Get ready for a party like no other in the USA as Relax Gaming, the innovative iGaming aggregator and content supplier, unveils its latest creation, Quackin’ Reels.
This quirky 3×3 slot game invites players to join a lively flock of birds enjoying a classic American backyard party. With a maximum win potential of 8,850x your stake, Quackin’ Reels promises both fun and excitement.
Landing a stack of three of the same symbol activates the Respins feature. For the respin, the triggering symbols plus any of the same symbols become sticky and lock in place for the feature. Respins continue as long as more of the same symbol appears on the reels.
The game’s Multiplier Respins feature is triggered when all positions are filled with the same symbol. This activates respins where multipliers up to 5x can appear, significantly boosting a potential final win.
During Multiplier Respins, multiplier symbols will land on top of the locked symbols from the Respins feature. If a new multiplier symbol lands, another re-spin is awarded. At the end of the Multiplier Respins feature all multipliers are added together and applied to the total win.
Free Spins will come into play if players hit three or more scatter symbols. Each free spin can include additional multipliers and chances to retrigger, adding layers of potential wins and greater anticipation.
Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming, said: “Quackin’ Reels is certainly one of the quirkiest games we have developed, and we couldn’t be happier with the overall result. The playful graphics, engaging theme and immersive gameplay all combine to make for a top-tier title full of action for the player.”
Sands China, in collaboration with Marriott International, has announced the launch of the Londoner Grand Hotel, the first hotel in Macau to be entitled “Luxury Collection Hotel”.
According to the previous report, the Londoner Grand is set to debut in late 2024.
The Londoner Grand will feature 2,405 rooms, including 1,500 suites, significantly increasing the suite offerings from the previous Sheraton Grand Macao, which had 360 suites. Designed by Peter Silling & Associates, the hotel showcases Georgian-inspired architecture, emphasizing natural light and spacious living areas.
In addition to its accommodations, Sands China revealed in the press release that the Londoner Grand will introduce five distinct dining concepts within The Londoner Macao. Notable venues include Hampton Court, offering an international and Chinese buffet, and Chelsea Garden, which will provide a range of local and regional Chinese dishes.
The Conservatory will include a dim sum restaurant, a British pub, and a confectionery store, along with two signature Chinese restaurants focusing on Cantonese and Sichuan cuisines.
This rebranding comes as the Sheraton Grand Macao prepares to exit the market after 12 years. Once the largest hotel in the Special Administrative Region, the Sheraton Grand has been temporarily closed for renovations, affecting Sands China’s second-quarter results due to the concurrent closure of the Londoner Grand Casino. Reservations for the Sheraton Grand ceased in late September.
Sands China anticipates that the Londoner Grand will partially open in December 2024, coinciding with the planned reopening of the Londoner Grand Casino. The first hotel tower is expected to be completed by year-end, with the second tower scheduled for May 2025.
BetConstruct CEO and visionary Vigen Badalyan has shared a series of exciting projects in a new video, now available online. Take a look at what’s to come:
Ortak: An Innovative NFT Marketplace
Ortak is a blockchain-powered platform that integrates digital collectibles (NFTs) with game development companies and partners like Pragmatic Play and Evolution.
The platform also offers a calculator to estimate NFT collection outcomes, along with an Ortak index for tracking performance. Through the marketplace, NFT holders can trade their assets, with transactions involving a 2.5% fee.
You can find out more about the project at the Ortak Bar and Lounge, including surprises that are yet to be revealed!
Mutuari and a White-Label Solution
The Mutuari platform allows users to borrow and lend using their NFTs as collateral, while Ortak’s white-label solution gives partners the opportunity to create their own systems. Lidus, another service, enables companies to create their own tokens, which many, like PopOK Gaming, have already done.
Introducing the Last Battle
BetConstruct’s Last Battle loyalty program, featuring 80 levels, is designed to enhance player engagement in conjunction with Ortak and the Crypto Exchange platform.
Stepping Up in the Virtual World
Mr. Badalyan has also shed light on the progress in the YoCerberum virtual world, home to YoPok, the world’s first 3D virtual casino, whose NFTs are available on Ortak.
The YoPhone app rounds out these innovations, offering a super app experience with Web3 features, end-to-end encryption, and access to rewards through YoHealth.
And there’s plenty more where that comes from!
For further details, watch the full video at www.vigenbadalyan.com, and stay tuned for more updates! See you at the SBC Summit in Lisbon!
Good morning. Thar she blows! A recent Citigroup survey highlights a notable surge in gaming expenditures in Macau, particularly among high-stakes players known as “whales,” whose average wagers have increased by 43%, reaching HK$655,000 ($84,100) per hand. Interestingly, yesterday both Macau and Hong Kong announced plans to start testing the use of official digital currencies. Meanwhile, Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party is championing its casino-entertainment complex initiative as a means to legalize underground gambling and generate tax revenue for the government.
What you need to know
Macau’s gaming sector thrives amid China’s economic woes, with high-stakes wagers rising 43% and premium mass player numbers up 42%.
There has been a remarkable increase in gaming spending in Macau, particularly among high-stakes players, a recent survey from Citigroup reveals. Their average bets have surged by 43%, now averaging HK$655,000 ($84,100) per hand. The number of whales has grown to 228, who together have wagered HK$43.3 million ($5.6 million) year-to-date, surpassing last year’s figures. The premium mass gaming sector is also thriving, with a 42% rise in player numbers and a 36% increase in total wagers compared to the previous year.
Altenar, a leading sportsbook provider is bringing its global expertise to Asia, looking to expand its operations. Since 2011, Altenar has powered hundreds of online sports betting sites worldwide and is a major B2B provider in Europe and Latin America licensed markets.
For global betting company 1xBet, Asia is a key market for several reasons. This is why 1xBet pays special attention to the Asian market and actively promotes its sports betting platform and the most popular gambling games on the continent.
The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) are set to meet this week to investigate allegations that a former PNP chief received bribes from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo confirmed the upcoming meeting between CIDG officials and PAGCOR Chief Raul Villanueva, following his statement during a Senate hearing on September 17th. Villanueva had claimed that a former PNP chief was involved in accepting bribes from dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and aiding her escape from the country in July.
Raul Villanueva, SVP of Security & Monitoring Cluster at PAGCOR
Fajardo emphasized that the CIDG has been directed to work closely with PAGCOR to uncover more details regarding Villanueva’s statements, which are based on intelligence reports. “We want to start the investigation as soon as possible to determine if there is any basis for what Villanueva said. We owe it to the public to clarify the issue,” Fajardo stated in a radio interview on Sunday. She added, “Villanueva was under oath when he made the statement, and he is at least morally obliged to clear the issue to be fair to all former PNP chiefs.”
Villanueva, a retired general and former commanding officer of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, accused the former PNP chief of facilitating Guo’s departure from the country while allegedly receiving bribes from her. Guo has consistently denied receiving help from any Filipino government official.
“Give us the name, and we will investigate and, if proven guilty, put him in jail.”
Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil
Currently, there are 24 living former PNP chiefs, including recent predecessors such as Benjamin Acorda Jr., Rodolfo Azurin, and Oscar Albayalde, who have all denied receiving any payments from Guo. At the Senate hearing, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the first PNP chief during the Duterte administration, questioned Guo about whether they had ever met before. Guo confirmed that she had only met Dela Rosa at the Senate hearings.
PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil expressed deep concern over Villanueva’s statement, noting the damaging effect it has had on the police organization. “General Villanueva’s allegation is damaging not just to the PNP but to the entire government. We represent law enforcement and peace and order, and this casts doubt on our integrity,” Marbil said in a statement.
PNP Chief General Rommel Marbil, Philippines
Marbil called for transparency and urged Villanueva to provide the name of the former PNP chief involved, promising that a thorough investigation would follow.
He also issued a warning that if Villanueva is unable to substantiate his claims, the PNP may consider filing charges against him for making unproven allegations. The CIDG-PAGCOR meeting aims to resolve this issue swiftly, as both institutions are under public scrutiny to clarify the involvement of any high-ranking officials in illegal POGO activities.
The Philippine Veterans Investment Development Corporation Industrial Authority (Phividec-IA) confirmed that one of its listed locators, Philippine Sanjia-Steel Corporation (Phil-Sanjia), is under investigation due to suspected ties with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
This came to light during a recent congressional hearing. Phividec-IA Acting Deputy Administrator for Operations, Atty. Benjamin Medrano, disclosed in an interview on Sunday that Phil-Sanjia, located in Misamis Oriental, has not yet ceased its operations. “We are currently investigating the firm because we learned it is linked to one of the alleged POGOs in Barangay Cugman in Cagayan de Oro City,” Medrano said.
Phil-Sanjia has been a locator within Phividec-IA’s 3,000-hectare estate, which spans the municipalities of Tagoloan and Villanueva, covering 13 villages, since 2018. The company’s presence predates the tenure of current administrator Joseph Donato Bernedo, who took office in 2023.
During a House of Representatives “quad committee” (quadcom) hearing in Quezon City, Phil-Sanjia was identified as being owned by Tony Yang, also known as Jian Yang Xin, believed to be the elder brother of Michael Yang, former economic adviser to the Duterte administration.
Phil-Sanjia, however, issued a statement denying these allegations, asserting that Tony Yang, also registered as Antonio Lim, is no longer the company’s president. The company also rejected claims of employing undocumented Chinese nationals and storing smuggled goods such as rice.
Medrano emphasized that Phividec-IA is prepared to cooperate fully with the quadcom’s investigation. However, the agency was unable to attend the recent hearing due to a last-minute invitation. “We received the invitation only a day before the hearing, making it difficult to arrange our flights. But if Congress invites us again, we are ready to present our side,” Medrano assured.
Phividec-IA, established by Presidential Decree No. 538 on August 13, 1974, aims to promote and sustain economic and social growth. The Misamis Oriental estate is its first industrial area, serving as a key site for the corporation’s mission to develop industrial zones across the country.
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo was transferred to the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory in Metro Manila on Monday.
According to Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo, Guo was officially turned over to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) at 9:33 a.m., in line with the commitment order issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) where she is facing non-bailable charges of qualified human trafficking.
“Before her transfer to the BJMP, Guo underwent the required medical and physical examinations by the PNP General Hospital and Forensic Group,” Fajardo explained. “During the exam, the doctor detected a possible infection in her left lung. The BJMP will now manage her treatment for this condition.”
Fajardo added that Guo had been experiencing cough and cold symptoms before her transfer, and the lung infection may have developed over the weekend.
Initially scheduled for transfer on September 20, Guo’s move was delayed until Monday to allow the PNP to complete the return of the arrest warrant for her human trafficking case. Fajardo noted that the PNP is in close coordination with the Department of Justice regarding a motion filed by Guo’s lawyer to keep her at the PNP Custodial Center.
“We anticipate that the prosecutor will officially oppose the urgent motion to detain Guo at the PNP Custodial Center. However, since we have already transferred her to the BJMP, we will wait for the court’s ruling on the matter,” Fajardo said.
BJMP spokesperson Supt. Jayrex Joseph Bustinera stated that Guo will remain in isolation for several days due to her potential lung infection. She will be placed in a 10-square-meter isolation area with three other persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who are being treated for tuberculosis (TB).
“The medical findings were confirmed, and we recommended isolation through our Health Service,” Bustinera said. The result of Guo’s TB test is expected to be released by Monday.
Guo arrived at the Pasig City Jail carrying a yellow shirt, jogging pants, and a personal hygiene kit. If cleared of the lung infection, she will be transferred to the general jail facilities.
Bustinera also assured that special security arrangements have been made for Guo’s safety. “We have added personnel and tightened security due to her high-profile case. The BJMP guarantees her safety and security,” he said. The Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory currently houses 135 detainees, far exceeding its capacity of 36 PDLs.
In a related development, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced the arrest of seven alleged co-conspirators of Guo over the weekend. The individuals—Roderic Puajante, Juan Alpas, Rachelle Joan Malonzo Carreon, Jamielyn Cruz, Rita Uyturralde, Rowena Evangelista, and Thelma Requiro—were apprehended in connection with the same qualified human trafficking charges filed against Guo.
The arrests, carried out on September 22, were led by various divisions of the NBI, including the Organized and Transnational Crime Division (NBI-OTCS), Intellectual Property Right Division (NBI-IPRD), Counter Terrorism Division (NBI-CTD), and regional offices in Tarlac and Central Luzon.
3 Oaks Gaming, known for its innovative and captivating content in the iGaming industry, is thrilled to announce its participation in SBC Summit Lisbon 2024, one of the most prestigious global events dedicated to gaming and technology.
The company will use this opportunity to showcase its latest slot releases, promo tools, and cutting-edge solutions that enhance the player experience and boost engagement.
SBC Summit Lisbon 2024 is set to be one of the most important international gatherings for the iGaming sector, bringing together over 600 exhibitors, 8,000 operators and 2,500 affiliates from around the world. The event, taking place September 24-26, will offer unparalleled networking opportunities, informative sessions, and forward-thinking presentations that explore the future trends of the industry.
3 Oaks Gaming at SBC Summit Lisbon 2024
At stand B630, 3 Oaks Gaming will present its latest innovations, including newly released slot games and promotional tools. Visitors are invited to discover the company’s newest titles, designed to capture attention with unique mechanics, engaging features, and stunning graphics. These include “Coin Up: Lightning,” “3 Clover Pots,” “Super Hot Chilli,” “Lucky Penny,” and “Amazonia Spirit”. Additionally, popular games like “Coin Volcano,” “3 Hot Chillies,” and “Aztec Fire” will be featured.
The company continues to push the boundaries of game development, aiming to deliver visually striking games with enriched gameplay and improved user interfaces. These new releases will help enhance player experiences through more engaging bonus features and mechanics that drive continuous play.
3 Oaks Gaming is also set to unveil its Promo Tools Zone, where it will showcase its “Flip to Win” promo tool—a unique solution that guarantees a win with every “flip,” designed to prolong player sessions and create a positive, personalized gaming experience. 3 Oaks Gaming partners will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a live demo of the “Match Three” game based on this innovative tool. Our partners will have the opportunity to win 3 big prizes: Air Pods Max Headphones, VR Glasses, Xiaomi Projector and other additional prizes, like branded products.
Collaboration opportunities
Sebastian Damian, Managing Director at 3 Oaks Gaming
Our partners, friends and potential clients are welcome to visit our stand B630 for business conversations and pleasant chats in a truly gambling atmosphere with key representatives. The company looks forward to exploring new collaborations with operators and representatives from across the globe, as well as strengthening existing relationships. Members of the company’s Account Management, Sales, and Marketing teams, as well as Managing Director, Sebastian Damian, will be on hand for meetings and demonstrations. Additionally, a number of pre-scheduled meetings with current partners will take place throughout the event, providing a prime opportunity to discuss new projects and upcoming developments.
Global expansion and certification
In line with its growth strategy, 3 Oaks Gaming is actively seeking new partnerships and exploring opportunities to expand into emerging markets. The company remains committed to compliance with local regulations and is currently certified in multiple jurisdictions, including the Isle of Man, Bulgaria, Colombia, Georgia, Italy, Portugal, and South Africa, with certifications pending in Romania, the UK, and other regions such as the Netherlands, Greece, and Spain.
As part of its commitment to the future of the online gaming industry, 3 Oaks Gaming places a strong emphasis on responsible gaming practices. The company is dedicated to working closely with licensed casino operators and regulatory authorities to promote a safe, secure, and enjoyable gaming environment for all players.
CreedRoomz is attending the SBC Summit 2024, following the event’s transition from Barcelona to Lisbon scheduled to take place from September 24-26, 2024.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore CreedRoomz’s complete suite of offerings at stand B180. We are also delighted to introduce new games promising enhanced player satisfaction.
Visit the CreedRoomz booth to view the company’s diverse collection of over 24 games, broadcast in 12+ languages, showcasing its global reach and commitment to varied gaming experiences.
CreedRoomz is proud to showcase the Aurum Roulette game show and Deluxe Roulette, two new titles added to the company’s game catalog. These exciting new releases offer enhanced gameplay features and elevate the live gaming experience.
Besides the company will also present its 4 main Live casino business solutions including Generic API, Dedicated Tables & Studios, Land-to-Live Technologies and newly introduced Dedicated Virtual Tables.
During the expo, CreedRoomz will provide a sneak peek at its upcoming games and showgames, set to bring new excitement to the players worldwide.
Visit Stand B180 at the SBC Summit to explore CreedRoomz’s solutions, get insights into the live casino industry and discuss potential opportunities for collaboration.
EvenBet Gaming, a top developer of online gaming software and solutions, is set to unveil its latest industry-leading poker platform update and exhibit its brand-new In-Store feature at the upcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon.
Launched at the beginning of September, the In-Store platform feature provides players with unprecedented access to perks directly from the lobby or poker table. Available benefits include Time Bank packages, Insurance Buying, and Opponent Game Statistics, with each perk designed to enhance the player experience and drive revenue for EvenBet’s partners.
The EvenBet team will be located at Stand B820 and will outline the key aspects of the In-Store feature, as well as demonstrate the advantages of third-party casino game integration, revealing how operators can diversify their revenue streams.
The provider is also set to announce a major update to its Poker Clubs platform in October, which will improve software flexibility and player engagement options.
EvenBet will kick off the summit by hosting an exclusive poker tournament on Tuesday 24th September, an invite-only event featuring C-suite executives from across the industry.
Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “The SBC Summit is one of the biggest events on the calendar for us, and this year it will be even better. We are heading to Lisbon with an even better team, and they are ready to explore an even better poker platform with our valued partners and prospective clients. We are also hosting a C-level poker tournament on the first day, which should be a lot of fun and give us an indication of who the best players are in our industry!”
