Welcoming 2025 in spectacular style, Natural8 India has announced its latest India Exclusive, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, to the delight of poker enthusiasts across the country. The multi-table tournament, scheduled to take place on January 19, will offer participants a chance to fight for the massive event prize pool and the glory of winning a prestigious APT Trophy. But that’s not all, for nine finalists will also secure an all-expense paid trip to participate in APT Manila – competing for the grand prize at a grand stage with some of the sharpest poker players in all of Asia!

With a buy-in of only INR 5,500, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025 will offer flight and stay packages for nine finalists, worth up to INR 100,000 each, for the upcoming APT Manila Classic. In addition, the top four finalists will secure a Main Event ticket worth INR 90,000 each at APT Manila Classic 2025, while the other five will win Mini Main Event tickets worth INR 37,000 each. The tournament also has various satellites running daily from January 12 to January 19, with a buy-in of just INR 550.

Speaking on the upcoming India Exclusive, Kunal Patni, Executive Director and Country Head – Natural8 India, said, “2024 was a spectacular year for Natural8 India and the broader Indian poker community. Throughout the year, we saw a strong response to the various India Exclusives, which not only nurtured the country’s growing poker landscape but also connected poker enthusiasts to the broader Asian poker scene on a more consistent basis. We took 23 players to various APT events in 2024 through these India Exclusive APT events. With the Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, we expect a similarly stellar response, especially with mega bonus on offer worth up to INR 15 lakh. Our latest India Exclusive will set the tone for the rest of the year and give poker enthusiasts and professional players across the country a chance to start 2025 on a bang!”

MightyTips is pleased to announce it has signed a new partnership deal with the online sportsbook and casino brand JVSpinBet.

This collaboration targeting various South American markets, will allow MightyTips’ users to find out about the latest betting promotions and exclusive bonuses offered by the online operator, whereas JVSpinBet will reap the benefits of increased traffic, improved visibility, and potential new sign-ups. Existing JVSpinBet players will also be pointed towards MightyTips’ free daily betting tips and predictions, and its comprehensive database of online bookmaker reviews.

What is JVSpinBet

JVSpinBet is operated by Orakum N.V. and was launched in early 2020. The brand is fully licensed and regulated by the Government of Curacao (8048/JAZ) and uses the latest SSL encryption technology to ensure a safe and enjoyable betting experience for all its players. JVSpinBet has ensured that they have taken into consideration the needs of the modern bettor by designing an intuitive app for both iOS and Android devices and have also added hundreds of high-quality live streams across a wide range of sporting events.

They currently offer a huge selection of sports markets and live betting odds as well as an impressive portfolio of eSports leagues and competitions. Featuring popular games such as Dota 2, Valorant, and Call of Duty, they are extremely well-stocked in this department with JVSpinBet players also able to livestream the majority of ongoing events.

Their site is available in 60+ languages, offers 24/7 customer support and is one of a number of crypto-currency-accepting online sportsbooks, reflecting an increasingly growing trend within the iGaming industry.

What they say

Eugene Ravdin, MightyTips Head of Communications and Marketing, said: “This is yet another exciting collaboration between MightyTips and an innovative cryptocurrency-accepting sportsbook. We’re looking forward to working closely with JVSpinBet as we aim to grow both brands, improving their visibility and enabling bettors to learn more about their products. We can’t wait to get started.”

JVSpinBet spokesperson added: “Partnering with MightyTips is a fantastic opportunity for us to reach a wider audience of passionate sports bettors and gaming enthusiasts across South America. Their expertise in delivering high-quality betting insights and reviews aligns perfectly with our mission to provide an exceptional betting experience. We’re excited to collaborate and bring even more value to our players through this partnership.”

Light & Wonder Inc. has announced Simon Johnson as the new CEO of the Company’s iGaming business.

Simon has been with Light & Wonder since 2017 and has been instrumental in driving the international commercial efforts of the Gaming business in his most recent role as Senior Vice President and International Managing Director.

As part of his new role, Simon will report directly into Light & Wonder President and CEO Matt Wilson and join the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.

Before joining Light & Wonder, Simon worked across a range of businesses and industries. He started out in Investment Banking, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions and cross-border transactions. Simon has held leadership roles in Private Equity, Telecommunications, and Financial Technology businesses in operations that ranged from startups to FTSE100/Fortune 500 multinational companies.