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iQOO SOUL ropes in Monster as official Energy Drink Sponsor; first esports team in India to partner with the global brand
In a landmark development for Indian esports, iQOO SOUL, the BGMI division of India’s leading esports team S8UL, has joined forces with Monster Energy as its official Energy Drink Partner. This makes iQOO SOUL one of the select few teams globally and the first in India to team up with the global brand, joining the ranks of some of the biggest and most successful international esports organisations.
As part of the association, Monster Energy’s logo will be displayed on iQOO SOUL’s team jersey in the top right spot. Since its inception, the team has been a dominant force in the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) landscape and has multiple accolades to its name. With Monster Energy by its side, iQOO SOUL will be all charged up and ready to consistently deliver top-tier gameplay in upcoming tournaments.
Commenting on the historic partnership, Animesh Agarwal, Co-founder, iQOO SOUL expressed, “This partnership with Monster Energy is a huge milestone, not just for iQOO SOUL but for the Indian esports ecosystem as a whole. Esports, much like traditional sports, demands peak performance—both physically and mentally. Endurance, focus, and consistency are what separate the best from the rest. Teaming up with Monster Energy is about aligning with a brand that understands the mindset of champions and helps us stay at the top of our game. We are excited for what’s to come and look forward to working closely with Monster Energy to create more opportunities and experiences for our fans and the larger gaming community.”
Being a leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages, Monster Energy has consistently showcased its commitment to growing the gaming and esports landscape globally. The brand sponsors some of the biggest teams in the world, including The International 2024 champions Team Liquid, USA-based Gen.G, and Made in Brazil (MIBR). Additionally, Monster Energy also partnered with the Call of Duty League last year.
Alongside its collaboration with Monster Energy, iQOO SOUL made history in 2023 as the first Indian esports team to partner with a leading smartphone brand, iQOO, as its title sponsor for more than just a tournament.
Recently, S8UL’s prominent content creator, Kaashvi Hiranandani (KaashPlays) also joined the exclusive roster of Monster Energy’s gamers, which also includes the organisation’s co-founders Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug) and Naman Mathur (Mortal).
As iQOO SOUL continues to lead the charge in shaping the future of Indian esports, its association with Monster Energy is set to elevate the nation’s gaming ecosystem. Led by in-game leader Mohammad Raja (Manya), the team comprising Manpreet Singh (Rony), Nakul Sharma (NakuL), Saumay Anand (Saumay), and Armaan Shaikh (Skipz) will next compete in the Challenge Finals of the ongoing Snapdragon Pro Series (SPS) BGMI Season 6, where they will face off against 15 other teams for the title.
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Max Level Wins PR Mandate for Riot Games in India and South Asia

Max Level will work closely with Riot’s India and South Asia teams to amplify brand campaigns, regional esports initiatives, product updates, and community-first storytelling in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other South Asian markets. The collaboration aims to build authentic, culturally resonant narratives that reflect Riot’s mission as a player-focused organisation.
The win follows a competitive multi-agency pitch process that saw Max Level selected from among several top PR agencies. The decision was based on Max Level’s deep understanding of the gaming and esports audience, its creative-first approach, and its proven ability to drive conversation and cultural relevance.
Siddharth Nayyar, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Max Level, said, “Winning the PR mandate for Riot Games is a defining moment for us. Riot has not only shaped the modern multiplayer era but also built global communities around player-first values. We’re thrilled to help expand that legacy in India and South Asia, a region that’s growing and evolving at a breakneck pace.”
Max Level’s mandate includes ongoing campaign support for key products and IPs, regional amplification of Riot’s global esports events, as well as strategic counsel on community engagement and creator collaborations. The agency’s track record with brands like NODWIN Gaming, SuperGaming, CyberPowerPC India, KRAFTON, ESL FACEIT Group among others makes it uniquely positioned to drive culturally relevant PR in gaming and esports.
According to the Lumikai State of India Gaming Report 2024, India’s gaming market reached $3.1 billion in FY23, with projections to hit $7.5 billion by FY28, fueled by a base of over 568 million gamers, nearly half of whom are paying users. The report also highlights how India is now the largest consumer of mobile games globally, creating an immense opportunity for publishers like Riot to scale their reach and community.
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EGT Digital’s innovative developments to captivate visitors at SiGMA Asia 2025

The next highly anticipated gaming event on EGT Digital’s calendar is SiGMA Asia, which will be held on June 3rd and 4th in Manila. Together with EGT, the iGaming provider will welcome visitors at booth 1113 to reveal its impressive selection of innovations and bestsellers.
The guests will be able to try out EGT Digital’s wide range of over 140 casino games spanning a variety of themes, as well as further increase their chances of winning with the Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive jackpots. The 4-level multi-denomination Gods & Kings Link will be presented for the first time locally. It received positive feedback after its recent official debut and is expected to get a warm acceptance also from Asian operators and players. Currently including 3 games: Ape of Luck, Glorious Alexander, and Rise of Ra, with more to join in the coming months, it will offer the show attendees numerous bonuses and a lot of fun.
EGT Digital will also demonstrate X-Nave, its in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform, providing all the tools and features needed for building and maintaining a successful online business or for improving current performance. X-Nave includes 4 main modules: Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway. Depending on the operators’ needs, each of them can be used as part of the complete solution or independently, as they can integrate with developments from third-party providers.
“EGT Digital’s products have enormous potential for the local markets, and SIGMA Asia provides us with a great opportunity to showcase them to many potential future clients in the region,” said Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines. “In addition, we are also looking forward to the prestigious SiGMA Asia Awards, where our company is shortlisted in the Best Sportsbook Provider 2025 and Best Platform 2025 categories.”
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EGT’s Asian-themed products to make a splash at SiGMA Asia 2025

EGT is pleased to announce that it will participate in this year’s edition of SiGMA Asia, which will take place on 03 and 04 June in Manila. “We have prepared a fascinating selection of products developed specifically for the Asian markets, so don’t miss the chance to stop by our booth 1113 and learn more about it!,” said Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines.
Among the main highlights will be the 4-level progressive Zhao Cai Shuang Yu jackpot, which will be presented to the local gaming audience for the first time. Housed in the popular slot cabinet G 50 J1 Up, it will dive visitors into the world of its 2 games Prosperity Strike and Rising Coins, enabling them to collect special symbols and win at any bet level, with higher stakes increasing the likelihood of hitting the highest Grand level.
Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, which have already been successfully installed in various gaming venues across different countries, will also be on display. They will invite the guests to embark on captivating adventures that will reward them with riches and lots of fun. Numerous attractive bonus features will add even more thrill to the game, providing additional winning opportunities.
The top-performing G 50 C Up and G 50 J2 Up cabinets and the vast diversity of the General Series multigames will complement EGT’s slot display.
The company will present its ETG developments as well. The attendees will be able to try out the GS 32 T and S 32 T terminals, which feature frameless displays for crystal-clear visuals, numerous ergonomic functionalities, and enormous flexibility, allowing them to participate in endless configurations. The G RSA, EGT’s compact Standalone Automatic Roulette center, will also demonstrate its seamless connectivity to all the company’s play stations. The option to add an American roulette wheel further enriches the gaming choice and guarantees an engaging player experience.
EGT Digital will also showcase its extensive portfolio of iGaming solutions, featuring instant and casino games, jackpot products, as well as the in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave, which comprises four main modules. All this provides operators with a complete solution for building and maintaining a successful online business.
Ms. Manchina concluded: “SIGMA Asia is one of the most important gaming events in the region and I am glad that we will take part in it once again. Our participation in the previous 2 editions was very fruitful, having brought us many valuable new contacts and the opportunity to present our high-potential products to the key players in the local markets. I believe that our performance in 2025 will be the same, and it may even be better. This year, we are even more excited because EGT is a finalist in the SiGMA Asia Awards, where we will compete for the accolade in the Best Land-based Game Feature category.”
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