Asia
IBH Partners with EMURGO and KOBEA To Build Blockchain Business and Education for Uzbekistan Government

Infinity Blockchain Holdings Pte. Ltd. (IBH), the official holding company of Infinity Blockchain Group of companies, announced formal agreements with National Project Management Committee (NAPM) in Uzbekistan to build strategic blockchain-based businesses and education units in the Republic. This initiative, with a primary focus on fintech digital asset and security tokens, will be a collaborative effort together with blockchain leaders including EMURGO, and KOBEA Group Co. Ltd. (Korea Blockchain Entrepreneur Association). On top of providing technical development support, IBH will also be providing legal and advisory services to the Uzbekistan government.
According to Forbes [1], a large part of Uzbekistans are unbanked with an estimate of 5% of the population having savings accounts. Notably, in a recent report by Deloitte [2], the high costs and lack of trust towards financial institutions are amongst the top reasons to stay unbanked. Such alarming statistics have prompted an increasing number of governments to organize financial inclusion initiatives. In the case of Uzbekistan specifically, prior to this collaboration with leading global blockchain companies, the Republic’s government had fully legalized the activities of cryptocurrency exchanges nationwide since September 2018.
Mr. Hiro Enotomo, IBH’s Founder and Group CEO, concluded that “With a large population of more than 30 million, IBH is privileged to be one of the leading technology providers in delivering blockchain technologies and services to the government and people of Uzbekistan. The population as a whole is showing increasing interest in technology adoption, as such, this strategic partnership empowers IBH to support Uzbekistan in its mission to promote financial inclusion through our development, legal, and advisory services.”
As IBH, EMURGO, and KOBEA share the same philosophy to promote financial inclusion for the unbanked using the power of blockchain technology, this strategic collaboration is in line with IBH’s mission to promote “reverse-innovation” and the practical use of blockchain technology to transform the world from Asia. With this in mind, IBH seeks to create a new economic zone with technological strength and capital strength for the creation of innovation from Asia.
Shogo Ishida, Head of Central Asia of IBH and CEO of QRC HK Ltd., commented “We see the huge potential of Uzbekistan as a blockchain hub in Central Asia under the strong leadership of its government. In the past 2 years, Uzbekistan has passed a number of important laws related to blockchain technology and we, as an expert of regulatory compliance, look for further cooperation with the Republic’s government to elevate the country’s presence as a regulatory advanced nation.”
Asia
Asian Poker Tour Announces Cancellation of APT Manila 2025

The Asian Poker Tour has announced the cancellation of APT Manila 2025, which was scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 8, 2025, at the City of Dreams Manila.
The next scheduled APT tour stop following the upcoming APT Taipei 2025—running April 25 to May 4 with a TWD 70M (~USD 2.1M) guaranteed Main Event—will be the APT Incheon 2025; boasting a KRW 2.5M buy-in Main Event with a KRW 1.5B (~USD 1M) guarantee running August 1-10 at the Paradise Hotel & Resort.
This will be followed by the APT Jeju 2025, which boasts a KRW 2.6M buy-in Main Event with a KRW 2.2B (~USD 1.5M) prize pool guarantee and runs from September 26 to October 5 at Jeju Shinhwa World.
The 2025 APT poker schedule will conclude with the thrilling end of year APT Championship (APTC), which runs from November 14-30, 2025 at the Red Point Center’s brand new “Red Space” venue located in central Taipei.
The APTC Main Event boasts a massive TWD 165 million (~USD 5 million) prize pool guarantee – the largest the tour has ever offered.
Players can win their seat to this exciting TWD 350,000 (~USD 10,700) freezeout by competing in the tour’s three signature events—the APT Main Event, the APT High Roller and the APT Super High Roller—at each of the three remaining APT tour stops preceding the APTC.
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Asia
Birmingham City Forms Alliance with GOD55 as Their Official Asian Betting Partner

GOD55, a premier online gaming platform and leading operator in Southeast Asia, is proud to announce its partnership with Birmingham City Football Club as the club’s Official Asian Betting Partner.
Established in 2016, GOD55 has become one of the biggest and most trusted brands in the online gaming industry, offering a wide range of betting and entertainment options, including casino games, sports betting, and live dealer experiences. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the platform provides users with seamless mobile and desktop access, real-time data integration, and high-quality streaming for live events.
As part of this exciting partnership, GOD55 has launched an exciting announcement film, filmed on location at Birmingham City’s St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park and Elite Performance Innovation Centre.
A spokesperson for GOD55 commented: “We are delighted to partner with Birmingham City, a club with a rich history and a dedicated global fanbase. This collaboration reflects our commitment to connecting with football enthusiasts and delivering an enhanced entertainment experience. Together, we aim to engage fans in innovative ways, celebrating the beautiful game while offering a world-class gaming platform for our users in Asia.”
Birmingham City also expressed their excitement about the partnership: “We’re thrilled to welcome GOD55 to the Birmingham City family as our Official Asian Betting Partner. This partnership highlights the club’s growing international appeal and provides an opportunity to further engage with our supporters in Asia. We look forward to working closely with GOD55 to achieve great things together.”
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Asia
FOMO7 Expands Platform with 46 New Indian Lottery Games

FOMO7, a trusted name in online entertainment, has unveiled a massive update to its gaming platform with 46 exciting new Indian lottery games, giving players even more chances to win guaranteed prizes in addition to their regular winnings.
This new launch brings a diverse mix of India’s most beloved lottery formats, including:
• Kerala Lottery
• Speed Matka Lottery
• Daily Matka Lottery
• Dear Lottery
• Daily Pick3, Pick4 & Pick5 Lotteries
• Wingo Lottery
With minimum bets starting at just ₹6, draws are held as frequently as every minute, and scheduled daily, weekly, and at popular time slots like 8 AM, 9 AM, 5 PM, 8 PM and 10 PM, offering a dynamic and rewarding experience for both casual and seasoned players. Top winnings go up to ₹10 Crores, making this one of the most lucrative opportunities in the online lottery space today.
In addition to its rich selection of lottery games, FOMO7 offers a comprehensive gaming experience with casino games, sports betting, instant sports and classic live sports, catering to all kinds of online gaming enthusiasts.
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