Asia
NOVOMATIC Announces New Distribution Partner for the Philippine Market

NOVOMATIC AG is continuing to develop its footprint throughout the APAC region with top-performing Electronic Table Games installations, award-winning video slots and powerful casino management solutions. With the new distribution and service agreement with local industry expert Tecnet Asia, current and future customers in the Philippine market will find a reliable partner with a proven track record for highest customer satisfaction.
In its role as the official distributor of NOVOMATIC gaming technologies for the Philippines, Tecnet Asia will provide first-class sales and after-sales service, supporting these leading gaming technology products with top expertise and an excellent service infrastructure in one of the region’s most important gaming markets.
Tecnet Asia is a Philippine based corporation that was established in 2015 to deliver niche high-end innovative solutions to SME’s and the casino industry in the Asia Pacific regions. Tecnet Asia has diverse professional resources providing over 40 years’ experience in innovative IT industry, sales casino management, consulting and technical support services.
Suat Sirin, CEO and Owner of Tecnet Asia, said: “With this new distribution agreement with NOVOMATIC, one of the gaming industries most iconic and globally successful brands, Tecnet looks forward to providing these exciting new products to our present and new customers throughout the Philippines.”
Christoph Jeitler, Head of Direct Sales, NOVOMATIC AG, said: “The partnership with Tecnet Asia is another milestone for our strategy to bringing NOVOMATIC gaming equipment back on the map in the Philippine casino market. Tecnet’s proven network, along with its technical support capacities and in-depth expertise of the local requirements are the perfect fit to achieve our ambitious targets in the region.”
Thomas Schmalzer, VP Global Sales and VP Product Management NOVOMATIC AG, said: “NOVOMATIC gaming technology products already have an excellent history of success in the Philippine market, and I am convinced that our portfolio for 2023 and beyond contains many further player favourites and top-performing solutions for the region.”
Asia
Macau Government Extends Lottery Concession of Macau Slot Until 5 June 2026

The Macau government has extended the lottery concession of Macau Slot Co Ltd for one year until 5 June 2026.
The concession renewal was published in the official gazette on Wednesday. Further extensions may be granted, subject to mutual agreement between the Macau government and Macau Slot.
As part of the renewal terms, Macau Slot is required to gradually reduce its number of non-resident employees and actively collaborate with the government to recruit and retain local talent.
Earlier this month, the government held a meeting with Macau Slot representatives to discuss the extension. According to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), the city’s industry regulator, Macau Slot committed to cutting 35% of its non-local, non-skilled workforce—equivalent to 26 positions—by the first quarter of 2026. The company also pledged to make further reductions to its foreign labour quota in the future. Currently, non-local staff account for 15% of the total workforce at Macau Slot.
“Over the past year, despite fluctuations in the macroeconomic environment and slower economic recovery in neighbouring regions, the local economy has remained relatively stable under the guidance of the Macau SAR government’s policies,” Macau Slot said in a statement.
“Looking ahead, we are committed to further diversifying our sports betting products to meet customer demand, while upgrading our information technology infrastructure to stay current and deliver more comprehensive sports betting services.”
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Asia
QTech Games strengthens its elite suite with Bigpot Gaming

Emerging-markets leader expands its all-encompassing library with exciting new slots portfolio
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Polemos Announces Partnership with Guinevere Capital

Polemos, a Web3 gaming infrastructure platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Guinevere Capital, a prominent esports and gaming investment firm known for its investments and advisory roles in projects such as GiantX, iTero, Perion, Skybox and various other projects across the industry. Guinevere Capital has established a strong reputation for its work across global Web2 gaming titles, including League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League and many more. This partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of Polemos.io and Guinevere Capital to enhance and further monetise audiences across publishers, infrastructure players, gaming companies, studios and platforms.
The collaboration will focus on integrating advanced asset management and engagement tools from Polemos.io’s Forge platform with Guinevere Capital’s extensive network and experience in both Web2 and esports ecosystems. This will create new monetisation opportunities and improve player experiences by bridging traditional gaming with blockchain-enabled innovations.
Carl Wilgenbus, CEO of Polemos.io, said: “Partnering with Guinevere Capital marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand access to gaming rewards and unlock new revenue streams for the entire gaming industry. Together, we will empower publishers and studios to better engage their audiences and capitalize on the evolving landscape of gaming and esports.”
“Polemos has built an impressive piece of infrastructure that has plugged a huge gap in the gaming sector. We look forward to working with them to commercialise this,” said Dave Harris, a partner at Guinevere Capital.
Dave’s previous experience includes investing in and operating top teams and leagues in the Riot Games and Activision Blizzard ecosystems.
Guinevere Capital’s strategic involvement will accelerate the adoption of blockchain gaming infrastructure while supporting the growth of esports and gaming communities worldwide. This alliance underscores a shared vision to drive innovation, education and monetisation in the gaming sector by combining Web2’s reach with Web3’s potential.
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