Asia
Spintec and APE to renew their exclusive distribution agreement for Southeast Asia
The cooperation between Spintec Gaming Technology and Asia Pioneer Entertainment Limited (APE), which has started more than 10 years ago, has proven beneficial for both parties and has yielded important business success in the region. APE as the largest electronic table game distributor in Asia has now become the exclusive distributor for Spintec products beside Macau also in Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia, while also remaining their trusted partner in Vietnam and Cambodia.
The 3-year exclusive distribution agreement covering the large part of Southeast Asia is providing both partners with a valuable gambit to tackle the demands of the fast-growing market in the post-pandemic era. As the market is opening and growing, both partners will be taking advantage of their strong market positions and superior products to enhance their presence in the region even further.
Their previous cooperation has brought exceptional results in all the markets of the region, but especially in Macau. With its sheer size and tight regulation, but especially with the introduction of the EGM 2.0 standard, the Macau market is becoming one of the most demanding gaming markets in the world. Spintec products are of extremely high quality and have been hugely popular in Macau, not least because of the excellent services provided by APE. Spintec products are also fully compliant with all the regulations in Macau, including the EGM 2.0, so the partners are confident that their presence in this highly demanding market will continue to flourish.
Maria Garcia, Sales Director at APE for Macau & Southeast Asia, says of the cooperation: “It is truly an honor to be working with a producer of electronic table games of such high quality and a partner that is fully committed to growing in this important region.” Mitja Dornik, Regional Sales Manager at Spintec, agrees: “Our performance in Southeast Asia is growing day by day and we are thrilled to see that APE is helping us extremely on this path.”
Herman Ng Man Ho, CEO at Asia Pioneer Entertainment Limited, emphasises the importance of the high product quality in their partnership: “As the largest electronic table game distributor in Asia, it is our company policy to work with the best producers in every segment and Spintec is definitely a part of the ETG elite.” Spintec’s CEO Goran Miskulin is also extremely proud with their cooperation with APE: “Asia Pacific is one of the most important regions for us and we are thrilled to be cooperating with a partner that recognises our advantages and is able to translate them into a strong market presence.” Goran Sovilj, Spintec’s Global Sales Director, recognises the challenges of the Southeast Asian markets: “These markets are very lucrative, but only if the commitment to quality and service diligence is paramount. We realize that we need a strong and reliable partner to deliver in this region and with APE we have found just that.”
Asia
South Korea’s Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort is Live with State-of-the-Art Property Management and Point-of-Sale Hospitality Software Solutions from Agilysys
Agilysys Inc., a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, announced that it has successfully implemented multiple state-of-the-art hospitality solutions on a unified cloud-based platform to optimise operations across Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, South Korea’s largest entertainment-integrated resort destination.
Multiple Agilysys hospitality technology solutions designed to work together to deliver operational efficiency and analytical insights will drive enhanced revenue opportunities and enable superior experiences for staff and guests, all with the scale and flexibility required to serve the expansive and diverse entertainment-integrated resort property. Agilysys PMS and POS solutions began supporting hotel and food & beverage operations at the property in December 2023 and expanded to support both gaming and non-gaming patrons when the property’s casino opened on February 3. Agilysys “serious about service” implementation experts have worked alongside the INSPIRE team to configure and deploy these solutions to meet the exacting standards required to support this new-generation resort.
In addition to Agilysys PMS and Agilysys POS, Agilysys solutions for booking, dining reservations, service management, mobile food & beverage ordering and document imaging are live. Agilysys solutions for mobile check-in and check-out and to manage loyalty and promotions are in the process of being deployed soon.
John Ware, Vice President, Global IT Services and Support for Mohegan – which owns, develops and operates Mohegan INSPIRE in South Korea along with seven other premiere entertainment-integrated resorts in North America – said: “Agilysys has a long track record of implementing integrated hospitality technology on a grand scale. I expect that these solutions will allow us to understand each guest at an individual level and engage each of them in a personalized way throughout their stay. I would also like to appreciate Agilysys for working with us in ways that honor the sovereignty and cultural values of the Mohegan Tribe.”
Agilysys President and CEO Ramesh Srinivasan said: “Taking such a broad array of solutions – including our modern state-of-the-art PMS platform – live at the scale and diversity INSPIRE Korea requires marks a meaningful milestone for Agilysys in the Asia-Pacific region. INSPIRE Korea creates marvelous, unforgettable experiences for guests of all generations and from all corners of the world. We are honored to have Agilysys technology underlying this property’s top-notch, high-touch hospitality while also supporting the operational efficiency and revenue-per-guest insights essential to achieving its mission of ‘Inspiring Worlds, Inspiring People’.”
Mr. Srinivasan continued: “We look forward to continuing to serve INSPIRE Korea as the organization executes its impressive plans for elevating and transforming hospitality for guests from around the world.”
Asia
SoftGamings Welcomes WM Casino Into its Fold
SoftGamings has formally announced its partnership with WM Casino, a renowned developer of diverse live casino gaming content explicitly created for Asian markets. This collaboration signifies a strategic move to integrate WM Casino’s extensive game portfolio into SoftGamings’ platform, promising an enhanced gaming experience for operators looking to expand to Asia, particularly Southeast Asia.
This partnership aims to diversify and enrich the gaming options available to SoftGamings’ clientele, featuring a broad spectrum of WM Casino’s acclaimed games such as Baccarat, SicBo, and some more exclusive titles like Niuniu, Fantan, Se Die, and Fish-Prawn-Crab.
Anna Kiselova, the Head of Partnerships at SoftGamings, commented on the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to forge this partnership with WM Casino. It’s a step that not only enhances our platform’s diversity regarding live dealer games but also reaffirms our dedication to delivering top-notch gaming experiences to specific markets. WM Casino’s innovative and dynamic range of games will undoubtedly add great value to our offering.”
Integrating WM Casino’s games into the SoftGamings platform will offer operators enhanced flexibility and variety, ensuring their players can access a richer and more engaging suite of gaming options in record times.
Asia
TWO PAGCOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES INAUGURATED IN TARLAC
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco on Monday, March 18, led the inauguration of two newly completed multi-purpose centers in the towns of San Manuel and Victoria in the province of Tarlac.
Mr. Tengco said the state gaming agency provided a total of Php100 million for both of the two-story projects.
“Naglaan ang PAGCOR ng limampung milyong piso para sa bawat multi-purpose center sa bayan ng San Manuel at Victoria; mayroon itong iba’t ibang pasilidad gaya ng kusina, storage areas para sa relief goods, toilet at shower rooms, lactating rooms at maluwag na activity area para sa iba’t ibang gawain,” he said.
The PAGCOR chief said that because the Philippines is very vulnerable to climate change, “typhoons, floods and earthquakes are common occurrences that we must always be prepared for.”
However, he stressed that while the buildings are primarily designed as temporary shelters during emergencies, the structures can be used for various socio-civic activities, too.
“During the height of the pandemic, when the project was rolled out, there was a high demand for quarantine and evacuation facilities. But now, there is more sense to call these as multi-purpose centers rather than just evacuation facilities,” Chairman Tengco said.
“You may use this facility as your social hall, events area, and livelihood training center. You may also use this building to generate revenues for the local government,” he said.
During the event, Chairman Tengco also introduced PAGCOR’s upcoming flagship programs which include school buildings for public schools, e-learning centers, community wellness centers, and socio civic centers nationwide.
“These upcoming flagship projects are designed to create lasting impact on the lives of ordinary Filipinos,” he said. “These are just some of our nation-building efforts because as you are all aware, PAGCOR is the third largest revenue contributor to the national coffers.”
San Manuel Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro thanked the PAGCOR chief for the agency’s support.
“We are grateful that PAGCOR saw our need. This multi-purpose center is so far the biggest project that we have seen in San Manuel, and this is proof of PAGCOR’s commitment to serve the Filipinos,” she said.
“We thank everyone who made this dream come to life. Rest assured that we will use this to enrich the lives of our people and the generations to come,” Tesoro added.
Board Member Harmes Sembrano of the 2nd District of Tarlac also expressed gratitude to PAGCOR for funding the two-story multi-purpose facility in Victoria.
“With our limited resources, we cannot afford to fund all programs that will be beneficial to the people of Tarlac. But because of PAGCOR’s help, we have this new multi-purpose facility which will serve not only the locals of Victoria but also those from neighboring towns,” Sembrano said.
PAGCOR has thus far completed and inaugurated 38 multi-purpose buildings in different parts of the country while 34 others are still under construction.
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