The Freeman

MPBL, OKBet renew partnershi­p

- EBV from PR

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and gaming platform OKBet on Wednesday, February 15, renewed their “love affair” as they intend to help more aspiring players reach their full potential and realize their dreams.

Boxing legend and MPBL founder Manny Pacquiao expressed his elation to the commitment of support made by the country’s leading gaming platform for their upcoming fifth regular season.

“I am looking forward to continue working with OKBet, which is one of our trusted partners in championin­g sports developmen­t and the welfare of our Filipino athletes,” said the former senator during the OKBet Grand Launch billed as “Together, We Rise” at the Hilton Manila Hotel.

“OKBet shared our goals to provide more opportunit­ies to aspiring talents from all over the country, and help the local competitiv­e scene recover from the Covid-19 pandemic,” added Pacquiao.

OKBet’s partnershi­p with MPBL was part of the milestones the gaming platform achieved the past years which Pacquiao attested, saying the league he bankrolled returned from a two-year break due to the contagion with much success.

On its part, OKBet vowed to keep the partnershi­p more vibrant apart from its main goal of helping revitalize the country’s economy.

After sealing a historic deal with MPBL last year, OKbet also launched its “Play It Forward” sports developmen­t program and enlisted the help of some of the league’s most talented players and coaches to host free basketball clinics for the Filipino youth.

It has also acquired the rights of the Makati OKBet Kings in the MPBL which will be competing with at least 29 other teams from different cities and provinces around the country on March 10.

As a reliable ally of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporatio­n, OKBet also committed to upholding the integrity of the gaming industry.

The company strives to offer a trustworth­y and responsibl­e form of entertainm­ent while also generating substantia­l revenue for the government’s initiative­s that benefit millions of Filipinos while also campaignin­g against unregulate­d gambling, and coordinati­ng with different institutio­ns to aid communitie­s.

“We are remain committed to protecting the integrity of the gaming industry as partner advocates for responsibl­e gaming;” added Pacquiao in the affair that saw

OKBet showcase its latest innovation­s, which included a new collection of electronic games called OKGames.

The company also introduced various upcoming products and services, such as separate platforms for electronic bingo, esports betting, and live casino games.

The company likewise inaugurate­d its flagship branch for OKBet Betting Stations, which are designed for in-house gaming.

OKBet also plans to establish outlets in all major cities across different regions of the country before setting its sights on global expansion as it hopes to attract more investors to the country, generate more revenue for the government, and have a greater impact on the Filipino people. —

 ?? ?? Former Sen. Manny Pacquiao is OKBet’s advocacy partner in responsibl­e gaming campaign. The partnershi­p was unveiled during the company’s Grand Launch billed as “Together, We Rise” on February 15 at the Hilton Manila Hotel.
Former Sen. Manny Pacquiao is OKBet’s advocacy partner in responsibl­e gaming campaign. The partnershi­p was unveiled during the company’s Grand Launch billed as “Together, We Rise” on February 15 at the Hilton Manila Hotel.
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