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THE PLAYER HUNT SEASON 3

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2 years ago

June 5, 2023

Wladimir P.

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~India’s First Ever Poker Reality Show~

~ Embraces contestants from across the country ~

The Player Hunt Season 3, India’s first ever poker reality show is all set to begin its journey with its list of contestants from across the country along with the co-host Ranvijay Singha who recently shared, “With immense pleasure, I am pleased to let you all know that Player Hunt is all set with enthusiastic, courageous and experienced poker player hailing from different parts of the country. I can’t wait for this journey to begin and leave the audiences as well as the contestants with lots of memories as well as learnings from the show.”

Hailing from Mumbai, Pankti Chheda is a sports enthusiast as well as a former national level athlete, focused on playing poker and representing India in WSOP in 2025. She is not just an athlete but an avid traveller as well.

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With a dream of setting a record for the longest live stream of poker, Krishan Pal Singh Dhangar is a common man from Agra, who values education, family and hobbies that challenge his mind. He shares, “Poker is something that is extremelt close to my heart and has changed my life for good. Being a part of Player Hunt season 3, I hope to get an opportunity to be able to promote this sport PAN India.”

Born and brought up at Pali Hill Bombay, Sahib Singh Lamba, an MBA and an Engineer, is the youngest Hon. General Secretary at Khar Gymkhana in Mumbai. He shares, “I have been playing poker for over 15 years and it has become a part of my life. I am aware and unpredictable and can read situations and people. Courage, wisdom & compassion will make me win the Player Hunt Season 3!” Sahib also starred in a recent Netflix series titled, “In Real Love”.

Implusive and spontaneous, Raaquib Merchant, is the owner of his own hockey league and is vocal abort promoting the national sport of India. He’s also a foodie who also loves to talk about making money and starting businesses. Poker has helped him hang out with friends and enjoy life.

A professional poker player, Pooja Doshi owns a fashion boutique and shares her journey of playing poker stating, “The beginnings of my poker journey were quite interesting. My partner wanted to pursue poker as a career to support us. Within a couple of days even I realized the potentiality of the sport and started to learn the game as well. The journey has seen me gradually grow as a player.” She is also a follower of the teachings of Osho.

A full time poker professional, Aditya Sarin, is a psychology student who also has been practicing card magic and cardistry since childhood. He suffers from a rare medical condition which restricted him from attending school in his childhood which led him to he develop a love for cards and poker at the age of 8. His love for poker has only gotten stronger ever since. In his own words he shares, “I am always up to learn something new. With proper guidance from the experts. I will surely win this season.”

Sanket Deshmukh is a college dropout who plays snooker professionally. He started his poker journey at the age of 20. He further shares, “ I was a poker dealer, that’s why I know all the rules and regulations thoroughly. I have raw sense of humour.”

Anubhav Krishna Srivastava, an artist, who is well known for his performance in the popular TV show Pavitra Rishta is also an interesting Poker player. He shares, “Poker has taught him patience & perseverance.” He finds The Player Hunt very interesting and is here as he wanted to try something new and interesting. He also says “Watch out for some mind blowing action and be ready to face me”.

With a list of varied & professional contestants, the Player Hunt Season 3 makes us all look forward to the exciting journey of all contestants loaded with action, drama and entertainment.

Asia

Macau Govt Appoints Ng Wai Han as Director of DICJ

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20 hours ago

May 8, 2025

Niji Narayan

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The Macau Government has appointed Ng Wai Han, who was serving as Director of the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP), as Director of the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).

Ng had served as head of the Public Administration Bureau since September 2023, following a three-year stint as Deputy Director.

Between 1999 and 2020, Ng rose through the ranks of the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) to the position of Deputy Director.

With this appointment, the reshuffling of DICJ’s leadership team is now complete. The position of Director had remained vacant since 20 December last year, when her predecessor, Adriano Marques Ho, became Director General of the Macau Customs. Deputy Director Lio Chi Chong had been serving as Acting Director in the interim.

Lei Seak Chio, who, like Ng, previously worked at DSAL, was appointed one of DICJ’s Deputy Directors in February, replacing Peter Chui.

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Aquisitions/Mergers

Nazara’s subsidiary Absolute Sports acquires TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com

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2 days ago

May 7, 2025

George Miller

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Absolute Sports, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies and the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, announced today that it has signed definitive agreements, subject to closing conditions, to acquire two IPs, TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com. These business assets will be acquired from Titan Insider Digital. These IPs add to the already dominant global position of Absolute Sports in the combat sports publishing industry.

TJRWrestling and ITRWrestling established in 2009 and 2020 respectively, have built a robust audience base within the wrestling fan community through their high-quality and in-depth combat sports news and content coverage. Together, they currently attract 1.7 million monthly active users and generate 4.6 million monthly pageviews, predominantly from North America. They generated $722K (~INR 6.1 crore) in revenue in 2024.

The transaction, valued at $1.25 million (~INR 10.5 crore), will be an all-cash asset purchase via the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Sportskeeda Inc., and is expected to close within the next 45 days.

This strategic acquisition bolsters Sportskeeda’s position in the combat sports segment and expands its presence in the U.S., home to the world’s largest pro-wrestling fanbase. The integration of these platforms will also create deeper engagement opportunities for fans and advertisers across digital formats.

Ajay Pratap Singh, CEO of Absolute Sports, commented: “ITRWrestling and TJRwrestling are two of the most respected voices in the global wrestling community. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our vision to be the leading go-to destination for wrestling content worldwide. It also reinforces Absolute Sports’ dedication to expanding its footprint in the fast-growing U.S. media market through a targeted and impactful M&A strategy.”

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BMM INNOVATION GROUP REINFORCES ASIA-PACIFIC LEADERSHIP AT G2E ASIA MAY 7-9, CONTINUING TO DRIVE GROWTH THROUGH TRUSTED PRODUCT COMPLIANCE AND DIGITAL GAMING SERVICES

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2 days ago

May 7, 2025

George Miller

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Company’s focus is on leading, protecting, and powering the future of gaming in the world’s fastest-growing gambling market

BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on land-based and online gaming product compliance testing, cybersecurity solutions, and virtual training for the global gaming industry, today announced its support and participation in G2E Asia May 7-9 at The Venetian Macao.

With a legacy spanning over four decades serving the Asia-Pacific region, the BIG Group continues to lead the region’s land-based and online gaming product compliance market, supporting the growth and integrity of the region’s regulated gaming markets.

Through its core business BMM Testlabs, BIG delivers industry-leading certification testing, quality assurance testing, compliance consultation, mathematical analysis, inspection, and training services. Its long-standing relationships with regulators, suppliers, and operators across Asia-Pacific have solidified its reputation as the most experienced and trusted product compliance partner in the market.

BMM is also meeting the market’s increasing demand for online gaming services with product transfers internationally to markets including Europe, North America, and now Brazil. BMM’s services include certification and QA testing for iGaming platforms, sports betting platforms, mobile and web-based gaming applications, RNG evaluations, and security assessment tailored to regulated online environments.

BMM’s President, Land-Based Gaming & Inspections Kirk White said, “Asia-Pacific is one of our most important markets, and we remain deeply committed to supporting its growth. Our legacy here is built on integrity, innovation, and performance — values that continue to drive everything we do today.”

The Company has offices and test labs throughout the region in Macau, Singapore, and Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices positioned strategically around the world for global market coverage.

BMM’s regional leadership team will be at the show to connect with customers, regulators, and partners to discuss the market’s evolving needs and how BIG is positioned to help the fast-growing market continue to thrive through integrity, regulation, and innovation.

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