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PAGCOR-FUNDED MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY BREAKS GROUND IN MISAMIS ORIENTAL
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) led the groundbreaking of a basketball court-type multi-purpose evacuation center (MPEC) in a calamity-prone town here.
The groundbreaking activity, held on April 28, 2023, formally marked the construction of the P12.7 million emergency structure in Barangay Cabubuhan, which has long been suffering from the aftermath of natural calamities. The town lacks temporary shelters that would accommodate displaced families and individuals during disaster situations.
According to PAGCOR Corporate Social Responsibility Group Vice President Ramon Stephen Villaflor, who graced the groundbreaking ceremonies, the construction of an evacuation facility in Barangay Cabubuhan will help alleviate the plight of the residents in case fortuitous events happen in the future.
“We recognize the importance of having safe and dependable evacuation centers in communities that are prone to natural disasters. As we join the ceremonial groundbreaking of this new multi-purpose evacuation center, we are honored to have answered the call for help of the residents of Magsaysay,” Villaflor said.
The PAGCOR basketball court-type MPEC will complement the existing evacuation building of the town, which only has a size of two standard classrooms. Most of the time, the local government unit utilizes public schools as temporary shelters during emergencies.
Magsaysay Municipal Mayor Charlie Buhisan said the new facility will greatly benefit the 43,000 locals, as coping with the harsh impact of various calamities has always been a struggle for them.
“Definitely, talagang kinakailangan itong PAGCOR MPEC na ito dahil palaging binabaha ang mga residente namin dito. Napaka-stretegic din ng location ng structure na itatayo dahil malayo sa Linugos River na laging umaapaw kapag walang humpay ang ulan. Gaya noong December, ang mga eskwelahan ang ginamit namin bilang evacuation center. Kaya’t malaki ang pasasalamat namin sa PAGCOR na nabigyan kami ng pagkakataong mabigyan ng evacuation center dito sa Magsaysay,” he explained.
Twenty-two-year-old mother Wendy Encarguez, who has been used to staying in cramped temporary shelters with her family whenever they need to flee their home, expressed relief that they will soon have a more comfortable place to stay during emergency events.
“Madalas po na problema namin dito ay ang pagtaas ng tubig sa may tulay. Kapag po kasi umuulan umaapaw ang tubig sa ilog at minsan po lumalampas-tao ang taas ng tubig. Pumapasok na din sa mga bahay-bahay at may mga oras na nawa-wash-out po ang mga bahay. Hindi lang din po mataas na tubig nangyayari kapag bumabaha dito, umaalon din po ang tubig kaya sobrang delikado po talaga kapag hindi kami nag e-evacuate. At sa evacuation center naman po medyo nagsisiksikan kami at kapagka napupuno, nauuwi kami sa mga eskwelahan,” Encarguez said.
Currently, a total of 27 MPECs have been completed, while 50 are still under construction.#
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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has launched its latest network promotion instalment with Halloween Mystery Drop, offering a staggering €6,000,000 prize pool.
Running from 24th October to 2nd November, the enriched promotional campaign gets operators’ players in the spooky spirit with the supplier’s iconic Mystery Drop mechanic playing a starring role.
In a stylish gameplay upgrade, the seamless bonus system can randomly award players with a special screen that presents a choice of 9 mystery boxes, each revealing an instant cash reward.
Offering its partners’ player bases fresh ways to engage with their favourite Wazdan titles, which are live in over 30 regulated markets, the stylish campaign will also feature special Christmas and Valentine’s.
The second and third phases are set to incorporate the retention-proven Mystery Multiplier Drop mechanic, which sees additional awards being granted based on the player’s bet multiplied by a random number, further boosting the chance of strong win potential.
The latest move from Wazdan highlights its ability to captivate players globally through seamless, intriguing gameplay enhancements to its award-winning slot portfolio.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “At Wazdan, we are always looking for creative ways to help our partners boost player engagement, and our Halloween Mystery Drop kickstarts our latest endeavour.
“With €6,000,000 in prizes and a selection of our industry-proven mechanics returning for three major seasonal events, we are ensuring that operators can deliver thrilling, retention-focused experiences right through to the new year. It is an exciting way to celebrate 2025 and keep momentum high into 2026.”
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Veikkaus’ active preparation towards the new gambling system, which will launch in 2027, continues.
As part of the new strategy, Veikkaus held change negotiations in the Betting and Online Casino operations in the autumn. The change negotiation process has now been completed. Following the change negotiations, 14 employment relationships ended and 19 Veikkaus employees underwent significant changes in their employment relationships.
“We had to make decisions that were painful from a human perspective, but they are necessary for the future of the company. I would like to thank those who will no longer be with us for their hard work,” said Business Director Jarkko Nordlund.
According to Nordlund, Veikkaus is now creating a new organizational structure that will prepare the company for the coming years.
“Digitalization is also strongly driving our industry. International competition and the pace of development are really fierce. Veikkaus has decades of fine traditions and a lot of good expertise as a company. Alongside these, we now need the kind of professionalism that will enable us to serve our customers even better and more individually.”
The company is recruiting dozens of new digital channel and betting professionals over the coming year.
“We need more expertise for Veikkaus that will make us even stronger and more competitive in the new market situation. We are also looking beyond Finland’s borders. According to current estimates, more than 30 new positions will open by next summer. We want to be strong, growing and profitable in the future,” Nordlund said.
The Parliament intends to have the new Gambling Act passed by the end of 2025. When the law comes into force, it will open up the opportunity for other gambling companies, in addition to Veikkaus, to apply for, for example, sports betting and online casino licenses in the Finnish market. According to the current estimate, other gambling companies could also start operating with a license in Finland during 2027.
Lottery games, cardboard tickets and physical slot machines will remain exclusive to Veikkaus in the future.
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