Casino Plus taps Peter & Sons for gaming content

Philstar - Oct 5, 2026

Casino Plus has entered into a strategic content partnership with acclaimed international game studio Peter & Sons, expanding its mobile-driven gaming ecosystem with distinctive global content.

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Semirara Mining decries coal assets surrender requirement to join bidding

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Security Bank taps Tookitaki for anti-financial crimes screening

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