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STAR-STUDDED CAST TO SUPPORT 8 BALL POOL’S GLOBAL GIFT FOUNDATION CHARITY EVENT
Miniclip, a global leader in digital games, has announced a partnership with the Global Gift Foundation to bring a charity event to its number one mobile game, 8 Ball Pool, supported by Hollywood’s finest, including Eva Longoria and Luke Evans.
The event will take place between 12th and 19th May as part of Global Gift Foundation Week, where 8 Ball Pool players can chalk up their limited-edition cues and avatars, including a special Global Gift cue.
Over 40 global superstars have pledged their support of the event including Eva Longoria, Denise Van Outen, Ronan & Storm Keating, Luis Fonsi, Luke Evans, Olivier Giroud, Mikel Arteta, Vanessa Williams and Anastacia. All net-profit from in-app purchases of Global Gift Foundation offers during the event will be donated by Miniclip to the Global Gift Foundation.
Rafael Rodrigues, Product Director 8 Ball Pool, commented: “This partnership is an incredible opportunity for us to give back and use our platform to support worthwhile and life-changing causes.
“As a global company with offices around the world, partnering with a charity that supports people on a global scale is an amazing feeling. The Global Gift Foundation is fully aligned with our goals of providing vital support that positively impacts people across the world, not just in the games industry. We’re extremely proud to support them, with a star-studded group behind us to drive the fundraising efforts.”
The Global Gift Foundation is a charity that supports the lives of children, women, and families in need. This is the first time they have partnered with Miniclip for such an event, where they have come together to work towards a shared goal of equality across the globe.
The money donated during Global Gift Foundation Week will support projects and causes such as Casa Ángeles, in Spain – an amazing place that makes life better for kids with special needs and their families, helping the children to grow, learn, and become more independent, both physically and mentally. Another project is the Quang Chau Orphanage in Vietnam, home to children who have been left behind and abandoned, offering everything they need to thrive: food, medical care, education, and so much more. It is a place where the children can feel loved and cared for, and are surrounded by people who genuinely want to see them succeed and be happy.
Maria Bravo, Founder and CEO at the Global Gift Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Miniclip to host this amazing charity event. The money raised will contribute to some incredible causes across the globe and we are so grateful for their support. We’d also like to give honorary thanks to our celebrity ambassadors who have brought the event to life.”
8 Ball Pool is Miniclip’s number one game and was awarded a Guinness World Records™ Title for the Most Downloaded Mobile Pool Game in 2021. It has been the most downloaded mobile pool game since 2014, and is played for 260 million hours every month, with 4,000 balls potted every second.
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Eagerly anticipated release now confirmed following a highly successful exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive
Play’n GO has today announced the official US release of its hit title Colt Lightning Firestorm, following a three-week period of exclusivity with Rush Street Interactive brands BetRivers and SugarHouse.
Colt Lightning Firestorm was released in Europe and other jurisdictions in May 2024, and its release in the US comes with much fanfare following the game’s rave reviews in its short exclusivity period. The game is a sequel to the wildly popular Colt Lightning game which was released early last year, and indications at this stage suggest that this sequel may prove even more successful.
This announcement sees Colt Lightning Firestorm available to players in each state and operator with whom Play’n GO is licensed. Play’n GO first entered the online casino market in the US in 2022, and has reiterated its commitment to becoming active in every regulated market around the world.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO said: “We’re excited to unveil Colt Lightning Firestorm to the wider online casino gaming community in the US, and have been very pleased to see its strong performance during its exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive. We had high hopes for the game following the success of its predecessor, and we’re confident that these robust results will continue now that the game is available to an even bigger audience.”
Esports entertainment company BLAST has announced plans to host two popular esports events in Singapore in 2024 and 2025.
BLAST will bring both world-class Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to the heart of Southeast Asia, marking a major step in Singapore’s emergence as an esports and gaming hub. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), these high-profile events will bring the world’s best esports teams and players from all across the world to compete in Singapore.
BLAST has teamed up with AEG Presents Asia, one of the world’s largest live entertainment entities to bring these events to Singapore. The partnership forms part of BLAST’s ambition to create the best esports experiences by working closely with premier destinations and the biggest and best live entertainment partners.
More than half of global esports views (57%) are estimated to come from the Asia Pacific region, 47% more than any other region in the world with the global market valued at $1.6 billion.
By bringing the top-tier Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to Singapore, BLAST aims
to attract global esports talent, foster local growth, and elevate Singapore’s status as a destination for world-class esports entertainment.
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, said: “We are incredibly excited to bring two of the biggest esports titles to this vibrant destination. Over the coming 18 months, Singapore will become a major hub for esports in Southeast Asia, and with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, we look forward to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans while helping to build a thriving esports ecosystem in the region. Bringing the first BLAST arena event to Singapore is an exciting first step in this journey. The World Final will see the world’s best Counter-Strike players and teams fighting for a $1,000,000 total prize pool.”
Ms Ong Ling Lee, Executive Director, Sports and Wellness, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “We are excited to host the BLAST Premier World Final and the BLAST Dota Slam in Singapore. The Counter-Strike event marks the first BLAST-branded event in Southeast Asia and the inaugural Counter-Strike tournament series in the region, solidifying Singapore’s position as a world-class esports destination. We are confident that the international participants and their legions of fans will have a memorable experience in Singapore, immersing themselves in the diverse and dynamic offerings of our city.”
The World Final 2024 will take place from 30th October – 3rd November and will be the first BLAST event to take place in Singapore, followed by the BLAST Dota Slam in 2025. The World Final will be the biggest Counter-Strike event to take place in Singapore, where the world’s best eight Counter-Strike teams will compete for a massive prize pool of $1,000,000 and the chance to claim bragging rights as the best team around.
Qualified World Final teams: NAVI, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, FaZe Clan and G2 Esports.
Fans can sign-up for the pre-sale window by registering with BLAST.tv, where they will also receive updates and information on tickets.
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