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IESF Announces Speakers for First Day of World Esports Summit

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The International Esports Federation (IESF) announced the featured expert speakers for the first day of the World Esports Summit, scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 2 at the Busan Esports Arena. IESF recently debuted a new visual identity and branding for the hybrid event that continues to unite the World Esports Family.

The WE Summit is supported by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Busan Metropolitan City and Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency. IESF has hosted the event every year since 2016 and is consistently advancing to best serve its members and as an exchange platform for key Esports stakeholders from around the world to promote discussion, evolution, and good governance.

Session 1: Spotlight on Asia’s Success Factors

The first panel will examine Asia’s Esports experience, identify key Asian success factors and determine considerations that could be emulated in other markets for accelerated Esports growth. Korea Esports Association International Relations Specialist Hyucksoo David Shin will serve as the moderator.

Panel Discussion:

Samart Benjamin Assarasakorn – Chief Executive Secretary, Thailand Esports Federation

H.R.H. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud – President, Saudi Esports Federation

Hung Do Viet – General Secretary, Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sport Association

Vlad Marinescu – President, International Esports Federation

Session 2: Streamlining Cooperation for Successful Competition

This panel is set to bring together athletes, publishers and other relevant Esports competition stakeholders to develop synergies, foster cooperation, and improve communications for a brighter Esports future, and will be moderated by EA Sports Senior Program Manager Byungho Kang.

Panel Discussion:

Tiffani Lim – Athletes Committee Chairperson, International Esports Federation

Paul Kim – Esports Business Development & KR Esports Lead, KRAFTON

Tiago Fernandes – Operations Director, GIRLGAMER Esports Festival

Session 3: The Unsung Heroes of Esports

The Unsung Heroes of Esports panel will shine a light on and tell the stories of the people behind the scenes that provide support systems for Esports leagues and competitions worldwide. Advance Learning Partnership Consultant Nesli Kolasinli will moderate the panel.

Panel Discussion:

Wolf Schröder – Esports Commentator, LCK

Verta Maloney – Chief Innovation Officer & Co-founder, the*gameHERs

Joanie Kraut – CEO, Women in Games International

Bora Hercicek – Competition Manager, University Esports Turkey

Session 4: Driving Growth Through Derivative Content

This panel will explore the expanding world of derivative Esports content and will include sharing success stories, evaluating trends and discussing opportunities for new and undiscovered markets, moderated by Women in Games Ambassador Lucy Chow.

Panel Discussion:

Baki Can Kadıoglu – General Manager, Futbolist LLC

Pelle Karlsson – Commercial Leader APAC, Nielsen Sports

Donald Yeo – Account Director, Esports, Octagon Singapore IPG DXTRA

Serhat Bekdemir – Country Manager Turkey, Amazon University Esports

Video highlights from the WE Summit will be available on IESF’s YouTube channel. Several featured panels and Q&A sessions will also be live streamed on YouTube.

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New Resort & Casino Selects IvedaAI for Intelligent Video Surveillance Ahead of Grand Opening

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Iveda, a global leader in AI-driven video surveillance and smart-city technologies, announced that Subic Sun Development Inc. has chosen the IvedaAI platform as the video surveillance solution for the soon-to-open Subic Sun Resort, Convention & Casino. IvedaAI was selected early in the build-out to inform camera placement and ensure frictionless integration with future-ready, AI-powered analytics. Located on the former U.S. naval base in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone—a special economic hub that hosts thousands of international and local businesses—the resort will feature 500 guest rooms, a state-of-the-art convention center, a luxury casino and two Accor-brand hotels, Ibis Styles and Mercure, scheduled to open in December 2025.

The decision comes as global resort operators sharpen their focus on safety, service and operational efficiency. The global resort market generated $347 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly $945 billion by 2030, an 18.5% CAGR. IvedaAI’s AI-enabled video analytics will help property staff lower security costs, respond to incidents faster and unlock data-driven insights that boost both guest satisfaction and bottom-line performance.

“Iveda being selected as a premier security and surveillance provider before the first Subic Sun Resort guest ever checks in is a powerful endorsement of our commitment to providing state-of- the-art monitoring technology. By designing camera layouts around IvedaAI’s real-time analytics, Subic Sun can optimize coverage, reduce blind spots, and deliver safer, smoother guest experiences—without a costly equipment overhaul. We expect more ground-up projects to follow this blueprint,” said David Ly, CEO and Founder of Iveda.

Iveda Philippines—Iveda’s joint venture focused on nationwide smart-city deployment—secured the Subic Sun contract and will oversee the on-site rollout. The win represents the team’s first major hospitality project and advances its plan to generate US $3 million in smart-city revenue by FY 2026, building on the broader initiative it announced last year.

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FUN88 Thailand Celebrates 17th Anniversary with 17 Spins, Rewards & Newcastle Match Trip

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FUN88 Thailand, a top online gaming platform, is celebrating its 17th birthday with a special month-long event full of exciting rewards and lucky missions. The promotion, running from June 2 to 30, allows members to win amazing prizes like a 7-day trip to watch a live English Premier League Newcastle United match, a luxury Royal Oak watch, 17 spins for a special Anniversary Badge and many more guaranteed rewards.

With the theme “Play with FUN, be FUN”, FUN88 promises a fun and rewarding experience for all players.

How to take part in FUN88’s 17th birthday to win big:

• BE FUN Lucky Spin: Complete daily or event missions to earn spins. Every spin is a guaranteed win. Grand prizes include a NUFC new season football trip to England, a luxury Royal Oak watch and more.

• Daily Check-In: In the new Rewards Lobby, members who topped up in the past 7 days can check in daily for rewards up to 12,888 THB.

• Top-Up on 8th, 18th, 28th: Get 5 extra spins just by topping up on these special dates.

• Extra Missions: Try missions like Virtual Sports, SOS Insurance Slots, or join “Road to World Cup I” for even more spins.

• Anniversary Badge: Spin the BE FUN Wheel 17 times during the event and get the exclusive 17th Anniversary Badge.

All event details are available on the FUN88 Promotions page.

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BetConstruct Wins “Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year” Award at Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2025

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BetConstruct has won the “Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year” award at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the gaming industry in the region.

“This award celebrates our collective efforts in building one of the most dynamic and versatile Sportsbook platforms on the market. With over 140,000 pre-match and 70,000 live events monthly, and a flexible integration model (Turnkey, White Label, API), we continue to deliver unmatched value to our partners across all channels. Thank you to GGA Asia-Pacific for this honour, and to each member of our team who contributed to this success. Let’s keep raising the bar,” the Company said.

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