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Wazdan releases Sizzling Eggs™ Grand Gold Edition, a thrilling slot with Collector countdowns, jackpots up to 3000x, and the powerful Collect to Infinity™ feature. Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has added a hot twist to its popular Sizzling Eggs™ series with the release of Sizzling Eggs™ Grand Gold Edition. Set across five reels with 10 paylines, the slot delivers fast-paced, rewarding gameplay, with excitement building towards a Grand Jackpot of up to 3000x the bet. Featuring a unique bonus row above the reels, Collector symbols can land during the Free Spins round, gathering the values of any jackpot and Bonus symbols that appear directly beneath them, adding an extra thrill to every spin.  Each Collector appears with a random countdown, staying active for a limited number of spins. Once the countdown ends, the total value of all collected symbols is paid out. Players can further enhance these collectors with additional bonus symbols, multiplying the gathered values or extending the countdown. The Collect to Infinity™ symbol can land to make the collector active indefinitely, significantly increasing win potential with every spin. For players looking to fast-track their way to bonus play, the Chance Level™ feature allows for increased odds of entering Free Spins by up to 10x, in line with Wazdan’s signature Online gaining™ approach, focusing on tailored experiences and proven engagement tools. Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Sizzling Eggs™ Grand Gold Edition offers a fresh twist on one of our most popular titles, combining high-quality visuals with exciting new features for an immersive experience. “With the Collect to Infinity™ and our countdown-based mechanics, players can enjoy even more anticipation and control.” Read related article: Wazdan Hot Slot™: Gold Coins Debuts with Big Feature s

Swintt partners with Novibet to debut in Greece, bringing top Elysium Studios slots like Pirate Pledge and Crystalium to a wider European audience. Sought-after software provider secures its first Greek entry after teaming up with famous online casino platform to bring Elysium Studios titles to market Swintt, the in-demand software provider known for its cutting-edge slots and entertainment-first approach to game design, has secured its first Greek market entry after joining forces with leading Hellenic Gaming Commissioned-licensed online gaming company, Novibet. One of the biggest names in the regulated Greek iGaming industry, the partnership will ensure that Swintt’s full range of Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt titles are made available to players in the country for the first time, massively expanding the provider’s European footprint. As a result of the deal, Novibet customers will now be able to enjoy exciting releases such as the just launched Pirate Pledge Hold & Win by Elysium Studios and the eagerly anticipated Crystalium in addition to the rest of the current and upcoming line-up. The first is a swashbuckling slot adventure featuring a maximum win of 10,356x and a unique Bet Boost option that triples the likelihood of players triggering the bonus round. With that being an updated twist on the classic Hold & Win format, players will be granted three respins to collect as many multipliers as they can, with a host of power-ups on hand to seriously boost their prizes. The second, meanwhile, is one of Swintt’s most ambitious releases to date and utilises a unique “changing reels” format that can increase the number of paylines on any given spin. With this innovative mechanic being further complemented by cloning wilds and a free games feature that guarantees a minimum payout, Crystalium promises to supply a slot experience unlike any other.  With all that and more arriving at Novibet over the coming weeks, the new partnership will further enhance the incredible catalogue of over 5,000 games that the platform offers to customers while also enabling Swintt to reach a wide new audience in the regulated Greek space. David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt,  said: “Greece has long been on our radar as a regulated market where our Elysium Studios titles could thrive, so to enter it for the first time with a popular operator like Novibet is a huge step for us. We’re looking forward to connecting with new players through the platform over the coming weeks and we’re sure upcoming titles like Pirate Pledge Hold & Win and Crystalium will prove to be huge hits there.” Foteini Matthaiou, Casino Product & CRM Director at Novibet.gr , said: “As one of the country’s most famous and trusted online casino operators, Novibet is incredibly proud of the huge collection of state-of-the-art slots that we offer to players. By adding Swintt titles to our extensive line-up, we’ll ensure that Novibet remains at the cutting edge of innovation and can deliver an even greater choice of great gaming options to our loyal customers.” Read related article: Swintt unleashes the power of the Parthenon in Olympus Wilds

PAGCOR head Alejandro Tengco warns that Thailand's casino legalization efforts pose a significant threat to the Philippine gambling industry due to Thailand's strong tourism appeal. As Thailand works double-time to legalize casinos in the kingdom, the chief of the Philippines’ gaming regulator believes that this will threaten the country’s own casino market. In an interview with reporters, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) President Alejandro Tengco described Thailand’s own tourism landscape paired with this proposal to legalize casinos as a “big threat.”  The bigger picture: Just how large is the Philippines in gambling? The Philippines is Asia’s second-biggest gambling market, with only Macau being larger. Locals enjoy more liberalized rules, which offset a ban on offshore casino operations last year.  Tengco believes land-based casinos will continue to lose customers to online gambling sites. "We expect both online and physical gaming to reach equal footing within the next 2-3 years," he said. More players who previously used unregistered sites are now joining legal platforms. Gross gaming revenue in the Philippines could grow by as much as 17 percent this year, on a rise of electronic gaming and contributions from improving results at integrated resorts. Tengco said GGR could range between PHP 450 billion and PHP 480 billion ($7.77 billion - $8.3 billion) this year. This is an increase from PHP 410.5 billion ($7.08 billion) last year.  Currently, Thailand’s government, led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is moving to legalize casinos within integrated resorts. The proposal eyes expensive entry fees for locals to discourage excessive gambling, citing societal concerns. Additionally, Thailand, which holds the position of the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia after Singapore, is aiming to enhance its tourism sector by leveraging casino resorts to attract more international visitors and boost its global ranking as a top travel destination. The gaming industry makes up more than half of Philippines’ tourism earnings. If Thailand allows casinos, it could hit the Philippines hard. Right now, about 30% of foreign visitors in the Philippines go to casinos. Many come from China, South Korea, and Japan. With Thailand emerging as a new player in the gaming industry, it gives patrons another option within the region. Read related article:   Can Macau’s Casinos Survive Asia’s Rising Competition?

Police raid an illegal POGO hub in Pasay City, arresting 453 people, including 401 foreigners. Philippine police conducted another large operation against an illegal POGO hub in Pasay City, resulting in the arrest of 453 individuals involved. The illegal group consisting of 401 foreigners and 52 Filipinos which ran online scams targeting both local and foreign victims. Company Persisted Operations Despite Ban The company occupied the 6th to 10th floors of a building in Paranaque, just a few miles away from the Philippines’ largest gateway. The location had been ordered closed before on two floors but kept running.  "We found they were still operating despite our earlier closure orders," said a police spokesperson. Evidence of Widespread Scams Police found thousands of SIM cards, text messaging machines, computers and other devices. There were also records of fund transfers which authorities are linking to love scams and fake investment schemes. Unlike previous raids that mostly targeted foreign victims, evidence showed many Filipino victims as well. Foreigners caught during the raid tried to hide in bathrooms and air conditioning ducts. The Bureau of Immigration is now checking their legal status in the country. Government Response Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano immediately ordered the business shut down.  “Mayroon kaming activities dito, recorded, kung how frequent namin binibisita ang mga lugar na nagkakaroon ng POGO dati at ngayon, closed na namin. Pero siguro, gano'n talaga, parang aso’t-pusa, hindi lang sa POGO, sa vendors, etc. Pag ini-inspect, nawawala,” she told reporters.  (We’ve recorded activities of how often we’ve visited sites which have POGOs. Now we’ve shut them down. But I guess it’s like a cat and mouse race between POGOs, vendors, et cetera. If we inspect them, they disappear.)  This is the second operation in less than a week where authorities were able to seize hundreds of people. On February 21, police also raided an alleged scam hub in neighboring town Paranaque City.  Police will examine all digital evidence to understand the full scope of the operation. The gaming regulator PAGCOR has stepped up monitoring of previously closed businesses to prevent them from reopening. Vigilance urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2024 ordered a ban on offshore gaming operations, triggering widespread raids against companies that have kept their operations obscure. There have also been incidents reported of POGO hubs moving to nearby provinces or even farther islands like Visayas or Mindanao.  The Bureau of Immigration earlier said it will file charges against Filipinos found protecting POGOs, which often have undocumented workers.  “Section 46 of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 prohibits harboring illegal aliens, and violators may face up to 10 years in prison,” a statement by the Bureau of Immigration read.  Read related article:   Philippine Police Tighten Watch vs. POGOs

After its warning against a fake website, PAGCOR alerts the public about scammers impersonating top officials to commit fraud. Stay vigilant and report suspicious acts. Just a day after warning against a fake website, The  Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation   (PAGCOR) is warning people about scammers posing as its top officials. How the Scam Works PAGCOR says these scammers send fake Viber messages, pretending to be Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco or President and COO Wilma Eisma. They use phone numbers falsely registered under their names: +63951-7359836 (falsely linked to Mr. Tengco) +63938-2857343 (falsely linked to Ms. Eisma) The scammers try to trick people and businesses by offering fake rewards or other promises. READ: PAGCOR Vows Continued Support to Special Class BPOs PAGCOR’s Warning Mr. Tengco warned people to be careful and not to reply to messages from unknown numbers claiming to be PAGCOR officials. READ: Are POGOs Reopening? PAGCOR Says It's Fake News “These scams are dangerous. We ask everyone to stay alert and report any suspicious messages, especially those offering money,” he said. To confirm if a message is real, people can check: PAGCOR’s official website: www.pagcor.ph Trunkline numbers: +632 8521-1542 / +632 8522-0299 More Scam Warnings This warning comes after another recent scam involving a fake website that claimed to give gaming licenses. The site used fake forms and even a forged signature of Mr. Tengco. It is not yet clear if both scams are connected. Read related article:   PAGCOR Warns: Fake Website On The Loose, Take Caution

PAGCOR warns the public: Beware of fraudulent website online — www.pagcorphilippines.com falsely claims to issue gaming licenses. Stay alert and verify sources. A Philippine gaming regulator has issued an alert to the public to beware of fraudulent website online that falsely claims to issue gaming licenses and accreditation. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in a statement warned against a website that operates under the domain name www.pagcorphilippines.com .  In the statement, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco urged the public to refrain from downloading anything or transacting through the website.  He warned that the website was “definitely not from PAGCOR.”  “All its contents are spurious,” he said.  What’s inside the fake website?  Asia Casino News has verified that the site is still up and running as of writing.  The website contains misleading information intended to mislead individuals wanting to apply for legitimate gaming licenses. The website also showed a fake sample document of Pagcor certifying a "KLB99 Philippines" with the authority to operate. ‘Strategic Timing’  Tengco noted that the website was launched on February 22, a Saturday, a time when PAGCOR offices were closed. He pointed out that the timing was strategic, aimed at deceiving those unfamiliar with PAGCOR’s operating schedule. “It is clearly intended to fool people, particularly those who are seeking licenses to operate from PAGCOR,” he said.The website contained forms bearing a forged signature.  PAGCOR to Go After Fraudsters PAGCOR has also reported the incident to the proper authorities.  “We have reported this incident to the Department of Information and Communications Technology ,” Tengco said.  “We are also working to identify the persons behind this fraud and we shall go after them with the full force and extent of the law.” Verifying PAGCOR transactions PAGCOR urged individuals and businesses to transact only through www.pagcor.ph , its official website. All other websites should be considered fraudulent.  For official information and updates, always visit PAGCOR’s verified website  and contact its offices directly for any concerns regarding gaming licenses and accreditations. Read related article:   Guidelines Could Cut FATF Grey List Countries In Half

China gambling cases drop sharply after crackdown, with 10,000+ resolved and illegal networks dismantled. Learn about the impact and future prevention plans. Chinese authorities noted a sharp decline in rural gambling as it launched a crackdown against their operations nationwide.  As reported by state news agency Xinhua, the operation targeted illegal gambling platforms, lotteries and online prostitution rings, resolving thousands of similar cases.  The crackdown dismantled criminal organizations and shut down illicit establishments, amounting to thousands, the whole year.  READ:   Xi Jinping Wants Macau To Diversify Economy From Gaming  READ: Chinese Navy Warns Soldiers About Online Dating, Gambling Targeting Rural and Online Gambling In one of its most significant initiatives, China underwent a nationwide operation targeting gambling in rural areas during winter and spring. The massive crackdown resolved 10,000 criminal cases in 100,000 violations, leading to a notable decline in gambling-related activities in those communities.  Authorities also ceased illegal gambling operations linked to international football tournaments during the summer. The operations found more than 800 cases and dismantled 500 gambling rings linked to high-stakes betting.  READ:   China Reports 27,000 Illegal Gambling Cases, Up 10% in 2024 Long-term Resolution The ministry also tapped industry regulators to address what it described as the root causes of illegal gambling operations. The government wants to implement long-term prevention strategies to curb these operations in the future. In China, gambling is strictly prohibited, whether inside or outside the country. It has also collaborated with authorities across Asia to conduct operations against illegal casinos.  Read related article:   Xi Jinping Wants Macau To Diversify Economy From Gaming

Macau faces rising economic challenges as regional competition grows. Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stresses the need for diversification and reform. Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has raised concerns over the city’s economic vulnerabilities, emphasizing the increasing competition from emerging gaming hubs in Asia and the need for economic diversification. As Macau continues to rely heavily on casino revenue and mainland Chinese tourism, experts warn that long-term sustainability remains a challenge. “The monotonous structure of visitor sources, the imbalance in the government’s tax revenue and the lack of innovation – these are major problems that still need to be improved and resolved,” he said.  He added: “At the internal economic level, it is expected that the structural problem of ‘one industry dominates’ will continue for some time and I am afraid that it will be difficult to realize a change in the short term.” Macau’s Economic Dependence on Gaming Poses Risks During the latest Economic Development Council meeting, Sam Hou Fai underscored that Macau’s current economic structure is unbalanced, with overreliance on gaming revenue as a primary driver of growth. Despite strong gross gaming revenue (GGR) figures, the region faces structural weaknesses, especially as regional competitors like Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore expand their integrated resort offerings. While Macau recorded a 23.9% increase in GGR in 2024, reaching MOP 226.78 billion, recent declines in December and January raise concerns about sustainability. Visitor arrivals also surged 23.8% to 34.9 million last year, yet the city remains highly dependent on mainland Chinese tourists—a vulnerability in the face of changing travel trends and economic shifts in China. Regional Competition Threatens Macau’s Dominance Emerging integrated resort projects across Asia are challenging Macau’s monopoly on high-end gaming tourism. Countries such as Japan and Thailand are implementing legislative measures to attract foreign investments, while Singapore and the Philippines continue to expand their casino and entertainment sectors. Additionally, global economic trends, including rising unilateralism and protectionism, further complicate Macau’s growth trajectory. Experts suggest that without strategic economic reforms, Macau risks losing market share to more diversified competitors. Challenges in Economic Diversification and Future Strategies Macau has long recognized the need for economic diversification, but progress has been slower than expected. Several factors hinder this shift, including: Limited revenue sources outside of gaming Low innovation capacity in non-gaming sectors Overreliance on a single tourist demographic Challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adapting to post-pandemic shifts To address these issues, Macau’s government is prioritizing the development of the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, aiming to create new revenue streams through non-gaming industries such as technology, finance, and tourism. Government’s Commitment to Sustainable Growth Although Sam Hou Fai did not announce specific policy measures, he reiterated the government’s commitment to structural economic reforms. With the upcoming Policy Address, industry stakeholders anticipate clearer strategies to: Enhance tourism diversification beyond gaming Encourage foreign investments in non-casino sectors Strengthen Macau’s regulatory framework for economic resilience Macau is now at a critical turning point, transitioning from post-pandemic recovery to high-quality, sustainable development. Whether the region can successfully adapt to shifting market dynamics will determine its long-term competitiveness in Asia’s evolving gaming and tourism landscape. Read related article:   Xi Jinping Wants Macau To Diversify Economy From Gaming

PAGCOR supports Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPOs) for creating Filipino jobs and drawing foreign investment, says Chairman Tengco. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPO) companies, acknowledging their significant contributions to the Philippine economy.  SCBPOs provide a range of essential back-office services to these overseas gaming companies, including human resources, marketing, graphic design, accounting, and other administrative support. This specialization allows the gaming companies to focus on their core business activities while relying on the expertise of Filipino professionals in these supporting roles.   READ: PAGCOR Breaks Ground on Massive 40,000sqm HQ  In a statement, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco lauded SCBPOs for generating thousands of jobs for Filipinos and attracting foreign investment. Tengco emphasized the unique role of SCBPOs in supporting the operations of legitimate overseas gaming companies, many of which are publicly listed firms. These companies rely on SCBPOs for essential back-office services such as human resources, marketing, graphic design, accounting, and other administrative support. READ: PAGCOR Slashes E-Games Fees By 30 Percent "We recognize the immense contribution of the SCBPOs in creating thousands of jobs for our countrymen," Tengco stated. "And we thank our foreign investors for recognizing the unique talent of our workers who provide excellent outsourced services for them.” PAGCOR  is committed to fostering a favorable environment for SCBPOs to thrive, ensuring their continued growth and contribution to the Philippine economy. The agency recognizes the potential of this sector to generate even more employment opportunities for Filipinos and attract further foreign investment.  Read related article:   E-Games Drive PAGCOR to Record P112 Billion Revenue in 2024

Thailand is pushing forward with its controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, but the focus is clear: attracting foreign tourists, not local gamblers. The draft bill is currently undergoing its second review, open for public feedback until March 1st via the Council of State's website. Council of State secretary-general Pakorn Nilpaprunt shared that the government intends to minimize Thai participation due to concerns about gambling addiction. Pakorn assured the public that all input will be considered before the bill moves to the next stage. Officials are aiming to present the draft to the cabinet within 50 days of the feedback period's close. "We don't want the public to be bogged down by this gambling fanfare," Pakorn stated.  While the "super board" overseeing these entertainment complexes retains its core powers, the casino approval and licensing processes have been refined. One of the most debated proposals is the requirement for Thai nationals to possess a minimum of 50 million baht in their bank accounts to enter the complexes. Pakorn explained this measure as a way to restrict gambling to those who can afford it, though he acknowledged the detail is subject to change based on public feedback. He stressed that the primary objective of the entertainment complex bill is to create man-made tourism attractions, with gambling as a secondary component. "I think if we impose strict measures, we might be able to prevent Thais from entering [the complexes] and becoming gambling addicts." Despite the ongoing public debate, the government holds the ultimate decision-making power.  A special committee, headed by former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, was established to review the bill, acknowledging its significant political and social implications.  This committee has already implemented several amendments, including defining casino areas within the complexes and mandating public hearings to assess potential social and environmental impacts. The bill also incorporates measures to combat issues like prostitution and prioritize local employment. The final draft is anticipated to reach the cabinet for approval in March, paving the way for a potential new era of tourism in Thailand, albeit one with strict entry regulations for its own citizens. Read related article:   Galaxy Entertainment Eyes Bangkok Casino Opportunity

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