Asia
Key milestone achieved as GiG enters Asia via agreement with Filipino land-based casino group
Gaming Innovation Group Software Plc (First North: GiG SDB), a leading B2B iGaming technology provider, is pleased to announce that it has secured a long-term agreement with Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (“Bloomberry”) and its flagship brand Solaire Resorts (“Solaire”), one of the Philippines’ largest and most established land-based casino and leisure groups (the “Agreement”).
Bloomberry owns and operates Solaire Resort Entertainment City, the first premium/luxury hotel and gaming resort in Metro Manila, the Philippines, alongside Solaire Resort North and Solaire Online. This Filipino offering, alongside its investments in South Korea, has enabled Bloomberry to establish itself as a market-leading operator and resort developer in the Asia-Pacific region.
GiG will provide Bloomberry and the Solaire brand with access to a range of the Company’s best-in- class technology solutions, enabling the group to significantly enhance its online gaming offering in the Philippines. As part of the Agreement, Bloomberry and Solaire will be able to utilise GiG’s iGaming platform CoreX, and AI tools LogicX and DataX. The Agreement, GiG’s first in Asia, is a significant endorsement of the Company’s innovative solutions and represents a major step in GiG’s growth strategy as it aims to further its reach in regulated markets around the world.
Alongside access to CoreX, GiG’s scalable iGaming platform, Bloomberry and Solaire will benefit from the Company’s dynamic AI tools, DataX and LogicX. With a growing industry emphasis on AI and automation, the incorporation of the advanced machine learning models into Solaire’s toolkit will result in enhanced decision-making processes and rule-building, helping deliver significant increases in player acquisition and customer retention.
The online gaming market in the Philippines, particularly online gambling, continues to experience steady growth, with revenues projected to reach $865 million by 2029 and expanding at an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% between 2024-2029. According to the country’s regulator, PAGCOR, the online gaming industry is set to hit over 18 million users by 2029.
Richard Carter, Chief Executive Officer at GiG, commented: “This is a landmark moment for GiG as we enter the Asian iGaming market for the first time and
continue to deliver on our strategic objectives, enlarging our total addressable market. Our experience in delivering cutting-edge iGaming solutions in evolving regulatory environments, together with Bloomberry’s established market presence, means GiG is poised to take full advantage of the region’s growing online gaming sector.”
Asia
Nazara integrates with ONDC Network to Launch “gCommerce” in India, Unlocking a new era of In-Game Monetization
Nazara Technologies Limited, a leading diversified gaming and sports media platform, and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) are proud to announce their integration to launch “gCommerce” – an innovative in-game monetization platform that seamlessly integrates e-commerce within games.
The integration aims to address a persistent challenge for Indian game developers: low in-app purchase (IAP) conversion rates and poor yields from advertising. Through gCommerce, Nazara and ONDC Network are reimagining game monetization by leveraging India’s thriving e-commerce landscape and providing developers with new, scalable revenue streams.
This strategic integration will allow game developers to monetize through an affiliate revenue-sharing model, earning a commission on every successful transaction initiated by players through the gCommerce platform.
Creating Value for Developers and Gamers
ONDC Network’s expertise in creating an open, interoperable network for digital commerce will enable Nazara’s gCommerce platform to connect with a wide range of sellers across more than 10 categories, ensuring a rich diversity of product offering for gamers. This integration enhances the user experience by allowing them to make informed purchases while they continue their gaming journey.
“We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of gCommerce by Nazara via integration with the ONDC Network, as it represents a significant step forward in our mission to empower game developers with effective and innovative monetization solutions,” said Nitish Mittersain, CEO of Nazara Technologies. “We are not only creating new revenue opportunities for developers but also enriching the overall experience for our gamers.”
T Koshy, CEO of ONDC, added, “Nazara coming on ONDC Network to launch gCommerce is a testament to the versatility of the Network in supporting various industries and use cases. By bringing e-commerce into the gaming ecosystem, we are paving the way for a seamless blend of entertainment and shopping that adds value for players, developers, and the broader digital commerce network.”
The gCommerce platform is currently in soft launch and will be rolled out to game developers starting Q1, FY26.
Asia
Making Indian Presence Felt: Natural8 India gears up to take a contingent of nine winners of its latest India Exclusive to Asian Poker Tour (APT) Phu Quoc!
With fully expense paid trip to the breathtaking island and a whopping INR 15 lakh in additional benefits, the winners will compete with Asia’s best poker players for the ultimate prize in the Main and Mini Main Events
Underlining its commitment to establishing India’s competitive poker scene on a global stage, Natural8 India is taking a massive contingent of nine players on an all-expenses paid trip to compete at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Phu Quoc. In doing so, these nine players – Kishore Kumar V C, Romit Advani, Akhand Shukla, Myron Pereira, Pranav Khandalkar, Arindam Nayak, Anurag Rawat, Rasik Bhatia, and Harsh Bharti – will have a shot at winning the ultimate prize at the Main Event: the APT Trophy and the Main Event prize pool!
To facilitate this, Natural8 India has offered bonuses worth a whopping INR 15 lakh to the nine winners of its latest India Exclusive. In addition to travel and accommodation (worth around INR 85,000 per head) to all players, it has also offered the top four players a chance to compete at the main table with Main Event tickets worth INR 1,23,905 each while the other five players are set to compete at the Mini Main Event with tickets worth INR 41,301 each.
Speaking at the announcement, Kunal Patni, Executive Director and Country Head, Natural8 India, said, “The Indian competitive poker community is rapidly establishing itself as a thriving space and actively challenging the top players, whether in Asia or a global stage. At Natural8 India, we are proud to be driving this shift with events such as our India Exclusives, where we uncover the next wave of talented competitive poker players and give them a chance to shine at the grandest stages. It is inspiring to witness the energy at these tables, with both seasoned players and fresh talent coming together to elevate the game. We’re eagerly anticipating more intense showdowns at the APT Phu Quoc as our contingent takes on the best poker players from across Asia. We wish all the participants the very best!”
Asia
Hong Kong Construction Titan Turned Macau Casino Boss Lui Che-Woo Dies Aged 95
Lui Che Woo, the casino tycoon who helped propel Macau to eclipse rival Las Vegas in gambling revenues, has died at the age of 95, his company said in a statement late on Monday.
Lui, chairman of Macau casino company Galaxy Entertainment, died in Hong Kong on Nov. 7, it said, adding that his “vision, tremendous leadership and guidance” were the foundation for the group’s development and continued success.
Also the chairman of K. Wah Group, a Hong Kong-listed company focused on construction and quarry mining before turning to property, Lui was widely recognised in both Hong Kong and Macau as an influential businessman with close ties to the Chinese government.
One of Hong Kong’s richest men, Lui kept a low profile and was always seen wearing a flat cap as he went about the city and when he attended press conferences.
A member of China’s national advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Lui had close ties to Beijing and was part of a business delegation that met with President Xi Jinping in 2014 in China’s capital.
Galaxy Entertainment holds one of six coveted gaming licenses that were granted after Macau liberalised the casino industry in 2002.
Competing with rivals like the now deceased Stanley Ho, whose family runs the SJM Holdings casino empire, the late U.S. billionaire Sheldon Adelson and Wynn Resorts founder Steve Wynn, Lui steered Galaxy to become of Macau’s top operators.
It operates several large casino resorts in Macau, both on the Las Vegas-style Cotai strip and on the teeming main peninsula.
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