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AvatarUX appoints Nicola Longmuir as CEO to accelerate growth strategy
Innovative slots supplier AvatarUX has appointed Nicola Longmuir as its new CEO as the rapidly growing studio continues to make strides in the global iGaming space.
Longmuir joins AvatarUX from Push Gaming where she held the role of Chief Commercial Officer and she will also utilise over 15 years of industry experience gained from pivotal roles with Sky Betting & Gaming, Betfair, Ladbrokes Coral and Gaming Realms.
The new appointment marks an exciting time of expansion for AvatarUX and Longmuir’s proven track record of establishing and scaling B2B businesses in the iGaming industry will be crucial as the studio enters the next stage of its growth trajectory and accelerates its product strategy.
AvatarUX has achieved great success over the last few years with its unique and thrilling PopWins™ mechanic gaining fans worldwide as it significantly increases the player experience with its fresh take on tumbling wins.
The company is set to further strengthen its team in 2022 to substantially boost its product portfolio as well as its distribution across numerous global markets.
Marcus Honney, Managing Director at AvatarUX, said: “We are thrilled to have Nicola join us at AvatarUX to drive our product growth and strategy to the next level, which we are more than ready for.
“Nicola has extensive knowledge of the gaming industry and has played a crucial part in the achievements of the companies she has worked for in the past and will be an extremely valuable addition to our senior team. We would like to wish her a very warm welcome to AvatarUX.”
Nicola Longmuir, CEO of AvatarUX, said: “I truly love the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the iGaming industry and AvatarUX is a perfect representation of what makes it so great. Its quality product offering and innovative PopWins mechanic coupled with a very talented team was something I wanted to be a part of, so I’m excited about this opportunity.
“I look forward to building on AvatarUX’s exceptional reputation and success and to continue to disrupt the industry further.”
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Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has launched a selection of its Hold and Win games with UK operator Dazzletag Entertainment Ltd.
Dazzletag Entertainment owns and operates several online casino sites, including popular brands Casushi and Peachy Games, which continue to enjoy a strong growth trajectory.
Playson’s top-performing titles have gone live in the UK via Light & Wonder, including Supercharged Clovers: Hold and Win and 3 Pots Riches: Hold and Win.
The UK remains a key focus for Playson as it looks to further build its presence within one of the industry’s most recognised online gaming markets. The company’s recent tie-up with Light & Wonder provides a strong platform for future growth, with its games available on the supplier’s content marketplace that operators such as Dazzletag Entertainment are connected with.
Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “We are thrilled to make our debut with Dazzletag Entertainment, bringing engaging gaming experiences to even more players in the UK market.
“As the partnership progresses, we will seek to integrate more games across the operator’s brand to continue our commitment to providing the best content to players of all tastes.”
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Award-winning supplier already established as go-to B2B platform partner for some of Brazil’s biggest brands
WA.Technology, the award-winning B2B iGaming solutions provider and a trusted partner for Brazil’s top operators, will showcase its latest innovations designed for the Brazilian market at SBC Summit Rio 2025, Stand B290.
Already established as one of LatAm’s favourite B2B providers, WA.Technology is partnered with many of Brazil’s biggest brands, as well as being one of the first major suppliers to have received the necessary certifications to launch in Brazil at the start of 2025.
With a local team established on the ground in Brazil and an office in Recife, WA.Technology has used two decades of experience to develop its latest round of Brazil-focused products, set to be exhibited at Stand B290.
The company’s highlight launch of 2024 and 2025, Pick‘Em Player Props, has already proven to be a standout acquisition, engagement, and retention tool for Brazil-focused operators and will be key to any operator looking to make its mark on the market.
Combining Fantasy and Sports Betting, WA.Technology’s Pick‘Em Player Props gives players a chance to put their sporting knowledge to the test by predicting individual player performances – capturing the growing popularity of player props betting as well as the Brazilian love of soccer.
Taking second centre stage will be WA.Technology’s hugely popular WA.Lottery vertical. WA.Technology’s partners can now integrate the provider’s newly upgraded lottery product directly into their online casino or sportsbook via a seamless wallet integration.
Representing another high-performing acquisition tool for all partners, players can access more than 70 of the world’s biggest lottery formats, including weekly prizes of $100m across all LatAm and Brazilian draws.
Highly popular Lottery games from the USA, such as Powerball and Megamillions, are also available, with jackpots reaching in excess of $1bn.
Commenting on WA.Technology’s plans to become a true leader in Brazil’s regulated market, Phyllyp Sedicias, WA.Technology’s Country Director for Brazil, said: “We’re not just talking about Brazil – we’re invested in it. With local teams and offices across Brazil and LatAm, we understand the nuances of the market and what players want. Our Pick‘Em Player Props and upgraded WA.Lottery are designed to give our partners a competitive edge.
Visit us at Stand B290 to see how we can help you become a true market leader with our unmatched experience and expertise. We have incredibly exciting plans for this year – and we can promise that with a true reputation of excellence, we’re here to be the best.”
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Blueprint Gaming partners with Rush Street Interactive to further expand Ontario reach via BetRivers platform
Blueprint Gaming, the leading UK slots developer and member of the Merkur Group, has doubled down on its Canadian footprint following a partnership with industry leading online casino and sports betting company, Rush Street Interactive, in Ontario.
The agreement will see a host of Blueprint’s top performing games made available to a new wave of slot enthusiasts, including its Megaways
offering featuring Napoleon Megaways and Majestic Fury Megaways, as well as the company’s renowned branded library offering the likes of Rick and Morty: Strike Back and The Lost Boys.
Founded in 2012, RSI has become a market leader in online casinos and sportsbooks across the Americas and is set to have its expansive portfolio of slots elevated by Blueprint’s engaging titles featuring sought after mechanics.
The agreement underlines Blueprint’s ever-expanding global footprint and aligns with its strategic roadmap for Canada where its games continue to resonate with players across the country.
Samuel Haggblom, Director of Key Accounts at Blueprint Gaming, said: “The popularity of Blueprint slots continues to grow across Canada and the Americas, and so we are delighted to go live with an industry renowned operator in the region.
“This exciting deal pays further testament to how our games can resonate with players in multiple markets worldwide and we look forward to seeing the response from BetRivers players.”
Richard Schwartz, CEO for Rush Street Interactive, said: “Blueprint Gaming boasts a growing collection of exciting titles, and we are thrilled to be working with them to bring these games to our BetRivers players in Ontario.
“We are happy to partner with Blueprint Gaming and look forward to watching this collaboration flourish.”
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