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Sharmilee Daru PR launches gaming division, ‘4WD Gaming’ to lead brands targeting sector growth
The first of its kind, 4WD Gaming will focus on PR & marketing for Indian as well as international brands across all categories of gaming
Sharmilee Daru PR, known for its contribution in the gaming space, most notably with Nazara Technologies Ltd., today announced the launch of its new specialized gaming division, 4WD Gaming to address the growing demand in the Indian gaming ecosystem. It will exclusively focus on gaming PR and marketing services for Indian and international brands. 4WD Gaming will encompass all categories of gaming and extend its services to brands in the space of content, talent management, esports, gamified education, game development, publishing, fantasy sports, skill based and real money gaming, Web3 & blockchain among others.
Sharmilee Daru PR has been a pioneer and worked with multiple gaming brands over the years, assisting them in navigating the market and media space. With a proficient set of people running it, the new division will be solely dedicated to the rising gaming industry. Apart from Nazara Technologies Ltd., the team’s portfolio consists of various gaming brands and IPs including Nextwave Multimedia of World Cricket Championship fame, Evenbet Gaming, HalaPlay, Trinity Gaming India, Sportskeeda and Nordanvind Investment Ltd. among others.
4WD Gaming aims to successfully launch brands and strengthen their presence in the existing gaming market. It will strategically ground brands by offering both tactical and long term communication strategies along with solid execution aimed at desired perception. 4WD Gaming will look to impact the bottom line, while adding value to companies, products and services. The offerings will include public relations, marketing, content & copywriting, creators, digital gaming events and more.
Given the exponential growth rate predicted at $5 billion by 2025* for the mobile gaming industry Sharmilee Daru, Founder, 4WD Gaming says, “It is thrilling to see so many innovative companies launching their new technology and gaming brands in the Indian gaming ecosystem. These companies are instrumental to the growth and mainstreaming of the industry and we at 4WD Gaming will help in the effective delivery of their brand ethos and consolidate their position in the rapidly growing ecosystem.”
Given the expected surge and potential opportunities the Indian industry holds, she further adds, “This seemed like the perfect time to launch the specialized division and we are excited to partner brands and deliver new experiences to fans and stakeholders, driving innovation in gaming communication.”
The founder, Sharmilee Daru has more than two decades of experience in the communication space. She has been instrumental in creating successful brands by providing guidance, training and strategic direction. From consulting with big names of the industry like RIL and HUL to emerging gaming startups, her experience as a communication advisor with a sharp eye for detail and strong domain knowledge has culminated into the inception of 4WD Gaming.
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Delasport Signs a Sports Deal with Philippines’ Leading Regulated Operator OKBET
Award-winning iGaming supplier in regulated markets Delasport has just signed a sports deal with Philippines’s number 1 operator OKBET.
The leading software developer will provide sports-services to their new partner, enhancing the experience of sports bettors in the Philippines even further.
“We’re proud to supply our services to such a strong partner as OKBET, and to an exciting and steadily growing market as the Philippines”, Delasport’s CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz comments on the agreement.
Regulated Philippines is marking a stable 5% year-to-year growth with the number of users expected to reach almost 6 million by 2029.
This is yet another deal for Delasport, with the global supplier’s expansion in regulated markets happening at full force.
Same goes for OKBET who have been holding the number one operator spot in iGaming in the Philippines for a long time now.
“I’m excited that OKBET and Delasports are joining forces to redefine the landscape of online sports gaming in the Philippines”, OKBET’s COO Wayne Thong also comments on the deal. “This partnership combines OKBET’s local market expertise with Delasports’ global industry leadership, creating new opportunities for innovation and customer satisfaction. OKBET and Delasports share a common vision for the future: a vibrant and dynamic platform that caters to the diverse interests of sports enthusiasts. By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of user preferences, this collaboration aims to set new standards for the industry.”
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Uzbekistan Legalises Online Betting and Lotteries
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree on April 19 titled “On Measures to Improve the Regulation of the Organization and Conduct of Lotteries and Risk-Based Games in the Republic of Uzbekistan”. The document abolishes the ban starting from January 1, 2025, and introduces a legal framework for the organisation of risk-based games online and betting activities.
The issue of legalising betting activities has been a long-standing topic in Uzbekistan. In December 2019, the president signed a decree to legalise bookmakers, but this decision was revised in April 2022. In April 2023, the head of state instructed the development of a regulatory framework for betting activities.
The National Agency for Advanced Projects (NAAP), the authorised state body for regulating and licensing activities in this sector, provided insights on the necessity of introducing state regulation in the gambling sector in Uzbekistan. The agency emphasised the need to prevent illegal gambling businesses, protect players’ rights and generate additional income for the state budget.
The president’s decree aims to introduce advanced foreign experience and modern technologies in regulating the organisation of risk-based games and lotteries to increase investment attractiveness, tourist potential and attract additional funds to the country.
The measures outlined in the decree include the creation of legal foundations for the legalisation of activities related to risk-based games online, betting activities, and lotteries, implementation of mechanisms to protect citizens’ rights and interests, prevention of gambling addiction and the generation of additional state budget revenue.
Starting from January 1, 2025, a taxation system will be introduced for license holders, where organisers of online games, betting activities and lotteries will pay a turnover tax. This system aims to prevent the concealment of taxable revenue and is expected to generate additional tax revenues for the state budget.
Overall, the implementation of the decree is intended to establish a reliable foundation for the legal regulation of activities related to organising risk-based games online, betting activities and lotteries in Uzbekistan, protect citizens’ interests, combat gambling addiction and provide additional sources of income for the state budget.
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Indonesia Establishes Task Force to Combat Online Gambling
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Kominfo) has revealed plans to establish a task force to combat online gambling.
In a statement, Kominfo said the task force would comprise representatives of multiple government agencies including the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) and the police.
It will also work with Interpol to combat cross-border cases given the government’s lack of past success in blocking foreign operators.
“Kominfo will oversee the digital space, OJK will manage accounts and PPATK will handle fund flows, and the police will carry out arrest and investigation duties,” said Usman Kansong, the Ministry’s Information and Public Communications Director.
Minister Budi Arie said: “The Ministry has also issued a warning to all social media platforms, cellular operators and internet service providers not to facilitate any form of online gambling promotion. We have done everything within the authority of Kominfo.
“We from the Ministry of Communication and Information are fully determined. At the beginning of the week I gathered all our teams at Kominfo to work together to eradicate online gambling.”
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