Asia
OMEGA League expands to Asia
New Asian region that will include players from China and SEA
“We announced OMEGA League last week, and it included both European and American regions. Today we are happy to report that the players from China and SEA will also be a part of this event. With the remaining two competitive regions joining the fray, OMEGA League becomes truly global.” “As we mentioned, we want to make this August unforgettable for all Dota 2 fans. And we just can’t imagine any International without one of the strongest regions! Together with WePlay! Esports, we got the best teams from three biggest parts of the world to bring you even more breathtaking emotions!” Asia format
Asia consists of Divine Division formed by two groups of six teams each.
Twelve teams will participate in the group stage of Divine Division. They will be divided into two groups of six (separate groups for the Chinese and SEA teams). Each group will see teams play each other in a BO3 series.
The two best teams from each group advance to Divine Playoffs Upper-Bracket Round 1. The teams that take third place advance to Divine Playoffs Lower-Bracket Round 1
The teams that take fourth and fifth place will enter the Play-in Stage to fight for two more Divine Playoffs Lower-Bracket Round 1 seeds.
Divine Playoffs is a double-elimination bracket. All matches are BO3, and Grand Finals are BO5.
The rest of the teams are eliminated from the tournament.
The group stage for the Asia region will take place on August 01 – 10. The Playoffs will be held on August 12 – 22. The participants
Teams from the Chinese competitive region:
Ocean Neon Esports Southeast Asia #1 Countries that represent the subregion: Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand.
Dates
July 25 – July 28. ROUND 1 — Root Leagues Format
Open Qualifiers Root Leagues Teams will be eligible to play in any and every single-elimination (BO1) bracket. The four best teams from each tournament will go to the second round of qualifiers (the exact rating of the teams will determine the finals of the starting bracket and the match for third place).
Open Qualifiers Subregional Playoffs
The sixteen teams from each subregion will form one single-elimination bracket. All matches are BO3. Teams that take first and second place advance to Divine Division (the SEA group).
The rest of the teams are eliminated.
Subregional Playoffs prize pool: 1st place – Divine Division seed + five gaming sets of three gaming devices Details regarding Open Qualifiers in the Chinese competitive region will be announced separately.
Asia Divine Division prize pool and distribution
The prize pool of Asia Divine Division is $40,000. It will be distributed as follows:
1st – $14,000 General OMEGA League prize pool update
The winners of Open Qualifiers from CIS, Europe, South America, and North America will be provided with $20,000 worth of gaming gear. Together with the added prize pool of the Asian region, the total prize pool of OMEGA League is $650,000.
– Anton “WarLocK” Tokarev, Lead Esports Manager at WePlay! Esports
– Mark Averbukh, representative of Epic Esports Events
Blaze
EHOME.Immortal
Aster.Aries
Open Qualifier winner #1
Open Qualifier winner #2
Teams from the SEA competitive region:
Reality Rift
Adroit
Cignal Ultra
Open Qualifier winner #1
Open Qualifier winner #2
SEA Open Qualifiers:
Southeast Asia #2
Southeast Asia #3
Southeast Asia #4
July 29 – July 30. ROUND 2 — Subregional Playoffs
2nd place – Divine Division seed + five gaming sets of two gaming devices
3rd place – five gaming devices
4th place – five gaming devices
2nd – $7,500
3rd – $5,000
4th – $3,500
5th – $2,000
6th – $2,000
7th – $1,500
8th – $1,500
9th – $1,000
10th – $1,000
11th – $500
12th – $500
MGM China has announced a salary increment for all eligible team members with effect from March 24, 2025, in recognition of their hard work and contribution for the company.
A 2.5% increment will be awarded for all eligible team members in which 99% team members will be rewarded. For team members with a monthly salary of or less than MOP16,000, a standard salary adjustment of MOP600 will be granted, which represents a 2.5-5.5% increment.
Ms. Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team members for their wholehearted dedication in moving forward hand in hand with the Company. In the new year, MGM will fully support the policy implementation of the SAR Government as always; pragmatically promote the development all-for-one cultural tourism, while working with the team to continue enrich the essence of Macau as ‘One Center, One Platform, One Base’.”
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NRT Technology Corp, a global leader in payment solutions and self-serve kiosks, has appointed Tecnet Asia Inc as its official distributor in the Philippines.
The collaboration aims to bring NRT’s innovative technologies to the local gaming and hospitality markets, further enhancing operational efficiency and improving customer experiences, the companies said in a joint announcement.
NRT currently serves clients across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines.
“This collaboration underscores the growing demand for secure and innovative payment solutions in the Philippine gaming industry. By joining forces with NRT, we aim to deliver cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Suat Sirin, President of Tecnet Asia.
Art Ayow, NRT’s Senior Vice President of International Sales, said: “Tecnet Asia’s local expertise and strong network make them the ideal partner to expand the NRT brand in the APEC region. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will create for our clients in terms of enhancing guest experiences and improving operational efficiencies.”
The partnership aims to drive significant advancements in the region, reflecting both companies’ commitment to innovation, growth and world-class service in the gaming and hospitality sectors, they said.
Tecnet Asia said the partnership reflects its continued growth in expanding its offerings to meet industry demands, providing expertise in technical consultancy, project management and support services. The company last year also became distributor for renowned brands like Novomatic, Ainsworth, Apex, Patir Seating and Miwa Locks.
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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 that’s not all, for nine finalists will also secure an all-expense paid trip to participate in APT Manila – 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 – Natural8 India, said, “2024 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 country’s 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!”
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