Asia
Octro to Expand its Business Overseas
Indian online gaming company Octro is going to expand its business overseas.
“By March of 2021, we would start the user acquisition for international markets,” Manav Sethi, Chief Marketing Officer of Octro, said.
He claimed that the company has seen 100% growth year-on-year, and its revenue is in three digits of crore on Indian currency.
Sethi said that the move of some state governments to ban online gaming is helping gaming companies that are registered outside India.
Octro owns online games including PlayRummy, Teen Patti, Indian Rummy, Tambola and Soccer Battles. The company’s card games involve real money transactions that it calls a game of skills.
“We have gotten growth on these sides, basically the card and casino side. We have also seen some success on the real money gaming side. So, why don’t we take these IPs (internet protocol) international. That is where our next round of investment in terms of capital, people and time is going into. We have two very clear tracks – build an IP that can go global, and the second track is to take our existing IP globally,” Sethi said.
Talking about the impact of the recent move of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu governments that recently to ban online games, Sethi said a lot of lottery- or speculations-based gaming platforms from overseas have started reaching out to Indians that do not even fall in the category of game of skills.
“A lottery is a game of chance, roulette is a game of chance. A lot of these foreign incorporated entities have already entered India and are already enticing Indians to play them. There is no regulation that bans them,” Sethi said.
He added that the money that should accrue to Indian exchequers, or the taxes that should accrue to Indian governments by this ban, all of that is moving to those entities that are not incorporated in India.
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DigiPlus Partners with Pay&Go
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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer and leading digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, announced a strategic partnership with Pay&Go, one of the leading providers of self-service payment kiosks, to expand secure and convenient wallet-loading options for its players.
Through this new payments partnership, DigiPlus and Pay&Go, the self-service payment kiosks operated by BTI Payment Philippines, a subsidiary of Australia-based Banktech, will enable users to fund their e-wallets with utmost ease by way of its growing network of 3500 self-service kiosks. With a cash-out feature also being eyed early next year, this collaboration kicks off with BingoPlus and will expand soon to ArenaPlus and GameZone.
“Our commitment at DigiPlus has always been to deliver digital entertainment that is engaging, trustworthy, and service-oriented. Achieving that requires strong partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to customer trust and service excellence. This partnership with Pay&Go is grounded in innovation, accessibility, and a shared mission to serve more Filipinos through secure and convenient payment touchpoints. This means more access, more convenience, and more ways for our community to enjoy the DigiPlus experience wherever they are,” said Jasper Vicencio, President of AB Leisure Exponent Inc. and Total Gamezone Xtreme Inc.
Formally signed on November 26, this partnership agreement was led by Vicencio together with Danilo Ibarra, CEO of BTI Payments Philippines and its COO Mariel Medina, pairing the former’s growing digital ecosystem with the latter’s operational expertise.
“We are excited to support DigiPlus with Pay&Go’s nationwide footprint. Together, we’re making trusted payment access available to more BingoPlus players across the country and soon with ArenaPlus and GameZone. DigiPlus sets a high bar on player trust and Pay&Go is determined to meet it,” said Ibarra.
DigiPlus partners only with payment channels certified by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in accordance with the requirements set by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). In partnering with BTI Payments, a certified Operator for Payment System (OPS) and Independent ATM Deployer (IAD) whose breadth of experience spans for over 25 years, DigiPlus taps into decades of expertise in transaction processing and payment device management.
The Pay&Go payment kiosks partnership significantly expands DigiPlus’ comprehensive customer service and player support network. This existing network currently includes dedicated in-house 24/7 customer support, over 130 physical BingoPlus stores nationwide, over-the-counter payment channel options and a surety bond protecting player wallets. The expansion of these service touchpoints is a testament to DigiPlus’ ongoing commitment to providing safe, reliable and accessible digital entertainment to the Filipino market.
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Asia
PG Soft unveiled as SiGMA South Asia sponsor
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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has been unveiled as a sponsor of SiGMA South Asia 2025, taking place from November 30th to December 2nd at the Lumina Ballroom, Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
PG Soft’s sponsorship will ensure prominent brand visibility throughout the three-day event, including at key locations such as the registration desk and on the LED Arch at the hotel lobby entrance. A 40-second promotional video will also play on loop across the LED screen pillars within the hotel lobby.
Additionally, a PG Soft display image will feature in the same area, providing further exposure to SiGMA South Asia attendees as they arrive and move through the venue. SiGMA South Asia 2025 is set to bring together leading stakeholders from across the global iGaming ecosystem for a dynamic summit that blends innovation, networking, and regional insight in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Sri Lanka is primed to be a pivotal market in South Asia, and we wanted to demonstrate our belief in its potential by sponsoring SiGMA South Asia. Colombo is the perfect place to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities across this rapidly developing region.”
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Asia
Brightstar Lottery Signs Contract with Pan Malaysian Pools
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Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it has signed a contract with Pan Malaysian Pools SDN BHD (PMP), a licensed numbers forecast operator in Malaysia, to supply and deliver 1200 Retailer Pro S2 terminals as part of PMP’s ongoing quest to upgrade its business infrastructure. The Retailer Pro S2 offers high performance, reliability and a variety of options and peripherals to meet the current and future needs of lotteries and retailers.
“Deploying Brightstar’s Retailer Pro S2 terminals will provide several added benefits for PMP, our retailers, and players. The many components of this sophisticated terminal will support PMP in our efforts to offer modern experiences for our players, reliable solutions for retailers, and enhance productivity and profitability in our business that continuously funds The Community Chest, which establishes and develops schools throughout Malaysia,” said Tan Kong Han, PMP Managing Director.
“Brightstar’s Retailer Pro S2 represents the next-generation evolution of our industry-leading Retailer Pro terminal, now more compact, powerful, and flexible. Designed for dynamic retail environments like those in Malaysia, the S2 redefines player engagement by offering a range of interactive options that elevate the experience for PMP’s players,” said Marco Tasso, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer International and Italy Operations.
Engineered for speed and reliability, the Retailer Pro S2 features a 15.6″ full HD clerk-facing touchscreen and is powered by a high-performance processor that ensures rapid transaction processing. Its ergonomic, modular design supports multiple player-facing displays and a broad range of peripherals – including barcode scanners, fingerprint readers, NFC technology and webcams – enabling flexible and engaging player interactions. This next-generation terminal reflects Brightstar’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence across diverse retail environments.
Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the US and eight of the world’s 10 largest lotteries.
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