LISTED gaming software provider PhilWeb Corp. has partnered with Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. for the launch of “Okada Play,” a new online gaming platform brand that will mark the casino resort operator’s expansion into digital gaming.
In a disclosure on Thursday, PhilWeb said it would provide a full online gaming platform solution, including gaming content, platform technology, customer service infrastructure and marketing support.
Tiger Resort is a subsidiary of Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. and is the operator of integrated casino resort Okada Manila.
The initiative is expected to strengthen the digital presence of Okada Manila as it seeks to tap a growing base of online gaming users.
PhilWeb President Brian Ng said the partnership underscored the company’s push to deliver gaming solutions to major industry players.
“This partnership reflects our continued commitment to providing best-in-class gaming solutions to industry leaders,” he said.
“By working with Tiger Resort ... we are enabling the extension of a globally recognized luxury gaming brand into the online space through a robust and scalable platform,” Ng added.
Nobuki Sato, president and COO of Okada Manila, said the launch of Okada Play “marks a strategic step in scaling our digital gaming presence and reinforcing our leadership in the market.”
“By expanding our platform portfolio through this partnership, we are able to reach new player segments while continuing to elevate the premium digital experience associated with the Okada brand,” he added.
The companies said the new gaming platform was expected to complement Okada Manila’s existing offerings while opening new revenue opportunities within the regulated online gaming sector.
The partnership, they added, also highlights the growing convergence between land-based and digital gaming in the Philippines as operators invest in technology-driven platforms to capture shifting consumer demand.
PhilWeb shares rose P0.46, or 4.00 percent, to close at P11.96 each on Thursday.
