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Phyllyp Sedicias: Localisation will define the market leaders in Brazil

Localisation has become somewhat of a buzzword across the iGaming industry as of late. But for Phyllyp Sedicias, Country Director for Brazil at WA.Technology, localisation will be the key battleground for operators looking to stand out from the crowd in Brazil.
Brazil has, without a doubt, become one of the most exciting territories for gambling companies to expand their international footprint. And itâs easy to see why.
Boasting a population of more than 212 million people, combined with high rates of mobile and internet adoption and a strong cultural acceptance of gambling, itâs safe to say that the jewel in LatAmâs crown presents a shining opportunity.
With the regulated market expected to officially launch on 1 January, questions are starting to arise over player behaviours, trends, and how best to cater to the unique requirements of this market. Weâre here to solve that.
From the types of products you offer to the way in which you engage with bettors, there are plenty of considerations that must be made before taking your first steps into this nascent market. If you want to make the best possible first impressions with players â you need unmatched personalisation and expertise. This is where knowledge of the local market and a strong B2B platform provider comes in handy â and itâs what weâre ready to be the best at as Brazil goes live.
Local knowledge
In short, WA.Technology prides itself on being one of the few B2B gambling providers with extensive local expertise in the Brazilian market. We have a team of more than 50 people based out of our two offices in Recife, all of whom have considerable experience in the iGaming space.
Among our team leaders in Brazil is our Director of Regulatory Affairs, who supports us in staying one step ahead of any legislative developments. In fact, weâre one of the few providers with a director dedicated solely to navigating Brazilian regulation, which puts us in an incredibly strong position to support our partners looking to enter this burgeoning market.
Having boots on the ground has a number of benefits. It gives us first-hand experience of the pain points and challenges that our partners might face, giving us a unique insight into how to adapt our product suite accordingly.
To give you an example, the topic of payment methods is one that many operators speak to us about. And our advice? Go local!
For those who have been following the Brazilian market closely, you might be aware of the growing popularity of Pix. Created by Banco Central do Brasil, Pix is an instant payment ecosystem that enables players to send or receive payment transfers via their mobile device in a matter of seconds.
In recent years, it has become the payment method of choice for many Brazilians, with many favouring this over more traditional e-wallets and other digital payment methods. So, for gambling operators, integrating Pix into your platform is no longer a convenience â itâs a necessity.
As a platform provider, we see potential in offering a localised, mobile-friendly solution incorporating local payment methods and innovations specific to that market. For us, this is what sets us apart from other providers on the market.
We have been tapping into our teamâs extensive expertise in the iGaming experience, especially in the LatAm market, and working hard to bring that knowledge and expertise to operators across Brazil.
Weâre not just localising payments, either. Localisation has shaped every element of our platform. At WA.Technology, we offer custom solutions that meet each customer’s specific needs. We want to avoid the âcarte blancheâ approach that you sometimes see from big-brand providers; instead, each of our solutions is tailored to the unique requirements of our operators. This is an area we excel at better than anyone else, and itâs fast making us the partner of choice for the regulated market.
What we offer is designed to make brands the best they can be. For those looking to enter Brazil, we have specifically adapted our portfolio to include products centred around popular verticals, such as sports, plus solutions that help operators drive acquisition and retention. These two areas will be major battlegrounds as more companies flood the market.
Having established solid partnerships with eight leading local operators already, WA.Technology has been working closely with our partners to understand the key player trends and products that can help operators scale their business within the Brazilian market. If you want the best, weâre here to deliver.
Driving acquisition
So, what do you need to stand out as an operator brand? With influencer marketing now off the table in Brazil following the governmentâs recent ban on X, formerly known as Twitter, you will need to focus your attention on affiliate marketing. However, navigating the world of affiliation can sound quite tricky from the outset.
Developed specifically for the Brazilian iGaming market, our WA.Affiliates solution will be particularly crucial for operators looking to gain an edge over the competition, and itâs easily the best available.
Equipped with affiliate tracking software, performance updates, and an integrated wallet, we firmly believe this will boost operatorsâ capabilities to interact with new players and enable sportsbooks and casinos to optimise their performance and drive long-term growth.
For many operators looking to enter Brazil, it might be an easy option to simply roll out a standard sportsbook or casino platform that offers a range of markets. This sounds great from the outset, but it will make it incredibly difficult to stand out from the floods of other operators offering similar, if not identical, products.
Of course, it goes without saying that Brazil is known for its inherent love of sports. You just have to look at the support for football teams across the country to see this in action. However, the challenge with traditional sports is that they are subject to rigid calendars, with only a handful of games taking place each week. As a result, players must wait several hours, if not days or weeks, between fixtures to place a bet. For operators, this makes it very difficult to maintain a strong engagement with sports bettors. Itâs all about instant entertainment, and weâre here to deliver.
Again, itâs all about localisation â and WA.Technology is the solution to this problem. Specifically designed for bettors to test their sporting knowledge in a fun, engaging environment, WA.Fantasy is a tried and tested acquisition tool for both sportsbooks and casinos to cross-sell fantasy games to players and boost engagement and retention.
Featuring a range of Fantasy Sports, PickâEm Player Props, and free-to-play predictor games, all designed for Brazil, WA.Fantasy gives players the chance to create teams, leagues, and private contests to add an additional element of competition and gamification to their gambling experience.
What next for Brazil?
While we still await further news on how the Brazilian market will pan out, one thing is for certain: WA.Technology is here to support our partners during every step of their expansion journey – especially if theyâre serious about becoming an industry leader.
Our full spectrum of iGaming solutions puts us in an unmatched position to capitalise on the growth opportunities that the Brazilian market presents and enables us to drive our partnersâ businesses to new heights as the region continues to evolve. Weâre here to make our big brand partners the best out there, and if youâre serious about being the best, make sure to give us a call.
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Grand View Research: Global Sports Betting Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 187.39 Billion by 2030

The global online gambling market size is estimated to reach USD 153.57 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research.
Sports Betting Market Report Highlights:
⢠The offline segment accounts for a significant revenue share in the sports betting industry in 2024, particularly in regions with a mature gambling infrastructure such as Europe and Australia.
⢠Based on the sports type football segment dominated the sports betting market, holding the largest share due to its vast international fan base and the continuous presence of domestic and international tournaments.
⢠Live/In-Play Betting emerged as the leading segment in the sports betting market in 2024, thanks to its real-time and interactive nature.
⢠Europe sports betting market accounts for the largest revenue share of around 48% in 2024. The sports betting market in Europe is continually evolving, bolstered by established regulations in several countries and increasing digital engagement.
The growth of the global sports betting market is driven by the proliferation of internet infrastructure and evolving regulatory landscape of the entire gambling industry across the world. In addition, the increase in the number of sports events and leagues worldwide such as the NFL, FIFA World Cup, Carabao Cup, and UEFA Europa League has positively influenced the growth of the market. Furthermore, an increase in disposable income and the rising usage of AI and blockchain technologies to improve the prediction algorithms in betting software are likely to boost the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Esports, which is an organized, multiplayer video game competition, played by professional players, individuals, or teams, has gained massive popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and witnessed a surge in the number of events worldwide. Market players are utilizing the increased number of esports events to offer an opportunity for their customers to bet on such esports competitions and earn extra income. The surge in online sports events backed up by a rise in the number of esports tournaments offers stable growth opportunities for the betting industry. For instance, according to the report by the UK Gambling Commission, there was a huge 2922% year-on-year rise in esports betting revenue from March 2019 to March 2020.
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CANJ Launches âCasinos United Against Hungerâ Campaign

In an effort to address food insecurity in New Jersey, the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has launched the Casinos United Against Hunger campaign in partnership with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ). Atlantic City casinos collectively are donating more than $170,000 to support CFBNJâs mission.
âEnding hunger will take all of us stepping up to do more for our neighbors. Atlantic City casinos are coming together to form Casinos United Against Hunger, a new campaign dedicated to strengthening our efforts to combat food insecurity in New Jersey. By supporting important organizations like the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, we will help address hunger by providing meals to families throughout the state,â said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey.
The donation was presented at CFBNJâs Night of 300,000 Meals on May 1, 2025, a culinary event that brings together local chefs, restaurants and community members to help provide 300,000 meals for neighbors in need. Chefs from Atlantic City casinos participated in the annual event.
âAtlantic County has some of the highest rates of food insecurity in the state. Weâre grateful to the Casino Association of New Jersey for helping to honor the FoodBankâs 50th anniversary with their generous support and for uniting the Atlantic City casino community to help address hunger. Through this partnership, we can provide more meals to local families in need and make a lasting impact in the area,â said Elizabeth McCarthy, president & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
In addition to the CFBNJâs 50th anniversary, the partnership between the CANJ and CFBNJ comes at an especially crucial time given the level of food insecurity in New Jersey. Nearly 1 million people in the state, including more than 260,000 children, are at risk of hunger. Atlantic County, home to Atlantic Cityâs casinos, has some of the highest rates of food insecurity in the state, with 12.2% of residents and 17.4% of children affected.
The casinos involved in the Casinos United Against Hunger initiative â Ballyâs Atlantic City Casino Resort, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Caesars Entertainmentâs Atlantic City Resorts, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort and Resorts Casino Hotel â are joining a long-standing tradition of support for CFBNJ. Many properties in Atlantic City are longtime supporters of CFBNJ, and this collective effort demonstrates their commitment to addressing this critical issue. Through this partnership, CFBNJ will be able to distribute more meals to families in need, especially in areas that are most impacted. The $170,000 donation is a total of all financial, grant and in-kind contributions from each Atlantic City casino to the CFBNJ this year.
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Austin to Host Inaugural Global Esports Industry Week in June 2025

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), in partnership with The Esports Radar and strategic event partner BLAST, announced Global Esports Industry Week 2025 (GEIW), a week-long series of executive-level forums, summits and experiential gatherings and socials taking place 18â22 June 2025 in Austin, Texas.
Staged alongside the sold-out BLAST.tv Austin Major Finals (21â22 June), GEIW will convene hundreds of publisher representatives, executives, tournament organisers, team owners, brands, investors, legal specialists, and technology innovators for five days of focused dialogue, deal-making, and industry celebration.
Designed in response to mounting calls for global strategic alignment as the esports sector matures, GEIW offers a purposely neutral environment for stakeholders to tackle shared challenges, set collective priorities, and chart sustainable growth. Anchored at the Downright Austin Hotel, the program blends high-impact content with curated networking and âonly-in-Austinâ social experiences, ensuring every conversation can translate into actionable collaboration.
Agenda highlights include:
⢠Esports Leaders & Evening Garden Party (19 June) â a more intimate decision makers only gathering for 120 C-suite leaders in and around the sector, hosted in an off-stage setting with excellent hospitality focused on real conversations and great meetings.
⢠International Games & Esports Tribunal (IGET) Arbitrators Workshop (19 June) â first-of-its-kind masterclass exploring the revolutionary IGET dispute-resolution framework for video games and esports.
⢠ESIC Global Esports Summit (20 June) â thought-leadership keynotes and think-tank panels tackling integrity, commercialization and player welfare.
⢠Premium Networking Experiences (20-21 June) â uniquely local experiences designed to deepen relationships beyond the conference room, including a GEIW Padel Tournament, Texan BBQ Dinners, and more.
Additional activations, partner MOU-signing sessions, and BLAST.tv behind-the-scenes arena tours will run throughout the week.
Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of Esports Integrity Commission, said: âThe global esports ecosystem has reached a tipping point where sustainable growth depends on collective action. Global Esports Industry Week 2025 is our answer to that needâa neutral space where publishers, tournament operators, teams, investors, regulators and technology partners can leave day-to-day business at the door and focus on the bigger picture.
âOver the course of five days, weâll tackle integrity risks head-on, debate commercial models that reward everyone in the value chain, and map out practical frameworks for player welfare and dispute resolution. By convening the industryâs most influential decision-makers in Austinâalongside the energy of the BLAST.tv Majorâweâre setting the stage for agreements and initiatives that will shape esports for the next decade.
âESIC was founded to safeguard fair play; GEIW extends that mission by championing transparency, accountability and long-term business viability. I look forward to welcoming our global peers to what I believe will become the cornerstone event on the esports business calendar.â
Sam Cooke, CEO & Co-Founder of the Insights Group (owners of The Esports Radar), said: âAs co-organiser, The Esports Radar team is thrilled to launch its first event alongside our good friends over at ESIC and BLAST. We couldnât have hoped for a better city than Austin to host the first GEIW; an accessible, brilliant, proudly weird city for all to enjoy in and around the programmed events, and one with so many major corporations there or close by, alongside a sold-out CS Major no less.
âThisâll be a great few days, with a lot of hands shook and deals done, and if youâre a stakeholder or just interested in the business of esports, and its broader development as an industry, we sincerely hope to see you there!â
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, said: âBringing the BLAST.tv Major together with Global Esports Industry Week will further help position Austin at the global centre of esports and gaming next month. This partnership underscores our commitment to building meaningful, sustainable connections across the global esports ecosystem. Weâre proud to play a role in creating an unforgettable week that combines world-class competition with forward-looking industry dialogue, helping shape growth for our industry.â
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