Asia
NODWIN Gaming and BACARDÍ bring the happiest festival – BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender back to Pune on March 26-27, 2022

NODWIN Gaming, one of the world’s leading esports companies and BACARDÍ are all set to bring back India’s happiest multi-genre music, comedy, and gaming festival –- BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender to its home city Pune on March 26-27, 2022.
Following the 2020 digital edition, this year, BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender will be back with multiple stages, the signature ferris wheel, a specially curated food and drinking experience, interactive brand engagement spaces, and of course, the anticipated live performances. The lineup will include predominantly Indian musicians and comedians all coming together to create a unique and memorable experience for the audience at Mahalaxmi Lawns in Pune. Priced between INR 1999/- and INR 3999/-, tickets to the music fest are now open and are available here
The artists’ lineup for Pune will feature some of the top Indian independent/homegrown artists such as Abdon Mech, Ankur Tewari, Anoushka Maskey, Anu Menon, Azeem Banatwalla, Kayan Live, Kayoben, LOJAL, Mary Kali, Neeti Palta, Osho Jain, Parekh & Singh, Prateek Kuhad, Raja Kumari Live, Ranj x Clifr, Ritviz – Ritviz presents words of Vizdumb, Samar Mehdi, Sapan Verma, Seedhe Maut, Shantanu Pandit, Shreeja Chaturvedi, Sonali Thakker, Sumaira Shaikh, Sumukhi Suresh, Supriya Joshi, Taba Chake, Tanmaya Bhatnagar, The Yellow Diary, T.iLL APES, Urooj Ashfaq, Varun Thakur, When Chai Met Toast and Yung Raja. We will also have a few artists who will be creating customised sets for the audience at the Pune festival that will include a never seen before live set by Raja Kumari and Kayan aka Ambika Nayak, and a curated set by Ritviz that will be aided by a narrative and storytelling to tie it all in together.
In addition to the incredible on-ground experience planned in Pune, NODWIN Gaming and BACARDÍ will organise the BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender City Takeover in 11 cities across the country where the audience can experience the festival in their local pubs and hubs through an intersection of music, art, and culture starting March 11, 2022. These takeovers will be held across Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Shillong, Guwahati, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Goa.
“BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender is all about giving the audience a chance to create long-lasting memories. We are excited to bring that experience back on the ground where fans of the artists and the festival can experience that electric energy together again. Our aim is to unite people through music, comedy, food, art & this year, even gaming, bringing together different cultures at the festival and allowing fans to Do What Makes Them Happy Again. We’ve also pulled all stops to ensure that our audiences are completely worry-free as soon as you step into the venue.” said Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder & Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming.
“We are thrilled to bring BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender back on-ground for our audiences this year. Our aim has always been to elevate our consumer experiences to help them be themselves and do what moves them. With this year’s event, we strive to keep that spirit alive and introduce newer avenues for our audiences to do what makes them happy again. We not only have an exciting line-up, but we are geared to bring back the vibe and feeling of being a part of a community; this is what truly makes BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender the happiest music festival.” said Sameeksha Uniyal, Consumer Marketing Lead, Brand BACARDÍ, India and South East Asia.
BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender festival will prioritize all necessary safety and hygiene protocols and checks. Social distancing, vaccine certification, on-ground rapid tests (antigen), mandatory masks and sanitizers, temperature checks, etc., will ensure fans enjoy the live experience in a safe atmosphere.
The event is subject to permissions being procured which will only be known closer to the event date based on the regulations at the time. However, NODWIN Gaming will refund all ticket money in case of any cancellations due to regulations on account of the pandemic.
So, go ahead and grab your tickets now!
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PAGCOR Enforces Accreditation for All iGaming Service Providers by 2026

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has given gaming affiliates, developers and support service providers until early 2026 to comply with its newly implemented B2B Accreditation Framework, a regulatory system that formalises participation in the iGaming supply chain.
Companies that submit applications by December 31, 2025, will qualify for a three-year initial accreditation, while unaccredited foreign content providers face removal from licensed platforms after March 31, 2026.
The framework, which took effect on October 2, sets mandatory accreditation requirements for all third-party entities providing gaming content, systems or technical support to PAGCOR-licensed operators.
Accreditation covers several categories, including gaming affiliates, game content providers (GCPs) and support service providers (SSPs). Gaming affiliates may act as aggregators that distribute multiple game titles to operators, while GCPs are developers or studios supplying electronic game software or live-streamed content.
Accreditation is valid for two years from the date of PAGCOR Board approval, an increase from the previous one-year term.
Foreign data or content streaming providers that fail to secure accreditation by the March 2026 deadline will have their content deemed “non-compliant and unauthorized.” They may appoint a Philippine-registered company or a PAGCOR-accredited Gaming System Administrator as their exclusive distributor instead of setting up a local office.
PAGCOR has warned that licensed operators using unaccredited service providers may face sanctions.
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Aquisitions/Mergers
Gregorio Araneta to Sell its Entire 57% Stake in PhilWeb to Nexora Holdings and Velora Holdings

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Philippine eGames provider PhilWeb’s principal shareholder Gregorio Araneta Inc (GAINC) is going to sell its entire 57% stake in PhilWeb to Nexora Holdings Inc and Velora Holdings Inc for a total consideration of Php1.8 billion (US$30.8 million), representing 829,574,354 common shares.
GAINC is owned by Gregorio “Greggy” Araneta III, a member of the powerful Araneta family and the brother-in-law of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Given that the transaction would involve control of more than 35% of the outstanding voting shares of PhilWeb, the buyers will be required to conduct a mandatory tender offer to remaining shareholders to acquire full control of the company as per local laws.
PhilWeb noted that the buyers are closely linked to the company, with current PhilWeb President & Director Edgar Brian K. Ng also serving as President, Chairman & a Director of Nexora, while current PhilWeb Vice Chairman and Director Crisanto Roy B. Alcid is a Director and the Treasurer of Nexora.
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ArenaPlus
DigiPlus Announces Partnership with Bayad

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer in digital entertainment in the Philippines, announced an exclusive partnership with Bayad, a trusted authority in bills payment services, to expand over-the-counter (OTC) or physical payment options for players of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone.
The partnership was formally signed on October 8, 2025, led by top executives from both companies: Eusebio H. Tanco, Chairman of DigiPlus; Jasper Vicencio, President of AB Leisure Exponent Inc., a subsidiary of DigiPlus; Ray C. Espinosa, Chairman of Bayad; and Lawrence Y. Ferrer, President and CEO of Bayad. The agreement is effective immediately, making DigiPlus Bayad’s only gaming partner for OTC cash transactions.
Through this collaboration, DigiPlus customers gain access to Bayad’s extensive network of payment touchpoints, present across 800+ Bayad Center branches and Bayad Partners in malls, supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide.
Bayad is accredited by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI). DigiPlus partners only with BSP-accredited payment channels in accordance with the requirements of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), ensuring that all player wallet transactions are processed through secure and compliant payment platforms.
BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone players can now make cash-ins or deposits through Bayad. Additional features including cash-outs or withdrawals and access through the Bayad App will be rolled out in next phases, providing DigiPlus customers with more options to manage their funds conveniently and safely.
“At DigiPlus, our priority is to deliver engaging entertainment while ensuring safe and reliable services for our players. This partnership with Bayad provides customers with more secure and convenient ways to manage their transactions, reinforcing our commitment to player protection and dependable service at every touchpoint,” said Eusebio H. Tanco, Chairman of DigiPlus Interactive Corp.
“Today, we take another meaningful step forward through our partnership with DigiPlus. Together, we’re expanding access to digital channels and offering new, engaging, and responsible ways for Filipinos to experience convenience and entertainment made possible by accessible and inclusive financial services,” said Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, Chairman of the Board at Bayad.
The Bayad payment channels partnership adds to DigiPlus’ growing customer service network and player support, which already includes its in-house 24/7 customer support, 130+ physical BingoPlus stores nationwide and a surety bond for player wallets. These expanding service touchpoints reflect DigiPlus’ continued commitment to delivering digital entertainment with safe, reliable and accessible service for Filipinos.
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