FBM®, a leading player in the gaming industry in the Philippines, is set to reinforce its commitment to this market by investing $10M in the construction of a new software house in Manila. This strategic expansion decision was announced yesterday during a visit by a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) delegation to one of the FBM Group’s software houses in Porto, Portugal.

The Champion legacy of FBM has strong roots in the Philippines. FBM has been expanding its land-based operations in the country for over two decades and recently launched its remote gaming platform FBM E-Motion, following the steps of PAGCOR in modernizing and expanding the gaming industry in the country.

To strengthen ties between both institutions and renew its commitment to continue investing in the Philippines Gaming Industry, FBM invited a PAGCOR delegation led by Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco to join Renato Almeida (Director at FBM) and Pepe Costa (Philippines Country Manager at FBM) in visiting one of the Group’s software houses in Portugal, where FBM announced a key strategic decision for the market.

The tour allowed PAGCOR representatives to explore the technology, innovation, and methodologies used by the FBM Group in the creation of reliable, compelling, and high-performance video bingo and slots. During the visit, Renato Almeida took the opportunity to announce the building of a new software house in the Philippines and explain the brand’s $10M investment in this new facility.

“We are a reference in the Philippines gaming scene, and this investment represents our commitment to the industry and to boost FBM’s leadership position in the country! We want to continuously bring customized entertainment products and experiences that entertains the Filipino players, and this facility will be the perfect infrastructure to meet the growing demand of this market,”stated Renato Almeida.

The new software house in the Philippines will follow the successful models implemented in FBM Group’s current software houses in Portugal and Brazil, while adding proximity and expertise in local culture. FBM expects this facility to serve as a gateway for innovation in the country, allowing FBM to stay ahead of trends and develop cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

With this significant investment in a new software house, FBM begins a new chapter in its successful journey in the Filipino gaming industry. Once again, the FBM Group demonstrates its commitment to continuous growth and technological evolution, remaining focused on delivering high-quality experiences for players and business partners worldwide.

Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, and its premium brand Betano will be attending this year’s SBC Summit in Lisbon between September 24^th – 26^th, to discuss business developments and foster new partnerships.

Attendance at the SBC Summit forms part of a historic year for Kaizen Gaming and Betano. Over the last nine months, Kaizen Gaming has expanded into new territories as part of its 2626 vision, which will see the business operate in 26 regions by 2026.

Football fans worldwide also enjoyed the ‘Orange Summer’ this year as Betano became the first ever gaming brand to simultaneously sponsor top international football tournaments CONMEBOL Copa America™️ 2024 and the UEFA EURO 2024™. The GameTech leader also recently signed a new multi-year sponsorship programme that sees the Betano brand visible at both UEFA Europa and Conference Leagues games starting this season. In addition, the Betano brand has enjoyed an increased presence in the Champions League and Premier League committing to a multi-year deal as a major shirt sponsor with Aston Villa Football Club. This follows on from its sponsorship deals with the “Big Three” in Portugal, Porto FC, SL Benfica & Sporting CP.

The company goes from strength to strength thanks to its innovative products and dedicated teams, among other things. One of the teams responsible for Kaizen Gaming’s success is the affiliate team. Since its inception in January 2021, the affiliate team at Kaizen Gaming has rapidly evolved, focusing on key markets including Brazil, Germany, Portugal, Romania and Greece. The team boasts native-speaking Affiliate Managers, ensuring personalised support for partners in each region.

Kaizen’s Gaming Affiliate program serves as a crucial driver of acquisitions and revenue for the Stoiximan and Betano brands, with a network of over +1.3k individual affiliates across 17 markets. By consistently delivering tailored, market-specific affiliate campaigns in key verticals like SEO, APPs, Influencers, PPC, email marketing, and CRM, the program meets our diverse needs. Leveraging a people-centric approach, data-driven decisions, and innovative tools like Income Access, Kaizen continues to set new standards in affiliate partnerships and market engagement.

To learn more about Kaizen Gaming and its affiliate programs, you can visit Stand F330, which will be at the Affiliate Zone on the 25th and 26th September. Also make sure to reach out to the Kaizen Gaming team, composed of employees from various departments, throughout the Summit to meet up and explore potential collaborations.

Red Bull Golden Letters, the grassroots TEKKEN 8 tournament, is returning for its third year to London’s Red Bull Gaming Sphere for an action-packed weekend across September 28th-29th. Playing for the first time on the latest instalment in the hit fighting game franchise, four aspiring pro players from around the world have secured their spot to compete against 16 of the world’s best TEKKEN talent in the hopes of claiming the title of Red Bull Golden Letters champion.

Completing the the star-studded lineup of global pro players is Mohammed “the-SAM-brother” Al Jabri, EVO 2024 runner up Atif “Atif” Ijaz, Kane “KaneAndTrench” Heartfield and inaugural Red Bull Golden Letters winner Richie “Ayorichie” Olusanya.

Across two electrifying days, Red Bull Golden Letters will put a twist on the traditional TEKKEN format, exchanging the conventional competitive format for impressive matches and unforgettable moments. This unique format tests the core fighting game skills of perfect play and being clutch under pressure in a first-to-three race. By securing “PERFECT” or “GREAT”, TEKKEN’s iconic “Golden Letters”, players are rewarded with automatic wins, challenging them to take big risks in exchange for bigger rewards.

Here is all you need to know about Red Bull Golden Letters:

Red Bull Golden Letters is returning for its third year, bringing world’s most elite TEKKEN 8 players together to compete in a truly unique invitational. After brand-new expanded global open qualifiers, four additional pro players have guaranteed their spots to compete against 16 world-class professionals on 28th-29th September 2024.

This year introduces a brand-new 20-player group stage, where players will spend the first day competing for a spot in the 12-player elimination bracket on day two. Across the weekend, the Red Bull Gaming Sphere will be transformed into an immersive golden bank vault, where players will be locked up until a winner emerges victorious.

Ready to test the mettle of these aspiring professionals are 16 invited TEKKEN legends, including Red Bull Player and five-time EVO champion Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique and Red Bull Player Hoa “Anakin” Luu. Joining this lineup of talent are a number of other global pros, including South Korean stars Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon, Kim “JDCR” Hyun-jin and Jae-hyun “CherryBerryMango” Kim.

Inaugural Red Bull Golden Letters champion Richie “Ayorichie” Olusanya also returns to compete for the third year, joined by British TEKKEN pro Hasan “JoKa” Rehman.

Hosting this year’s Red Bull Golden Letters is Jamil “Jammerz” McKenzie, who will be leading the broadcast live from the Red Bull Gaming Sphere. Providing live insight and commentary across the tournament, Steven “Tasty Steve” Scott, Reepal “RIP” Parbhoo, Ryan “Bubsy” Sinclair and Kobi “K-Wiss” Scarlett also join the broadcast as commentators.

Schedule & Format

• Saturday, 28th September: Starting at 11:30 AM GMT, this year’s tournament will see the first of four five-player group stages. The top two players from each of these groups will immediately advance to day two’s winners bracket, and the third place players fighting for their spot in the losers bracket.
• Sunday, 29th September: Starting at 10:30 AM, the Finals will kick off in a high-stakes double elimination format. The top eight winners from day one will compete to keep their spot in the winner’s bracket, while the four hopefuls in the loser’s bracket will need to battle their way back and earn a spot in the Grand Finals.

Open Qualifier Winners

• Mateo “SourPiggy” Davila – North America Qualifier Winner
• Akhil “Tetsu” Kakar – United Kingdom Qualifier Winner
• Nino “Nino” Schwarz – Europe Qualifier Winner
• “Shounen” – Japan Qualifier Winner

Invited Pro Players

• Red Bull Player Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
• Red Bull Player Hoa “Anakin” Luu
• Alexandre “AK” Laverez
• Kane “KaneAndTrench” Heartfield
• Hozumi “YUYU” Matoba
• Atif “Atif” Ijaz
• Kim “JDCR” Hyun-jin
• Stephen “Speedkicks” Stafford
• Richie “Ayorichie” Olusanya
• Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon
• Hasan “JoKa” Rehman
• Georges “Jodd” Nguende
• Jae-hyun “CherryBerryMango” Kim
• Benjamin “Yagami” Torngdee
• Joseph “Joey Fury” Bennett
• Mohammed “the-SAM-brother” Al Jabri

Broadcast talent (English speaking)

Stage Host & Interviewer:

• Jamil “Jammerz” McKenzie

Rotating Commentators:

• Steven “Tasty Steve” Scott
• Reepal “RIP” Parbhoo
• Ryan “Bubsy” Sinclair
• Kobi “K-Wiss” Scarlett

Where to watch:

Red Bull Golden Letters will be streamed live from Red Bull’s Twitch and YouTube channels from 11:30 AM GMT on 28 September and 10:30 AM GMT on 29 September.

On Twitch, the event will be broadcast in English, with a number of costreams available across the globe, including:

• French – NormanGenius
• Italian – Cydonia
• Korean – SPIRITZERO