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WA.Technology names Dave Hickey as new Commercial Director

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Dave Hickey promoted to oversee commercial development in newly created role

WA.Technology, the award-winning B2B iGaming solutions provider, has announced that Dave Hickey, Director of Sports Operations, has been promoted to Commercial Director.

This strategic appointment highlights WA.Technology’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it continues to drive growth in emerging markets and expand its footprint globally.

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Since joining WA.Technology in November 2022, Dave Hickey held several key leadership positions in the Sportsbook, Commercial, and Managed Services divisions.

During his time working within the company, Dave played an integral role in refining WA.Technology’s sportsbook products as well as delivering new commercial opportunities.

In his new role, he will be responsible for setting, defining, and implementing WA.Technology’s commercial strategy across the entire business – from sportsbook and casino to affiliation and fantasy sports. He will focus on driving revenue growth, fostering partnerships, and delivering bespoke, localised solutions to WA.Technology’s partners.

Dave will also be pivotal in identifying and closing new business opportunities in key target regions, including Africa, Brazil, and Latin America.

WA.Technology’s comprehensive suite of products and services has positioned it as a key player in several key iGaming markets. Dave Hickey’s appointment as Commercial Director underscores the company’s focus on growth, innovation, and excellence in delivering tailored iGaming solutions.

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Celebrating his new role, Dave Hickey, Commercial Director at WA.Technology, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be taking on the role of Commercial Director. I have had the pleasure of working with such a talented, innovative team, and I cannot wait to bring those insights to this new role as we forge new avenues for growth in 2025.”

“In my previous role as Director of Sports Operations, I had a great opportunity to work alongside the commercial team, which gave me great insights into the different sectors of our industry – experiences that I have no doubt will shape my role as Commercial Director. I’m particularly looking forward to tapping into the extensive data sets that we have at our disposal, which will ultimately help take our business from strength to strength as we better understand market trends and player preferences, allowing us to empower our partners in achieving greater success.”

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Ottawa Black Bears Announce Partnership Deal with PowerPlay

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The Ottawa Black Bears announced an extensive partnership agreement with PowerPlay Online Sportsbook and Casino that will see the company’s logo featured on the club’s home and away jerseys.

In addition to the jersey partnership, PowerPlay will also have branding elements inside the goal crease, behind the bench, on the LED display ring, and along the rinkboards for Black Bears home games at Canadian Tire Centre. As part of the deal, PowerPlay also becomes the exclusive sportsbook and online casino partner for the Ottawa Black Bears.

“We are thrilled to have PowerPlay on board for our inaugural season with such a comprehensive partnership agreement. Their investment with the Black Bears represents a foundational agreement for our lacrosse club. And we’re proud to wear their logo alongside ours as we launch our franchise,” said Chelsea McDermott, Vice President of Business Operations for the Ottawa Black Bears.

“We are excited to bring PowerPlay’s bold, community-driven spirit to Ottawa-Gatineau, partnering with the Black Bears as they establish themselves as a force in lacrosse. This partnership celebrates a sport deeply tied to Canada’s heritage and competitive energy. Together, we’ll ignite passion, energize fans, and deliver excitement all season long,” said Thomas Vermeulen, Marketing Director for PowerPlay.

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Playson goes live with Flutter brands Paddy Power and Betfair to boost UK market presence

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Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has expanded its UK footprint after launching its leading games with Flutter Entertainment’s Paddy Power and Betfair brands.

The partnership sees Playson’s top-performing titles Energy Coins: Hold and Win and 3 Pots Riches: Hold and Win go live across both operators’ online casino offerings in the UK via Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform.

Further titles from Playson’s portfolio are set to follow in the coming months, as well as expansion of the partnership into the regulated markets of Spain, Italy and Brazil.

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Playson’s latest tie-up underlines its continued expansion across leading regulated markets with its feature-first titles and sought-after mechanics continuing to appeal to internationally recognised operators and their players.

Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “We are delighted to partner with two of Flutter Entertainment’s leading brands whose ambitions within the industry align perfectly with ours here at Playson.

“We are confident our premier titles will elevate both Paddy Power and Betfair’s iGaming offering whilst allowing Playson continue its global marketing expansion.”

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From Zero to Seven: ICONIC21’s Slot Portfolio Expands Rapidly

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In-demand live casino and iGaming content provider quickly doubles its just-launched live slot offering with seven thrilling titles now available to operators and their players.

ICONIC21’s just launched live slot portfolio now stands at seven titles as the provider continues to enhance its market leading offering, laying the foundation for its place at the front of a vertical set for long-term growth and success. 

The new releases — Dao Riches, Fiesta Wilds and Vitamin Joy 25 — all take the classic slot format, which is highly sought-after by players in both real money gaming and sweepstakes markets. All three titles feature high volatility and incorporate popular mechanics and features such as:

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  • Dao Riches: An Asian-themed slot where Scatters and Free Spins take centre stage.
  • Fiesta Wilds: A lively Mexican fiesta-themed game featuring vertically Expanding Wilds and an entertaining Buy the Bonus feature.
  • Vitamin Joy 25: A follow-up to Vitamin Joy, now offering 25 payout lines and Multipliers that can stack up to x81.

These games continue the trend of classic slot experiences designed to meet player demand across real money and sweepstakes, and across multiple global markets while also delivering consistent success for operators.

With timeless themes and easy-to-understand mechanics, the games are ideal for both acquisition and retention strategies. Their familiarity and strong performance ensure they remain sticky and engaging for players.

Edvardas Sadovskis, CPO of ICONIC21, said: “Kicking off our slot vertical with seven titles that share a classic repertoire, yet feature diversity, was the perfect move for our clients. We plan to launch two new slots every month moving forward with each title increasingly tailored to our clients’ needs.

“While we’ll continue to explore new themes and introduce more innovative features over time, these recent releases cement our slot portfolio as a strong, reliable offering. It’s exciting to see such a small collection of games take shape so quickly after the vertical’s launch, and we’re eager to add even more titles over the coming months.”

ICONIC21 is expanding its content portfolio beyond live casino, with slots, crash games, RNG games, promo tools and more all included in its 2025 roadmap.

Real money gaming and sweepstakes operators can learn more about ICONIC21’s flexible offerings at ICE Barcelona, stand #5B16, where the company will be exhibiting and showcasing its full suite of games during the expo.

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