In the race for distribution, direct integrations are becoming less common for mid-sized studios. Partnering with a “super-aggregator” like Alea—known for its focus on API performance and data security—gives Tom Horn Gaming instant access to hundreds of operator brands without the technical bottleneck of individual integrations. This move signals a push to maximize the yield from their back catalog of 100+ games in both mature and emerging markets simultaneously.
The Full Story
Tom Horn Gaming, the omnichannel software supplier, has significantly widened its distribution capabilities by signing a new partnership with Alea, the award-winning iGaming aggregator.
The agreement sees Tom Horn’s entire portfolio of over 100 titles integrated into Alea’s aggregation ecosystem. This includes the supplier’s best-performing classic slots such as 243 Crystal Fruits and The Secret of Ba, as well as recent releases like Tao Tree Coins.
Technical & Strategic Fit For Tom Horn Gaming, the deal is a strategic lever to penetrate new jurisdictions more efficiently. By plugging into Alea’s centralized API, the studio gains immediate access to Alea’s extensive roster of operator partners. The collaboration focuses heavily on delivering “localized” content—games specifically tailored to regional preferences and regulatory requirements—without the friction of individual technical setups.
Management Commentary Both companies emphasized the role of compliance and technical reliability in the deal.
Ondrej Lapides, CEO of Tom Horn Gaming, commented on the strategic alignment:
“Partnering with Alea allows us to bring our games to even more operators and players in markets where we’ve long been committed to delivering tailored, reliable, and engaging content. Alea’s focus on compliance and seamless delivery perfectly complements our own ambitions for growth in both mature and emerging regions.”
Eduard Verdaguer, Partnerships Manager at Alea, highlighted the supplier’s reputation:
“Tom Horn Gaming has built a strong reputation for creating accessible, market-tailored content that players know and trust.”
This partnership marks the latest in a series of commercial expansions for Tom Horn Gaming in late 2025, reinforcing its status as a staple content provider for regulated markets.
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