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PAGCOR turns over P19.5 million worth of financial grants to various beneficiaries

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over a total of P19.5 million worth of financial grants to various organizations and local government institutions.
The Kaginhawaan Development Institute, Inc. (KDI), Organization of Student Services Educators, Inc. (OSSEI), Wounded Soldiers Agriculture Cooperative (WSAC), Provincial Government of Isabela and Barangay Bautista, City of San Pablo, Laguna were the latest recipients of PAGCOR’s funding.
Of the P19.5 million donations, the lion’s share of P12.5 million went to the Davao-based KDI. The grant, according to KDI’s Chief Operating Officer and Program Manager Arvin Carlom, will be used for the Integrated Livelihood Expansion for Marketing and Agri-Learning Program that KDI is spearheading.
KDI is a non-stock, non-profit organization that caters to poor farmers, fisher folk, indigenous people, women, and children. They also implement projects on disaster relief in the Davao Oriental province.
Meanwhile, WSAC Chairperson Captain Jerome Jacuba represented the Batangas-based cooperative during the ceremonial turnover of P 1.83 million. The donation will be used for the procurement of a service van.
The WSAC is a duly registered cooperative founded on December 2018. Their members are disabled soldiers who were wounded in action. Majority of them are also casualties from the 2017 Marawi siege.
The WSAC facilitates livelihood and skills training for wounded soldiers in their five-hectare headquarter in Nasugbu, Batangas. Mushroom production and swine raising are examples of the agricultural livelihood trainings they offer.
The cooperative also conducts computer training and domestic appliance repair for wounded soldiers who wish to go back to service. Said skills enhancement program will equip them with skills that will help them continuously become productive in spite of their disability.
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman – based OSSEI and the local representatives from the Provincial Government of Isabela and Barangay Bautista in San Pablo, Laguna each received financial grants from PAGCOR worth P 2.46 million, P2.36 million and P366,400, respectively.
According to OSSEI President Bella Villanueva, the donation from PAGCOR will be utilized for the procurement of various hospital equipment for the UP- Health Service.
Also, the Provincial Government of Isabela will use the grant for the procurement of oxygen concentrators with nebulizer for various hospitals in the province, while Barangay Bautista will procure ten laptop computers, one desktop computer, and three units of printer with scanner for the Fernando A. Quisumbing Elementary School.
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Macau Government Extends Lottery Concession of Macau Slot Until 5 June 2026

The Macau government has extended the lottery concession of Macau Slot Co Ltd for one year until 5 June 2026.
The concession renewal was published in the official gazette on Wednesday. Further extensions may be granted, subject to mutual agreement between the Macau government and Macau Slot.
As part of the renewal terms, Macau Slot is required to gradually reduce its number of non-resident employees and actively collaborate with the government to recruit and retain local talent.
Earlier this month, the government held a meeting with Macau Slot representatives to discuss the extension. According to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), the city’s industry regulator, Macau Slot committed to cutting 35% of its non-local, non-skilled workforce—equivalent to 26 positions—by the first quarter of 2026. The company also pledged to make further reductions to its foreign labour quota in the future. Currently, non-local staff account for 15% of the total workforce at Macau Slot.
“Over the past year, despite fluctuations in the macroeconomic environment and slower economic recovery in neighbouring regions, the local economy has remained relatively stable under the guidance of the Macau SAR government’s policies,” Macau Slot said in a statement.
“Looking ahead, we are committed to further diversifying our sports betting products to meet customer demand, while upgrading our information technology infrastructure to stay current and deliver more comprehensive sports betting services.”
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QTech Games strengthens its elite suite with Bigpot Gaming

Emerging-markets leader expands its all-encompassing library with exciting new slots portfolio
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Polemos Announces Partnership with Guinevere Capital

Polemos, a Web3 gaming infrastructure platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Guinevere Capital, a prominent esports and gaming investment firm known for its investments and advisory roles in projects such as GiantX, iTero, Perion, Skybox and various other projects across the industry. Guinevere Capital has established a strong reputation for its work across global Web2 gaming titles, including League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League and many more. This partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of Polemos.io and Guinevere Capital to enhance and further monetise audiences across publishers, infrastructure players, gaming companies, studios and platforms.
The collaboration will focus on integrating advanced asset management and engagement tools from Polemos.io’s Forge platform with Guinevere Capital’s extensive network and experience in both Web2 and esports ecosystems. This will create new monetisation opportunities and improve player experiences by bridging traditional gaming with blockchain-enabled innovations.
Carl Wilgenbus, CEO of Polemos.io, said: “Partnering with Guinevere Capital marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand access to gaming rewards and unlock new revenue streams for the entire gaming industry. Together, we will empower publishers and studios to better engage their audiences and capitalize on the evolving landscape of gaming and esports.”
“Polemos has built an impressive piece of infrastructure that has plugged a huge gap in the gaming sector. We look forward to working with them to commercialise this,” said Dave Harris, a partner at Guinevere Capital.
Dave’s previous experience includes investing in and operating top teams and leagues in the Riot Games and Activision Blizzard ecosystems.
Guinevere Capital’s strategic involvement will accelerate the adoption of blockchain gaming infrastructure while supporting the growth of esports and gaming communities worldwide. This alliance underscores a shared vision to drive innovation, education and monetisation in the gaming sector by combining Web2’s reach with Web3’s potential.
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