The FBM Foundation took a bold action to empower students with essential digital skills at the ISCAG School in Salitran I, Dasmariñas, Cavite, on September 29th. The initiative, organized under the project “Building a Champion by Champion: Shaping Digital Leaders of Tomorrow,” provides vital resources to enhance the students’ digital learning experience for the future.

This solidarity gesture by the FBM Foundation reinforces the project’s intervention in the education field. The ISCAG – Islamic Studies Call and Guidance of the Philippines School Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering understanding and correcting misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. It serves 230 students from grade school to high school, creating an environment conducive to intellectual and spiritual growth.

Guided by their dedication to driving meaningful change, 10 FBM Foundation committed volunteers actively participated in this initiative. The intervention went beyond distributing 18 computer units, tables, chairs, and air conditioning units by including light repairs and the organization and cleaning of the school’s computer lab. This hands-on approach transformed the learning environment, creating a modernized and welcoming space where students can develop the digital skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

“Education is the cornerstone of progress. By providing students with the necessary equipment, we are not only investing in their futures but also in the future of our society. The FBM Foundation is happy to assist these young minds in their growth process, supporting their path to lead with knowledge and compassion”, mentioned Pepe Costa, FBM Foundation’s Representative in the Philippines.

The FBM Foundation has significantly improved the school’s technology, helping to close the digital divide, and ensuring that students from the Islamic community have equal access to educational resources and opportunities. By investing in technology and infrastructure, the FBM Foundation is reinforcing ISCAG School’s mission to enhance understanding of Islam while encouraging social harmony and intercultural dialogue. The support provided by the FBM Foundation ensures that students are better prepared to become the digital leaders of tomorrow, contributing positively to society.

Innovative system to connect land-based and iGaming jackpot pools

Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) (together with its subsidiaries “Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of a new L&W product feature designed to support cross-platform, wide-area, and local-area mystery progressives. This enhancement offers a white-label solution that seamlessly connects the same progressive meter across both land-based gaming machines and iGaming platforms, creating a unified experience across both gaming channels.

Loto-Québec has launched the first cross-platform mystery jackpot using L&W’s new cross-platform technology. The progressive, named SUPER CAGNOTTE, can be found on Loto-Québec’s online gaming portal, lotoquebec.com, and on COSMIC™ gaming machines across casino floors within the province. The progressive jackpot has debuted with the popular series: Rich Little Hens.

“We are excited to bring our cutting-edge cross-platform offering to Loto-Québec,” said Niaz Nejad, Managing Director, Americas – Gaming at Light & Wonder. “Cross-platform progressives represent an exciting new product feature designed to bridge the gap between land-based and online gaming platforms. Players can now engage with the same mystery progressive at the casino or on their mobile devices.”

“Loto-Québec is delighted to offer Quebec customers this exclusive new product, available both online and in our casinos. We are convinced that this addition from Light & Wonder will please our customers, who already enjoy progressive jackpots and click and mortar experiences,” added François Hardy, Senior Director, Product and Innovation at Loto-Québec.

For more information, visit lnw.com.

LVL Presents The Thunderpick World Championship, CS2 Finals, Live! Tickets Available for Purchase on Oct. 1

LVL, in collaboration with GRID, proudly announced today that it will host the 2024 Thunderpick World Championship 2024 Finals. The global professional CS2 tournament with a record-setting $1 million (USD) prize pool, along with LVL, one of the premier venues for gaming and esports in Berlin, promises a electrifying LAN event for all Counter-Strike fans!

Official teaser video on youtube: LVL presents Thunderpick World Championship 2024

Tickets to the event, which is shaping to be one of the most exciting events this year with some of the biggest names in esports, will go on sale tomorrow, Oct. 1.

The Thunderpick World Champions 2024 Finals will feature an online GSL Group Stage which will take place from Oct. 21 to 25.

The 16 teams – including:

• BLEED,
• Cloud9,
• Legacy,
• M80,
• Imperial,
• BESTIA,
• BIG,
• HEROIC,
• fnatic,
• Falcons,
• Virtus.
• Pro

and more — will be split into four groups, each with four teams. They will compete within their group for a berth in the single-elimination Playoffs, with the top two teams per group advancing and the remaining two being disqualified.

The eight winning teams will then compete head-to-head in best-of-three matchups on Oct. 26 in the Quarterfinals. The four winning teams proceed to the Semifinals on Nov. 2, played live at LVL in Berlin.

On Nov. 3,, the two losing teams will compete for third place, followed by the best-of-five Grand Final, where the two winning teams will then compete for the title and $500,000 first prize.

“With the stakes higher than ever thanks to a $1M prize pool, crazy talented teams, and an awesome production team, the Thunderpick World Championship is shaping up to be an event fans will not want to miss, and now with LVL, fans can experience all the action in-person,” said Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy for Thunderpick. “Due to the size of the venue, we expect tickets to sell out fast, so we encourage fans to secure their seats now for this epic event!”

The broadcast will be lead by a star-studded lineup of talent:

• Desk Host: Tres “stunna” Saranthus
• Analyst: Janko “YNk” Paunović
• Analyst: Sudhen “Bleh” Wahengbam
• Caster: Hugo “Hugo” Byron
• Caster: Adam “Dinko” Hawthorne
• Interviewer: Edona “Dona Spock” Musliu

This is the second year of the Thunderpick World Championship. In 2023, the total prize pool was $600,000 and FaZe Clan won the Grand Final. For this year’s event, competing teams participated in six qualifier rounds across three global regions – Europe, North America and South America – which started in April.

Tickets to the event, which are limited, can be purchased on lvl.global.

GRID is the official esports services provider and data partner of the Thunderpick World Championship. GRID’s comprehensive suite, featuring cutting-edge tournament tools, data visualization, and robust infrastructure, will be pivotal in enhancing the integrity, security, and commercial potential of the Thunderpick World Championship 2024.