Asia
Team Soul Crowned as Champions of Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series (BMPS) Season 1
Team Soul has been crowned the Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series (BMPS) Season 1 champions.
With a dominating show during the four-day Grand Finals, which witnessed a high-voltage competition and nail-biting action, Team Soul clearly stamped their authority and secured the title in style with 335 points, 85 more than the second-ranked team OR Esports which managed to get only 250 points from 24 matches in the Grand Finals.
Alongside the prestigious title, Team Soul also took home the winning prize money of Rs 75 lakhs, from a prize pool of Rs 2 crore.
Led by Sahil Jhakar (Soul Omega), a strong team, comprising the country’s other popular BGMI athletes including supporter Sohail Shaikh (Soul Hector), assaulters Akshat Goel (Soul Akshat) and Harsh Paudwal (Soul Goblin), exhibited a brilliant gameplay, showcasing spectacular skills and coordination. The team was coached by Amit Dubey (Soul Amit) and Aman Jain (Soul Aman).
“This moment gives me a sense of accomplishment and honour that our team’s diligence and commitment finally paid off. BMPS is a marquee event in the BGMI scenario, since it showcases all the titans of the Indian mobile battle royale community. This tournament was our dream. It was a tough grind and finally winning it is a momentous achievement for all our team members. It’s the whole team’s love and dedication toward the sport and sheer hard work which resulted in us achieving the top spot in the Grand Finals. This is special, given the level of competition that we had to play to emerge as the champions. Team Soul is here now, the comeback is strong, and we can assure you it’s just the beginning,” Team Soul’s captain Sahil Jhakar aka Soul Omega said.
Team Soul, the champions of PUBG Mobile India Series 2019, secured 335 points (166 finishes and 169 position points) which included five chicken dinners. Veteran BGMI athletes Naman Mathur aka Mortal and Yash Soni aka Viper, who were substitute players, supported the team in its excellent run and played crucial roles to help the side emerge champions.
“It was intense. Competing against seasoned esports players definitely made it more compulsive and our win more worthwhile. The team was well synced and we were determined to top the charts. Winning the inaugural edition of India’s biggest esports event, BMPS, makes me feel proud of the team and I look forward to endeavouring more success. BGMI is our playground where we have invested a lot of time and energy with the sole aim to win. I believe with this title, we have taken a giant leap in reinstating Team Soul’s place among the mobile gaming teams in India. As a mentor to the team, and someone who has seen their journey, from spirits breaking during practice, to failing but rising to grind together, I would say the team deserves the victory. The whole S8UL family is proud of the team, and we all rejoice today. We are positive that all our teams as part of S8UL will delight the fans in the coming days with their performance! But today, let’s celebrate Team Soul,” Team Soul owner Naman Mathur aka Mortal said.
For his impressive 71 finishes in the Grand Finals, Harsh Paudwal aka Soul Goblin was awarded with the Most Valuable Player and Rampage Freak while assaulter Akshat Goel aka Soul Akshat bagged the Lone Survivor award as Team Soul concluded their campaign with most finishes (166) during the four-day grand finals.
Asia
LEADING SCORES APP LIVESCORE EYES ASIA GROWTH WITH EXPANDED BRAND PRESENCE IN THAILAND

LiveScore, home to the world’s leading app for sports scores, announces it is expanding its brand activation and presence in Thailand. This development marks a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to localising its services and engaging with football fans across Asia.
This strategic move highlights LiveScore’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region, beginning with Thailand and Indonesia. LiveScore has experienced substantial growth in Asia Pacific, with Thailand and Indonesia specifically representing a significant portion of LiveScore’s 7.6m users in Asia in 2024.
In line with this expansion, LiveScore has partnered with local agency, Holarchy, to enhance brand awareness and activation in the region. This step is crucial to the overall strategy aimed at engaging fans and brand partners throughout Asia. With the World Cup nearing, this expansion allows LiveScore to connect with dedicated football fans as it seeks to establish itself as the leading platform for football fans, and paves the way for exciting collaborations with regional brands.
This expansion showcases LiveScore’s ongoing commitment to Fuelling Fans’ Passion for Sport, providing localised content, live scores, and news that resonates with fans on a personal level.
To further cement its commitment to local audiences, LiveScore has launched its official Thai social media account, @livescore.th. LiveScore’s Thai-specific account will feature localised content from the global LiveScore account, complimented with content specifically crafted for Thai fans, making it easier than ever for fans to stay engaged with their favourite sports.
Beyond social, fans can look forward to a series of LiveScore events such as watch parties, with all activations designed to bring more fans closer to the games they love.
Dominic Vye, Marketing Director, LiveScore, said: “Sports, especially football, hold immense popularity across Asia. We’ve chosen Thailand as the first country for our Asia expansion because of the undeniable passion of Thai fans. From their vibrant love for food to their pride in national teams and unwavering enthusiasm for the Premier League, Thai fans stand out. With LiveScore already enjoying a strong following and a loyal user base, this expansion marks an incredibly exciting step forward for both us and the fans.”
“LiveScore has always been driven by our mission to Fuel Fans’ Passion for Sport, and the incredible passion of Asian football fans only motivates our commitment to building a personal connection with fans in every market. We’re witnessing a phenomenal growth as fans from all over the world engage with us more than ever, especially as excitement builds towards the World Cup in 2026, and we’re proud to provide them with real-time updates and content that is tailored to their interests and needs.
“This is just the beginning, and we’re looking forward to working with more like-minded brands committed to building meaningful connections with football fans across Asia.”
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Asia
CASINO FILIPINO LAUNCHES LUXURY CAR RAFFLE PROMO

Casino Filipino (CF) is revving up the excitement for its patrons with the launch of its Luxury Car Raffle Promo (LCRP) wherein ten brand-new luxury cars will be raffled off across 18 Casino Filipino branches and satellites nationwide.
Qualified players can earn raffle tickets every month starting April 1, 2025 up to June 20, 2026 based on their gaming activity specifically their Total Bets (TB) in table games or Turnover (TO) in slot machines and electronic table games (ETG). The grand draw will be held on June 30, 2026.
Raffle eligibility is based solely on gaming activity of each player within each calendar month. TB or TO from previous months do not carry over.
To participate, a player must be a bona fide holder of a Casino Filipino Membership Card and must not be disqualified under any applicable laws, regulations, or issuances governing casino play.
Each month, table games players will earn one raffle ticket for every Php1 million in TBs. Regular slot machine players will earn one ticket for every Php500,000 in TO, while ETG players will receive a ticket for every Php1 million in TO.
The monthly earning period gives players 15 exciting chances to qualify for the big draw. Raffle tickets will be generated and released on a monthly basis starting April 2025 until June 2026, keeping the momentum high throughout the promo duration.
With a spectacular lineup of 10 luxury cars waiting to be claimed, the LCRP promises to be one of CF’s most exciting and rewarding promos yet.
Whether you’re spinning the slots or going all-in at the tables, every play brings you one step closer to your dream ride.
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Asia
PAGCOR maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reaffirmed its commitment to quality governance standards after successfully maintaining its ISO 9001:2015 certification.
The certification, granted by DQS Certification Philippines, Inc. (DQS), came after a series of rigorous surveillance and scope extension audits conducted from December 16 to 20, 2024.
The recognition was formalized during an awarding ceremony today, April 24, at PAGCOR’s Corporate Office in Pasay City, affirming PAGCOR’s adherence to international quality management standards.
The surveillance audit covered eight existing sites including PAGCOR’s Main Corporate Office and several Casino Filipino branches in Tagaytay, Angeles, Citystate, Cebu, Ilocos Norte, Olongapo, and Bacolod.
The certification scope was also extended to ten additional sites including Casino Filipino Grand Regal, Malabon Grand, Binondo, Manila Grand Opera, Greenery, Midas, Kartini, Oriental Pearl, Networld, and Tropicana in Las Piñas.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco emphasized that maintaining the ISO 9001:2015 certification is an important testament to the agency’s dedication to excellence and public service.
“Maintaining our ISO 9001:2015 certification is certainly no small feat,” he said. “This is the result of the collective effort of the entire PAGCOR family, and it reflects our team’s discipline, teamwork and commitment to quality service for the benefit of the government and the Filipino people.”
In its audit report, DQS lauded PAGCOR’s top management for consistently supporting quality improvements and effectively managing risk, highlighting the agency’s strong operational controls, cross-divisional collaboration and focus on employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
Among other noteworthy initiatives cited by the third party audit team were innovations in cash transaction handling at gaming tables, the use of customer feedback systems and e-learning compliance training especially in anti-money laundering.
It also noted the agency’s deployment of modern technologies like the “Card Canister Randomizer” and digital record-keeping systems.
The ISO 9001:2015 certification, which applies to PAGCOR’s multi-site operations, remains valid until March 21, 2026.
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