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GOQii to launch Health Metaverse, announces investment from Animoca Brands

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GOQii Inc. announced that it has raised $10 million in an extended Series C Equity round of funding from Animoca Brands.

GOQii is a smart tech-enabled healthcare platform that brings together the entire preventive healthcare ecosystem to its users. GOQii’s offerings include fitness tracker, app, coaching, healthstore, insurance and many others. GOQii has been a pioneer in bringing evolving technologies in the field of preventive healthcare.

Animoca Brands is a global leader in gamification and blockchain with an extensive portfolio of over 170 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects contributing to building the open metaverse.

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GOQii will collaborate with Animoca Brands and its ecosystem companies and projects to develop various offerings that leverage blockchain tokens and gamification in preventive healthcare.

GOQii’s metaverse ecosystem will be powered by a unique virtual token program, the Token. Consumers will receive the virtual token, which powers the GOQii metaverse ecosystem that incentivizes healthy behaviors and gamified fitness actions. These tokens can then be used to unlock products ,services, purchase NFTs, participate in special events and game modes, and access curated and discounted health-focused goods, medical services and insurance products.

GOQii launched ‘GOQii Cash’ in 2018, a virtual rewards program for completing steps taken targets and other health goals. GOQii Cash can be redeemed at the GOQii Health Store for discounts. The GOQii Health Store is a healthcare marketplace with over 200 brands and 6,000+ products including supplements, ayurveda products, healthy snacks, fitness equipment and many other offerings from brands such as Kapiva, Sri Sri Tatvaa, TGL, Yoga Bar, Sleepy Owl, Neemans and others.

GOQii’s metaverse is committed to driving innovation within the healthcare industry, as the company seeks to address the complex challenges of healthcare accessibility and affordability. With the launch of India’s National Digital Health Mission, India is set to bring healthcare into the digital sphere, and GOQii’s metaverse is well poised to benefit consumers across the spectrum of healthcare requirements.

Vishal Gondal, Founder and CEO of GOQii, commented: “We are excited to onboard Animoca Brands to the GOQii journey. Animoca Brands is one of the most prestigious names when it comes to gamification and blockchain. Web 3.0 is going to change the way companies interact with consumers. This investment from Animoca Brands and the close partnership will help GOQii bring best-of-class products to consumers and further keep them motivated to #betheforce in their journey of fitness.”

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Yat Siu, the executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, commented: “Animoca Brands is delighted to invest in GOQii and support its mission to make people healthier. GOQii has built a platform that leverages the power of gamification to make the preventive healthcare journey enjoyable for the masses, and we look forward to leveraging its synergies with OliveX and other companies in our portfolio.”

GOQii recently announced a $50 million Series C round which included participation from investors including Sumeru Ventures, Modality (Digality), 9 Unicorns, Venture Catalysts and others. The funding from Animoca Brands comes in the form of an extended Series C fund raising.

GOQii’s existing investors include Mitsui, funds managed by MegaDelta, DSG Consumer Partners, Galaxy Digital, Denlow Investment Trust, Edelweiss, Cheetah Mobile, GWC, Mr. Ratan Tata, Mr. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Mr. Pravin Gandhi, Mr. Amit Singhal and others.

 

 

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Kambi appoints Michelle Unsworth as Chief People Officer to lead global talent and culture strategy

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Unsworth will lead Kambi’s global people strategy, bringing over 20 years’ experience from senior people leadership at companies including Veriff, Expedia Group and The Walt Disney Company

Kambi, the home of premium sports betting solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Unsworth as its new Chief People Officer, overseeing all aspects of the company’s global people strategy, including talent acquisition, leadership development and employee experience.

Based in London, Unsworth brings over 20 years of experience leading people functions and driving transformation across global organisations. She has built an extensive career supporting major brands in the technology, travel and entertainment sectors, building high-performance, people-first cultures at scale.

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Most recently, Unsworth served as VP People at online identity verification company Veriff where she created its first company-wide people strategy. She previously held senior people and HR roles at companies including Travelport, Expedia Group and the The Walt Disney Company.

Her appointment further strengthens Kambi’s executive leadership team, expanding female representation at the most senior level of the company.

Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi, said: “Welcoming Michelle as our Chief People Officer reinforces our commitment to making people and culture a true strategic priority for Kambi. Michelle’s leadership and expertise will be instrumental in fostering an environment where our teams can thrive, innovate and grow together. As we continue to establish ourselves as the home of premium sports betting solutions, Michelle will play a central role in aligning our people strategy with our long-term business objectives, ensuring that our culture not only supports but accelerates our long-term growth ambitions.”

Michelle Unsworth, Chief People Officer at Kambi, added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Kambi, which has firmly established itself as a world leader in B2B sports betting provision. The opportunity to work with such talented individuals and to build upon the company’s strong, people-focused culture is incredibly exciting. I look forward to helping empower this team to achieve even greater success.”

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Mindway AI and Crown Resorts Partner to Launch Revolutionary Player Protection

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Mindway AI, a leader in player protection solutions for the gaming industry, is pleased to announce a partnership with Crown Resorts to introduce GameScanner to their Australian operations. This partnership marks the largest global implementation of Mindway’s technology in a physical setting and is the first land-based application in Australia, setting a new industry standard and aligning with Crown’s commitment to safe and sustainable gaming.

GameScanner is an award-winning AI solution, trained by gambling harm experts, researchers, and psychologists, to better enable effective checks, with a focus on player well-being and preventative measures. GameScanner’s highly advanced technology enables operators to understand the risk distribution among their guests, allowing these risks to be identified and addressed to enhance player protection.

“The introduction of this technology at Crown is yet another example of our commitment to continuous safety improvements and harm minimisation,” said Dr Jamie Wiebe, Group EGM of Crown PlaySafe. “This will greatly assist in identifying risks and preventing harms from occurring in the first place, which is a major focus for us at Crown. In collaboration with our Crown PlaySafe initiatives, technology plays a critical role in helping us provide a safe environment and uphold our industry-leading standards for our guests.”

This partnership marks a new era for the growing Mindway AI, as the company expands its application of AI solutions into land-based settings. GameScanner currently engages with just over 12.8 million active players in 64 global jurisdictions each month.

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“We are thrilled to partner with Crown Resorts in this significant initiative,” said Rasmus Kjaergaard CEO at Mindway AI. “Our shared vision for player welfare is the foundation of this collaboration. Our move into land-based applications signifies a significant milestone for Mindway AI. With GameScanner, we are reinforcing our commitment to player welfare across all gaming platforms, creating an environment where care and safety are paramount.”

The implementation of GameScanner marks a pivotal enhancement to Crown Resorts’ harm minimisation framework and reiterates the company’s dedication to industry-leading standards.

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Playson introduces new Twin Feature in regal release 3 Royal Coins: Hold and Win

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3 Pots mechanic further enhances latest addition to top-performing Royal Coins series

 Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has enhanced its Royal Coins series with the release of 3 Royal Coins: Hold and Win, featuring its popular 3 Pots mechanic and a rewarding new Twin Feature.

In the latest instalment of the popular series, Special Coins elevate gameplay by triggering the Hold and Win Bonus Game with Special Coin Features. Each pile of coins above the reels collects Special Coins of the same colour and the combination determines the feature awarded.

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Players can activate one or more of the following Special Coin Features:

Twin Feature – all-new feature doubles all Royal Coin symbols in the Bonus Game when the green Special Coin is triggered.

Multi Feature – adds multipliers of up to 32x to random cells on reels one and three during each spin when unlocked by red Special Coin.

Expand Feature – triggered by the blue coin, the Expand Feature adds one additional reel to the field.

During the Bonus Game, slot enthusiasts may also discover the Royal Coin Symbols, which land on reel 2 and gather all Coin and Jackpot Symbol values. Those with a touch of fortune also stand a chance of landing one of the game’s four fixed jackpots with Mini, Minor, Major and Grand Jackpots offering comprehensive values worth up to 1,000x.

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Playson’s latest release showcases the provider’s strength in refreshing its popular slot series with fresh features and mechanics.

Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “The Royal Coins series has always been a player favourite. With the addition of the 3 Pots mechanic and our brand-new Twin Feature, we’ve taken gameplay to an even higher level.

“This majestic title combines familiar thrills with fresh twists that significantly boost winning potential, ensuring our partner’s players remain engaged and entertained throughout.”

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