Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has expanded its partnership with Wazdan into Ontario, further strengthening its premium content offering in one of North America’s leading regulated markets.

Through the extended agreement, St8 has integrated a selection of Wazdan’s top-performing slot titles for operators in Ontario, including Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin, 36 Coins, Mighty Wild: Panther Grand Diamond Edition and Mighty Wild: Gorilla. The partnership also brings Wazdan’s renowned engagement-driven mechanics to the market, including Cash to Infinity, Sticky to Infinity and Hold the Jackpot.

Wazdan has built a strong reputation through its combination of high-performing games, innovative mechanics and player engagement features. Its focus on creating memorable gameplay experiences aligns closely with St8’s approach to delivering premium content through a seamless aggregation platform.

The Ontario expansion marks the latest step in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies as St8 continues to evolve its content portfolio and support operators with games that deliver strong performance across competitive markets.

David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said: “Our partnership with Wazdan has already delivered impressive results, and extending the collaboration into Ontario is an exciting next step for both companies.

“Wazdan consistently develops high-performing content backed by innovative engagement features, and we are pleased to further strengthen our offering for operators in one of North America’s most important regulated regions.”

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “This collaboration into Ontario with St8 is another milestone for Wazdan as we continue to build our presence across regulated North American markets.

“Wazdan goes above and beyond for our partners by delivering intuitive products that focus on the quality of the user’s experience, and St8’s platform provides an excellent route for our content to reach more operators and players. It has been a very rewarding process so far, and we look forward to building on this momentum together.”

Former Accenture and BCG executive steps in to lead strategic planning and support the long-term expansion of the local operation

Entain, the FTSE-listed British sports betting and entertainment giant and one of the world’s largest gaming operators, has officially announced the appointment of Sérgio Buono as its new Head of Market Strategy in Brazil.

In the Brazilian market, Entain’s core commercial operations are driven by Sportingbet, one of the jurisdiction’s premier online sports betting and entertainment brands.

Buono will be responsible for leading the company’s strategic planning efforts, with a sharp focus on business growth and the deployment of key operational initiatives.

His role will involve direct cross-functional collaboration with core divisions, including Marketing, CRM, Product, and Technology, providing data-driven insight to support decision-making and align local execution with Entain’s long-term global corporate goals.

Strategic background in Business Transformation

Prior to joining Entain, the executive served as a Principal Director at Accenture Strategy and a Project Leader at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Throughout his consulting career, Buono has accumulated extensive expertise in corporate strategy, business transformation, and operational development across major tier-one companies in Brazil.

This strategic executive hire comes at a critical time of maturity and professionalization for the Brazilian gaming ecosystem, which has rapidly climbed to global prominence following the comprehensive implementation of federal market regulations.

“The greatest challenge, and also the highest potential, lies in working for a global multinational with such a dominant brand in a market that remains fresh, highly competitive, and dynamic,” stated Sérgio Buono, newly appointed Head of Market Strategy.

“Entain seamlessly bridges proprietary technology, human capital, and AI capabilities at a global scale. The real opportunity here is to translate those massive global assets into tangible, sustainable growth for our local business.”

With an established international footprint across multiple regulated jurisdictions, Entain continues to scale its organizational infrastructure and strategic investments in Brazil, reinforcing the group’s long-term corporate commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainable market expansion.