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Esports Company GamerJi, announces India’s biggest Esports event ‘GamerJi Community Challenge 2.0’

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GamerJi, one of the fastest-growing Esports tournament platforms, announces the launch of India’s biggest Esports event ‘GamerJi Community Challenge 2.0’ in partnership with Loco as an exclusive live streaming partner for the tournament.

Founded in 2019 by gaming expert and serial entrepreneur Soham Thacker, GamerJi is India’s leading Esports tournament platform where users can play tournaments of their favorite games, host matches, communicate, share content & win prizes.

GamerJi Community Challenge 2.0 (GCC 2.0), features a prize pool of Rs 3,00,000 and consists of some of the most popular multiplayer games which include Clash Royale, Call of Duty Mobile, FIFA Mobile, WCC3 and Ludo. The limited-time event begins on June 27th and will see over 30,000 players compete in a number of rounds with each qualifier advancing to the finals, which will be held on 10th and 11th July.

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Soham Thacker, founder, GamerJi, says, “We believe in the growth story of Esports in India and focus on bridging the gap between amateur to professional level gamers through our tournaments. GCC 2.0 tournament has seen one of the highest participation ever for a single event. GamerJi understands that aspiring gamers need exposure and recognition to advance in their Esports careers. Competitive gaming platforms like ours provide a transitional area for potential Esports athletes, something that the Indian gaming industry needs to accelerate its growth. GCC, a property created by GamerJi will see at least 2 more such large scale tournaments by the year end. GamerJi will continue to launch such tournaments to evangelise the Esports ecosystem in India and continue to provide a fair, fun and engaging platform to amateur gamers.”

GamerJi has over 1.3 million users on its app and has conducted over 22,000 matches. The tournament registration is free and can be done via the GamerJi App, available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

The first GamerJi Community Challenge GCC 1.0, which was organised earlier this year in January, featured 6 games with a prize pool of Rs. 1 lakh, attracted over 21,000 players, and reached over 7.3 million influencers with a 67% engagement rate.

GCC 2.0 has witnessed one of the highest participation numbers under a single event, with 30,000 registrations and counting, surpassing GCC 1.0. Throughout the event, it aims to reach over 10 million gaming influencers. The tournament will be moderated by the GamerJi team to ensure fair play, and multiple winners will be awarded cash prizes at the conclusion of the tournament.

GamerJi is also aggressively elevating the inter-college Esports landscape in the country with its college gaming league – CGL  which has associated with more than 100 college teams since March 2021. CGL tournaments held in Apr 2021 saw more than 50 colleges compete including  BITS – Pilani,  Symbiosis Pune, Delhi university and nineteen IITs amongst others.

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GamerJi plans to host three inter-college CGL tournaments and two GamerJi Community Challenge – GCC by this year-end.

The Indian gaming community is seeing one of the best growth phases as both amateurs and pros continue to stay indoors and naturally opt to hone their online gaming skills. According to a report by Deloitte India, the online gaming industry in India is expected to reach $2.8 billion by 2022. GamerJi addresses aspiring gamers in India to provide them with evolving gaming possibilities and position India as a global leader in Esports.

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ProgressPlay takes new standalone product to Asia

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ProgressPlay, renowned as one of Europe’s Top 10 Casino Tech Solutions Providers in 2024, is set to make waves in the Asian iGaming sector with its groundbreaking standalone product. Making its debut at SIGMA Asia 2024 in Manila, ProgressPlay aims to captivate attendees with its innovative offerings showcased at stand BR917.

With ProgressPlay’s new standalone product, partners are able to market all markets.

SIGMA Asia, slated to run from June 3rd to 5th at Manila’s esteemed SMX Convention Centre, has already generated immense anticipation within the industry. With a diverse array of top-tier B2B and B2C exhibitors, including ProgressPlay, the event promises to be an unrivaled gaming hub, expected to attract over 20,000 delegates.

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The Asian iGaming industry is experiencing exponential growth, fueled by technological advancements and a surge in demand for online gaming experiences. With the widespread adoption of mobile devices and digital payment methods, coupled with the popularity of online gaming, the sector presents lucrative opportunities for gaming entrepreneurs seeking to establish their presence across the continent, starting with a standalone solution.

Marina Nahhas, Sales and Marketing Manager at ProgressPlay said: “We are super excited making our debut at SIGMA Asia with our latest products. Our standalone product has huge potential for local markets and the exhibition gives us an excellent opportunity to present it to a large number of potential new customers.”

ProgressPlay’s standalone licensee offering made its debut at ICE back in January, and in this arrangement ProgressPlay serves as the technology provider while partners take charge of all their own operations.

ProgressPlay’s platform has been meticulously developed over the years, boasting a team of top-notch professionals dedicated to serving regulated markets including the UK. The platform is fully equipped to meet all the diverse requirements, many of which are proprietary services developed in-house.

Notably, ProgressPlay’s platform boasts proprietary AI capabilities for safer gambling shortlisted in the EGR Awards, setting it apart in the industry. Moreover, the platform offers unparalleled flexibility, enabling operators to tailor their offerings to specific regions and regulatory requirements. Through a strategic joint venture with a reputable cashier, ProgressPlay facilitates seamless integration of various payment methods, catering to the diverse needs of its partners.

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ProgressPlay CEO Itai Loewenstein said:“The biggest advantage of the standalone platform is that it enables operators to have a much wider selection of countries and regulatory territories to choose from based on the licenses they hold and the built-in proprietary cashier that is easily adapted to the relevant markets and payment processors. An additional advantage for operators is the ability to create brands under the standalone platform, which is especially helpful in generating healthy ROI in Asian markets which we will be showcasing on stand BR917 at SiGMA Asia.”

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Fun88 India Launches ‘Fun88 X Evolution’ for Guaranteed Wins

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Fun88 India, a leading name in the online gaming industry, has announced the launch of its latest collaboration with Evolution Gaming. “Fun88 X Evolution”, this exciting venture aims to elevate the gaming experience for players, offering a chance at guaranteed wins and exclusive prizes.

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Win boosters with random cash prizes alongside regular wins in the beloved Crazy Time or Funky Time from Evolution games. With potential rewards reaching up to 100x on the bet, every bet holds the promise of a windfall. Place a minimum bet of 10 INR or more only and stand a chance to win this delightful surprise.

Fun88 app offers a seamless and convenient entertainment experience on Android or iOS devices. With 24/7 customer support and streamlined deposit and withdrawal processes, Fun88 ensures a hassle-free gaming experience for all users.

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Resorts World Sentosa Signs MoU for Sentosa Precinct Partnership

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Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), DBS Bank (DBS) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for the development of a Sentosa Precinct Partnership, a multi-lateral partnership aiming to drive Sentosa’s tourism growth.

The announcement of the multilateral partnership comes after the soft opening of Sentosa Sensoryscape, a 350-metre-long connector featuring six sensory gardens with night experience that is directly linked to Ave8 at RWS.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed during STB’s Tourism Industry Conference, with Minister Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, presiding over the event.

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The signatories included Michael Ma, Assistant Chief Executive (Business and Digital Technology Group) of SDC; Lee Shi Ruh, President of RWS; Jeremy Soo, Managing Director and Head of Consumer Banking Group (Singapore) at DBS; and Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Marketing Group) at STB.

Also present at the signing were Thien Kwee Eng, SDC CEO, Tan Hee Teck, RWS CEO, Han Kwee Juan, Singapore Country Head of DBS Bank; and Melissa Ow, STB CEO.

RWS, which operates Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park, is located on the 500-hectare Sentosa island, which houses an array of themed attractions, spa retreats, and resorts. The resort will be hosting Asia’s premier of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic in the later half of 2024.

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