Asia
Nodwin Gaming International Pte Ltd Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire 100% of Ninja Global FZCO
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Nodwin Gaming International Pte Ltd (Nodwin Gaming), a 100% subsidiary of Nodwin Gaming Private Limited, material subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Limited (BSE: NAZARA), the leading gaming and eSports media company in emerging markets, has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% ownership in Ninja Global FZCO (Ninja). Ninja has assets in eSports and gaming production assets in Turkey and the Middle East.
The acquisition of Ninja into Nodwin Gaming’s global emerging market delivery network is poised to enhance the company’s existing capabilities to offer solutions to publishers and brands in the Middle East and the Turkey region. This acquisition, which comes on the heels of its acquisition of games marketing services company PublishMe in October, solidifies its presence in the rapidly expanding Middle East and Turkish markets.
With this acquisition, Nodwin Gaming has added key multi-language skills, making Nodwin Gaming a cost competitive global delivery and production platform for gaming and eSports, capable of delivering world-class experiences across Asia, Middle-East, Turkey, Central Asia, Europe and the United States.
This acquisition also readies Nodwin Gaming to expand into Central Asia where the mobile games market is experiencing rapid growth across multiplayer and strategy games driven by a tech-savvy youth population.
âWe are thrilled to warmly welcome Gokhan Kazar and Doruk Demisar, the founders of Ninja Dubai, and their team into the Nodwin Gaming family, marking a significant addition to our valued network,â the co-founder and Managing Director for Nodwin Gaming, Akshat Rathee, said. âThis strategic acquisition not only unlocks a plethora of new opportunities but also opens doors to numerous fresh possibilities for us as a leading gaming and eSports media company. As Nodwin Gaming actively broadens its global footprint with a special focus on key emerging markets within the new BRICS+ global network, the integration of Ninja is a natural and essential step forward. This move positions us to empower local eSports ecosystems understand and unlock the potential of multiple emerging market.â
Ninja stands as a prominent 360° eSports and gaming organization. Since its establishment, Ninja has demonstrated excellence in devising and implementing creative strategies for brands and publishers throughout Turkey and the Middle East region. By crafting distinctive and captivating experiences that immerse brands in the realms of eSports and entertainment, Ninja has consistently delivered industry-leading experiences to the local community. The agency’s specialized knowledge in navigating the markets of the Middle East and Turkey, coupled with Nodwin Gaming’s strong connections with publishers and brands, as well as their expertise in organizing world-class eSports events and securing media rights opportunities, forms a compelling synergy. This synergy creates outstanding value for the entire ecosystem, establishing a remarkable collaboration that leverages the strengths of both entities.
Gokhan Kazar, leveraging his wealth of experience and strategic insights, will oversee operations in the Middle East region for Nodwin Gaming. Doruk Demisar, along with Bilge Karageyik of PublishMe, will collaborate as they spearhead Turkish operations, drawing upon their extensive eSports expertise and deep understanding of the local landscape. This strategic alignment positions Nodwin Gaming for continued success and growth across the regions.
Asia
PAGCOR BRAVES FLOODS TO HELP DISASTER-HIT COMMUNITIES
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At the height of the downpour and massive flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces Wednesday, volunteer teams from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) started bringing relief packs to affected communities.
Classes and government work were suspended on Wednesday and Thursday due to the widespread flooding, but PAGCOR volunteers went into action nevertheless.
âEven at the height of the flooding, and even before the President ordered government agencies to provide assistance to affected communities, PAGCOR employees already went to action to help those in need,â PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said.
The PAGCOR chief said that since July 24, the agency has delivered more than 21,000 food and non-food relief packs for thousands of affected families.
âAfter the heavy rains subsided and it was safe to do so, we started bringing immediate aid to flooded communities in Caloocan City on Wednesday, followed by relief operations in Valenzuela, Malabon and Malolos, Bulacan the next day,â he said.
Mr. Tengco added that PAGCOR was scheduled to distribute relief goods to the cities of Marikina and Navotas on Friday as well as to affected towns in Bulacan like Calumpit and Bulakan which were all submerged in floodwater.
âIt has been second nature to PAGCOR to immediately respond to the needs of affected communities in times of disasters,â he said.
âWe understand that while it is part of our mandate to contribute to nation-building, it is also our moral obligation to help ease the plight of Filipinos in times when they need help the most,â the PAGCOR chief added.
He said PAGCORâs relief operations are ongoing, with more employees volunteering to help repack relief goods Saturday and Sunday in the agencyâs warehouse in Imus, Cavite to support distribution efforts in the coming days in Bataan, Batangas and Cavite.
Asia
AGTech Wins Lottery Terminal Supply Tenders for Shaanxi, Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces
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Lottery and integrated technology and services company AGTech Holdings Limited (AGTech) has announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has successfully won procurement tenders to supply lottery terminals to Sports Lottery Administration Centres in Shaanxi province, Zhejiang province and Jiangsu province of the Peopleâs Republic of China.
AGTech already has previous success in the China market, having won a bid in 2018 for supplying its new dual, touchscreen lottery terminals to the Chinese provinces of Guizhou, Shanghai and Hebei.
Even before this, AGTech introduced new instant win games, launched in partnership with Chinese logistics firm SF Holdings across Shenzen, Nanchang, Changsha and Nanjing.
Asia
Philippine President Marcos Announces Ban on POGOs
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has banned the establishment of any new Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), also known as Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), with immediate effect. Existing POGO operators will have until the end of the year to wind down their operations.
The verdict, not entirely unexpected, was delivered during his State of the Nation Address in Manila on Monday following widespread pressure from a Senate investigation into illegal POGO-linked activities.
âEffective today, all POGOs are banned. I hereby instruct [gaming regulator] PAGCOR to wind down and cease the operations of POGOs by the end of the year,â Marcos said in his SONA.
The decision to shut down POGOs follows a series of recent raids on illegal POGO compounds in Pampanga and Tarlac amid allegations they had been engaging in human trafficking and scam activities.
A full ban, proposed by multiple senators, had also gained the support of the Department of Finance (DOF) and the National Economic and Development Authority.
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