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RED BULL M.E.O. 2020 INDIA – WORLD CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP NATIONAL FINAL ALONG WITH TOP SPORTS PERSONALITIES, INFLUENCERS AND PRO-GAMERS TO TAKE PLACE ON 13TH DECEMBER
Red Bull M.E.O. 2020 India – World Cricket Championship National finals to take place on 13th December to find the best World Cricket Championship player. The qualifiers of tournament, being conducted in World Cricket Championship 2 and World Cricket Championship 3 and held daily from 15th November to 5th December received more than 2.3 lakh registrations.
48 winners of the qualifying rounds moved to the play-offs on 7th & 8th December and competed in a 1v1 format. The top 4 (Krunal Mangukia from Surat, Charan Teja from Chittoor, Yogesh Bhuva from Mumbai and Ravi Ranjan Kumar from Muzaffarpur) will compete in the national finals in Gurgaon where the winner will be announced as the national champion.
On Sunday 13th December, the National Final of Red Bull M.E.O. 2020 India will be accompanied by a special invitational tournament 5pm onwards which will witness participation from Red Bull Athletes Tania Sachdev (Chess), Riyan Parag (cricket), Mira Erda (Motorsports) and Ankit Panth (esports). Tania Sachdev is an Indian chess player, who holds the titles of International Master and Woman Grandmaster. Mira Erda is one of India’s foremost female open wheel racers while Riyan Parag is a Rajasthan Royals all-rounder and rising cricket star who is also an avid gamer. One of India’s most popular Counter-Strike gaming professionals, Ankit ‘V3nom’ Panth has been a figure of inspiration for the gaming community for many years, while also being the face of Team Brutality. Joining the Red Bull athletes, Musical Composer and social media sensation Yashraj Mukhate along with Indian chess streamer, YouTuber, stand-up comedian Samay Raina will compete with pro gamers like Scout and Mortal. Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh is the most followed professional player for Fnatic on social media with over 1M followers on both YouTube and Instagram while Naman Mathur (Soul Mortal) is arguably India’s most popular PUBG MOBILE player/streamer.
Red Bull M.E.O. National finals and the invitational will be conducted in World Cricket Championship Rivals. WCC Rivals has been purely built keeping competitive play in mind and is the world’s first mobile game which features 2v2 real-time cricket multiplayer experience. WCC Rivals is a part of the WCC franchise which boasts of more than 143 million downloads.
Looking forward to the national finals of Red Bull M.E.O. along with the invitational, PR Rajendran, Founder and CEO, Nextwave Multimedia said, “Being a cricket loving nation, we at WCC are extremely glad that through this tournament we can leverage our fans into the esports circuit, building the space further. Also, we at WCC, take pride on how this ‘home grown’ game has managed to embed cricket into the esports ecosystem for future.”
“Red Bull has had the wonderful opportunity of bringing a new wave of esports through World Cricket Championship in Mobile Esports Open. NODWIN is elated to see the overwhelming response from the community in the first go. The competition is onto its last leg, a hearty congratulations to all the finalists. Let’s embrace the onset of cricket esports”, said Akshat Rathee, MD & Co-Founder, NODWIN Gaming.
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NOVOMATIC is going to showcase a comprehensive portfolio of next-generation gaming solutions at G2E Asia 2026, highlighting its strong commitment to the Asian market and reinforcing its role as a trusted technology partner across the region. At booth A518B, the company will showcase a powerful mix of linked progressive innovations, advanced ETG solutions, new game content and region-specific offerings – supported by the presence of its extensive network of Asian distribution partners.
In line with its commitment to product excellence, NOVOMATIC will also present a selection of its latest award-winning innovations, recently recognised at the prestigious European Casino Awards. Taking center stage is the DIAMOND X QUATTRO 1.55J, awarded Best Slot Machine. This flagship cabinet combines a striking 55-inch J-curved display with a refined glass touch deck and a powerful high-performance sound system, delivering an immersive and premium player experience.
A key highlight of this year’s exhibition is the first-ever presentation of VISION LINK in Asia. NOVOMATIC’s latest multi-feature linked progressive concept combines five-pot mechanics, modern gameplay design and the popular LOCK&SPIN feature to deliver a highly engaging player experience. Its compatibility with the proven XTENSION LINK series enables scalable configurations and strong performance across premium gaming floors.
Further strengthening the progressive portfolio, XTENSION LINK Volume 5 will be introduced as the newest addition to one of the industry’s most successful linked progressive families. Featuring 12 games inspired by classic fruit themes and iconic NOVOMATIC titles, it blends nostalgic appeal with modern presentation and proven features such as Golden Spins.
Also on display, Impera PROLINK 2 delivers a high-impact jackpot experience, combining well-known classics with new game content and advanced mechanics such as Chain Reaction, Super Collect and Extended Reels within a dynamic three-pot setup.
A major focus will also be placed on the award-winning Novo Unity Pro ETG platform, which will be showcased with its latest feature upgrades, further expanding its flexibility, performance and player engagement capabilities. In addition, NOVOMATIC will present Novo Unity Pro as a stand-alone solution, offering operators even greater versatility in deploying high-quality ETG experiences tailored to individual floor requirements.
Complementing the core portfolio, visitors can explore new live-game solutions as well as the latest game highlights from APEX, further enriching the overall product mix. The showcase will also include dedicated solutions for the Philippine E-Gaming segment, underlining NOVOMATIC’s targeted approach to regional market requirements.
“G2E Asia is a key platform for us to demonstrate the strength and depth of our portfolio in one of the most dynamic gaming regions worldwide. With the Asian debut of VISION LINK, major enhancements to Novo Unity Pro and a broad range of tailored solutions, we are delivering exactly what our partners are looking for: innovation, flexibility and strong performance,” said Kenan Bajram, Deputy Director of Global Sales at NOVOMATIC AG.
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Supplier to show Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, plus Supreme Wang Union multigame, at booth 1701 on May 12-14.
EGT will return to G2E Asia 2026 from May 12 to 14, where it plans to present slot and ETG products positioned for the Asian gaming market. The company said it will exhibit at booth 1701.
The main new focus for the show is a set of Asian-themed, multi-level progressive jackpots: Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang. EGT said the three systems already have “multiple installations in different markets”.
EGT will also debut Supreme Wang Union, an Asian-themed multigame combining roulette, card games and video slots. The supplier said it can be paired with its S 32 T and GS 32 T terminals and is compatible with other jackpots in EGT’s portfolio.
On the ETG side, EGT said it will show the G RSA roulette center and the G R8 SQ roulette. The stand will also include Bell Link, Bell Link Boost, and Gods & Kings Link jackpots with their latest multigames, alongside slot cabinets from the General and Supreme Series.
Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines Corp., said: “We are ready to offer local operators solutions that will not only impress them, but will make their business even more successful. Players, in turn, will enjoy gaming content that is tailored to their tastes and preferences. So don’t miss out on visiting our booth 1701 from May 12 to 14 and learn more!”
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BETBY, a Tier-1 sportsbook provider, has announced a partnership with QTech Games, one of the industry’s major game distributors and a fast-growing aggregator across key emerging markets.
The agreement will see BETBY provide its full sportsbook solution to QTech’s global network of operators.
Through this collaboration, QTech partners will gain access to BETBY’s complete sportsbook offering, as the aggregator’s exclusive sportsbook provider, covering more than 500,000 monthly events, proprietary AI-driven tools, and esports feed Betby.Games.
Delivered via a single, seamless API integration, the solution unlocks immediate access to QTech’s operator base, significantly expanding BETBY’s distribution while enabling partners to onboard a premium sportsbook with reduced complexity and rapid time-to-market.
The integration directly addresses key operator challenges associated with launching a sportsbook, particularly the technical complexity and costs of managing multiple platform integrations.
By leveraging QTech’s aggregation platform, operators, especially those with a casino-first focus, can seamlessly introduce a fully scalable sportsbook solution without heavy development overhead, accelerating their entry into sports betting while maintaining operational efficiency.
The partnership also reinforces BETBY’s strategy of expanding its presence in Asia, where QTech Games has built strong distribution channels and local expertise, while also supporting its broader growth across emerging markets such as Latin America and Africa.
By combining BETBY’s sportsbook solution with QTech’s reach, operators will be able to deliver more competitive, localized, and engaging betting experiences.
Stefanos Karakidis, Business Development Director at BETBY, commented: “Partnering with QTech Games is a natural step for BETBY.
They have established themselves as one of the most influential aggregators in Asia, with strong distribution channels and deep local expertise, while continuing to expand across other high-growth markets.
QTech has a clear understanding of local player behaviour and operator needs, and together we’ll be able to deliver a Tier-1, mobile-first sportsbook experience, well suited to the demands of the markets they serve.”
Philip Doftvik, CEO at QTech Games, said: “We are delighted to add BETBY’s award-winning sportsbook to our platform.
Their product is modern, flexible, and designed for fast-growing markets, aligning with what our operator partners are looking for.
From AI-driven tools to a rich e-sims portfolio, BETBY brings a level of innovation that elevates our offering and supports our mission to deliver the best content available across emerging iGaming markets.”
BETBY
BETBY is a leading B2B provider of top-tier sports betting services, renowned for its groundbreaking technology and dedication to excellence.
BETBY’s team of industry veterans tap into their knowledge and expertise to deliver a premium, adaptable, and scalable sportsbook platform tailored to meet the varied demands of operators across the globe.
From dynamic in-play betting options to robust risk management tools and ground-breaking AI tools, Betby is committed to propelling the success of its partners in the rapidly evolving landscape of online sports betting.
For more information visit betby.com
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