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Landmark US launch for Crazy Time, Evolution's world #1 online live game show

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution today announced the eagerly awaited US launch of Crazy Time, its hugely popular live game show now streaming live to players in New Jersey.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution today announced the eagerly awaited US launch of Crazy Time, its hugely popular live game show now streaming live to players in New Jersey.
  • Having taken the online gambling world by storm, Crazy Time has grown to be the biggest live casino table in the world.
  • Crazy Time's bonus games have been so successful that they have in turn inspired a whole new range of Evolution game show titles, such as Crazy Coin Flip, Red Door Roulette and Crazy Pachinko.
  • Jacob Claesson, Evolution CEO for North America, said: "This is a landmark launch for Evolution and for the US online gambling market.

Iconic Moments Take Center Stage as Hollywood Gathers to Honor Asian Luminaries at 20th Annual Unforgettable Gala, UNFO Celebrates Successes of APIs in Entertainment, Arts and Culture

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's largest and longest-running Asian and Pacific Islander awards show, Unforgettable Gala, also known as UNFO, delivered major moments of surprise and delight at its annual celebration of API excellence and representation in entertainment, arts and culture. Character Media marked the gala's 20th anniversary by honoring luminaries from the API community and presenting awards to the year's biggest successes in film, television, music and more.

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  • Character Media marked the gala's 20th anniversary by honoring luminaries from the API community and presenting awards to the year's biggest successes in film, television, music and more.
  • This year's luminaries participated by performing or presenting awards at the gala, passing the baton to the next generation of talent.
  • "It really wasn't until Michelle Phan—all I ever really saw in the beauty industry was really pioneered by an Asian woman.
  • Closing out the gala, "Turning Red"'s animated boy band 4*Town was brought to life and introduced to the stage by Simu Liu and Rosalie Chiang.

Unforgettable Gala Continues 20-Year Tradition of Honoring Asian Americans in Entertainment, Announces Top Honors to "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "Pachinko"

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Friday, November 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unforgettable Gala, also known as UNFO, the nation's largest and longest-running Asian Pacific Islander awards show, is marking 20 years of honoring API excellence and representation in entertainment, arts and culture. Character Media today announces actor Eugene Cordero (Marvel's "Loki") as this year's emcee, the first time a Filipino American has hosted the API community's leading entertainment gala. Also appearing at UNFO are Actor in Film honoree Ke Huy Quan and Breakout in Film honoree Stephanie Hsu of "Everything Everywhere All at Once." Receiving the Breakout in TV Award is Minha Kim of "Pachinko," with the hit series also receiving this year's Vanguard Award. Bretman Rock will receive the Digital Influencer Award, and Domee Shi and Julia Cho will receive the Writer Award for "Turning Red." Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling, co-chairs of the awards selection committee, will deliver this year's keynote address.

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  • Receiving the Breakout in TV Award is Minha Kim of "Pachinko," with the hit series also receiving this year's Vanguard Award.
  • Bretman Rock will receive the Digital Influencer Award, and Domee Shi and Julia Cho will receive the Writer Award for "Turning Red.
  • The 20th annual Unforgettable Gala, presented by Lexus and produced by Character Media, takes place on Saturday, December 17, at the Beverly Hilton.
  • "As the first Filipino to host the Unforgettable Gala, I am honored to represent the diversity of the Asian American community," says Cordero.

Korea Ginseng Corp. Launches KORESELECT Line in the U.S. Market

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Friday, April 1, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), the world's number one ginseng brand, officially launched its KORESELECT product line in the U.S. market. The KORESELECT line exclusively uses six-year-grown red ginseng in plant-based products that are a time-tested, natural solution for core aspects of health and wellness.

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  • - World's No.1 Ginseng Brand launched exclusive brand "Koreselect" for the U.S.
    SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), the world's number one ginseng brand, officially launched its KORESELECT product line in the U.S. market.
  • Established in 1899, Korea Ginseng Corporation is a highly trusted and reliable ginseng brand and the most reputable manufacturer in the category.
  • The global ginseng leader provides the highest quality, traditionally-harvested Korean Red Ginseng- recognized as the more efficacious form of ginseng.
  • The global ginseng leader provides the highest quality, traditionally-harvested Korean Red Ginseng - recognized as the more efficacious form of ginseng.

Arrow Gaming Expands Asian Patent Portfolio for iGaming

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrow Gaming, a company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing innovative technologies for the gaming industry, announced today that it has been awarded additional patents in Japan, Macau, The Philippines and South Korea. Arrow now holds a total 67 gaming-related patents issued in the United States and internationally, and has 22 patent applications pending.

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  • Arrow now holds a total 67 gaming-related patents issued in the United States and internationally, and has 22 patent applications pending.
  • Newly granted Philippine patents 1-2017000059 and 1-2018000292 have registered 438 claims, protecting land-based and mobile operated gaming systems, methods, and software for interactive electronic gaming, including head-to-head play.
  • Arrow founder and CEO Jordan Simons explained: "Expanding Arrow Gaming's Asia-Pacific footprint is a significant achievement as we commercialize our patents within the world's fastest growing regulated gaming markets.
  • Arrow Gaming is focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing innovative technologies for the gaming industry and has a total of 89 patents and patents-pending worldwide.

Technavio's Arcade Gaming Market Research Report Highlights the Key Findings in the Area of Vendor Landscape, Key Market Segments, Regions, and Latest Trends and Drivers

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Resulting in market growth of USD 1.66 billion from 2020 to 2025,read additional information about the market, get FREE sample report .

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  • Resulting in market growth of USD 1.66 billion from 2020 to 2025,read additional information about the market, get FREE sample report .
  • Simulation-based games for gaming centersare being offered by vendors in the global arcade gaming market, which largely appeal to youths and Millennials.
  • Most vendors in the worldwide arcade gaming market offer MMO games on a subscription basis to expand their online gaming consumer base.
  • The rise of the arcade gaming market in emerging countries is one of the primary drivers.

Okada Manila International, Inc. and 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ADER) Announce Plans to Participate in the New York State Gaming Commission's Request for Information Regarding Casino Licenses

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Universal Entertainment (TSE: 6425) is a key player in the Asian integrated resorts business through its ownership of the Okada Manila hotel and casino.

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  • Universal Entertainment (TSE: 6425) is a key player in the Asian integrated resorts business through its ownership of the Okada Manila hotel and casino.
  • Universal is also a leading manufacturer of gaming machines in Japan where it designs, produces and distributes Pachinko and Pachislot machines.
  • 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. and certain of its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from 26 Capital Acquisition Corp.'s stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination transaction.
  • Most of these factors are outside 26 Capital Acquisition Corp.'s and Okada Manila's control and are difficult to predict.