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Sands China Launches Alipay Tap! in Macao
On Jan. 14, 2025, Sands China Ltd., Alipay and Macau Pass jointly introduced the Alipay Tap! service at Sands Resorts Macao. Utilising innovative payment interaction technology, the service will further enhance the payment experience of visitors in Macao and enable new digital business and marketing opportunities. It will also contribute to the city’s smart city development while supporting digital upgrades and connectivity within the Greater Bay Area.
Alipay Tap! is an innovative payment service introduced by Alipay in July 2024 in the Chinese mainland. Users can simply unlock their phones and tap the merchant’s payment device to complete the transaction, without opening the Alipay app. This solution has quickly become popular with both users and merchants and is currently available in over 100 cities and more than 1000 shopping malls and commercial districts in the Chinese mainland. In addition to payments, Alipay has also collaborated with partners to create over 50 Alipay Tap! digital industry solutions, such as “Tap to Order” and “Tap to Open Self-service Vending Machine”.
In this first phase, Sands China has rolled out Alipay Tap! across 300 merchants in its integrated resorts, including The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao and Sands Macao. It can be used for a variety of payments, such as hotel accommodation, dining, shopping and ticketing, providing customers with a convenient payment experience. Chinese mainland tourists using Alipay Tap! in Sands Resorts Macao can also enjoy multiple offers during the promotional period, including an exclusive coupon for the first transaction via Alipay Tap! in Macao and other cross-border travel promotions released.
Merchants can use one terminal to meet the payment needs of both tourists and local residents using mainstream e-wallets. A representative from a Sands Resorts Macao merchant shared, “As Chinese mainland tourists are generally familiar with Alipay Tap!, combined with various recent promotional offers, the number of Alipay Tap! transactions has significantly increased since its launch, greatly enhancing operational efficiency”.
Jiajia Li, Vice President of Alipay, Ant Group, said: “Macao has unique geographic advantages, providing an ideal environment for the introduction of innovative technologies. Alipay and Alipay+’s cross-border services have already covered nearly 90% of merchants in Macao. The successful introduction of Alipay Tap! in Macao will further enhance the convenience of payments for Chinese mainland visitors, accelerate the digital transformation of businesses, unlock more commercial potential, and promote the digital connectivity of digital everyday services within the Greater Bay Area.”
The introduction of Alipay Tap! in Macao is not just a simple replication of the payment model but also creates a local digital business model benchmark. The collaboration between the three companies integrates Alipay’s user experience and membership preferences, Sands China’s unique services and benefits, and Macau Pass’s regional coverage and operational expertise. Together, they have created a new digital business model.
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PIN-UP Global invites to join the team of professionals at ICE
Find out more about the career vacancies in the international iGaming holding PIN-UP Global during the ICE conference, which will be held from January 20 to 22 in Barcelona, where everyone will be able to talk to the recruitment team, and even have an interview right at the PIN-UP stand.
A separate HirePoint by PIN-UP will be set up at stand 5G31, where the holding company’s recruiters will conduct quick interviews and collect references. It will be possible to make an appointment in a few seconds using a special interactive screen, and there will be nice incentive gifts for participation.
“In just a few minutes it will be possible to book your appointment by completing an application form, present your skills, discuss opportunities and take the first step towards a career at PIN-UP Global. The interactive screen will showcase current vacancies with a quick response option. This is a unique opportunity to learn about career prospects in an international holding company with a strong value system”, says Oksana Izmailova, Chief Human Resources Officer at PIN-UP Global.
PIN-UP Global continues to scale rapidly: in 2024 alone, the holding company’s team has grown by more than 1,400 people to almost 4,000. Such rapid business development every day opens up new opportunities and prospects for both existing team members and those wishing to become part of it. PIN-UP Global regularly conducts employee satisfaction surveys and pays special attention to the development of all team members.
PIN-UP Global is an international iGaming holding company specializing in the development and implementation of advanced technologies, B2B solutions and innovative products for the iGaming industry. PIN-UP Global has offices in Cyprus, Ukraine, Poland, Kazakhstan and Armenia and a team of over 20 nationalities. In 2024, PIN-UP Global received the prestigious “Best Workplace” award from SIGMA, confirming its status as the best employer in the iGaming industry for the second consecutive year.
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Million Games Launches First RNG Table Games: Million Baccarat and Million Blackjack
Million Games is excited to present its first-ever RNG table games: Million Baccarat and Million Blackjack. These timeless casino staples, enjoyed in both brick-and-mortar and online casinos around the world, offering players a thrilling and authentic experience right at their fingertips. With a focus on delivering fun and exciting entertainment, these classic games give players the opportunity to enjoy the excitement and suspense of table games!
Million Baccarat brings the excitement of this global favourite straight to your screen. Players are invited to place their bets as they predict whether the banker or the player will win, or if it’ll end in a tie. With its elegant design and smooth gameplay, Million Baccarat offers an immersive experience that replicates the refined thrill of the casino floor.
For those who love the suspense of Blackjack, Million Blackjack lets players experience the high-stakes game in a RNG format. Fans of the game will enjoy its classic rules – get as close to 21 as possible without going bust, and outsmart the dealer to claim the prize. This version perfectly captures the thrill, where every hand keeps you on the edge of your seat.
With these two releases, Million Games introduces its first RNG table games, bringing a taste of real casino action into the online gaming world. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, Million Baccarat and Million Blackjack offer an authentic, thrilling experience where the cards are always in your hands.
Million Games CEO, Thomas Nimstad, commented: “We’ve always aimed to bring innovation and creativity to our games, but with Million Baccarat and Million Blackjack, we wanted to stick to the classics. These games have stood the test of time, and now, we’re excited to bring them to the Million Games audience in an engaging and exiting way. We believe that players will enjoy these experiences in a Million ways!”
Both games will be launched later on in January. Looking ahead, Million Games has an exciting lineup of launches scheduled in the coming 6 months. Alongside their own game releases, they will also introduce fresh content from partner studios under the Million Stars program. With more online slots, table games, and innovative gaming experiences on the horizon, Million Games is eager to expand its portfolio and bring even more entertainment to players worldwide.
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Natural8 India welcomes 2025 in style with Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025
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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