Blokotech and Wicked Games Expand iGaming Offerings in Latin America

Blokotech, a company specializing in innovative iGaming software solutions, has entered into a strategic agreement with game developer Wicked Games. The objective is to distribute Wicked Games' portfolio, known for its visually appealing slot machines, across Blokotech's network. This partnership marks a significant step in the growth strategies of both companies, particularly in the emerging and regulated markets of Latin America. The collaboration will initially make a wide selection of Wicked Games' top-performing titles available; further releases are planned as the cooperation expands.

Blokotech already serves numerous operators in Latin America, providing both technological solutions and in-depth market expertise. For Wicked Games, this signifies a strengthening of its regional presence. Wicked Games has made a name for itself by offering slots with bold themes and an entertainment-driven approach designed to stand out in the increasingly competitive casino lobbies.

Numbers and facts

The partnership was announced on July 14, 2026. It aims to distribute Wicked Games' top titles across Blokotech's operator network in Latin America. Expansion into this market is a recurring theme for companies in the gambling industry. For instance, the fourth annual SiGMA South America Awards took place in São Paulo, Brazil, on April 10, 2026, signaling the region's importance in the global iGaming market. This event recognized excellence in various categories, including sportsbook innovation and technology development.

Cristian Tonanti, Casino Partnership Manager at Blokotech, expressed a positive outlook on the new alliance:

"We're always looking to bring high-quality, differentiated content to our operator partners, and Wicked Games certainly fits that bill. We're confident the portfolio will perform strongly across our network and provide our partners with another compelling content offering for their players." - Cristian Tonanti, Casino Partnership Manager at Blokotech

This assessment underscores the expectation that Wicked Games' new titles will appeal to the player base. Alisa Shestovskaya, Partnership Manager at Wicked Games, highlighted the importance of the collaboration for her company's expansion:

"Our partnership with Blokotech represents another exciting milestone in Wicked Games' expansion across Latin America. Blokotech has built an impressive operator network and has become a trusted technology partner in the region. We're excited to make our games available through the platform and look forward to working closely with the Blokotech team to drive growth within multiple markets." - Alisa Shestovskaya, Partnership Manager at Wicked Games

Background

The Latin American iGaming markets have shown strong growth for several years, attracting an increasing number of international providers. The regulatory landscape there is dynamic; many countries are in the process of legalizing online gambling or modernizing existing laws. This creates new opportunities for companies like Blokotech and Wicked Games. Both companies are leveraging this dynamic to gain market share and expand their reach. Choosing a partner with an established presence, like Blokotech in Latin America, is crucial for successful market entry and sustainable development.

Events such as the BiS SiGMA South America Summit, with its annual awards held for the fourth time in April 2026, demonstrate the increasing professionalization and growth of the industry in this region. They provide a platform for networking and recognizing excellence, which further enhances the market's attractiveness. Wicked Games' strategy of differentiating itself through unique games is of great importance in such a competitive environment.

Why it matters for German players

For German players, these developments in Latin America have no direct impact on the offerings available in Germany. The German online gambling market has been strictly regulated since July 1, 2021, by the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021). Only online casinos with a German license from the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) are legally allowed to offer games here. These casinos can be found on the official GGL whitelist.

The GGL regulation entails specific requirements, including a maximum bet of 1 Euro per spin on slot machines and a monthly deposit limit of 1,000 Euro, which is monitored via the central LUGAS system. Advertising and bonus offers are also severely restricted. Game developers who wish to offer their titles in Germany must consider these restrictions and adapt their games accordingly. Offers from unregulated markets, such as Malta or Curacao, are illegal in Germany and do not provide player protection under German law. Therefore, it is crucial for players in Germany to only play with GGL-licensed providers.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

For GGL-licensed online casinos in Germany, partnerships like that between Blokotech and Wicked Games initially have little direct impact, as the focus is on Latin America. However, should Wicked Games pursue a German license in the future and adapt its titles to German regulations, these games could become interesting for German operators. Currently, the games from Wicked Games, tailored to the Latin American market, are often unlikely to meet the stringent requirements of the German GlüStV 2021.

German casinos must ensure that all offered games comply with the technical and player protection requirements of the GGL. Expansion into other markets with less restrictive rules allows some developers to pursue more innovative or riskier game concepts that would not be permissible in Germany. It remains to be seen whether new games from Wicked Games that are successful internationally will ever be adapted for the GGL market.