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Playerzpot ropes in ace cricketers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Smriti Mandhana as Brand Ambassadors

Playerzpot, one of India’s leading fantasy sports gaming platforms, today announced the signing of world class performers and cricketers– Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Smriti Mandhana as its Brand Ambassadors. The partnership will see the cricketers in the brand’s upcoming campaigns and promote Playerzpot through engagement activities.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an iconic cricketer and an inspiration for the younger generation. Smriti Mandhana herself is world-class performer and connects beautifully with sports, cricket and even female audience. They will anchor the brand with their sports charisma and help in creating a higher brand recall amongst the key target audience.
Founded by the visionary Yogesh Doiphode and Mitesh Gangar in 2015, Playerzpot has witnessed meteoric rise in its popularity and has emerged as one of the most exciting Fantasy gaming sites in the recent times. With over 2+million users, the portal offers its users the experience and thrill of fast paced and dynamic gaming.
Yogesh Doiphode, Founder, Playerzpot welcomes the addition of the cricketing superstars in Playerzpot’s table, “We are happy to welcome the two cricketing greats, Smriti Mandhana and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the Playerzpot family. It is the beginning of a new innings for the company and we hope to grow aggressively in the Fantasy Gaming arena. Cricket is the game that fuels the interest of Indians at large. We are looking to catch the interest of gaming enthusiasts who are looking for innovative and exciting ways to emulate their favourite sporting icons.”
Expressing his views on the association; Mr. Mitesh Gangar, Co-Founder, Playerzpot said; “A new era is being heralded with the addition of Smriti Mandhana and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in our company. As we aim to surge and strengthen our leadership position in the online Sports-Gaming industry, I believe bringing the iconic players as the face to the brand will resonate with the fans of cricket and gaming. Playerzpot is a beautiful concoction of excitement and thrill of real-world sports and fantasy gaming which allows the players to experience the game on a different level. Our vision is to become a one-point gaming destination in India in the game of skill segment and we are confident about the bright future of this segment.”
Bhuvneshwar Kumar the legendary cricketer adds, “I am a huge cricket fan myself, and I believe fantasy gaming is a growing trend amongst all the gaming enthusiasts in the country. I could associate with Playerzpot instantly and I believe it is the best fantasy gaming site today. This is not just for entertainment but the skill-based gaming platform that offers first-hand experience as well as helps learn fantasy gaming. I am overly excited to be a part of their journey and it will be another opportunity for me to engage with the fans, players and sports aficionados”.
Smriti Mandhana is all praises for the gaming portal and says, “The pandemic had restricted the sports spectator’s thrill limited just to their screens and what better way than Fantasy gaming sites like Playerzpot to feel the real groove. I believe that Playerzpot is a great platform that gets the fans closer to the game and brings out that connect between the game and sports fans well. I am thrilled to be associated as a brand ambassador with this unique and fast-growing company.”
The next few months will be crucial to the company consolidating and growing its brand equity in the gaming market and adding massive numbers of users in the real money gaming segment. Through this engagement, the brand aims to create a unique niche with a responsive customer centric approach. New users are added daily in exponential numbers in the framework of an organic growth trajectory. The referral system portal offers a novel approach to engage gamers and help them earn from the comfort of their homes. The portal affords excitement and fun with security and safety amidst the trying COVID-19 Pandemic time where sports are confined to the screen.
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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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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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