Asia
Habanero agrees deal with Oriental Game

Premium slots and table games provider Habanero has agreed a deal with Oriental Game – the fastest-growing live dealer platform in the Asian market.
PAGCOR licensed, Oriental Game has become one of the largest live dealer suppliers in Asia and represents a huge coup for Habanero as it looks to extend its reach in the market.
The deal will see Habanero make its full catalogue of slots, table games, and video poker titles available to the supplier, whose operator partners work in the market.
Daniel Long, Chief Commercial Officer at Habanero, said: “Asia is an important market for us and this partnership with Oriental Game marks a big step in our growth in the region.
“Oriental Game has quickly become one of the standout names in Asia and continues to grow month on month. We look forward to growing with them as we push ahead.”
David Chua, Operation Director at Oriental Game, added: “Habanero boasts some of the best games in the industry and we are really excited to have formed a partnership with them.
“They are eager to expand their name throughout Asia and the deal looks like a match made in heaven as we too push to become the number one supplier in the market.”
About Habanero:
Habanero is a supplier of quality slots and table games for the online and land-based casino industries. Hosted on Habanero’s own platform and made available at a competitive rate, these games are tailored to the widest possible variety of devices, allowing operators in multiple territories to maximise their incomes. Purchased by a group of European investors in 2012, the company now boasts a host of skilled designers, developers and mathematicians. Its management team has over four decades’ worth of experience in betting and gaming. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Asia
Local Business Community Dismays at Hokkaido’s Withdrawal from IR Race

The Hokkaido business community has dismayed at the announcement by Governor Naomichi Suzuki that the prefecture would abandon plans for an integrated resort (IR) due to environmental concerns.
Prior to the announcement it had been estimated that there would have been an investment of between JPY280 to JPY380 billion in an IR, bringing in annual turnover of over JPY 150 billion. It was widely hoped that this could be the long-awaited impetus to turn around the economy and help reverse the depopulation of Hokkaido. Instead, there has been huge disappointment for Tomakomai city and the local business community in the days since Governor Suzuki’s decision.
Tomakomai mayor Hirofumi Iwakura stated, “We are extremely disappointed and wonder why.”
In respect to comments by the Governor that an inability to conduct an environmental assessment on the proposed IR site within the timeframe given by the national government was behind the decision, Iwakura said, “If it was really just about the environment, we could find a way,” adding that the city will not drop its growth plan to revitalise the tourism industry and attract foreign visitors via an international resort.
Hiroaki Fujita, Chairman of the Tomakomai IR Promotion Council, said, “I am not satisfied that these plans have been shelved.”
Fujita said he would continue to be active in IR promotion activities in the future.
Tomoharu Miyamoto, Chairman of the Tomakomai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated, “I want people to understand that we need an IR and accept the challenge.”
Asia
Infofed Secures Pre-Series A Funding from GameWith

Thai esports startup Infofed has secured pre-Series A funding from Japanese gaming media GameWith. The funding will go towards Infofed’s expansion into the Southeast Asian esports market.
“There is a huge untapped potential for the eSports industry in Southeast Asia and the investment from GameWith will help us to establish a stronghold in this region by creating a proper eSports ecosystem for e-sports lovers. Having a leading game company like GameWith as our strategic partner, the roadmap to expand our footprint in Southeast Asia will be made easier and smarter. Following this round, we expect to roll out several eSports collaborations that will enhance our position as an industry leader, as well as create 10,000 industry-related jobs for the digital-savvy generation in this region by 2025,” Jirayod Theppipit, COO of Infofed said.
“The gaming industry in Southeast Asia has strong growth potential and Infofed, led by a strong management team, is well-positioned to further benefit from industry trends. We are excited about the company’s growth prospects and proud to have this opportunity to support the journey,” Takuya Imaizumi, COO of GameWith said.
Asia
PAGCOR Gives Green Light for SiGMA Group’s Manila Summit

The Board of Directors for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has officially approved the strategic partnership proposal between SiGMA, ICE Asia and PAGCOR, confirming the huge Manila 2020 event.
“We are positive that our collaboration will encourage regional and international investment in the Philippines, and punctuate the presence of PAGCOR in the international gaming map,” a spokesperson for PAGCOR said.
The super expo, which will take place in Manila on June 8–9 next year, will be held at the SMX Convention Centre and the adjacent Conrad Hotel and is set to be one of the biggest and most anticipated gaming and blockchain events in Asia next year.
“There is strength in unity, and through this joining of forces, we hope to capitalise on the strong interest in Asia for iGaming and emerging technology. South-East Asia, especially Manila, has a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, and there is growing value there, not just for companies seeking fresh opportunities in new jurisdictions but for the economic future of the region. We want to take an active, leading role in not only bringing the Asian and European community together but also in building long-lasting commercial opportunities,” SiGMA Group Founder and CEO, Eman Pulis said.
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