News digest 10.10.2022
10.10 Malaysia Super Shopping Day
The month of October means it's time for 10.10 sales. Lazada, Shopee, ShopBack, Zalora, and other online shopping sites are holding the sale. Hurry up to participate!
Mana, the Debit Card and Rewards Program for Gamers Is Now Live
Mana is a checking account and debit card for people who enjoy playing video games and want to get rewarded for doing what they know and love. Mana offers a robust rewards program geared towards gamers who want to earn rewards for the time that they spend in-game and for their everyday purchases.
Belgium is expanding its self-exclusion scheme into retail betting
Having launched for online gaming, the EPIS will be expanded into retail betting too. This is one element that makes Belgium one of the strictest regulators in Europe, amongst its strict ban on all forms of gambling advertising.
Instagram announces new augmented reality advertising tools
Instagram is pushing more advertising tools to create more opportunities for brands and affiliates to market to their audience. These new high-tech approaches include augmented reality, ads included in the explore page, and music optimization.
Netherlands reports 85% channelization and €80 million monthly GGR
The Dutch regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (or KSA) has launched its first yearly report for licensed online gambling and is likely very pleased with the results. The report outlined an 85% channelization and €80 million monthly GGR. That amounts to roughly £70.4 million or $78.6 million a month.
Conversational messaging is a must for Singaporean shoppers: Twilio
Twilio’s survey found that six in 10 (62%) Singapore consumers would like to make purchases directly through a conversational messaging app. In addition, close to four in 10 (38%) Singaporeans shared that they would spend at least 20% more on a brand that offers conversational messaging.