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WA.Technology Welcomes Sander Koch as Chief Strategy Officer
WA.Technology is delighted to announce the appointment of Sander Koch as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With a distinguished career spanning over 18 years in the management consulting industry, Sander brings a wealth of expertise and insight to WA.Technology.
Sander Koch is a significant figure in the management consulting industry. His most recent role was as a Partner at Arthur D. Little in Dubai, where he led the TIME (Telecommunications, Information, Media, and Electronics) practice. His expertise in corporate strategy spans strategic planning and implementation, commercial operations in marketing and sales, and organisational design and effectiveness.
Before joining Arthur D. Little, Sander co-founded Novo Management Consultants in Dubai, a specialised consulting firm focusing on the telecom market in the Middle East. His leadership at Novo showcased his ability to blend industry-specific knowledge with strategic insight, fostering an effective consulting environment.
Sander holds a Master of Science in Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. More recently he participated in the Creative Leadership program at THNK.
Sander brings an extensive skill set to the team, including business strategy, strategic consulting, corporate finance, business transformation, due diligence, and more. This diverse expertise makes him the ideal person to navigate WA.Technology through the strategic iGaming landscape.
Sander commented on his new role: “QUOTE”
“Sander’s appointment as Chief Strategy Officer marks a significant milestone in our company’s journey,” said Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology. “His understanding of the sector and strategic acumen align perfectly with our vision for the future. We are confident that with Sander on board, WA.Technology will achieve new levels of success in the industry.”
Sander joins WA.Technology at a pivotal moment as the company is expanding its comprehensive iGaming suite, including exciting updates via its WA.Sports and WA.Fantasy verticals.
WA.Sports’s updated sportsbook provision will enhance its offerings with features like live streaming, Betbuilder, Free Bets Campaigns, new Front End layouts, and more that promise a more personalised and immersive user experience tailored to player preferences.
Furthermore, the WA.Fantasy team is gearing up to launch the B2B Daily Fantasy Sports Network (DFS) in early 2024. This innovative product addresses the common liquidity issue in fantasy games by forming a robust network similar to poker networks for bigger prizes, providing sportsbooks and casinos with unique gamified products, setting them apart in the market.
2023 has been a landmark year for WA.Technology. Winning the Platform Provider of the Year Silver Award at SBC Latinoamérica 2023 recognised the company’s success. Another notable success is the considerable increase in collaborations and turnover in the Brazilian market, leading to exciting new partnerships with top-tier operators. The company’s robust platform and solutions were instrumental in the rise of PixBet as one of Brazil’s top five sports betting brands, showcasing WA.Technology’s ability to deliver impactful solutions to leading operators.
A key driver behind this growth has been the company’s dedicated team and the culture that supports peak performance. WA.Technology’s ethos of flexibility and innovation has been crucial in recruiting talented, experienced people to the team. Sander Koch’s arrival as Chief Strategy Officer coincides with these exciting developments furthering WA.Technology’s growth and success in the iGaming sector.
Former WBC cruiserweight champion to appear at PartyPoker Tour UK stops and take part in online activations.
PartyPoker has appointed former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew as a brand ambassador for the remainder of 2026, with appearances tied to the operator’s live PartyPoker Tour and online poker offering.
The company said Bellew will be “a regular face” at its remaining UK tour stops this season following an earlier appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. Bellew will also take part in online activity linked to the PartyPoker schedule.
“I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me,” Bellew said.
PartyPoker said Bellew is scheduled to attend each remaining UK stop on the 2026 PartyPoker Tour: London in July, Glasgow in August, Cork in November, and London in December. The operator also referenced a series of exclusive online events running alongside the live calendar.
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Cease-and-desist letters cite alleged felonies and underage access tied to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.
The Arizona Department of Gaming said it has issued cease-and-desist orders to five online platforms—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—after investigations that the Department says involved alleged illegal gambling activity and underage access in Arizona.
In its announcement, the Department said each enforcement action alleges conduct giving rise to three felonies under Arizona law: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering. The agency cited Arizona’s prohibition on gambling unless specifically authorized (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Tit. 13, Ch. 33) and said the legal gambling age in the state is 21.
“Arizona is taking decisive action against illegal gambling operators that put Arizonans at risk,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Our top priority is protecting Arizonans and I’m grateful for the efforts of our intelligence unit led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Doug Jensen to do just that. Through these cease-and-desist orders we are putting operators on notice: their conduct runs contrary to Arizona law and they must stop promoting illegal gambling.”
The Department’s letters describe different alleged violations by operator. For BetOpenly, the Department said peer-to-peer gambling rules prohibit third-party benefit, and alleged the platform benefited via a commission structure while enabling event wagering and daily fantasy sports contests without the required state licenses, including availability to underage Arizonans. For Bookmaker, the Department said its investigation found wagering on horse racing, casino games, and sports betting without an event wagering license or an advanced deposit wagering provider license, adding that online casino games are not legal in Arizona.
For Club WPT Online Poker, the Department alleged the platform enabled individuals under 21 in Arizona to enter pay-to-play online poker tournaments for prizes while using deceptive “no purchase necessary” language; the Department said online poker is illegal in Arizona. For Kutt Inc., the Department said Arizona “social” gambling prohibits third-party benefit and directed the operator to stop allowing Arizona users to deposit money and wager on sports, politics, pop culture, and casino-style games. For Raffle Creator, the Department said the operator did not meet requirements that allow Arizona nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles and alleged it allowed people under 21 to purchase tickets for prize chances.
The Department said the notified entities are directed to immediately stop all gambling operations and activities in Arizona “whether through mobile applications, online, or otherwise,” and to cease any future illegal gambling in the state. It added that future actions may include criminal charges or civil action against entities, principals, and employees, and that operators “may be subject to a potential award of restitution” and forfeiture of monies acquired due to the alleged conduct.
The post Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Tony Bellew has officially joined the PartyPoker Brand Ambassador team for the remainder of 2026, strengthening the brand’s growing roster of ambassadors and reinforcing its commitment to bringing poker to a wider audience.
A former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion and one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting personalities, Bellew will play an active role across both PartyPoker’s live tour and online offering throughout the rest of the year.
Speaking about joining the team, Tony Bellew said: “I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me.”
His return follows a hugely successful appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham earlier this year, where he embraced the atmosphere, spent time with players and immersed himself in the event. After thoroughly enjoying the experience, Bellew will now become a regular face at the remaining UK stops on the PartyPoker Tour throughout the rest of the 2026 season.
As part of his ambassadorial role, Bellew will attend every remaining UK stop PartyPoker Tour in 2026:
- London – July
- Glasgow – August
- Cork – November
- London – December
With four live festival stops and a series of exclusive online events still to come, players will have plenty of opportunities to meet Bellew at the tables throughout the remainder of the 2026 PartyPoker calendar. Look out for opportunities to take him on online, and at the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow, Cork and London.
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