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NODWIN Gaming and BACARDÍ bring the happiest festival – BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender back to Pune on March 26-27, 2022

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NODWIN Gaming, one of the world’s leading esports companies and BACARDÍ are all set to bring back India’s happiest multi-genre music, comedy, and gaming festival –- BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender to its home city Pune on March 26-27, 2022.

Following the 2020 digital edition, this year, BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender will be back with multiple stages, the signature ferris wheel, a specially curated food and drinking experience, interactive brand engagement spaces, and of course, the anticipated live performances. The lineup will include predominantly Indian musicians and comedians all coming together to create a unique and memorable experience for the audience at Mahalaxmi Lawns in Pune. Priced between INR 1999/- and INR 3999/-, tickets to the music fest are now open and are available here 

The artists’ lineup for Pune will feature some of the top Indian independent/homegrown artists such as Abdon Mech, Ankur Tewari, Anoushka Maskey, Anu Menon, Azeem Banatwalla, Kayan Live, Kayoben, LOJAL, Mary Kali, Neeti Palta, Osho Jain, Parekh & Singh, Prateek Kuhad, Raja Kumari Live, Ranj x Clifr, Ritviz – Ritviz presents words of Vizdumb, Samar Mehdi, Sapan Verma, Seedhe Maut, Shantanu Pandit, Shreeja Chaturvedi, Sonali Thakker, Sumaira Shaikh, Sumukhi Suresh, Supriya Joshi, Taba Chake, Tanmaya Bhatnagar, The Yellow Diary, T.iLL APES, Urooj Ashfaq, Varun Thakur, When Chai Met Toast and Yung Raja.  We will also have a few artists who will be creating customised sets for the audience at the Pune festival that will include a never seen before live set by Raja Kumari and Kayan aka Ambika Nayak, and a curated set by Ritviz that will be aided by a narrative and storytelling to tie it all in together.

In addition to the incredible on-ground experience planned in Pune, NODWIN Gaming and BACARDÍ will organise the BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender City Takeover in 11 cities across the country where the audience can experience the festival in their local pubs and hubs through an intersection of music, art, and culture starting March 11, 2022. These takeovers will be held across Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Shillong, Guwahati, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Goa. 

BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender is all about giving the audience a chance to create long-lasting memories. We are excited to bring that experience back on the ground where fans of the artists and the festival can experience that electric energy together again. Our aim is to unite people through music, comedy, food, art & this year, even gaming, bringing together different cultures at the festival and allowing fans to Do What Makes Them Happy Again. We’ve also pulled all stops to ensure that our audiences are completely worry-free as soon as you step into the venue.” said Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder & Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming.

“We are thrilled to bring BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender back on-ground for our audiences this year. Our aim has always been to elevate our consumer experiences to help them be themselves and do what moves them. With this year’s event, we strive to keep that spirit alive and introduce newer avenues for our audiences to do what makes them happy again. We not only have an exciting line-up, but we are geared to bring back the vibe and feeling of being a part of a community; this is what truly makes BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender the happiest music festival.” said Sameeksha Uniyal, Consumer Marketing Lead, Brand BACARDÍ, India and South East Asia.

BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender festival will prioritize all necessary safety and hygiene protocols and checks. Social distancing, vaccine certification, on-ground rapid tests (antigen), mandatory masks and sanitizers, temperature checks, etc., will ensure fans enjoy the live experience in a safe atmosphere.

The event is subject to permissions being procured which will only be known closer to the event date based on the regulations at the time. However, NODWIN Gaming will refund all ticket money in case of any cancellations due to regulations on account of the pandemic.

So, go ahead and grab your tickets now!

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JBO Thailand Launches Esports World Cup Promotion

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JBO, a well-established online gaming and entertainment platform, has announced an exciting new promotion tailored for the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025. Esports enthusiasts in Thailand now have a compelling opportunity to win up to 30,000 Jcoin by placing wagers on the thrilling “World Cup Qualifiers” matches. This shows JBO Thailand’s commitment to giving great value and fun experiences to all its players.

This exclusive event is ongoing and will conclude on August 24, 2025, at 23:59 (GMT+8). This period strategically aligns with the intensified global esports calendar, leading up to the Esports World Cup and its critical qualifying rounds. JBO Thailand is actively creating an immersive environment that allows fans to engage more deeply with preferred teams and competitive events. Participation in the promotion is straightforward. Players are simply required to place bets on eligible “Esports World Cup Qualifiers” matches through JBO’s designated esports betting providers, IM Esports and TF Esports. The promotion is conveniently accessible via the “Reward Corner” section on the JBO platform, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience for all participants.

At the core of this attractive offer is JBO’s innovative Jcoin reward system. Players who log in to JBO and achieve a weekly turnover exceeding 3000 in the Esports category will automatically qualify for Jcoin rewards. The reward system gives bigger prizes as you play more, with up to 30,000 Jcoin available each week.

JBO also ensures a smooth and secure experience through the easy-to-use JBO app available for both Android and iOS devices. With fast withdrawals and smooth gameplay, the platform is ideal for esports fans to enjoy and earn real rewards. JBO is trusted across Asia and has Dimitar Berbatov as its brand ambassador, showing it as a top sportsbook and esports operator.

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Uzbekistan Introduces Penalties for Illegal Gambling Operations

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Uzbekistan has introduced strict penalties for illegal gambling operations as the country prepares to launch its regulated betting market on October 9, 2025.

The new penalties target both domestic and foreign operators offering gambling services without a license. The new rules authorise fines indexed to the Uzbek Base Calculation Unit (BRV), a fiscal benchmark used for administrative penalties.

Foreign firms face fines of up to 25,000 Base Calculation Units, around US$882,000. Authorities can also seize illegal earnings, block access to banking and internet services, and ban repeat offenders from the Uzbek financial system. Unauthorised physical casinos, betting shops and mobile terminals will face the same sanctions.

Violations of anti-money laundering rules or personal data misuse carry fines of 15,000 BRV (about US$529,200), and unlicensed deposit-taking could result in penalties of up to US$352,900.

The changes were drafted by the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP), which is overseeing the rollout of Uzbekistan’s new gambling law. NAPP will act as the interim regulator until a permanent authority is established.

Licensed operators must meet strict financial requirements. Online gambling firms need authorised capital of $4.57 million and a $2.05 million reserve fund. Lottery providers must show at least $1.64 million in capital and $1.11 million in reserves.

“This is not a pay-to-play regime. It’s a compliance-first market that will reward transparency and capital discipline,” NAPP has clarified in communications with potential applicants.

Gambling has been banned in Uzbekistan since 2007, except for limited state-run lotteries. The new system marks a shift from prohibition to strict regulation. A centralised system, the Unified State Register of Bets and Players (USRBP), will track all wagers and enforce ID checks and monthly betting limits.

Sanctions will be issued by NAPP’s director after internal review. Offending companies will have 15 days to appeal through NAPP or the courts. Half of all fines will go to the state budget; the rest will fund regulatory operations. Paying fines does not shield companies from further legal action.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved the new framework in 2024, requiring that gambling revenue be used to fund national sports programmes. Licensing guidelines will be released soon, with applications opening before the October launch.

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NODWIN Gaming Partners with Sony LIV for Streaming Rights of Esports World Cup 2025

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NODWIN Gaming, South Asia’s leading esports and gaming company, has announced that Sony LIV has acquired the Hindi and English language media rights for select matches of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, further amplifying the tournament’s reach and representation across India.

As part of the partnership, Sony LIV will stream select matches from the Esports World Cup in India, bringing the action to millions of fans in languages they resonate with. The Hindi-language broadcast will be available exclusively on the Sony LIV app and official website.

In addition, Sony LIV will also stream the weekly shows, behind-the-scenes features and player interactions spotlighting EWC athletes and teams, curated for both core and casual esports audiences. This collaboration follows NODWIN Gaming’s recent partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) to manage media rights and regional distribution across South Asia.

Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said: “Our goal is to bring the Esports World Cup to as many passionate fans across South Asia as possible, and this partnership with Sony LIV is a major step in that direction. It combines Sony LIV’s incredible reach with NODWIN’s focus on building localized, fan-first esports experiences. With both Hindi and premium English content, we are creating a viewing experience that feels personal, immersive, and truly regional.”

With the addition of Sony LIV as the exclusive Hindi broadcast partner and NODWIN Gaming as the strategic regional media and marketing partner, the EWC is poised to reach unprecedented heights in South Asia. This aligns with the mission of making esports more inclusive, accessible and locally relevant.

With top-tier Indian talent competing across multiple titles, the Esports World Cup 2025 presents a unique opportunity to showcase India’s growing presence in global esports and to unite audiences around a shared national dream.

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