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Wazdan Strengthens International Team with Four New Hires
Award-winning slots manufacturer Wazdan is happy to welcome four new staff members to their team. The rapidly growing company has appointed Albert Bellavista as Head of Business Development – Spain & Latin America, Sandrine Chen as Sales and Business Development Manager – Asia, Bekki D’Agata as Sales and Development Manager and Katarzyna Pysz as Senior Campaign Manager. All four bring a wealth of iGaming experience to the table, and share Wazdan’s passion for games and consistent improvement.
Albert Bellavista has over twelve years’ experience in the betting and gaming industry. Having previously worked with some of the major players including Betfair and William Hill, he brings a wealth of experience in the Spanish and Latin American markets to his new role as Head of Business Development – Spain & Latin America.
Sandrine Chen joins Wazdan as Sales and Business Development Manager – Asia, with a focus on expanding Wazdan’s business in Asia. Her extensive knowledge of the Asian market is unparalleled, and she is known for her proactive approach to new business. Known for her disruptive business ideas, Sandrine’s over 5 years iGaming experience is set to benefit Wazdan’s clients.
Katarzyna Pysz has a wealth of both land-based and online casino experience, having worked for multiple operators including NetEnt during her 13 years in iGaming. She joins the team as Senior Campaign Manager, and brings with her a multitude of B2B and B2C experience cooperating with top casinos on player-facing campaigns.
Bekki D’Agata joins Wazdan from SiGMA where she worked first as Head of Sales and then as Events Director. SiGMA organise and run iGaming events in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Bekki joins Wazdan with an extensive iGaming network, a key understanding of the industry and a host of industry contacts.
Head of Sales at Wazdan Andrzej Hyla said: “We are delighted to welcome four new members to the Wazdan team. Our new team members share our unique Wazdan vision and passion for games. They will be supporting our business to bring new global partners on board and to deliver exceptional customer service to our existing clients. It’s a very exciting time for Wazdan, and we have our sights set on continued global growth.”
Wazdan is a fast-growing games developer, and has become a player and operator favourite. The three new hires will further fuel Wazdan’s international growth, working to bring new global partners on board and providing the company’s existing clients with a best-in-class customer experience. Wazdan’s amazing games portfolio combined with a brilliant team is a winning formula for the energetic game-maker. With four amazing new team members on board, Wazdan aims to become a leading global slots developer in the iGaming industry.
Wazdan’s games are part of a number of casinos and aggregators who focus on appealing to a wide range of audiences, putting the award-winning slots manufacturer’s games at the heart of their differentiation strategy. The slot developer’s growth has continued to accelerate so far this year, with new partnerships agreed with a number of global operators and providers including Digitain, Singular, Mr Slotty, Salsa Technology and Boss. Gaming Solutions amongst others.
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Arizona Lottery
Scientific Games rolls out Momentum systems upgrade for Arizona Lottery
New central gaming and retailer management systems support expanded draw game features across the Lottery’s 3,600 retail locations.
Scientific Games said a new suite of systems technology is now powering the Arizona Lottery’s statewide sales, including updates to its draw games portfolio. The rollout is based on Scientific Games’ Momentum ecosystem, incorporating a central gaming system and a retailer management system.
Arizona Lottery Executive Director Alec Thomson said the technology and game changes are intended to modernize operations and refresh the draw game lineup. “Our teams have been working hard behind the scenes with the Scientific Games teams, and we are thrilled to see this project come to life. The changes to our draw games will give our players bigger value, more ways to play and even more chances to win,” Thomson said. “Ultimately, the advanced technology ecosystem modernizes our operations and positions the Arizona Lottery for future growth.”
The Lottery’s draw game changes include an update to The Pick featuring an automatic multiplier on every play and an add-on called The Pick PLUS, the addition of a daily midday drawing for Pick 3, the launch of a new Pick 4 game with midday and evening drawings, and the addition of Powerball Double Play.
Scientific Games said it also upgraded its gem | suite software to support the expanded draw portfolio and to manage retailer licensing, communications and business intelligence across the Arizona Lottery’s network of 3,600 retailers. “As the Arizona Lottery’s systems technology partner since 2015, Scientific Games is focused on readying the Lottery for long-term sustainability through advanced systems and software, and exciting new products that engage players and drive proceeds to the good cause programs that benefit Arizonans,” said John Schulz, President, Americas & Global Instant Products.
Scientific Games has supplied products and services to the Arizona Lottery for 45 years, including Scratchers games and licensed brands, and supports the Lottery from a Phoenix location, according to the company.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
Flashscore: UK World Cup traffic hits 2.35M users ahead of England vs Norway
Flashscore says England vs Mexico is its fourth most-watched match globally so far, drawing 17.5M live followers on the app.
Flashscore reported a lift in UK fan engagement ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, citing new usage data from its tournament coverage.
The company said it has recorded 2.35M unique UK users and 387.7M views across its World Cup content so far, spanning live scores, match centres, previews, articles and audio.
Flashscore also pointed to deeper “second-screen” consumption patterns in the UK during the same period, including 1.6M match preview views, 1.23M article views and 147K audio plays.
In global terms, Flashscore said England ranks seventh for team profile opens. England’s Round of 16 match against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium was the fourth-most popular match of the tournament on the app, attracting 17.5M live followers and generating 53.2M views.
On player interest, Flashscore said England captain Harry Kane ranks 20th globally for player profile opens, with 3.9M—just behind Brazil’s Vinicius Junior on 4.0M. Norway striker Erling Haaland is eighth, with 5.7M profile opens.
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Amusnet Italy
Amusnet Italy Enters into Partnership with Entain
Amusnet Italy has launched its premium gaming portfolio on Entain’s prominent online casino brands, bwin and Gioco Digitale, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence within the regulated Italian market.
Through this strategic partnership, local players will gain access to the provider’s premium casino content, known for its exceptional reliability, captivating mechanics and top-tier design. This launch marks the beginning of a phased rollout, with a fully certified portfolio consisting of 174 high-performing titles from Amusnet’s catalogue.
The initial release, which went live on July 1, features the majestic slot Extra Crown Classic Buy Bonus. This royal, fruit-themed game masterfully blends a traditional aesthetic with modern video slot dynamics, featuring expanding Crown Wilds and dual Scatter symbols. It elevates excitement with an innovative Buy Bonus option for instant action alongside Amusnet’s signature 4-level mystery Jackpot Cards bonus game, providing a truly immersive player experience.
“Partnering with premium brands like bwin and Gioco Digitale is a major milestone for our growth in Italy. Launching onto Entain’s platform allows us to reach a wider audience and bring high-quality entertainment to Italian players,” said Polina Nedyalkova, Amusnet Italy Director.
Both bwin and Gioco Digitale are premier online casino brands operating under the global sports betting and gaming giant Entain, utilising a shared platform to deliver secure and cutting-edge gaming experiences. By aligning with these highly trusted brands, Amusnet is well-positioned to leverage their robust market positioning and extensive, loyal user bases to drive long-term engagement and growth.
With this strategic alliance, Amusnet Italy reinforces its commitment to driving growth in the local iGaming market alongside top-tier operators.
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