Asia
Yggdrasil expands strategic partnership with Azure Tech into Franchise

The Franchise solution enables global partners to take control of their iGaming strategy and to accelerate content development & distribution
Yggdrasil Gaming has signed a strategic Franchise licensing agreement with Asian gaming supplier Azure Tech. This is the second Franchise agreement from Yggdrasil in less than two weeks.
Azure Tech is a rapidly emerging content provider, introducing superior game content to the Asian gaming industry. With its dedicated IT infrastructure, Azure Tech has the capacity to ensure the best performance on game content distribution. With its tailored BI service, Azure Tech is able to elevate customer engagement to the next level and boost client profits.
As part of the Franchise licensing agreement, Azure Tech will have access to Yggdrasil’s entire end-to-end game development process, the YG platform including its standardised GATI technology (Game Adaption Tools & Interface) solution, and game promotional tools via BOOST
As a Franchisee to Yggdrasil and through the unique GATI technology, Azure Tech will be able to source and offer its own game content for distribution to targeted markets, and cross-collaborate with other Franchisees globally, enabling it to accelerate territorial reach and drive incremental revenue opportunities.
Azure Tech’s business strategy will be significantly accelerated following its decision to become a Franchisee of Yggdrasil, enabling the supplier to take greater control of its B2B iGaming operation, rapidly scale up market opportunities and optimise its roadmap offering.
Cora Chen COO of Azure Tech, said: “We are very proud to expand our business cooperation with such an innovative and professional company as Yggdrasil. We remain amazed how agile and responsive they are as a company and how Yggdrasil continue to deliver groundbreaking technologies that support faster time to market for partners’ business needs. We are very excited to become a Franchisee of Yggdrasil, and we cannot wait to realise the potential of the GATI technology, to start collaborating with other Franchisees, and having full access to their best in class slots and table games”.
Björn Krantz, Head of Publishing for Yggdrasil, said: “We are absolutely delighted to sign our second strategic Franchise partnership in just two weeks. With our new Franchise offering, Azure Tech will be able to scale its go-to-market operations and accelerate its business strategy in a way they did not think possible.
“GATI is a true disruptor technology. All our partners, being tightly integrated to GATI, will be able to cross-sell their games to any of our global Franchisees. This is a unique way to rapidly scale distribution and revenue opportunities at the same time as enabling completely new ways of working and collaborating. It’s truly exciting times for us, Azure Tech and our Franchisees”.
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MelBet Announces Monami Ghosh as its New Brand Ambassador

The leading iGaming company, MelBet, has announced Monami Ghosh as its new brand ambassador. With over a decade of captivating performances across films, series and television, Monami now brings her star power to MelBet, ready to entertain and engage players like never before. The collaboration between MelBet and her is a perfect match, combining MelBet’s dynamic igaming platform with Monami’s charisma, talent and star appeal.
MelBet is delighted to have Monami Ghosh in the team and is confident that together they will create a unique experience to please all of the players with unforgettable emotions. Her energy and talent turn every event into a truly spectacular show.
Monami will become the main character of the revolutionary MelBet Night Show. A project that promises to revolutionise the idea of entertainment. Something truly unique and exciting – an experience unlike anything the public has seen before. The players can follow MelBet’s updates on social networks to know about the premieres of the show.
MelBet and Monami are ready to turn players’ everyday routines into a bright adventure filled with passion, excitement, inspiration and unexpected discoveries and pleasant bonuses.
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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
The post QTech Games strengthens its elite suite with Bigpot Gaming appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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