APE has entered an agreement with TITO ticket specialist MONIKO to become its sole distributor in Macau and South Korea

Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (“APE” or the “Company”, with its subsidiaries collectively referred as the “Group”; Stock Code: 8400.HK) is pleased to announce the signing of a 3-year agreement with Moniko, a world-class manufacturer of TITO ticket for slot machines. According to the agreement, APE has been assigned as the sole distributor of their thermal TITO gaming ticket product in Macau and South Korea.

Moniko is the first and only approved producer and converter of TITO tickets in Europe. They are a global producer well-known for their innovative and high-quality products. Their TITO tickets are produced according to the strict IGT standard by using KANZAN paper for ticket production, which has been certified by the significant printing system producers, such as TransAct, JCM and Nanoptix, to be used on their TITO printers, moreover, Moniko is also certified by TransAct, JCM and Nanoptix as a converter for the tickets. Tickets can be preprinted in 7 colors, including CMYK, Panton, fluorescent or other special colors such as transparent ink, all of them are visible under UV light. The great quality control of Moniko can also be embodied in their product packing. Customers can choose the tickets in packs of 200, 300, 400, 600 and 800 tickets to accommodate to the ticket printers. Every pack of ticket is shrink-wrapped to prevent accidental contamination from dust, liquids, moisture and other influences. Moniko promises a speedy production time which takes only 7-10 working days from order. The prompt action ensures less lead time for delivery, and also helps the success of the customers who choose Moniko products in the industry.

Vladimir Kjurchiev, Chief Executive Officer of MONIKO dooel said: “Moniko, as a
Macedonia-based company, has been committed to the development in the markets of
Europe, Australia and America in the past decades, and we got stellar result. In recent
years, we have seen the huge potential of the Asian market. A strong partner with
sufficient knowledge and experience is indispensable for expanding into new markets.
APE, one of the largest distributors in Macau and Asia, is undoubtedly the best choice.
We believe the partnership with APE could help Moniko to lay a solid foundation for the
expansion in Macau and South Korea market.”

Mr. Herman Ng, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of APE added: “It is an
honor to work with such a professional company with extensive experience. The
products of Moniko are innovative and high-quality, which is perfectly matching with our
company purpose of ‘bringing innovative products to Asian gaming market.’ This
partnership will enrich our product portfolio to provide versatile gaming products to the
casino operators.