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AGTech Announces First Quarterly Results For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

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AGTech Holdings Limited, a leading integrated lottery, games and entertainment technology company in China, announced the first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

According to Ministry of Finance of the PRC figures, during the Three-Month Period, lottery market recorded sales of approximately RMB37.7 billion, a decrease of approximately 64.5% compared to the corresponding period in 2019. Of this, Welfare Lottery amounted to approximately RMB18.06 billion, representing a decrease of approximately 63.2% compared to the corresponding period in 2019. The Sports Lottery achieved sales of approximately RMB19.65 billion, representing a decrease of approximately 65.7% compared to the corresponding period in 2019. Other than the closure of national lottery market during Chinese Lunar New Year, the drop in sales was mainly due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak while the business hours of lottery sales outlets were significantly reduced. The Group is closely monitoring the latest development and impact of the COVID-19.

AGTech will continue to leverage on and explore opportunities for collaboration with Alibaba Group’s retail ecosystem to enhance on lottery distribution models where appropriate. The Group also anticipates a gradual rollout of our SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform aiming to serve and benefit users from all sectors within the lottery supply chain. Our platform is expected to be well equipped for applications within the Alibaba digital ecosystem, in addition to any potential change in distribution channels other than the current retail model.

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AGTech’s Hardware division primarily supplies the Sports Lottery and the Welfare Lottery and has hardware deployed in multiple provinces, cities, municipalities and autonomous regions across China. The Group will continue to pursue tenders to supply to the lottery and other hardware market and bid for new contracts after resumption of tenders post COVID-19 delays.

Paytm First Games, a joint venture of the Group with One97 Communications Limited continued to develop its mobile games and entertainment platform in India, offers players a unique online experience with popular games content such as social games, card games and fantasy sports games. The Group is hopeful that Paytm First Games will continue to grow its user base, paving the way to monetize this unique platform, thus capitalizing on the significant potential of the fast growing mobile games and entertainment market in India.

 

Financial Highlights

Revenue of the Group for the Three-Month Period amounted to approximately HK$13.7 million, representing a decrease of approximately 32.2% over the corresponding period in 2019. Revenue contributions were mainly derived from lottery hardware, lottery games and systems, provision of lottery distribution and ancillary services, games and entertainment business in the PRC.

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The decrease in revenue for the Three-Month Period was primarily caused by the decrease in sales of lottery hardware of approximately HK$3.4 million, decrease of approximately HK$1.5 million in revenue from the provision of lottery distribution and ancillary services, and decrease of approximately HK$1.2 million from the lottery games and systems.

Such decrease in revenue was mainly due to the prolonged closure of domestic lottery market which lasted nearly 40 days and delay in lottery hardware tender and delivery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the market closure arrangements for Chinese Lunar New Year, the PRC’s lottery market was closed from 22 to 31 January 2020 and was originally scheduled to resume sales on 1 February, 2020. Amidst prevention and control of the pandemic, reopening of the PRC’s lottery market was postponed to 11 March 2020, since then sales of welfare lottery and sports lottery have begun to gradually resume subject to different arrangements in different regions.

The loss for the Three-Month Period was approximately HK$64.6 million, representing a decrease of approximately 9.0% over the corresponding period in 2019.

 

About AGTech Holdings Limited:

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AGTech was incorporated in Bermuda and its shares are listed on the GEM (Stock Code: 08279). AGTech is an integrated technology and services company engaged in the lottery and mobile games and entertainment market with a focus on China and selected international markets. A member of the Alibaba Group with around 360 employees, AGTech is the exclusive lottery platform of Alibaba Group and Ant Financial Group.

AGTech’s businesses are broadly divided into two categories:

Lottery (including hardware, games and systems, provision of distribution and ancillary services); and Games and Entertainment.

AGTech is a Gold Contributor of the World Lottery Association (WLA), an associate member of the Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA), and an official partner of the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA).

 

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SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Gridlogic

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SCCG Management, a premier advisory firm in the gaming industry with a global footprint and over 100 best-in-class client partners, announced a strategic partnership with Gridlogic, a leading Real Money Technology group and a pioneer in the iGaming industry. This partnership is set to enhance SCCG’s initiatives in the rapidly growing Indian gaming market, leveraging Gridlogic’s innovative technology solutions and artificial intelligence capabilities for player protection.

With Gridlogic’s reputation as one of India’s fastest-growing gaming technology companies, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in SCCG’s efforts to expand its global market entry and distribution of gaming products and platforms. Gridlogic, known for its next-generation technology and artificial intelligence applied to skill gaming, brings to the table a wealth of expertise and a robust portfolio of technology services that include gaming, data management and business transformation.

Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management, said: “Our alliance with Gridlogic represents a pivotal step forward in our mission to navigate the complexities of the global gaming landscape. Gridlogic’s innovative approach and technological prowess in the Indian market complement our strategic goals perfectly. Together, we are poised to unlock new opportunities and drive significant value for our stakeholders in one of the world’s most dynamic gaming markets.”

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Pariekshit Maddishetty, Founder of Gridlogic, said: “Partnering with SCCG Management is a landmark moment for us at Gridlogic. Their global perspective and deep industry insights align seamlessly with our vision of revolutionizing the gaming sector through technology and artificial intelligence. This partnership not only strengthens our position in the Indian market but also accelerates our journey towards becoming a global leader in gaming technology solutions.”

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PAGCOR TURNS OVER PHP4.59-B CASH DIVIDENDS TO STATE TREASURY

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THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today remitted a total of Php4.59 billion in cash dividends to the National Treasury to help fund the national government’s efforts in ensuring the country’s sustained economic growth and development.

The latest remittance represents 75% of PAGCOR’s net income in calendar year 2023. It is higher than the usual 50% remittance pursuant to the request of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to PAGCOR to advance an additional 25% dividend to fund government expenditures.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the state gaming firm’s robust earnings from gaming operations enabled it to book Php79.37 billion in gross revenues and net earnings of Php6.13 billion in 2023 as dividend base, paving the way for a higher dividend rate declaration.

“Our remarkable income performance in 2023 set the stage for this higher dividend contribution to the national government, and this epitomizes not just financial success but our unwavering commitment to national development,” Chairman Tengco said.

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The dividend declaration consists of Php3.06 billion or 50% of PAGCOR’s 2023 net earnings plus an advanced 25% or Php1.53 billion which may be applied to future dividend remittances.

The dividend check was received by Deputy National Treasurer Eduardo Anthony Mariño III during simple ceremonies at the new PAGCOR Executive Office in Pasay City.

Mariño said the higher remittance from PAGCOR would help set in motion the administration’s socioeconomic agenda as the country is coming from a challenging year where it found difficulty achieving growth targets due to inflation.

“Every peso of this latest remittance from PAGCOR is directly translatable to additional expenditure which can help accelerate growth. This would certainly empower the national government in initiating transformative change this year,” he explained.

The remittance by government owned and controlled corporations or GOCCs of at least 50 percent of their net earnings to the National Government is mandated under Republic Act (RA) No. 7656, otherwise known as the Dividends Law

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SOFTSWISS is Best Platform Solution in Asia

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SOFTSWISS, an international tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, celebrates its resounding success in Asia, triumphing in two categories at the Asia Gaming Awards. 

The Asia Gaming Awards convenes key stakeholders from the Asian gaming sector – operators, regulators, suppliers, and service providers – to celebrate achievements within the industry. In 2024, SOFTSWISS earned recognition in the categories of Best One-Stop Platform Solution and Best Affiliate Marketing Solution.

With over 15 years of experience in the iGaming industry, SOFTSWISS crafted a robust ecosystem of products that allows its clients to create an iGaming business from scratch. Having a complete range of products and solutions for online gaming and betting, SOFTSWISS also offers innovative tools for player engagement and a comprehensive system of services.

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Over 860 brands employ SOFTSWISS’ software to provide an exceptional player experience to more than six million players from different regions all over the world. Notably, 80% of SOFTSWISS clients are satisfied with the company’s products and services, according to a survey conducted by the leading marketing agency Kantar.

Vitali Matsukevich, Chief Operating Officer at SOFTSWISS, shares his delight: “SOFTSWISS is proud to acquire the esteemed Best One-Stop Platform Solution Award, which testifies to the outstanding contributions of our company to the development of the Asian gaming industry. We express our earnest gratitude to our dedicated team for their tireless efforts and our valued clients for their trust, pivotal to our success.”

Another well-deserved award belongs to Affilka by SOFTSWISS, a modular and feature-rich software platform which helps manage, track, and analyse affiliate performance. 

According to Kantar’s survey, held at the end of 2023, Affilka’s customer satisfaction rate was 8.1 out of 10. At the same time, 97% of respondents expressed satisfaction with Affilka’s service.

Boasting a client’s portfolio of more than 320 iGaming brands in 2023, the affiliate marketing platform shows almost two times YoY growth in affiliate GGR.  

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Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, comments on the recent victory: “We are proud to achieve this recognition in the Asian gaming market. Our team puts a lot of effort into constantly evolving product performance. Let this accolade fuel our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, driving us forward as we continue to serve our clients with the highest standards of quality and service.”

Since the beginning of the year SOFTSWISS has already gained such prestigious accolades as Responsible Gaming, Crypto Company, Platform Provider, Software Supplier, and others. The esteemed awards, namely IGA, GGA EMEA, SiGMA Eurasia, EGR Nordics, SiGMA Africa, Asia Gaming Awards stand as obvious recognition of SOFTSWISS’ significant contribution to the iGaming industry all over the world. 

 

About SOFTSWISS 

SOFTSWISS is an international tech company supplying software solutions for managing iGaming projects. The expert team, which counts over 2,000 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

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