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Product · Philippines · Mon 2 Nov · 2 min read
LaVie's self-run iGaming platform launches next month
What happened
International Entertainment Corp (IEC), the Hong Kong-listed company behind LaVie Resort and Casino in Manila, has announced it will launch a self-run iGaming platform within the coming month from the time of publication (October 31, 2026). The platform will cover three product verticals: remote gaming, online casino games, and sports betting.
The key word is self-run. IEC is not white-labeling a third-party platform or signing a revenue-share deal with a B2B supplier. It is building and operating the platform itself, which means it owns the technology stack, the compliance obligations, and the player acquisition function directly.
Why it matters
Sources: ASGAM
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