Asia
AGTech Announces First Quarterly Results For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

AGTech Holdings Limited, a leading integrated lottery, games and entertainment technology company in China, announced the first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
According to Ministry of Finance of the PRC figures, during the Three-Month Period, lottery market recorded sales of approximately RMB37.7 billion, a decrease of approximately 64.5% compared to the corresponding period in 2019. Of this, Welfare Lottery amounted to approximately RMB18.06 billion, representing a decrease of approximately 63.2% compared to the corresponding period in 2019. The Sports Lottery achieved sales of approximately RMB19.65 billion, representing a decrease of approximately 65.7% compared to the corresponding period in 2019. Other than the closure of national lottery market during Chinese Lunar New Year, the drop in sales was mainly due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak while the business hours of lottery sales outlets were significantly reduced. The Group is closely monitoring the latest development and impact of the COVID-19.
AGTech will continue to leverage on and explore opportunities for collaboration with Alibaba Group’s retail ecosystem to enhance on lottery distribution models where appropriate. The Group also anticipates a gradual rollout of our SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform aiming to serve and benefit users from all sectors within the lottery supply chain. Our platform is expected to be well equipped for applications within the Alibaba digital ecosystem, in addition to any potential change in distribution channels other than the current retail model.
AGTech’s Hardware division primarily supplies the Sports Lottery and the Welfare Lottery and has hardware deployed in multiple provinces, cities, municipalities and autonomous regions across China. The Group will continue to pursue tenders to supply to the lottery and other hardware market and bid for new contracts after resumption of tenders post COVID-19 delays.
Paytm First Games, a joint venture of the Group with One97 Communications Limited continued to develop its mobile games and entertainment platform in India, offers players a unique online experience with popular games content such as social games, card games and fantasy sports games. The Group is hopeful that Paytm First Games will continue to grow its user base, paving the way to monetize this unique platform, thus capitalizing on the significant potential of the fast growing mobile games and entertainment market in India.
Financial Highlights
Revenue of the Group for the Three-Month Period amounted to approximately HK$13.7 million, representing a decrease of approximately 32.2% over the corresponding period in 2019. Revenue contributions were mainly derived from lottery hardware, lottery games and systems, provision of lottery distribution and ancillary services, games and entertainment business in the PRC.
The decrease in revenue for the Three-Month Period was primarily caused by the decrease in sales of lottery hardware of approximately HK$3.4 million, decrease of approximately HK$1.5 million in revenue from the provision of lottery distribution and ancillary services, and decrease of approximately HK$1.2 million from the lottery games and systems.
Such decrease in revenue was mainly due to the prolonged closure of domestic lottery market which lasted nearly 40 days and delay in lottery hardware tender and delivery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the market closure arrangements for Chinese Lunar New Year, the PRC’s lottery market was closed from 22 to 31 January 2020 and was originally scheduled to resume sales on 1 February, 2020. Amidst prevention and control of the pandemic, reopening of the PRC’s lottery market was postponed to 11 March 2020, since then sales of welfare lottery and sports lottery have begun to gradually resume subject to different arrangements in different regions.
The loss for the Three-Month Period was approximately HK$64.6 million, representing a decrease of approximately 9.0% over the corresponding period in 2019.
About AGTech Holdings Limited:
AGTech was incorporated in Bermuda and its shares are listed on the GEM (Stock Code: 08279). AGTech is an integrated technology and services company engaged in the lottery and mobile games and entertainment market with a focus on China and selected international markets. A member of the Alibaba Group with around 360 employees, AGTech is the exclusive lottery platform of Alibaba Group and Ant Financial Group.
AGTech’s businesses are broadly divided into two categories:
Lottery (including hardware, games and systems, provision of distribution and ancillary services); and Games and Entertainment.
AGTech is a Gold Contributor of the World Lottery Association (WLA), an associate member of the Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA), and an official partner of the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA).
Source: AGTech Holdings Limited
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BETER to Exhibit at SiGMA Asia

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BETER, the award-winning provider of fast betting content, data, and live streaming for esports and sports, will showcase its full suite of products at SiGMA Asia, which will take place in Manila, the Philippines, from June 2 to 4. The exhibition will draw over 20,000 delegates, including 450+ exhibitors and sponsors.
BETER will welcome attendees at stand 2085, presenting its newest products for esports and sports.
BETERâs proprietary ESportsBattle tournaments deliver non-stop betting action across popular titles such as eFootball, eBasketball, and eHockey, totaling more than 35,000 events per month. The portfolio has recently expanded to include eCricket and eTennis, and attendees will get an exclusive first look at additional new disciplines.
BETERâs sports content includes its world-renowned Setka Cup table tennis tournaments and BSKT Cup basketball league. The company will also showcase its latest sports additions, including a cricket series, the GTR Cup tennis tournaments, and proprietary Padel tennis tournaments. Collectively, these three new offerings will total over 3,000 sports matches per month.
In total, bettors can now wager on 50,000+ of BETERâs fast-paced esports and sports events each month, with up to 50 markets per event and an average operator margin of 7.5%+. All matches feature 24/7 live streaming, real-time data, and odds.
BETER will also showcase its Esports Odds Feed, which provides market-leading odds across 450+ tournaments globally, covering 40,000+ live and pre-match events annually. Additionally, delegates can explore BETERâs upgraded iFrame and Managed Trading Services, as well as its advanced Esports Widgets, developed through a data partnership with GRID.
BETERâs industry impact is further underscored by its shortlisting in three categories at the SiGMA Asia Awards: Best Esports Provider, Best Sportsbook Provider, and Most Innovative Sportsbook Feature.
Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, commented: âWeâre excited to attend SiGMA Asia and to showcase our esports and sports products. Asia is one of the fastest-growing betting markets, where players seek high-speed, engaging experiencesâexactly what we deliver.
âWeâre already a go-to provider of in-demand content worldwide, with a growing list of operator partners. We look forward to welcoming delegates to our stand and giving them a firsthand look at our thrilling offerings.â
Chuck Robinson, CRO at BETER, added: âWe provide premium fast betting content with 24/7 live streaming and data with a sustained margin retention of 7.5%+ while our commitment to integrity means just 0.01% of matches are flagged for suspicious activity.
âThatâs why operators turn to BETERâto deliver next-gen betting experiences across esports and sports. Weâre eager to showcase our comprehensive offering to the SiGMA Asia audience.â
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Banijay Asia and NODWIN Gaming form Strategic Partnership to Amplify Youth Engagement in India

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Banijay Asia, a part of Banijay Entertainment, and NODWIN Gaming, a material subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, today announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize esports, gaming and youth entertainment in India. This collaboration marks a significant step in blending cutting-edge content with the booming gaming and youth culture ecosystem. As part of this alliance, Banijay Asia will take the helm in producing Playground, NODWIN Gamingâs flagship gaming reality show that has redefined the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and influencer culture in the region. The partnership will also bring new scripted and captive reality shows to daylight, with both companies co-developing new intellectual properties (IPs) and pioneering fresh content concepts across gaming, esports and youth culture.
Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO â Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, commented, âThis collaboration with NODWIN Gaming is an exciting extension of our vision to create content that resonates with evolving youth audiences. Gaming is not just a sport; itâs a culture, a lifestyle, and a massive content opportunity. With Playground and our upcoming IPs, we aim to redefine engagement and storytelling in this space.â He further added, âI look forward to the creative collaboration with Akshat Rathee, and Joost Roset who we previously worked with, in bringing iconic global IPs to India. This is an invaluable opportunity to create clutter-breaking formats in the youth and gaming space.â
With a diverse portfolio of high-impact IPs including the televised esports tournament â BGMI Masters Series (BGMS), Comic Con India, NH7 Weekender, and more, NODWIN Gaming is a key player in the gaming, esports and youth entertainment ecosystem.
Talking about the partnership, Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder & MD, NODWIN Gaming, said, âYouth entertainment is evolving rapidly, and our partnership with Banijay Asia positions us perfectly to lead that change. With Playground, weâve just begun to explore whatâs possible. Backed by Banijayâs global expertise, weâre now set to scale the IP across multiple languages and markets, with the ambition of building an international format. At the heart of our approach is our philosophy of âtimeshare of mindshareâ. Weâre not just creating content, weâre creating cultural moments. The Rusk creative team will stay actively involved as we expand the universe of Playground, aiming to grow from one show to between five and ten each year. This is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in gaming and youth content.â
With gaming emerging as one of the most influential youth-driven industries, this partnership is poised to set new benchmarks in how gaming and entertainment are consumed in India. By leveraging Banijay Asiaâs expertise in content creation and NODWIN Gamingâs deep-rooted understanding of gaming communities, the collaboration promises to push creative boundaries and capture the imagination of young audiences nationwide.
Banijay Entertainment has strong expertise in the gaming space, via its global distribution arm Banijay Rights, with successful gaming activations leveraging key brands including Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Simonâs Cat and MasterChef.
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NOVOMATIC celebrates a successful showcase at G2E Asia 2025

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NOVOMATICÂ enjoyed a highly successful presence at this yearâs G2E Asia, which was held from May 7â9 at The Venetian Macao. The company impressed visitors with a well-curated portfolio of advanced gaming solutions that are specifically tailored to the Asian market â drawing a strong attendance, excellent customer engagement, and positive feedback across the board.
Strong customer interest in next-generation product highlights
This yearâs showcase focused on delivering both innovation and regional relevance, with a lineup designed to elevate the player experience and boost operator performance. One of the standout attractions was the DIAMOND X⢠1.55J QUATTRO, which returned with significant upgrades in both design and performance. The cabinet was presented with the current Linked Progressive highlights, such as XTENSION LINK⢠Volume 3 and Volume 4, while the all-new XTENSION LINK⢠Evolution, proved especially popular for its eye-catching presence and engaging game mechanics. The DIAMOND X⢠2.32/3.32 multi-screen version, equipped with the GAMINATOR⢠X5, showcased a versatile selection of entertaining titles that are tailored for the region.
Equally well-received was the BLACK EDITION II series: The BLACK EDITION II XL 2.32/3.32 captivated operators with the highly popular IMPERA LINK⢠Series 2, while the BLACK EDITION II 1.49J brought together the powerful Impera PROLINKâ˘Â and the latest addition to the game portfolio, RISING TREASURESâ˘. Proven performers like the MASTER SL⢠2.32/3.32, which also featured GAMINATOR⢠X5, rounded out the offering and demonstrated NOVOMATICâs strength in both innovation and reliability.
Casino solutions driving future growth
Further highlights included the NOVO UNITY⢠PRO, NOVOMATICâs advanced electronic table game (ETG) platform that enables players to join up to three live games simultaneously â such as Sic Bo, Baccarat, or Roulette â on one station. Highly customizable in its setup, the system allows operators to adapt game configurations, layouts, and betting options to local preferences and regulatory requirements. Its interactivity and flexibility were praised by operators as key advantages in engaging todayâs players.
The NOVOVISIONâ˘Â Casino Management System also made a strong impression with its comprehensive suite of functionalities: biometric access, single-wallet capabilities, advanced player loyalty features, and much more â all of which are aimed at delivering next-level efficiency and security in casino operations.
Kenan Bajram, Deputy Director Global Sales at NOVOMATIC AG, reflected on the successful event: âG2E Asia 2025 was once again an outstanding opportunity to engage with partners from across the region and present the full scope of our technology portfolio. Asiaâs land-based gaming market is as diverse as it is dynamic â each country has its own regulatory framework, technical standards, and player preferences. Our success at this yearâs show confirms that NOVOMATIC is well-positioned to meet these varied demands with tailored solutions that combine innovation, reliability, and full regulatory compliance. The positive feedback we received â especially for our DIAMOND Xâ˘Â and BLACK EDITION II series, as well as for the NOVO UNITY⢠PRO ETG solution â reinforces our commitment to supporting our customers in key markets such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and beyond.â
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