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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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Sustaining the Environment: Videoslots Renews Coast is Clear Sponsorship Agreement

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Leading Casino operator Videoslots.com is proud to announce renewal of sponsorship agreement with Maltese local clean-up organisation, Coast is Clear. This partnership will further Coast is Clear’s mission to rid the seas around the island of toxic plastic waste and expand tree planting initiatives across Malta.


Through this sponsorship, Videoslots intends to continue organizing clean-up and tree-planting activities for its employees, aligning with its commitment to environmental sustainability. These events not only promote environmental awareness but also foster team building and strengthen relationships beyond the workplace.

Ulle Skottling, Deputy CEO at Videoslots, emphasized, “Witnessing the positive impact of Coast is Clear on our environment and our home in Malta highlights the importance of collective collaboration to continue supporting the organization’s commendable efforts.”

Mark Galea Pace, Founder of Coast is Clear, expressed his gratitude, stating, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Videoslots. Together we’re paving the way for a cleaner, healthier environment for ourselves, our wildlife, and most importantly, for the future of our children. Here’s to an incredible 2024 ahead!

 

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Wazdan boosts Romania footprint with Totogaming deal

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has further bolstered its presence in the regulated Romanian market after partnering with Totogaming.

The agreement has initially seen Wazdan provide 12 of its most popular titles to the online casino, including Magic Spins™, Hot Slot™:777 Rubies, Sizzling Eggs™ and the player-favourite Coins™ series.

Following the first tranche of games, more will be rolled out over the coming months as the supplier continues to deliver proven titles that resonate well with local customers.

It is the latest commercial expansion by Wazdan, which has enjoyed a strong start to the year, launching a number of key titles as well as undergoing a rebrand, which was revealed at ICE London.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Our commercial expansion into key European regulated markets is a focal point for us, and we’re very happy to further grow our Romanian footprint in partnership with Totogaming.

“Our products have been well received in Romania already and we’re confident that we can add more value to Totogaming’s casino offering.”

Totogaming’s Product Directions Development Unit Manager, Kamօ Mayilyan said: “Wazdan has a reputation for creating exceptional, tech-friendly products and we’re delighted to add 12 of its best-performing games to our online portfolio.

With a long-term approach to our rollout collaboration, we look forward to enjoying an exciting relationship together.”

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Gametech Startups Stardust and Metaplay Appoint Raptor PR as Global Agency of Record

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Raptor PR, the world’s only pure B2B tech PR agency for the global video games industry, today reveals it has been appointed as global agency of record by two major B2B gametech startups: Stardust, a $35 million-funded Silicon Valley startup that provides game developer tools to build and scale blockchain games, and Metaplay, a Finland-based fast-growth startup that offers complete developer back-end solutions for building and scaling top-grossing mobile games.

Raptor PR will be deploying fully integrated, cross-channel campaigns, engineered to deliver tier-one fame building, lead generation and the building of communities around brands Stardust and Metaplay respectively. The campaigns will be tailored to directly support both Metaplay and Stardust business objectives and core value propositions, effectively engaging with international stakeholders like developers and publishers across industry verticals including games trade, business, technology, adtech and web3.

“Both Metaplay and Stardust personify what Raptor PR is all about; we’re focused on the deeptech and businesses that are powering the business of gaming and the exciting emerging technologies that are disrupting it,” the founder and Chief Executive Officer for Raptor PR, Rana Rahman, said. “For both Stardust and Metaplay, we’re deploying multi-disciplinary strategies, which are essential to reach and meaningfully engage with audiences effectively. With a somewhat diminishing media landscape, Raptor PR ensures that it is amplifying and engaging through all relevant channels for its clients, wherever stakeholders may be.”

“Raptor PR has a deep understanding of both web2 and web3 technologies and Stardust has an ambitious roadmap ahead so the team is the obvious choice to help us build the strategic positioning required in order to reach the audiences that matter to us,” the founder and Chief Executive Officer for Stardust, Canaan Linder, said. “The added bonus is definitely our shared values; a passion to democratize blockchain – working at pace while having fun along the way.”

“We’ve been building our games industry solution in stealth over the last several years in Finland, hence we needed a creative, out-of-the-box global communications partner to help take our messages to game makers across the globe,” the Head of Marketing for Metaplay, Chris Wilson, said. “Rana and his team exemplified everything we were looking for in a PR agency; a team of people hugely passionate and knowledgeable about the games industry with a deep understanding of the fundamental tech behind it.”

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Time to PoggiPlay: Studio Joins First Look Games

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Innovative developer to leverage the power of affiliates for the purpose of game promotion via the award-winning platform

PoggiPlay, the iGaming provider that pushes the boundaries of the possible to bring new player experiences to the market, has joined First Look Games to supercharge its marketing activity and the promotion of its games.

The studio’s games sit within the PoggiPlay Universe, with each title made with the provider’s superior attention to detail not just for slot mechanics and bonuses but also for the narrative, in-game characters, visuals, sound and more.

PoggiPlay is on a mission to deliver unforgettable experiences and by joining First Look Games it can make even more players aware of its portfolio of thrilling titles. This is because it now has a branded games library that can be accessed by a network of approved affiliates.

The library contains game sheets, logos, images and videos for each of its titles, which can be downloaded individually or in bulk by approved affiliates and used to create accurate game previews and reviews of each of the studio’s slot titles.

Demos of PoggiPlay’s games will be available to all registered publishers through the First Look Games Demo Game Server. This includes age verification in jurisdictions where it is legally required.

First Look Games also allows its studio partners to offer a select number of affiliates a ‘first look’ at its latest titles two weeks before they go live, allowing them to create previews that build excitement and anticipation among players.

Affiliates are a powerful marketing channel for studios and First Look Games allows them to connect directly with the best publishers in the business to help promote their games to players.

“PoggiPlay has been making plenty of noise with its innovative and exciting slots but with access to its own First Look Games Library it can now build real momentum behind the promotion of its games,” the Managing Director for First Look Games, Elliott Resnick, said. “Affiliates are a hugely valuable marketing channel for studios but it can involve a lot of heavy lifting. First Look Games takes care of this, directly connecting studios and affiliates so they can work together to create great content around great games.”

“We believe that our partnership with First Look Games will boost affiliate marketing output for PoggiPlay and the epic games we create,” the PR Manager for PoggiPlay, Nikita Kiselev, said. “This is a really important step for us and will help us spread the word about PoggiPlay among players.”

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Relax enhances Italian footprint following SKS365 partnership

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has strengthened its presence in the Italian market by agreeing a deal with SKS365, one of the leading operators in Italy through its flagship brand Planetwin365.

The partnership will see the Planetwin365 online casino launch an array of award-winning titles from Relax’s online portfolio including Book of Power, Shark Wash and 2023 smash hit, Money Train 4.

The integration of Relax Gaming titles will add greater depth to the wide array of content available to players across the highly competitive Italian market with SKS365’s portfolio significantly boosted thanks to the partnership.

Gianluca Crimaldi, Director of Italy at Relax Gaming, said: “We have made no secret about how much potential we see in the Italian market with its large audience seeking an array of content. We are thrilled to have partnered with one of the biggest operators in the country and we are positive that the integration with SKS365 will significantly benefit both parties as we provide more cutting-edge content to Italian players.”

Kristina Lozo, Casino Manager at SKS365, said: “We are always looking to deliver more content to our players and to meet and exceed their expectations. Partnering with Relax and integrating such a rich library of content will certainly ensure that we are providing an array of titles that will maximise enjoyment and engagement from our player base.”

Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 names the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.

Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.