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Underdog Teams GOG Esports and Dragon Esports Set for a big leap as they seal a berth for ESPL 2 LAN Finals

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In its bid to give promising gamers a chance to showcase their skills on a national platform, the second edition of the Esports Premier League organized the Underdog Phase, where Team GOG Esports and Dragon Esports put up a stellar display of talent to conquer the open qualifiers. Both teams finished in the top two positions with their dominant performances in the open qualifiers.

ESports Premier League envisioned this “Underdog Phase” to ensure that non-established BGMI Esports players and teams from across the country get an opportunity to show their talent and ability. This will be for the first time such an initiative was taken to give opportunity for the Underdogs only via open qualifiers.

Led by Manish Jangid, team GOG Esports topped the chart with a total tally of 142 points (Finish Points – 52 + Position Points – 90) while Team Dragon Esports led by Ritik Rawat finished second with 130 points (Finish Points – 70 + Position Points – 60). Both teams registered one WWCD (Winner Winner Chicken Dinner) each to their name too.

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GOG Esports played their first major tournament during BMPS (Battleground Mobile Pro Series) and finished that mega event with the 21st rank. Buoyed by other talented members in Nick, Bullet, and Trex, the team is currently prepping for the mega final in a Boot Camp in Bhopal. The whole team is practicing for about 13 to 14 hours daily to give a tough competition to the best teams during the grand finals of the ESPL Season 2.

The team is excited to play in their first ever major LAN event as Manish Jangid, the team leader for GOG Esports added, “This moment gives me a sense of accomplishment and honor that our team’s diligence and commitment finally paid off. We are grinding really hard together at our bootcamp and are really excited as this will be our first LAN event. The open qualifier was an eye-opener as multiple underdog teams were playing like pros and I am sure all other teams learned a lot and will continue their grid in the upcoming events.”

Team Dragon Esports leader Ritik, son of a retired army officer opted out of education after 12th to pursue a career in gaming. His journey began in 2018 with PUBG. With Sanket Salam, Krishna Sharma, and Ashish Singh, Rawat formed the team Dragon Esports which is his third esports team. The 22-year-old also participated in the PMCO Open qualifiers 2019. He also joined NADE gaming in 2020 and now the Dehradun-based gamer is focused on the upcoming LAN event in Delhi.

Speaking on the success and response of the Open Qualifiers, ESPL director Vishwalok Nath noted, “We have seen multiple tournaments only catering to top teams on an invitational basis, and opportunities for underdog teams are very less in regards to bigger platforms. So, to give equal opportunity to all the teams, we conducted open qualifiers for underdog teams across the country to give them a bigger platform to perform. The Underdog phase was one of its kind, as it provided budding gamers with a promise to get a chance to showcase their skills on a national platform. Both the teams that won thoroughly deserve their success. Now, these teams will get a chance to put their skills and strategies to test against the top names in BGMI Esports. Who knows, we may get our new BGMI heroes out of these two underdog teams.”

This year’s league which carries a massive prize pool of Rs. 1 crore is set to engage esports athletes across the country in a high-voltage action of the most popular battle royale game, BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA.

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The league is being played in two separate stages in the initial phase — online qualifiers and invitational qualifiers — to shortlist the top 16 teams. ESPL has already got their 2 top Underdog teams from online qualifiers. The invitational qualifiers are being played in two phases; the first phase will select top 5 teams whereas in the second phase, 8 top teams will be chosen from the leaderboard. The finals will also witness one direct invited team competing and vying for the title.

Recently, ESports Premier League (ESPL) extended its association with youth icon and renowned Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff as the face of India’s first-ever franchise-based Esports league for the second consecutive year. India Today Gaming has also roped the Global smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile as Presenting Sponsor for the tournament. The smartphone maker is committed to supporting and helping aspiring underdog esports players with its gaming-focused smartphones like the latest, Tecno Pova 3. Esports fans can also watch the BGMI action live on India’s leading streaming platform, LOCO, the exclusive digital broadcast partner for ESPL Season 2. The tournament organizer has also signed Ishq FM as the exclusive radio partner for the ongoing tournament.

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ProgressPlay takes new standalone product to Asia

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ProgressPlay, renowned as one of Europe’s Top 10 Casino Tech Solutions Providers in 2024, is set to make waves in the Asian iGaming sector with its groundbreaking standalone product. Making its debut at SIGMA Asia 2024 in Manila, ProgressPlay aims to captivate attendees with its innovative offerings showcased at stand BR917.

With ProgressPlay’s new standalone product, partners are able to market all markets.

SIGMA Asia, slated to run from June 3rd to 5th at Manila’s esteemed SMX Convention Centre, has already generated immense anticipation within the industry. With a diverse array of top-tier B2B and B2C exhibitors, including ProgressPlay, the event promises to be an unrivaled gaming hub, expected to attract over 20,000 delegates.

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The Asian iGaming industry is experiencing exponential growth, fueled by technological advancements and a surge in demand for online gaming experiences. With the widespread adoption of mobile devices and digital payment methods, coupled with the popularity of online gaming, the sector presents lucrative opportunities for gaming entrepreneurs seeking to establish their presence across the continent, starting with a standalone solution.

Marina Nahhas, Sales and Marketing Manager at ProgressPlay said: “We are super excited making our debut at SIGMA Asia with our latest products. Our standalone product has huge potential for local markets and the exhibition gives us an excellent opportunity to present it to a large number of potential new customers.”

ProgressPlay’s standalone licensee offering made its debut at ICE back in January, and in this arrangement ProgressPlay serves as the technology provider while partners take charge of all their own operations.

ProgressPlay’s platform has been meticulously developed over the years, boasting a team of top-notch professionals dedicated to serving regulated markets including the UK. The platform is fully equipped to meet all the diverse requirements, many of which are proprietary services developed in-house.

Notably, ProgressPlay’s platform boasts proprietary AI capabilities for safer gambling shortlisted in the EGR Awards, setting it apart in the industry. Moreover, the platform offers unparalleled flexibility, enabling operators to tailor their offerings to specific regions and regulatory requirements. Through a strategic joint venture with a reputable cashier, ProgressPlay facilitates seamless integration of various payment methods, catering to the diverse needs of its partners.

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ProgressPlay CEO Itai Loewenstein said:“The biggest advantage of the standalone platform is that it enables operators to have a much wider selection of countries and regulatory territories to choose from based on the licenses they hold and the built-in proprietary cashier that is easily adapted to the relevant markets and payment processors. An additional advantage for operators is the ability to create brands under the standalone platform, which is especially helpful in generating healthy ROI in Asian markets which we will be showcasing on stand BR917 at SiGMA Asia.”

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Fun88 India Launches ‘Fun88 X Evolution’ for Guaranteed Wins

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Fun88 India, a leading name in the online gaming industry, has announced the launch of its latest collaboration with Evolution Gaming. “Fun88 X Evolution”, this exciting venture aims to elevate the gaming experience for players, offering a chance at guaranteed wins and exclusive prizes.

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Experience the excitement of Lightning Roulette and XXXtreme Lightning Roulette from Evolution Games. Players placing a minimum bet of 400 INR or more on numbers ‘8,’ ‘18,’ or ‘28,’ can win guaranteed prizes of up to 25x on the bet, in addition to regular wins. Get struck by lightning-fast & guaranteed rewards.

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II) Lucky Drop: Win Boosters

Win boosters with random cash prizes alongside regular wins in the beloved Crazy Time or Funky Time from Evolution games. With potential rewards reaching up to 100x on the bet, every bet holds the promise of a windfall. Place a minimum bet of 10 INR or more only and stand a chance to win this delightful surprise.

Fun88 app offers a seamless and convenient entertainment experience on Android or iOS devices. With 24/7 customer support and streamlined deposit and withdrawal processes, Fun88 ensures a hassle-free gaming experience for all users.

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Resorts World Sentosa Signs MoU for Sentosa Precinct Partnership

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Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), DBS Bank (DBS) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for the development of a Sentosa Precinct Partnership, a multi-lateral partnership aiming to drive Sentosa’s tourism growth.

The announcement of the multilateral partnership comes after the soft opening of Sentosa Sensoryscape, a 350-metre-long connector featuring six sensory gardens with night experience that is directly linked to Ave8 at RWS.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed during STB’s Tourism Industry Conference, with Minister Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, presiding over the event.

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The signatories included Michael Ma, Assistant Chief Executive (Business and Digital Technology Group) of SDC; Lee Shi Ruh, President of RWS; Jeremy Soo, Managing Director and Head of Consumer Banking Group (Singapore) at DBS; and Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Marketing Group) at STB.

Also present at the signing were Thien Kwee Eng, SDC CEO, Tan Hee Teck, RWS CEO, Han Kwee Juan, Singapore Country Head of DBS Bank; and Melissa Ow, STB CEO.

RWS, which operates Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park, is located on the 500-hectare Sentosa island, which houses an array of themed attractions, spa retreats, and resorts. The resort will be hosting Asia’s premier of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic in the later half of 2024.

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