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WA.Technology Welcomes Sander Koch as Chief Strategy Officer

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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.

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“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.

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PokerStars Big Game on Tour returns May 17 with Koon, Deeb and Berkey

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Season 3 runs weekly on PokerStars’ YouTube channel through June 14 and includes a $50,000 staked ‘Loose Cannon’ amateur spot.

PokerStars will launch a new run of PokerStars Big Game on Tour episodes on May 17, with Jason Koon, Shaun Deeb and Matt Berkey set to headline the line-up. The series will air on the PokerStars YouTube channel, with weekly episodes through June 14.

The cast for the new instalment also includes MMA fighter Sean O’Malley and high-stakes cash game player Randy ‘3Coin’ Sadler, according to the company. The episodes follow the Big Game format, featuring No Limit Hold’em cash game play.

PokerStars said the season’s ‘Loose Cannon’ will be Canadian operations manager Andy Taylor, who will be staked $50,000 and will keep any profit made at the table. The company described Taylor as running a property maintenance company and, with his wife, a non-for-profit organisation focused on supporting young athletes in Toronto.

A teaser for the new episodes aired during the livestream of the €100,000 High Rollers Invitational at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo, which featured Koon. PokerStars noted Koon “took home €1,000,000” from the event.

Release schedule: May 17 (Episode 1), May 24 (Episode 2), May 31 (Episode 3), June 7 (Episode 4), and June 14 (Episode 5).

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Jason Koon, Shaun Deeb, and Matt Berkey Headline New Instalment of PokerStars Big Game on Tour

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Poker’s most thrilling televised cash game, PokerStars Big Game on Tour, will return on May 17 with a brand-new set of episodes featuring a stellar line-up headlined by PokerStars Ambassador and number three in the all-time poker money list Jason Koon, reigning two-time World Series of Poker Player of the Year Shaun Deeb, and American high-stakes poker pro and coach Matt Berkey.

MMA Fighter and poker enthusiast Sean O’Malley, and well-known high stakes cash game player and businessman Randy ‘3Coin’ Sadler complete the line-up, who will take to the felt against the ‘Loose Cannon’ to win big.

As always, each episode will showcase high stakes No Limit Hold’em cash game action in the beloved Big Game format, where one amateur player or ‘Loose Cannon’ is staked $50,000 and gets to keep any profit they make at the table.

Canadian Operations Manager Andy Taylor will shake up the felt as the ‘Loose Cannon’ hoping to beat the pros. Andy runs a property maintenance company as his main job and, alongside his wife, runs a non-for-profit organisation aimed at improving the skillset and mindset of young athletes across Toronto.

The teaser for the new Big Game episodes was aired during the live stream of the €100,000 High Rollers Invitational at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo, featuring Big Game player Jason Koon. Koon took home €1,000,000 after topping a field of some of the best in the world.

The first Big Game episode will air on PokerStars YouTube channel on May 17, with new episodes airing weekly and culminating on June 14.

  • Sunday, May 17 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 1
  • Sunday, May 24 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 2
  • Sunday, May 31 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 3
  • Sunday, June 7 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 4
  • Sunday, June 14 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 5

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IBJR hails App Store approval as a milestone in the fight against illegal betting in Brazil

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The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) considers Apple’s decision to allow the distribution of regulated sports betting and online gaming applications on its Brazilian App Store a key milestone for the consolidation of a transparent and integrity-driven sector.

This measure strengthens regulation by making it easier for users to clearly identify operators that are duly authorized to operate in compliance with national rules.

Following Google’s decision, made less than a year ago, to authorize the distribution of sports betting apps on the Play Store in Brazil, this initiative acts as a powerful cybersecurity filter and helps protect consumers from the risks of the illegal market.

Since only operators licensed by the SPA are allowed to offer services to iOS users, the process of channeling traffic into the regulated environment is further strengthened.

However, for the measure to be fully effective, continuous enforcement is required, as several illegal apps can still be found on major platforms.

Data from Instituto Locomotiva, in partnership with LCA Consultoria, indicate that the illegal environment—much of it controlled by organized crime—moves around R$40 billion per year in Brazil and generates an estimated annual loss of R$10.8 billion in tax revenue.

In this context, actions that help distinguish legal operators from unauthorized ones are essential.

The presence of applications on both the Play Store and Apple Store reinforces the commitment to Responsible Gaming, as they integrate functionalities required by legislation and audited by the platforms.

These include strict age verification to prevent access by minors under 18, clear risk warnings related to gambling, and self-exclusion tools.

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