Asia
Aussie star Matthew Hayden joins the virtual gaming space
World-renowned online cricket gaming franchise World Cricket Championship (WCC) by Nextwave Multimedia now aims to bring you closer to actual cricket by roping in Matthew Hayden to lend his voice and expertise to the online cricket world as a commentator for its third edition, WCC3. Matthew Hayden will offer English commentary with his familiar banter bringing life into the virtual game. He will join Aakash Chopra who recently came on board as a Hindi commentator to cater to 110 million players.
This game will address all aspects of the real game on field including the weather conditions, the ground, the players, every good or dismissal shot and defense responses, all with detailed graphics diminishing the interface between reality and non-reality. The game caters to 2.5 million daily digital cricket players worldwide with maximum players from the USA, UK, UAE, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who will benefit from Mathew Hayden.
WCC3 comes with competitive multiplayer simulation of actual cricket, updated gameplay features like brand new controls, exciting animations, real-time motions of athletes and professional cricketers, advanced artificial intelligence along with the bilingual commentary feature with celebrity cricketers. Players can also come together to build grassroot communities, and cheer for the teams of their choice. Fans can also enjoy Mathew Hayden’s commentary if they only want to watch the game like any other esport.
On the collaboration, Matthew Hayden says, “Very excited to be a part of cricket as a digital commentator. The game gave me complete space to bring my own spin on the script creatively. I used variations and patterns in my voice to generate energy and bring the excitement of a live game to the audience, something that is only possible in this lockdown with a game like WCC 3.”
P R Rajendran, Co-Founder and CEO, Nextwave Multimedia and creator of WCC, says, “With no actual cricket being played currently, we hope to fill the gap with commentators like Matthew Hayden and Aakash Chopra to build familiarity and comfort on the game enabling people to come as close to actual cricket as possible.”
Online sports games have never been bigger, WCC franchise has witnessed a 20% surge in sessions and revenue, 25% increase in new users, and daily active users and over a 100% spike in in-app purchases in the game. The WCC franchise games are some of the topmost downloaded games according to the Annie App Report and have been listed by Google’s editor’s choice and Google’s best games.
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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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BETBY, proveedor Tier-1 de sportsbook, anunció una asociación con QTech Games, uno de los principales distribuidores de juegos de la industria y agregador de rápido crecimiento en mercados emergentes clave.
El acuerdo permitirá que BETBY ofrezca su solución completa de sportsbook a la red global de operadores de QTech.
A través de esta colaboración, los socios de QTech tendrán acceso a la oferta completa de sportsbook de BETBY , como proveedor exclusivo de sportsbook del agregador, cubriendo más de 500.000 eventos mensuales, herramientas propietarias impulsadas por inteligencia artificial y el feed de esports Betby.Games.
Entregada mediante una única integración API fluida, la solución brinda acceso inmediato a la base de operadores de QTech, ampliando significativamente la distribución de BETBY y permitiendo a los socios incorporar un sportsbook premium con menor complejidad y rápida salida al mercado.
La integración responde directamente a los principales desafíos de los operadores al lanzar un sportsbook, especialmente la complejidad técnica y los costos de gestionar múltiples integraciones de plataforma.
Al aprovechar la plataforma de agregación de QTech, los operadores, especialmente aquellos con foco inicial en casino online, podrán introducir una solución de sportsbook totalmente escalable sin una gran carga de desarrollo, acelerando su entrada en las apuestas deportivas y manteniendo eficiencia operativa.
La asociación también refuerza la estrategia de BETBY de expandir su presencia en Asia, donde QTech Games ha construido sólidos canales de distribución y amplia experiencia local, al tiempo que respalda su crecimiento en otros mercados emergentes como América Latina y África.
Al combinar la solución de sportsbook de BETBY con el alcance de QTech, los operadores podrán ofrecer experiencias de apuestas más competitivas, localizadas y atractivas.
Stefanos Karakidis, Director de Desarrollo de Negocios de BETBY, comentó: “Asociarnos con QTech Games es un paso natural para BETBY.
Se han consolidado como uno de los agregadores más influyentes de Asia, con sólidos canales de distribución y profundo conocimiento local, mientras continúan expandiéndose en otros mercados de alto crecimiento.
QTech comprende claramente el comportamiento de los jugadores locales y las necesidades de los operadores, y juntos podremos ofrecer una experiencia de sportsbook Tier-1, mobile-first, adecuada a las demandas de los mercados en los que operan.”
Philip Doftvik, CEO de QTech Games, afirmó: “Estamos encantados de sumar el premiado sportsbook de BETBY a nuestra plataforma.
Su producto es moderno, flexible y diseñado para mercados de rápido crecimiento, alineándose con lo que buscan nuestros socios operadores.
Desde herramientas impulsadas por IA hasta un sólido portafolio de e-sims, BETBY aporta un nivel de innovación que fortalece nuestra oferta y respalda nuestra misión de ofrecer el mejor contenido disponible en los mercados emergentes de iGaming.”
BETBY
BETBY es un proveedor B2B líder de servicios de apuestas deportivas de primer nivel, reconocido por su tecnología innovadora y compromiso con la excelencia.
Su equipo reúne veteranos de la industria que aplican conocimiento y experiencia para ofrecer una plataforma de sportsbook premium, adaptable y escalable, diseñada para satisfacer las distintas demandas de operadores en todo el mundo.
Desde opciones dinámicas de apuestas en vivo hasta sólidas herramientas de gestión de riesgo y avanzadas soluciones basadas en IA, BETBY está comprometida con impulsar el éxito de sus socios en el panorama en constante evolución de las apuestas deportivas online.
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