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Riot Games announces Legends Ascend South Asia

Riot Games has announced the launch of Legends Ascend South Asia in association with Aftermath Ventures. Kicking off on April 27, the tournament will be an open-for-all, online-only amateur competition, marking a bold new chapter for competitive League of Legends in the region.
Legends Ascend South Asia runs for four months and features a robust tournament structure, including three open qualifiers, a round-robin league stage, and double-elimination playoffs. With a prize pool of INR 10,00,000, the tournament reflects a strong commitment to building a structured and credible competitive scene for League of Legends players in the region. The winning team will also qualify for the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Wildcard Playoffs, where teams will battle for a place in the LCP promotion and relegation tournament.
Speaking on the upcoming Legends Ascend, Arun Rajappa, Country Manager India & South Asia, Riot Games, said: “Legends Ascend is about giving players in South Asia a real shot at competitive League of Legends. It’s a step towards building a stronger, more connected community where players and fans can all find more ways to play, engage, grow, and be part of something bigger.”
Tailored for the region’s core League of Legends players, Legends Ascend offers a structured, high-intensity environment that rewards skill, strategy, and consistency. Open to teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives, the tournament presents a global competitive model, delivering a professional experience from start to finish. Teams can sign up for open qualifier #1 by registering here.
Mansoor ‘Nabu’ Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Aftermath Ventures, said: “Legends Ascend South Asia is more than just a tournament—it’s a platform built to empower a new generation of League players in the region. From playing the game ourselves to now hosting it for the community, this moment is incredibly special. Our partnership with Riot Games marks a milestone in our mission to create consistent, high-quality opportunities for emerging talent. We’re excited to see South Asia rise, compete, and make its mark on the global League of Legends stage.” All matches will be broadcast on Aftermath Ventures’ FragNation YouTube Channel, giving fans front-row access to every game-changing moment, clutch play, and underdog stories that could define the next breakout star.
The initiative is a step forward in Riot’s long-term mission to cultivate a sustainable competitive community in South Asia by creating more opportunities for amateur players in the region.
Legends Ascend South Asia: All You Need to Know
- Registration: Registrations for the Legends Ascend begin on April 27, 2025.
- Registration Link: Teams can sign up for open qualifier #1 by registering here.
- Tournament Format: Teams from across South Asia can compete through 3 Open Qualifiers, followed by a Round Robin League stage, and culminating in double-elimination playoffs.
- Duration: 27th April to 3rd Aug 2025
- Broadcast: Live Broadcast for Legends Ascend begins on May 4 on Aftermath Ventures’ FragNation YouTube Channel
- Prize Pool: INR 10,00,000
○ The winner also qualifies for the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Wildcard Playoffs.
Key Dates
- Open Qualifier #1:
○Registrations: 27th April to 3rd May
○Matches: 4th to 11 May
- Open Qualifier #2:
○Registrations: 12th to 17th May
○Matches: 18th to 25th May
- Open Qualifier #3:
○Registrations: 26th May to 31st May
○Matches:1st to 8th June
Round Robin League: 13th June to 20th July
Playoffs (Top 4 Double Elimination): 25th July to 3rd August
Join the Action
The Legends Ascend South Asia Amateur Online Championship is the beginning of a new chapter for League of Legends in the region. Whether you’re a player looking to prove your skill or a fan ready to cheer
for your favorite underdog, Legends Ascend invites everyone to witness the rise of South Asia’s next generation of League stars.
Stay tuned to Riot Games India & South Asia’s social channels and Aftermath Ventures’ FragNation YouTube channel for live match coverage, team stories, and tournament updates. Get ready for action-packed weekends as the Legends Ascend live broadcast goes live starting May 4, exclusively on the Fragnation YouTube channel.
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Slotland Celebrates 27 Years of iGaming Innovation with New Games and Birthday Promotions

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Slotland, a pioneer in the online casino industry, is marking its incredible 27th anniversary this October by giving back to its players. The milestone celebration includes the launch of three exciting new games and the introduction of free spins bonuses, and generous promotions for both new and loyal VIP players.
Since 1998, Slotland has been at the forefront of online gaming, and this birthday celebration is a testament to its enduring commitment to player satisfaction and innovation. The centerpiece of the anniversary is the launch of three high-quality slot games: Arcane Treasure, Safari Sunsets, and Spartan Conquest. Each game offers unique themes, engaging bonus features, and the classic gameplay Slotland players love.
Reflecting on this significant milestone, Slotland Manager Michael Hilary shared: “Reaching our 27th birthday is a monumental achievement, and it’s been a long journey. From the early days of pixel reels on bulky CRT monitors and feature phones to once popular flash-based games, we’ve evolved through every era of digital gaming. Today, we’re proud to deliver sleek, mobile-friendly games that our players can enjoy anywhere, anytime. This anniversary is a celebration of our entire community who has been with us along the way.”
A New Era of Bonuses: Introducing Free Spins
In a major update, Slotland is excited to introduce Free Spins as a new bonus type for players. The first-ever free spins promotion kicks off mid-October, giving the community a new way to win.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAY PROMOTIONS:
- Birthday Free Chip:
- Valid: to all players until October 13, 2025
- $45 VIP Free Chip / $23 for all players
- Wager: 29x | Redeem: 1x | Max Cashout: 5x
- Valid on: Arcane Treasure, Safari Sunsets, Spartan Conquest
- Redeem Code: BDAYCHIP
- 125% MATCH:
- Valid: to all players until October 13, 2025
- On deposits $25 – $600
- Wager: 28x | Redeem: 3x per day
- Valid on: All games released since 26th birthday, including three new slots
- Redeem Code: NEWSLOTS
- Birthday FREE SPINS: Celebrate 27 years with 27 free spins!
- Valid: October 15-26, 2025
- 27 Free Spins
- Wager: 27x | Redeem: 1x | Max Cashout: $100
- Valid on: High Life
- Redeem Code: BDAYSPINS
Exclusive VIP October Weekend Bonuses
Loyal VIP members are treated to special bonuses every Saturday and Sunday throughout October:
- Up to $151 FREE CHIP for Gold VIPs / $101 for Silver / $51 for Bronze
- Up to 225% MATCH BONUS for Gold VIPs / 185% for Silver / 125% for Bronze
- Valid on deposits from $5 – $500*
- All bonus codes and full promotion details are available on the Slotland promotions page
A Spooky Tease for Halloween
The birthday festivities are just the beginning. Slotland is gearing up for Halloween with a new, spine-tingling horror-themed slot game, set to be released in late October. Players should prepare for a chillingly good time.
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23red and GamCare unveil New Campaign which Brings the Hidden Feelings of Gambling Harm to Life

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Purpose-led creative agency 23red, part of CapGemini and UK charity GamCare have launched a new year-round digital campaign designed to help people recognise the often-invisible feelings associated with gambling harms and encourage people to seek support sooner, as needed.
Running across multiple digital platforms, the adverts target men aged 18–44 and people affected by the gambling of their loved ones, who are often women, and who often play a central role in family wellbeing, to take that first step to seeking support.
The campaign includes 30-, 15- and 6-second creatives in standard formats, with a major burst planned for the New Year, one of the busiest times of year in terms of people contacting the Helpline.
At its heart is a striking new 30-second film that uses metaphorical visual storytelling to bring to life the intense emotions people can experience when gambling takes control—feelings of being stuck, feeling trapped and a sense of being tied in knots by gambling.
Tristan Cavanagh, Creative Director at 23red comments: “Unhealthy gambling habits are often hidden in plain sight. We set out to create something people who are experiencing gambling harms instantly recognise and feel rather than just watch, with visuals that mirror the quiet chaos inside someone’s head. Our aim was to cut through the usual tropes and deliver a piece that resonates emotionally, prompting conversations before harm escalates”.
Victoria Corbishley, Chief Executive Officer at GamCare comments: “Our new creative visualises the inner turmoil that people experiencing gambling harms can feel. It’s a fresh approach that we hope helps people in need, whether they gamble themselves or care about someone who does. We hope they will see those signs and reach out sooner for support.”
The new GamCare campaign underscores that gambling harm doesn’t always look how you expect. It can affect colleagues, partners, friends, or family members who seem “on top of it,” and it can escalate quietly until it touches every part of life.
GamCare’s services are free and confidential, non-judgemental help is available 24/7, 365 days a year from trained advisers.
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Boomerang Partners merges creativity and marketing at SBC Summit Lisbon: Nick Chichagov on the vision behind the performance

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The September SBC Summit in Lisbon was one of the most notable events for Boomerang Partners. The affiliate gambling & betting marketing agency presented its client portfolio and won two prestigious SBC Awards: ‘Social Media Campaign of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star in Sports Betting’ (Operator).
The company’s booth became a central hub for exhibition attendees, with over 1,500 people visiting it. They were able to learn about the new sports traffic tournament, the Golden Boomerang League and took part in a raffle for sports memorabilia from Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tyson Fury, and Fernando Alonso. One of the most impressive activities at the Boomerang Partners booth were unique live artist performances. In doing so, the company effectively married marketing and art for the first time at the iGaming event. These quaint performances have all the potential to become a new trend in the industry.
The creative producer and director of the Boomerang Effect performances at the Boomerang Partners booth was Nick Chichagov. In an interview, he discussed the origin of the project’s idea, the essence of the performances, and where he draws inspiration from.
1 How did the idea for this performance come about? Did something unusual inspire you to create something so out of the box?
When I start working on a performance, I always look for an initial hook. Here, it was the crowd. Inspired by photographers like Alexey Titarenko and his City of Shadows series, I explored the idea of people as ghostlike figures without identity. Later, references to René Magritte’s Son of Man helped sharpen the concept.
Music also guided me — a line from a Tool song, “to bring the pieces back together, rediscover communication,” became a key reference point. Contemporary dance emerged as the ideal form. I wanted to include a simple yet powerful moment where two people just stand and look at each other. Step by step, the puzzle came together.
2 If you had to describe this performance in a few words, what would they be?
For me personally, it is about uniting, immersing into communication, and becoming one – transitioning from disparate parts into a single, cohesive whole. The entire performance is a metaphor for separate atoms, individual people, and distinct fragments ultimately uniting as one under the company’s brand.
3 Tell us about the concept behind the production — what was the main idea or message for you?
The concept of the performance was that six agents of Boomerang Partners – each with their own character, state of mind, and attitude toward themselves, others, and the audience – venture out into the crowd. Their mission is to study communication, understand themselves, and bring meaning to people, guiding them to a place they’ve been waiting for under the Boomerang Partners brand, which helps people realize their potential.
During the main performance, the artists showcase the company’s themes – boxing, racing, football – through movement and dance. At the end, their gray masks are removed to reveal vibrant, individual identities, still tied to the brand. The core message: people often feel lost, but Boomerang Partners shows them the right path through its lens.
4 What were the most interesting or challenging moments during the rehearsal process? Can you share any behind-the-scenes stories from the preparation?
The most interesting part was the entire process of working with the team. As a director, I found it interesting to give the performers some creative space. For instance, each performer had their own character, and I provided them with a list of 10 traits to define it. Within that framework, they also invented different emotional states and variations.
The work was challenging, though. The third act was particularly difficult because we built its final choreography piece by piece. All the references we found were entirely off the mark. We didn’t want to just literally depict a sport; we wanted to convey it through imagery.
This is how we built the first act: the artists study themselves and their characters. Then, they interact with each other in the second act. Finally, the third act is where the artists unite into a single whole, representing the company’s diverse directions, and they rip off their masks to reveal the vibrant individuality that blossomed under the brand’s auspices.
5 Were there any funny or unexpected stories while working on the performance?
I wouldn’t say there were any truly unexpected moments in terms of the performance’s preparation. But there were certainly funny ones. For instance, when we were trying to incorporate football, racing, or boxing into the performance, we’d choreograph and plan how to best execute it. Sometimes, when we tried it out, the result was quite humorous because it came off as rather cartoonish. That’s exactly what prompted us to rework some choreography segments, taking certain details we found interesting to work with, instead of relying on overused, standard clichés.
Another amusing element was our permanent audience member. A cat would come to almost every single rehearsal and watch the entire process of us putting the performances together with great attention. I think it only missed one or two rehearsals; it was always there, observing very, very intently what was happening and why.
6 In your opinion, which elements were key to the success of this show?
I believe the show’s success was a result of a complete team effort. We put in an enormous amount of work and conducted countless rehearsals. We had incredibly talented artists, and I feel all the looks we created were a perfect, 100% match for the original references I had in my mind. Ultimately, I believe the performance we delivered was successful, first and foremost, thanks to the entire team.
Watch the full version of the Performance Show on YouTube — Boomerang Partners.
About Boomerang
Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global marketing agency offering a wide range of services. Boomerang Partners is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. Boomerang launched six new products in 2024-2025, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.
The agency’s client portfolio contains 13+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.
About Nick Chichagov
With over five years of experience, Nick Chichagov crafts innovative projects at the intersection of theater, cinema, and immersive art. His portfolio includes collaborations with actors from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, direction of performances featuring international artist ensembles, and work on music videos for prominent acts such as Vlady and AVOKARU.
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