Asia
Natural8 India welcomes 2025 in style with Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025

Welcoming 2025 in spectacular style, Natural8 India has announced its latest India Exclusive, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, to the delight of poker enthusiasts across the country. The multi-table tournament, scheduled to take place on January 19, will offer participants a chance to fight for the massive event prize pool and the glory of winning a prestigious APT Trophy. But thatâs not all, for nine finalists will also secure an all-expense paid trip to participate in APT Manila â competing for the grand prize at a grand stage with some of the sharpest poker players in all of Asia!
With a buy-in of only INR 5,500, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025 will offer flight and stay packages for nine finalists, worth up to INR 100,000 each, for the upcoming APT Manila Classic. In addition, the top four finalists will secure a Main Event ticket worth INR 90,000 each at APT Manila Classic 2025, while the other five will win Mini Main Event tickets worth INR 37,000 each. The tournament also has various satellites running daily from January 12 to January 19, with a buy-in of just INR 550.
Speaking on the upcoming India Exclusive, Kunal Patni, Executive Director and Country Head â Natural8 India, said, â2024 was a spectacular year for Natural8 India and the broader Indian poker community. Throughout the year, we saw a strong response to the various India Exclusives, which not only nurtured the countryâs growing poker landscape but also connected poker enthusiasts to the broader Asian poker scene on a more consistent basis. We took 23 players to various APT events in 2024 through these India Exclusive APT events. With the Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, we expect a similarly stellar response, especially with mega bonus on offer worth up to INR 15 lakh. Our latest India Exclusive will set the tone for the rest of the year and give poker enthusiasts and professional players across the country a chance to start 2025 on a bang!â
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Xailient and Konami to Debut Privacy-Safe Biometric Innovation for Table Games at G2E Asia 2025

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Xailient Inc., the world leader in privacy-safe computer vision AI, announced the debut of a groundbreaking biometric innovation in partnership with global gaming leader Konami Gaming Inc. At G2E Asia 2025, Konami will unveil SYNK Vision Tables, a new addition to its award-winning SYNKROS casino management system, powered by Xailientâs privacy-preserving facial recognition AI technology.
Attendees of G2E Asia 2025 will be among the first to experience SYNK Vision Tables in action, as Konami showcases the new technology at Booth #B1303 at The Venetian Expo in Macau. The solution delivers seamless player recognition, real-time rating and instant rewardsâmarking a transformational step in the convergence of biometric technology and gaming operations.
This latest innovation extends the success of SYNK Vision Slots to the live table games environment, providing casinos with a unified biometric ecosystem that automatically recognizes players as they sit downâwithout the need for loyalty cards. For players, the experience is frictionless, secure, and personalized. For operators, it offers powerful real-time insights, reduced fraud risk, and improved player engagement.
âSYNK Vision Tables represents a major leap forward in biometric player tracking. By combining Xailientâs real-time, privacy-safe AI face recognition with Konamiâs SYNKROS system, weâre delivering next-generation capabilities that enhance the player experience while upholding the highest standards of privacy and data protection,âsaid Lars Oleson, CEO of Xailient.
Mallika Patel, VP of Product at Xailient, said: âFace Recognition AI provides triple benefit from a single technology. Responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and patron loyalty programs all benefit from robust and reliable replacement to carded play.â
âTogether with Xailient, weâre enabling operators to unify their slots and tables under a single intelligent ecosystem. With SYNK Vision Tables, operators can improve the accuracy and efficiency of their loyalty programs while providing players with a streamlined, personalized, and cardless experience,â said Joe Mayer, Systems Sales & Operations Manager at Konami Australia Pty Ltd.
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Asia
DigiPlus Officially Incorporates Singapore Hub to Power Global Growth

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp, the Philippinesâ leading digital entertainment company, has taken a step forward in its international growth strategy with the official incorporation of DigiPlus Global Pte Ltd in Singapore.
Fully owned by Diginvest Holdings Inc, a 100% subsidiary of DigiPlus Interactive, the newly established DigiPlus Global will serve as the companyâs international hubâdriving its global ambitions through strategic partnerships, talent acquisition and corporate support. The entity is formally registered under Singaporeâs business activity classification for head and regional offices, acting as DigiPlus Interactiveâs centralised administrative and management office.
While the Singapore entity will focus solely on regional support services, it will not operate any gaming platforms in Singapore, in full respect of the countryâs regulatory framework.
âThis is not just an expansion; itâs a foundational step in our growth strategy. By anchoring our international presence in Singaporeâone of the worldâs most advanced business ecosystemsâwe are accelerating DigiPlusâ transformation into a globally recognized force in digital entertainment,â said DigiPlus Interactive Chairman Eusebio Tanco.
The move enables DigiPlus to deepen its access to global expertise, strengthen cross-border collaboration and build high-value relationships in key markets. It will also accelerate the companyâs ability to pioneer the next wave of digital entertainment innovations as it continues to grow its digital platformsâBingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZoneâwhich already dominate the Philippine market.
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KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION Named âMost Honored Companyâ in the Gaming Sector in Extelâs â2025 Japan Executive Teamâ Survey

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KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION has been named âMost Honored Companyâ in the gaming sector in Extelâs (formerly Institutional Investor) â2025 Japan Executive Teamâ survey.
This survey is conducted by Extel to select listed Japanese companies with outstanding IR activities based on votes from 541 investors and analysts from 237 firms, nominating a total of 533 companies.
In the gaming sector, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION ranked first in the categories of âBest CEOâ (Sell-Side), âBest Investor Relations Professional,â âBest Investor Relations Program,â and âBest Company Board,â and as a result, the company has been named the âMost Honored Company.â
To increase our corporate value, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION places high priority on constructive dialogue with shareholders and investors to deepen mutual understanding. In FY2025, the company held over 400 IR meetings, with our top management actively participating in quarterly financial results briefings and overseas IR roadshows. The âMost Honored Companyâ designation is in recognition of these efforts.
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION will continue to work to achieve sustainable growth and enhance our corporate value over the medium-to-long-term through our IR activities.
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