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TWO PAGCOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES INAUGURATED IN TARLAC

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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (left) turns over to Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro of San Manuel, Tarlac (middle) the ceremonial key for the new multi-purpose facility funded by the state gaming regulator while San Manuel Vice Mayor Atty. Benjamin Tesoro looks on.

 

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco on Monday, March 18, led the inauguration of two newly completed multi-purpose centers in the towns of San Manuel and Victoria in the province of Tarlac.

Mr. Tengco said the state gaming agency provided a total of Php100 million for both of the two-story projects.

“Naglaan ang PAGCOR ng limampung milyong piso para sa bawat multi-purpose center sa bayan ng San Manuel at Victoria; mayroon itong iba’t ibang pasilidad gaya ng kusina, storage areas para sa relief goods, toilet at shower rooms, lactating rooms at maluwag na activity area para sa iba’t ibang gawain,” he said.

 

Students and teachers of Sta. Maria Elementary School in San Manuel, Tarlac greet PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (8th from right, standing) and San Manuel Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro (7th from right, standing) during the inauguration of the PAGCOR-funded multi-purpose facility on March 18.

 

The PAGCOR chief said that because the Philippines is very vulnerable to climate change, “typhoons, floods and earthquakes are common occurrences that we must always be prepared for.”

However, he stressed that while the buildings are primarily designed as temporary shelters during emergencies, the structures can be used for various socio-civic activities, too.

 

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (left) and San Manuel Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro (right) unveil the PAGCOR logo during the inauguration of the two-story facility.

 

“During the height of the pandemic, when the project was rolled out, there was a high demand for quarantine and evacuation facilities. But now, there is more sense to call these as multi-purpose centers rather than just evacuation facilities,” Chairman Tengco said.

 

The two-story PAGCOR multi-purpose facility in Victoria, Tarlac.

 

 

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (right) and Victoria Municipal Mayor Rex C. Villa Agustin (left) unveil the PAGCOR logo during the inauguration of the multi-purpose facility constructed by the state gaming agency in Victoria, Tarlac.

 

“You may use this facility as your social hall, events area, and livelihood training center. You may also use this building to generate revenues for the local government,” he said.

During the event, Chairman Tengco also introduced PAGCOR’s upcoming flagship programs which include school buildings for public schools, e-learning centers, community wellness centers, and socio civic centers nationwide.

“These upcoming flagship projects are designed to create lasting impact on the lives of ordinary Filipinos,” he said. “These are just some of our nation-building efforts because as you are all aware, PAGCOR is the third largest revenue contributor to the national coffers.”

San Manuel Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro thanked the PAGCOR chief for the agency’s support.

“We are grateful that PAGCOR saw our need. This multi-purpose center is so far the biggest project that we have seen in San Manuel, and this is proof of PAGCOR’s commitment to serve the Filipinos,” she said.

“We thank everyone who made this dream come to life. Rest assured that we will use this to enrich the lives of our people and the generations to come,” Tesoro added.

 

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (left) shakes hands with Victoria Municipal Mayor Rex C. Villa Agustin during the inauguration of the multi-purpose facility constructed by the state gaming agency in Victoria, Tarlac.

 

Board Member Harmes Sembrano of the 2nd District of Tarlac also expressed gratitude to PAGCOR for funding the two-story multi-purpose facility in Victoria.

“With our limited resources, we cannot afford to fund all programs that will be beneficial to the people of Tarlac. But because of PAGCOR’s help, we have this new multi-purpose facility which will serve not only the locals of Victoria but also those from neighboring towns,” Sembrano said.

PAGCOR has thus far completed and inaugurated 38 multi-purpose buildings in different parts of the country while 34 others are still under construction.

 

 

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NEW YORK ISLANDERS REPRESENTATIVE ERIK ‘EKI’ TAMMENPAA EARNS HIS SIXTH EUROPEAN TITLE AT THE EA SPORTS NHL 24 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

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In a rematch of last year’s European Championship, Erik ‘Eki’ Tammenpää, representing the New York Islanders, again prevailed over Teemu ‘Temppanen’ Karvonen representing the Anaheim Ducks to win the EA SPORTS NHL 24 European Championship title. The win marks Eki’s fourth-straight and sixth-overall European Championship title (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) and another $15,000 USD in earnings. Temppanen placed second in the competition that took place at the Copenhagen Media Facility in Copenhagen, Denmark on Sunday evening. For a second year straight, both players will represent Europe in the EA SPORTS NHL 24 World Championship taking place in April in New York.

Eki is a full-time YouTube and Twitch content creator and EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 expert and 24-year-old native of Helsinki, Finland. He remains the most decorated esports player on the NHL competitive circuit and will try once again to capture the World title after capturing runner up at last year’s EA SPORTS NHL 23 World Final.

During the competition in Copenhagen today, Temppanen and Eki qualified for a spot in the World Final by competing in a semifinal best-of-three round. Both players split their first two games, with Temppanen ultimately overtaking NikkeDanglesin a tight competition and Eki defeating Eken45Jr with eight goals in a Game Three shutout.

The Championship series saw a rematch of last year’s EA SPORTS NHL 23 European Final with Temppanen and EKI facing off once again. While Temppanen took the lead with an early goal in Game One, Eki scored three quick goals in a three-minute span during the second period and a game-winning goal in the third period by Vincent Trocheck (New York Rangers). Eki continued his goal streak and dominated Game Two, ultimately scoring six unanswered goals, including tallies from Jaccob Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes), Bo Horvat(New York Islanders), and Cam Atkinson (Philadelphia Flyers). Eki’s

6-0 victory solidified his sixth European title and status as “the one to beat.”

EA SPORTS NHL 24 EUROPEAN FINAL STANDINGS

1st: Eki, New York Islanders

2nd: Temppanen, Anaheim Ducks

3rd: Eken45jr, Pittsburgh Penguins

4th: NikkeDangles, Washington Capitals

5th-8th: Alphaborje, Detroit Red Wings

5th-8th: Kibeeex, Toronto Maple Leafs

5th-8th: Launonexx, Tampa Bay Lightning

5th-8th: Teemuyy, Colorado Avalanche

The EA SPORTS NHL 24 North American Championship will be contested on March 24 at the NHL Flagship Store in New York beginning at 1 p.m. ET on the NHL’s Twitch channel. For more news, fans can visit www.nhl.com/NHL24 and follow the conversation on social using #NHL24WC.

 

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BETSSON.SPORT DEBUTS IN ITALY WITH FRANCESCO TOTTI AS AMBASSADOR

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Betsson.sport proudly announces the launch of its new sports infotainment platform in Italy. At the heart of this initiative as its ambassador, stands Francesco Totti, the revered Italian football legend celebrated for his exceptional talent and illustrious career.

With a focus on delivering exclusive content, interviews, news and highlights across various sporting disciplines, Betsson.sport aims to become a go-to destination for sports enthusiasts nationwide.

Additionally, Betsson.sport introduces the initiative ‘Betsson Sport Club,’ inviting teams to join and gain visibility and support alongside other participating teams. This club is open to clubs from both prominent and lesser-known leagues, offering them exposure opportunities and a platform for more visibility.

“I am thrilled to be part of this project, which aligns perfectly with my daily commitment to sharing my passion for sports,” said Francesco Totti. “Betsson.sport presents a wonderful opportunity to unite various sports clubs and helping them to realise their full potential.”

Ronni Hartvig, Chief Commercial Officer of Betsson Group, stated, “Italy holds significant importance for Betsson, and we are delighted to partner with Francesco Totti, a figure synonymous with excellence in Italian football. We think his story and experiences will help us make the Betsson Sports Club even better, promoting our values of fair play, inclusion, and passion.”

As Betsson.sport embarks on its journey in Italy, the brand is committed to innovation and collaboration. The recent partnership announcement with Roma exemplifies this commitment, marking the beginning of a series of dynamic initiatives aimed at strengthening the bond between sports and Betsson.sport.

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Compliable Expands Licensing Offering to Europe and Latin America

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Leading licensing management solution now supports new global markets

Leading compliance software provider Compliable is now supporting licensing in European and Latin American markets, further strengthening its proposition following a successful period of growth in the United States.

With experience of working with prominent industry brands including FanDuel, Bet365 and BetFanatics in North America, Compliable’s platform can now help companies complete, manage and maintain gaming licenses across multiple global jurisdictions.

Compliable is expanding into new markets at a time of increased regulatory obligations in numerous regions as well as a heightened demand from suppliers and vendors to get licensed from a reputational point of view.

Markets in Europe as well as emerging regions in Latin America are now supported by Compliable’s software solution, which enables operators and suppliers to enter new countries more quickly and reduces the ongoing burden of regulatory requirements.

Compliable’s software platform and tools provide customers both significant time and cost savings, as employees enter key information just once in the licensing process with the information then auto-populated across multiple forms, generating error-free applications every time.

The solution cuts the time it takes to get employees licensed by 90% to less than an hour, which has led to an increase of up to 700% in the number of employees that can be onboarded.

“Following discussions with our customers and prospects, it became clear that there is a demand for our market-leading licensing management solution outside of the United States and we are pleased to now be able to streamline the licensing process for even more companies in additional jurisdictions,” the Chief Executive Officer for Compliable, Chris Oltyan, said. “Licensing compliance can slow down your ability to expand into new markets but it doesn’t have to. Using our platform to remove bottlenecks in the acquisition and management of licenses frees up time and attention so our customers can focus on their go to market plans.”

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Rootz Welcomes Maria Boelius

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In a definitive move that underscores the company’s bullish approach to 2024 and beyond, Rootz Ltd. has secured the engagement of well-known industry expert Maria Boelius.

Maria has taken on the position of Chief Revenue and Operations Officer, a role that is set to strengthen and future-proof the success of Rootz and its ever-expanding global footprint.

Maria Boelius is a respected figure in iGaming, having previously owned and operated her own online casinos and affiliate company, as well as working in senior roles for other established concerns.

She tracks her career trajectory back to her university days, after which she put her business and marketing skills into action. Starting out in banking, she rapidly moved into iGaming as Country Coordinator (Finland) for Redbet, before opening her own Affiliate Marketing network, MH Media, a company that focused on SEO for various lead generation websites. Subsequently, she and her partner opened an online casino company, Mozebra Ltd, in which she held the roles of CEO and Co-Founder.

Mozebra was ultimately sold to Spiffbet in 2020, after which Maria continued with the company in the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Maria is renowned as an industry authority when it comes to strategy, marketing, profitability and launching new products, with a heavy focus on making the most of the latest technology to optimise operations. She and her companies have received multiple industry accolades; she is also a respected speaker at events.

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She is determined when it comes to creating a balance between revenue and operations, and aims to put her impressive skill set to work at Rootz to ensure a rock-solid framework around which the company can continue to break new ground in the iGaming industry.

Maria Boelius, Chief Revenue and Operations Officer, Rootz: “What drew me to Rootz is the integrity of the company, the reputation of which I have admired for some time. It’s a pleasure to work with the teams in what I believe is going to be a productive and rewarding time”.

Sam Brown, CEO, Rootz: “Maria is a seasoned professional and experienced leader, with a style and drive that aligns closely with our core values at Rootz. She brings a wealth of practical expertise to the business and I’m confident she will add strength, depth and diversity to our ever-evolving leadership team.”

Rootz has set its sights on some significant goals in 2024, with Sam Brown’s Dream Team turning big ideas into action and results.

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New SuperScale eBook Launched to Help Mobile Game Developers Maximise Organic Success

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SuperScale has released its latest ebook “From organic success to long-term revenue,” which addresses the concerns and opportunities identified in SuperScale’s landmark study, “Good Games Don’t Die”. The new SuperScale ebook builds on the signature whitepaper, providing mobile game developers with actionable insights and strategies to implement when a game gains organic traction.

Organic strategies such as celebrity endorsement, streamer coverage and TikTok virality can quickly catapult a game to the top of the charts, but it can be a challenge to maintain popularity. As discovered in the Good Games Don’t Die Report, 76% of launched games hit peak revenue and 47% of games die in year 1. The ebook provides developers with advice to further maximize the long-term revenue of games that have generated organic successes to date.

Previous findings also revealed that over a quarter (26%) of developers do not measure the lifetime value (LTV) and return on ad spend (ROAS) for their games. The ebook offers insights for developers exploring LTV and ROAS for the first time, alongside the significance of factors such as seasonality and marketing to seasoned game-makers. As discovered in the Good Games Don’t Die report, only 41% of developers use Ad mediation platforms. Inside the ebook, SuperScale specialists explain this process, offering advice about picking the right network, and the bidding and waterfall optimisation processes.

Ivan Trancik, CEO and Founder of SuperScale, said: “The findings from the Good Games Don’t Die white paper have been read far and wide by the industry. We’ve delved into the data to deliver an ebook that addresses the opportunities some developers are not currently exploring. In today’s mobile gaming landscape, every revenue-making opportunity counts, so we’re giving developers the insights to take their organic success to the next level.”

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MGA Successfully Hosts its First Sports Betting Integrity Conference

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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has hosted its first Sports Betting Integrity Conference, further cementing the Authority’s dedication to fostering open dialogue, knowledge-sharing and maintaining a gaming landscape that is free from corruption and any form of unethical practices.

The event convened high-profile stakeholders integral to the sports betting integrity sector, including the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), the eSports Integrity Commission (ESIC), Genius Sports and Sportradar.

Local stakeholders included the Malta Police Force, the Malta Football Association (MFA), the Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sports and the Office of the Attorney General.

Opening the conference, MGA CEO Charles Mizzi said: “As the MGA, ensuring the integrity of sports betting is not merely a regulatory obligation; it is a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering a fair and sustainable gaming environment.”

Mr Mizzi emphasised that the conference’s foremost objective was that of leading a united effort in addressing the complex challenges of maintaining integrity within sports and sports betting. As the industry continues to transform – introducing new technologies and increasingly sophisticated methods – success depends on the ability to share knowledge, experiences and best practices. Through this synergy, stakeholders can outpace those intent on corrupting the essence of sports and betting.

Such gatherings, therefore, serve as invaluable opportunities to pool resources and expertise, serving as catalysts for positive change. The Authority extends its gratitude to all attendees for their engagement and participation.

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IntegriSport 3.0 Workshop Underlines Need for Cross-stakeholder Collaboration in Fight Against Match-fixing

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Representatives from FIFPRO and the Association of Bulgarian Footballers (ABF) were present at the latest IntegriSport 3.0 workshop in Bulgaria, Sofia, where participants benefited from practical sessions on combatting match-fixing and safeguarding sporting integrity.

Co-hosted by CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bulgaria, the event on March 7-8 brought together Bulgarian government officials, law enforcement agencies, sport federations and player unions.

The message was clear: collaboration between stakeholders is vital in the fight against sport manipulation, and athletes require the unwavering support of law enforcement and judicial bodies to be protected in clean sports.

ABF’s Nikolay Hristozov and FIFPRO Senior Legal Counsel Loïc Alves, along with several domestic and European stakeholders, took part in the fruitful two-day seminar, which addressed education and prevention, technological challenges, and the need for support from national law authorities.

Alves was one of the event’s keynote speakers and his presentation highlighted how FIFPRO’s Red Button app is helping players report match-fixing approaches to national authorities securely and anonymously.

“Football is one of the most-targeted sports by international organised crime, who will often exploit footballers who are in financial difficulties, such as those not regularly receiving their salary from clubs,” said Alves.

“Ultimately, footballers want a clean sport and the right to a safe workplace. The Red Button app empowers players to safely report match-fixing approaches to competent authorities. That is why a unified approach amongst stakeholders and the support of law enforcement and judiciaries is crucial when it comes to tackling this international issue.”

The Red Button app is distributed by FIFPRO and member unions. It is recognised by FIFA’s dedicated integrity department and UEFA as a valid reporting tool.

IntegriSport 3.0 is a project established by the CSCF Foundation for Sports Integrity to provide theoretical and practical support for law enforcement and judiciaries in Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Romania and Spain, co-financed by the European Union, on fighting sport manipulation.

The event in Bulgaria marked the fifth under the present project, following on from the latest awareness raising practical sessions in Estonia, Austria, Spain and Greece.

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Quigioco.it Joins Forces with Kensho Media to Elevate Brand Presence and Enhance Online Gaming Services

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Quigioco.it, part of the HBG Online Gaming group , has embarked on a new partnership with Kensho Media which, through the website Giochidislots, will contribute to further increasing the brand awareness of one of the historic Italian gaming and online betting brands, which became part of the NOVOMATIC Group in 2022.

This new collaboration represents a virtuous example of synergy aimed at enriching the gaming experience, ensuring safety and assistance to customers, so that the gaming experience of each user is always characterised by innovation and responsible entertainment.

“We choose our partners paying maximum attention to the themes of safety and responsibility, aspects on which QuiGioco.it focuses and that have impressed us very positively. The platform guarantees a regulated environment, and the registration process is designed to be simple and fast, maintaining high standards of security and compliance,” Natalia Chiaravalloti, head writer of Giochidislots, said.

Lorenzo Scarpino, Online Products, Digital Content & Operations Lead at Quigioco.it, expresses his satisfaction with the partnership with Kensho which, as he states, “will allow enthusiasts to have at their fingertips, by visiting Giochidislots.com, the portfolio of gaming products of our platform and the wide variety of services that we offer to our customers, including live casinos and virtual games”.

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Online Poker Market Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030: Rapid Growth Forecasted for Smartphone Poker Games and Services, with Europe Witnessing the Highest Growth

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The “Online Poker Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global online poker market is expected to reach an estimated $193.8 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 11.5% from 2024 to 2030. The major drivers for this market are increasing internet penetration and smartphone usage and growing popularity of poker games. The future of the market looks promising with opportunities in the gambling enthusiast, dabbler, and social exuberant sectors.

Online Poker by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global online poker by device, game, end use, and region.

Online Poker Market by Device [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

  • PC/Laptop
  • Smartphone
  • Others

Online Poker Market by Game [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

  • Texas Hold’em Poker
  • Omaha
  • 7-Card Stud
  • 5 Card Omaha
  • Others

Online Poker Market by End Use [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

  • Gambling Enthusiast
  • Dabblers
  • Social Exuberant

Online Poker Market by Region [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • The Rest of the World

List of Online Poker Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies online poker companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the online poker companies profiled in this report include:

  • Tencent
  • Partypoker
  • Baazi Games
  • Bovada
  • Pokerstars
  • American Cardroom
  • Ignition
  • Pocket52
  • Arkadium
  • Delta

Online Poker Market Insights

The report forecasts that smartphone is expected to witness highest growth over the forecast period due to growing preference for mobile-friendly poker games and services as its easy accessibility, engaging, and convenient for players worldwide.

Within this market, gambling enthusiast is expected to witness highest growth over the forecast period due to their growing focus on top-notch games that are ease of use and provides fascinating prizes and promotions.

Europe is expected to witness highest growth over the forecast period.

Features of the Global Online Poker Market

  • Market Size Estimates: Online poker market size estimation in terms of value ($B).
  • Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2018 to 2023) and forecast (2024 to 2030) by various segments and regions.
  • Segmentation Analysis: Online poker market size by device, game, end use, and region in terms of value ($B).
  • Regional Analysis: Online poker market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
  • Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different devices, games, end uses, and regions for the online poker market.
  • Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the online poker market.
  • Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model.

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