This week, Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology, serves as the keynote speaker at TheGamblest's iGaming Talks.
In this interview, Tim will delve into the company's history, its current position in the industry, and how it differentiates from competitors. He will also discuss the most popular products and services, the main goals for this year, and more.
TheGamblest: Tim, as the CEO of WA.Technology, could you elaborate on the company's current position in the industry and its uniqueness?
Tim: WA.Technology has established a strong foothold in the Latin American market, focusing on Brazil and expanding to Mexico, Peru, and other regions. We also have a strong foundation in Africa and other global markets. Our success is largely due to our extensive collaboration with market experts and our localized full-suite platform solutions, ensuring we meet each client's unique needs. We tailor everything we do according to the client, market, and product.
All suppliers customize to some extent, but we believe that product customization alone is not enough. The success of any excellent B2B iGaming team depends on its talent. From the beginning, we sought to build a team of outstanding, respected experts in their respective fields, with extensive industry experience. This is true for both our internal team and external collaborations. Our internal team includes renowned professionals like Axel Antillon, our Director for Latin America, and Waldir Marques, our Director of Regulatory Affairs. Waldir is the respected former CEO of CAIXA Loterias SA and current president of Aigaming. Prioritizing experience has proven our commitment to working with the best talent, benefiting from valuable local insights and regulatory knowledge, and enhancing our ability to offer professionally customized global solutions.
TheGamblest: Could you briefly introduce the company's main and most demanded products and services?
Tim: Our flagship product is WA.Platform, which is our most popular product. WA.Sports and WA.Casino are also at the forefront, and interest in WA.Fantasy and WA.Lottery is growing daily. WA.Platform is backed by an excellent team, evident in its outstanding features. We designed WA.Platform for optimal customization and efficiency. The team continuously works to enhance its features, making it stronger and better each time. WA.Platform's exceptional BI tools and analytics, AI-driven adaptability, and security protocols provide operators with a top-tier platform that can compete with any well-known competitor.
WA.Sports stands out with its extensive sports coverage and multiple betting options for hundreds of thousands of pre-match and live global sports events. Features like live betting, various cash-out options, and a bet builder make it the preferred sports betting solution. This is one of the main reasons we launched so many new sports betting options in Brazil.
The last of our top three products is WA.Casino. It has everything needed for a successful online casino, as it features over 6,800 award-winning games, BI tools, AI adaptability, and a smart rewards engine. We design all our products to meet diverse market needs, enhancing player acquisition, engagement, and retention.
TheGamblest: We are now in the third quarter of the year. What are your major goals for the remainder of 2024? How do you plan to achieve these goals?
Tim: For the rest of 2024, our main goals include expanding and improving one of our newest products, WA.Affiliates. We will also expand our influence in Africa through our professional all-channel platform, WA.Africa. Similarly, our goal is to expand our global customer base, planning to launch new products in places like New Zealand and continue our growth in Latin America. The ongoing dedication of our team, strategic partnerships, and commitment to providing top-tier products and services will achieve these goals.
TheGamblest: Could you give us a detailed overview of WA.Technology's core achievements in its development journey and how the company has upgraded in recent years?
Tim: In the past year or so, WA.Technology has significantly upgraded all its solutions and products, especially WA.Platform. We never stop pursuing progress. WA.Fantasy introduced engaging features like daily fantasy sports pools and free prediction games, while WA.Lottery expanded its product range and added options like online scratch cards and instant win games, greatly enhancing player interaction and operators' revenue potential.
As the company has grown, we have acquired many new global clients and launched specialized products like WA.Africa and WA.Affiliates, both of which are increasingly gaining attention. WA.Technology has also received industry recognition, such as winning the "Best Aggregator" award at the SiGMA Eurasia Awards and becoming a member of professional organizations like Mexico's AIEJA. The recognition from our respected peers shows how much progress we have made in such a short time. This is the result of the entire team's collective effort.
TheGamblest: What makes a successful partnership? When choosing partners, what are the most important factors you look for?
Tim: WA.Technology's successful partnerships are built on a foundation of experience and local knowledge. The company values collaborators with extensive expertise and regional insights, ensuring high-quality customized products. On the client side, WA.Technology is committed to building mutually beneficial relationships with clients who are passionate and driven towards excellence in iGaming. Most importantly, we look for people who are as passionate about iGaming as we are!
