GMB - What new features did WA.Technology bring to SBC Rio?
Waldir Marques - WA.Technology is very prepared and came to Brazil to bring new features. We have a very new partnership system with a company called Onseo, which brought new developers to the sector. And now our differential is being able to provide qualified games, identified for each person.
WA provided a platform and is now integrating a new vertical to its product portfolio?
Exactly. Now we have this profile to be able to provide personalized games for each client. This is our differential in Brazil. WA's concern is to be in the regulated market, complying with all the rules of a regulated country.
Speaking of rules in the country, how is this beginning of a regulated market in Brazil?
You can see the whirlwind of things that have been happening. This is fantastic. It was everything we imagined in the past: that Brazil would be and will be one of the largest markets. In Brazil, WA is being sought out by several companies. I imagine that this entire sector has been growing very well. This growth is fantastic.
In your opinion, are the paths taken, especially since they were initiated by you as a government, adequate? Are they in line with the expectations of the global iGaming market itself?
Yes, and that was fantastic. The rules were very clear, transparent and adequate so that the market can operate safely, with legal certainty and qualifications. It was perfect. Everyone is happy with what was done in the regulation. In my opinion, this has organized the Brazilian market.
How does WA.Technology work in partnership with its clients, the operators, in relation to Responsible Gaming and the fight against money laundering? What tools do you offer so that they can comply with government requirements?
As I mentioned earlier, WA came to Brazil and is keen to work in the regulated market. As an example, the Regulatory Affairs Department was created, which I head, to learn about the regulations of the Brazilian market. It positions itself with its clients as a partner in complying with these regulations. Today we have a very fantastic money laundering prevention system and KYC with facial recognition ready to follow Brazilian market standards and even more so to follow market dynamics.
What are the major opportunities and what sets WA apart in order to gain an ever-increasing market share?
Our uniqueness is that we are ready for this regulated market, complying with all the rules. We have a very clear example, which is the fact that our clients have been approved by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) and have their licenses permanently, following all the rules of the Brazilian market. This is our uniqueness: complying with the rules of the Brazilian market.
What are WA.Technology's plans for the immediate future?
The plans for the future are to expand our brand, expand our company in the Brazilian market.
And the Latin market as a whole, how are you working in this segment?
The Latin market is very large. We are covering the entire Latin American market. In Mexico, for example, we have a regional director to boost business there. So, it is a large market in which we are working.
Source: Exclusive GMB
