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WA.Technology Sets Sights on SBC Summit Rio 2024

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WA.Technology is excited to confirm its attendance at the upcoming SBC Summit Rio, from March 5-7, at the distinguished Windsor Convention & Expo Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

WA.Technology will be at stand A320 on the lower floor to present its full spectrum of iGaming solutions, products, and services. Building on the momentum of success at ICE London 2024, where WA.Technology captivated attendees with upgraded and feature-rich solutions, ethical local farming collaboration with Brazilian superfood company Authentic Fruits, and exciting free prize giveaways WA.Technology is poised to continue its Latam growth and impact in the global iGaming industry.

The WA.Technology team is keen to engage with the vibrant Brazilian and broader Latam market at one of the region’s most anticipated events. SBC Summit Rio will draw industry leaders from across the globe, and visitors will enjoy insights into Latam’s growing iGaming market, spotlighting the continent’s potential and importance in the sector.

In the spirit of friendship, so integral to SBC Summit Rio, WA.Technology will host an exclusive, free-to-enter poker tournament offering a welcoming atmosphere for 60 invited players to compete in a friendly yet competitive setting. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, at the Windsor Barra Hotel and promises to be a summit highlight with the chance to take home a great prize. Professionals, clients, friends, and enthusiasts can take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere and get to know one another in a fun and friendly way before the main event kicks off. The tournament is also part of WA.Technology’s commitment to promoting responsible gaming and adhering to the highest industry compliance standards.

The tournament will also be an opportunity for WA.Technology to let friends discover more about its forthcoming online poker platform, WA.Poker, that is soon to be fully upgraded and reimagined. The new and improved WA.Poker is

designed to enhance the poker experience, offering simple integration, exceptional user engagement, and an exemplary suite of features tailored to operators and players alike. The re envisioned WA.Poker will be fully optimised to increase players’ acquisition, engagement and retention for increased client satisfaction.

Through strategic collaborations and key appointments, WA.Technology continues to solidify its presence in Latin America. The recent partnership with Latam Entertainment further enhances WA.Technology’s prominence, especially its entry into Mexico. The alliance not only broadens WA.Technology’s influence in Latam but also facilitates significant projects and showcases its commitment to pursuing a legitimate and authentic presence in its biggest market to date.

Additionally, the appointment of Waldir Marques as Director of Regulatory Affairs strengthens the WA.Technology’s regulatory compliance positioning, particularly in Brazil. Marques brings a wealth of experience and insight into iGaming regulation, further enabling WA.Technology to expand its operations in a legally compliant manner. These developments highlight WA.Technology’s dedication to providing market-driven, localised solutions that enhance revenue for operators and improve player engagement and experience across Latin America.

Central to WA.Technology’s showcase at SBC Summit Rio is the upgraded WA.Platform. The company’s new and improved flagship product introduces several advancements designed to elevate user engagement and streamline operator service. Key features include sophisticated AI-driven casino adaptations and personalisation, a localised content management system, enhanced security protocols, and a suite of tools designed for comprehensive customisation and management to create smooth client experiences and unique and satisfying player journeys with increased acquisition, engagement, and retention.

WA.Technology will also spotlight its latest game offerings from various verticals, including WA.Sports, WA.Casino, WA.Lottery, and WA.Fantasy. Visitors can discover the new and exciting games and services unveiled for WA.Lottery and WA.Fantasy, demonstrating the company’s dedication to enriching content and emphasising its integration capabilities, innovative features, and the value they add.

Visitors to stand A320 can also learn about WA.Technology’s venture into Africa with the WA.Africa platform, a localised omnichannel platform that integrates mobile, retail, and online provision that offers unique Afrocentric solutions, user experiences, and tailored services.

WA.Technology’s involvement in the summit highlights its role as a key player in Latam, committed to delivering solutions that meet the specific needs of markets such as Brazil. Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology spoke about the event: “SBC Summit Rio provides an excellent venue for us to demonstrate our commitment to the Latin American market and our ability to offer tailored, cutting-edge solutions designed to support our clients’ success.”

WA.Technology’s attendance at SBC Summit Rio marks an essential step in the company’s strategy to deepen its engagement with the Latin American market. Meet the team and explore the future of iGaming with WA.Technology at SBC Summit Rio, stand A320 on the lower floor, to discover how your iGaming vision can become a reality. Contact the team to book a meeting.

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Betano Sends a Video Game Character into the Real World to Capture the Emotion of the World Cup

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Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s premium online betting and gaming brand, is turning to gaming culture to dramatize the emotional pull of football fandom in its latest international campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Created by Wieden+Kennedy São Paulo, the campaign follows a lonely video game NPC (Non-Playable Character) who escapes the artificial world of a football game to experience the intensity, unpredictability and collective emotion of a real World Cup. Set to a reimagined version of the song “Mr. Lonely,” the film positions football fandom as something too powerful to be simulated.

The work launches under the global platform “Believing Makes it Real” and will roll out across 14 countries in South America and Europe, supported by live activations and fan engagement initiatives tied to the tournament. The campaign will be 360° with dedicated adaptations per country and three main character adjustments tailored to the cultural idiosyncrasies of different regions.

“The FIFA World Cup is the ultimate anchor in global sports, and for a campaign spanning so many different markets, we wanted to match that ambition. Our brief was to articulate the raw, collective emotion of being a fan, a feeling so intense it transcends even the most advanced digital simulation. This film captures that powerful truth, reinforcing our global platform, ‘Believing Makes it Real,’ and positioning Betano at the heart of the sport’s most genuine and unpredictable moments,” said Pablo Puertas, Kaizen Gaming – Betano, Marketing Director.

“Our challenge was finding a fresh, globally resonant way to talk about the World Cup. The campaign starts in a cold, automated universe and follows the journey of an NPC discovering what happens when an entire world truly believes. It’s a contrast that turns football emotion into something impossible to program,” said Felipe Paiva and José Ferraz, Group Creative Directors at Wieden+Kennedy SP.

The campaign also reinforces Betano’s growing relationship with FIFA. The brand was recently named an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for Europe and South America, following previous partnerships around the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The 2026 edition — hosted across the US, Mexico and Canada — will be the largest in FIFA history, featuring 48 national teams for the first time.

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GoldenRace to showcase V5 mobile betting solution at Peru Gaming Show 2026

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GoldenRace will exhibit at Peru Gaming Show 2026 at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima on 17-18 June, where it plans to showcase its new V5 mobile solution, according to the supplier.

The company said the V5 delivery focuses on performance and operator control, with a unified UI/UX built around “ultra-fast performance”, “total brand authority” through customisation, and “intuitive navigation”, including a “one-click hybrid toggle” to access markets.

GoldenRace also plans to highlight its Hit&Win games, including Arcade Heist—“recently crowned with the Game Innovation Award at the SiGMA Africa Awards 2026”—and Fortune Fighters, which the company said is built to run on the V5 infrastructure.

Other products listed for the stand include In-shop Mobile, a retail feature that enables customers to bet on their own devices while in-store, plus virtual Greyhound and Horse Racing content.

The supplier said it will also feature products from other group brands at the show: Spinmatic, Novusbet and Xpress Tech. GoldenRace said attendees can meet the team at stands 11-14.

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Hub Affiliations partners with Gana Media to expand Estadio Gana in Mexico

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Hub Affiliations has signed a strategic partnership with Gana Media Group plc to support the development of Gana’s digital sports platform, Estadio Gana, in Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The partnership was reported by Investing.com.

Under a Framework Strategic Partnership Agreement, Hub Affiliations will provide advertising, media placement, digital communication and commercial development services aimed at building Estadio Gana’s presence in the Mexican market.

The first activation is a three-month, fixed-fee advertising campaign on Sporticos.com, scheduled to run from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Formats listed in the release include video placements, pop-up banners, sidebar listings and sticky banners.

The companies said the initial phase is designed to test audiences, formats and performance analytics, and does not guarantee “conversions, deposits, revenue or customer acquisition.” The agreement also includes a 24-month protection period for commercial opportunities introduced by Hub Affiliations, with any related fees to be agreed in writing.

Mexico is one of the host countries for the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside the US and Canada. The companies position the timing as an opportunity to increase visibility in a market where sports media, digital advertising and betting-related audiences are expected to scale in the run-up to the tournament.

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