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ePlay Appoints esports and Gaming Advisor For Big Shot Augmented Reality Mobile Game Expansion in Asia

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Phil Chen joins ePlay to help the mobile esports company with market expansion.

ePlay Digital Inc. is delighted to announce Philip Chen is joining its Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) as a special advisor for Big Shot (China). As the company targets specific North American cities with a slate of sports, esports, and entertainment titles, Mr. Chen will support international activities in the fastest growing economies and mobile esports markets in the world.

Philip Chen is Managing Partner and Founder of Dynaco Capital Inc., a financial advisory firm based in Toronto and associated with numerous Global Venture Capital firms, Private Equity Funds, Wealth Management Institutions and multi-billion dollar Chinese enterprises. Over the past 20 years, Philip has worked on dozens of M & A transactions in various sector themes. His current specialization encompasses, but is not limited to, E-commerce, FinTech, AI, Social Media, esports and Gaming.

Philip Chen comments, “I am pleased to work with ePlay Digital and build value by opening up new doors in China for its esports products and games like Big Shot. ePlay has developed best in class esports and gaming technology that is readily appealing to the large gaming-centric Asian demographic.”

Big Shot is an augmented reality mobile game described as Pokémon Go meets sports, esports, and entertainment. The game released as a beta to the Apple App Store in August 2018 will initially be marketed in selected North American cities including Los Angeles, California. The first game title in the Big Shot series is targeted at NBA fans around the world. Other professional sports and leagues will become part of the Big Shot product line in the future.

“We are well aware that the largest mobile esports and gaming market in the world is in China. These are exciting times for our company as we roll out Big Shot in initial key markets and position to expand our augmented reality esports leadership globally including in Asia-Pacific,” says Trevor Doerksen, CEO of ePlay Digital. “Mr. Chen joins us at a great moment to expand our team’s ability to reach existing and new target markets.”

Recently, ePlay announced new strategic financing and partners focused on marketing for the Big Shot mobile esports game. China Daily recently reported the esports market in China alone will reach USD $18 billion with over 430 million players and viewers. Chen joins 7-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers broadcaster, Robert Horry and sports broadcaster and TV host, Lindsay McCormick on the ePlay SAB.

With Big Shot, ePlay, like other game developers and publishers owns the game. Riot Games owns League of Legends and the professional esports leagues and events. Riot Games, it’s titles, esports events and leagues, was purchased by China-based Internet giant Tencent. ePlay is providing esports leadership in a vertically integrated manner – from game to league and from augmented reality to distribution – in multiple esports markets.

 

About ePlay:

ePlay Digital Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher specializing in sports, esports and entertainment augmented reality titles, including their new flagship title Big Shot Basketball. ePlay is operated by an award-winning team of sports, gaming and esports leaders as well as broadcast and digital technology industry experts, software engineers and athletes who have brought dozens of game titles to market for companies including Time Warner Cable, ESPN, Sony Pictures, AXS TV, Intel, AXN, Fiat, CBS, and others.


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Play’n GO announce exclusive US release of hit title Piggy Blitz Disco Gold

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Piggy Blitz sequel now exclusively available with DraftKings and Golden Nugget in Michigan, New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has announced the exclusive US network release of its hit title, Piggy Blitz Disco Gold.

Piggy Blitz Disco Gold is a sequel to Piggy Blitz, which took the US by storm in 2024. Piggy Blitz Disco Gold sees the piggies move from breaking piggy banks to busting disco moves on the dance floor in a bid to collect Cash Coins and pile up Instant Rewards in a high-stakes dance-off.

The game is now exclusively available with DraftKings and Golden Nugget in the states of Michigan, New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut until February 5th.

Anna Mackney, Head of Regional Sales US at Play’n GO added “Piggy Blitz was such a hit in the US last year, we couldn’t wait to release this eagerly anticipated sequel. Piggy Blitz Disco Gold has already hit the ground running since its release last week, and we’re excited to expand our US games portfolio with such a high-quality title.”

To find out more about Piggy Blitz Disco Gold, please visit playngo.com/games/piggy-blitz-disco-gold.

 

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FBMDS obtains certification to operate in Brazil

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FBMDS proudly announces its certification to operate in the Brazilian iGaming market, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. This achievement reinforces FBMDS’s leadership in the video bingo category and its commitment to deliver spotless quality, innovation and compliance to Brazilian operators and players.

With this certification, FBMDS becomes one of the few iGaming providers authorized to deliver certified, high-quality games tailored to the Brazilian market in which the brand is deeply enrooted because of its cultural background. This development not only strengthens the brand’s position in a rapidly growing sector but also offers Brazilian players and operators access to a portfolio of games that combine cutting-edge technology, cultural match, and world-class security standards.

“This certification represents a pivotal moment in our journey,” said Renato Almeida, Director at FBMDS. “It demonstrates our commitment to the Brazilian market, ensuring a safe, exciting, and fully compliant gaming experience for players, while empowering operators with premium certified content that drives engagement and growth.”

For FBMDS, this milestone aligns with its 2025 narrative: a roadmap focused on market expansion, innovation, and leadership in key iGaming segments. Brazil’s rapidly expanding market provides a prime opportunity to bring FBMDS’s renowned expertise in video bingo to a whole different level.

For operators, FBMDS’ certified games provide assurance of compliance with Brazilian regulations, while its innovative products and collections are designed to captivate players and drive business growth.

On what Brazilian players is concerned, online casino gaming enthusiasts can look forward to a personalized gaming experience that reflects their culture, preferences, and expectations, underpinned by the highest standards of excellence and safety.

Following this certification, FBMDS will launch a series of targeted marketing campaigns, event participations such as the SBC Summit Rio, in Rio de Janeiro, this February, and direct engagements with new clients. In the first quarter, FBMDS plans to strengthen its partnerships with operators and expand its footprint in Brazil through strategic initiatives and localized offerings.

FBMDS has long been a pioneer in the video bingo category, delivering innovative, culturally relevant titles that resonate with global audiences. Certification in Brazil is simply the recognition of its expertise and dedication to raising the bar in iGaming. By aligning its operations with local regulatory requirements, FBMDS ensures that its games offer a seamless, enjoyable experience while meeting the market’s unique demands.

 

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Terragon integrates Greco’s Gameplay Cliff Engine for advanced player insights and cliff control

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Greco, the leading provider of innovative game risk management solutions, has signed a new partnership with Terragon to integrate its innovative Gameplay Risk Engine. Terragon is a back office platform prepared for cryptocurrencies, created by global game specialists for worldwide game operators.

As an integral solution and personalization partner, Terragon satisfies the exclusive needs of any game market. By integrating Greco’s Gameplay Risk Engine, Terragon will raise its risk management capabilities to a higher level. The Gameplay Risk Engine provides operators with information in real time through theoretical value models and behavioral risk analysis.

This allows proactive decision-making, reduces risks, improves player experience and decreases operating costs. “Greco’s Risk Gameplay Engine is transformative. We are excited to take advantage of this advanced tool to offer improved information and a perfect experience for our gaming partners, helping to reduce risks and improve the satisfaction of players,” commented a Terragon spokesperson.

“We are delighted to partner with Terragon, one of the leading providers in the cryptocurrency gaming space.”, commented Ozric Vondervelden, co-founder and CEO of Greco. “Our Gameplay Risk Engine will help the partners of Terragon games to reach new levels of efficiency, guaranteeing a safer and more pleasant experience for players”.

Greco will be present at ICE Barcelona from January 20 to 22. Visit us at stand 2C44 to find out more about the company’s innovations.

 

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