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Rock Entertainment and Kiswe Partner to Localize Esports Tournaments in Asia-Pacific (APAC)


Kiswe, the global interactive video company, and Rock Entertainment Holdings announced a collaboration to easily and cost-effectively localize the world’s biggest esports tournaments for broadcast in the APAC region. The partnership will enable Rock Entertainment to bring esports content from around the world and make it specific to APAC, creating fully immersive, customized gaming experiences for players and fans in their native language.
As part of the collaboration, Kiswe Studio localized popular esport tournament 2021 VALORANT Champions Tour Stage 1 and 2 – Challengers Hong Kong/ Taiwan for Rock Entertainment and then streamed onto their linear channel “Blue Ant Extreme” in March and April 2021. Viewers can also look out for 2021 VALORANT Champions Tour Stage 3 Finals – Challengers Hong Kong/ Taiwan LIVE in July 2021, as well as other upcoming esport matches.
The esports industry is forecasted to reach $1.5B for 2023. Yet despite being virtual, many tournaments are currently being produced with commentary, graphics, and video that cater only to local markets, missing a huge opportunity to extend their reach and monetize much broader audiences. Kiswe Studio empowers event organizers to create and scale personalized content anywhere and in any language.
The partnership will allow esports producers and casters to work remotely, eliminating travel and equipment costs and risks associated with onsite production, and creating new opportunities to offer premium content and competitions and grow diverse audiences. Networks will also have the ability to cost-effectively localize games, tap new markets for innovative content, and open up new monetization avenues. Gamers can look forward to watching and interacting with bespoke, top-tier competitive gaming content from around the world in their own native languages.
“We are excited to be working with Kiswe to bring Valorant and other live and localized esports broadcasts to our viewers across Asia,” said Beatrice Lee, CEO Asia Pacific, Rock Entertainment Holdings. “This partnership is about delivering the content our esports fans love in a personalized and inclusive way.”
“The globalization of esports also necessitates its localization and simple translation is not enough,” said Kiswe CEO, Mike Schabel. “Kiswe Studio can adapt esports games from anywhere so that even the most subtle cultural nuances are captured for any region, delivering the most enjoyable gaming experiences.”

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Magic Stones: A Casino Slot in a Cubic World with Next-Generation Mechanics
MGA Games announces the launch of Magic Stones in International Markets, its new online slot available from April 28. The game offers an underground adventure in a voxel art world (3D graphics made of blocks), where players explore caves, collect precious stones with multiplier effects, and face various challenges in a fantasy environment.
The main gameplay is based on a 5×3 format with 10 paylines. It features cumulative Money symbols and a direct Free Spins purchase option. During these free spins, progressive multipliers and the Collect function with Wild symbols allow players to unlock additional spins and boost their chances of winning as the game progresses.
With a clear focus on innovation, Magic Stones positions itself as a key title in MGA Games’ expansion strategy. Its release represents a unique opportunity for operators looking to diversify their portfolios and offer players a distinctive, memorable, and highly profitable experience.
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ZEAL is a new member of the German Online Casino Association (DOCV)
- In addition to online lotteries, the company offers a growing portfolio of online games for B2C and B2B target groups
- ZEAL is committed to responsible gambling and strengthening the regulated market
ZEAL Network SE, Germany’s market leader for online lotteries and provider of online games for B2C and B2B target groups, has been a member of the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) since April. With this step, ZEAL underlines its commitment to responsible online gambling and effective regulation that strengthens the legal market in Germany.
“We are delighted to be working with the DOCV,” says Helmut Becker, CEO of ZEAL. “Our aim is to provide a fair and transparent gaming experience with state-of-the-art player and consumer protection. We are now working together with the DOCV to strengthen regulated gambling in Germany and combat the black market.”
“We are delighted to welcome ZEAL as a new member of the DOCV,” says Julia Lensing, Managing Director of the DOCV. “The DOCV continues to advocate market-driven regulation of online gambling that strengthens legal offerings, effectively curbs the black market and guarantees genuine player protection. With ZEAL, our association has gained another committed company that supports the principles of legal, transparent and responsible online gambling and wants to actively contribute to the positive development of the regulated market.”
By joining the DOCV, ZEAL is reaffirming its commitment to a responsible corporate policy and sending a clear signal for player protection and regulation.
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Soft2Bet shortlisted for 8 honours at 2025 WIG Diversity Awards
Soft2Bet, a leading iGaming turnkey solutions provider that delivers high-quality products and services for online gambling operators, has been shortlisted in eight headline categories at the 2025 Women in Gaming (WIG) Diversity & Inclusion Awards, scheduled for 5 June at London’s Savoy Hotel. The WIG Diversity & Inclusion Awards honour outstanding contributions across areas such as innovation, inclusive culture, community impact, and business leadership within the global gaming sector. This recognition follows a year of high performance results, new deals, new brand launches, platform, MEGA product growth, and leadership recognition, underscoring Soft2Bet’s dual strength as a technology provider and an employer of choice.
Shortlisted categories
- B2B Excellence (Company)
- Best Diverse Place to Work
- Community Engagement
- Company of the Year (Supplier)
- Great Place to Work
- Innovator
- Leader of the Year and Positive Role Model of the Year (Supplier) – CMO at Soft2Bet
“These nominations are a powerful endorsement of our teams, our strategic leadership, industry impact, and our unwavering commitment to excellence in key European markets where our brands and products consistently deliver top-tier performance,” said Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet.
The shortlisting for Best Diverse Place to Work and Great Place to Work reflects the company’s internal progress: women now occupy 60% of leadership roles and team members from nine nationalities contribute to product development and strategy through initiatives like the Culture Squad and the Make a Difference platform.
Over the past year, Soft2Bet doubled its EBITDA, secured licenses in Ontario, Sweden, Romania, Spain, etc., announced new brands, new sponsorships on highly competitive markets, such as as Nordics and Ontario, and prepared for its first U.S. launch in New Jersey, bringing its total to 19 licenses across 12 jurisdictions.
Soft2Bet being shortlisted as B2B excellence is reflected in a robust portfolio of 13 consumer brands and industry recognition for both our proprietary platform and standout products such as MEGA, which continue to redefine engagement and innovation in regulated markets.
Earlier in 2025, Soft2Bet earned three titles at the European – Global Banking & Finance / Sustainability & ESG Awards, recognising Soft2Bet’s ongoing pursuit of innovation, its focus on delivering exceptional customer value, its strong AML measures, and overall commitment to compliance standards and sustainability across key European markets.
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