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

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4 years ago

March 2, 2022

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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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PG Soft signs on as sponsor for SiGMA Asia 2026 in Manila

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1 day ago

May 22, 2026

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PG Soft has been named as a sponsor of SiGMA Asia 2026, set to take place at the SMX Convention Center in Manila.

According to the company, the sponsorship package includes branding in the venue lobby and a 60-second branded video broadcast inside the exhibition hall across 14 hanging HD screens during the two-day expo.

PG Soft said the commercial partnership is part of its focus on engaging with Asian markets and supporting SiGMA’s networking aims for the global iGaming community.

A PG Soft spokesperson said: “SiGMA Asia is a must-attend event on the iGaming calendar, and Manila is one of the most exciting markets in the region. We’re very pleased to be supporting this summit and look forward to presenting our brand to the influential audience that SiGMA Asia continues to attract.”

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Philippine Sportsbook ArenaPlus Selects Altenar as Technology Provider

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2 days ago

May 21, 2026

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Altenar has entered the Philippines’ regulated sports betting market after being selected to power ArenaPlus, the flagship sportsbook platform of DigiPlus Interactive Corp. and the #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines.

As part of the agreement, ArenaPlus is transitioning its sportsbook operations to Altenar’s advanced, fully-managed sportsbook solution. The platform includes customised betting options for enhanced localisation, fast in-play and live betting, advanced risk management, and compliance controls designed to support a mobile-first market.

Altenar’s in-house statistical model and automated pricing tools ensure a comprehensive player props portfolio on Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, alongside faster odds updates, enabling ArenaPlus to further enhance its sports betting experience for users.

The deal further strengthens Altenar’s position as a trusted sportsbook technology provider in regulated markets worldwide, delivering high-performance and adaptable solutions that support operators’ long-term growth. By combining innovation with operational excellence, Altenar is setting the bar for reliability and growth across Asia.

Dinos Stranomitis, COO at Altenar said: “Partnering with DigiPlus to power ArenaPlus marks a key step in our entry into the Philippines, a highly engaged and rapidly growing regulated market. Our fully managed, localised sportsbook delivers the performance, stability, and compliance required in this market.

“This agreement reinforces our ability to support ambitious operators and establishes a solid foundation for long-term growth.”

Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus, added: “Altenar provides the technical strength and reliability needed to elevate the ArenaPlus sportsbook experience. Their fully-managed solution aligns with our strategy for continued growth in the Philippines, particularly amid the rising demand for live and in-play sports betting.

“With Altenar’s technology in place, we can continue enhancing the player experience while building a partnership focused on long-term and sustainable growth.”

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PhilWeb Announces the Official Commercial Launch of OKADA PLAY

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2 days ago

May 21, 2026

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PhilWeb Corporation announced the official commercial launch of the OKADA PLAY online gaming platform. This launch successfully operationalizes the strategic partnership with Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., operator of the premium integrated resort Okada Manila.

Powered by PhilWeb’s comprehensive Online Gaming Platform (OGP) solution, OKADA PLAY integrates a full suite of gaming content, scalable platform technology, and robust customer service infrastructure. The platform is delivered within a strictly regulated framework, ensuring compliant and efficient participation in the Philippine digital gaming ecosystem.

The commercial rollout of OKADA PLAY marks a critical milestone in Okada Manila’s broader digital transformation strategy. By successfully converging its land-based luxury gaming experience with digital channels, the initiative is designed to drive omnichannel customer engagement and unlock new, scalable revenue streams beyond the physical property.

“The official launch of OKADA PLAY demonstrates our capability to execute and deploy end-to-end digital infrastructure for the industry’s most recognized luxury brands. We are proud to provide the robust, scalable platform that enables Tiger Resort to extend the premium Okada Manila experience to a growing nationwide audience of digital players,” said Mr. Brian Ng, President of PhilWeb Corporation.

“This launch marks an important step in Okada Manila’s digital expansion as we bring our gaming experience to a wider audience across the Philippines through OKADA PLAY. OKADA PLAY complements our land-based operations and our existing online platform, while PhilWeb’s technology and operational expertise help us deliver a trusted online gaming experience associated with the Okada Manila brand,” said Mr. Nobuki Sato, President and Chief Operating Officer of Okada Manila.

This milestone further solidifies PhilWeb’s track record of deploying integrated technology platform and content solutions for leading regulated operators in the Philippine market, reinforcing the Company’s strategic position at the centre of the industry’s digital evolution.

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