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NEAR Protocol Completes Gaming Ecosystem by Onboarding Vortex Gaming
NEAR Foundation announced that the onboarding of Vortex Gaming, a Web3 subsidiary of a leading game industry INVEN, into the NEAR ecosystem has been confirmed through a strategic partnership. INVEN is the largest game media community in Korea, with a monthly active user (MAU) count reaching 7.2 million
In addition to onboarding content on NEAR Protocol, NEAR Foundation and INVEN plan to collaborate in supporting the growth of Vortex Gaming and strengthening the NEAR game ecosystem. Moreover, establishing an active collaboration system to enhance brand awareness and business network such as conducting offline hackathons and events to foster developer talent.
INVEN is the largest game media community in Korea. For over 20 years it has served as a leading company in the game industry, driving development as the top online game media platform. Based on content generated in-house, INVEN innovatively continues to expand to industries such as entertainment and Web3.
Vortex Gaming is a content-based game community that builds services optimized for Web3 games and provides a global social media platform and features such as Gaming Guild. Vortex Gaming aims to break stereotypes of current Web3 games by offering specialised content such as thorough analysis of in-game economy and the completeness of the game. By leveraging its successful experience in building Web2 communities, Vortex Gaming plans to establish a robust user base by incorporating both high quality content and INVEN’s existing wide pool of users.
NEAR Protocol is a global Layer 1 blockchain that focuses on usability and scalability. NEAR is also the Blockchain Operating System (BOS), an OS that allows Web2 companies and developers to effortlessly build decentralised apps and experiences for the open web. With BOS features like FastAuth, Web2 companies and developers can experience and onboarding process similar to login via email. These features facilitate the entry barrier present in the current Web3 game industry, and will play a pivotal role alongside Vortex Gaming in popularising the NEAR ecosystem for gaming.
Vortex Gaming CEO HOON JAI LEE said: “The ultimate goal is to build an integrated gamer community that encompasses both Web3 and traditional Web2 gamers by providing high quality Web3 and Web2 content alike.”
LEE added: “Gamers and their communities are the most crucial components of the game ecosystem. In addition to offering game content for gamers and their communities, Vortex Gaming envisions to establish a sustainable cycle by incentivizing gamers’ production of content such as character builds and game guides.”
Marieke Flament, CEO of NEAR Foundation, said: “Following the leading companies in the gaming industry such as Kakao Games, Wemade, Netmarble’s Marblex, we expect our sustainable game ecosystem to be further enhanced through this partnership with INVEN and look forward to making further inroads in this dynamic space.”
Scott Lee, Co-CEO of NEAR Korea, said: “While the strong content competitiveness of leading companies plays a crucial role in attracting many users to the NEAR ecosystem, community is the key driving force in maintaining this competitiveness.”
He added: “The synergy effects resulting from the onboarding of Vortex Gaming will further strengthen NEAR’s position as the optimal mainnet in the Web3 game ecosystem, accelerating ecosystem development.”
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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