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PLANETPLAY LAUNCHES EARTH DAY CAMPAIGN WITH CELEBRITY AMBASSADORS AND MAJOR DONATIONS DRIVE

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Games legend Sir Ian Livingstone CBE, actress Briana Evigan and Formula E driver Pascal Wehrlein to help mobilise 3bn gamers as part of PlanetPlay’s Make Green Moves initiative

LONDON, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PlanetPlay, the trailblazing not-for-profit using the power of video games for environmental action, is approaching Earth Day (April 22nd) with a powerful surge of activity designed to rally the global games industry and player community in support of a greener future.

 

 

Earth Day is now in its 45th year of focusing the minds of the world on environmental protection. The theme for this year is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, and PlanetPlay is looking to make a real difference for Earth Day and beyond.

New Celebrity Ambassadors

As part of its on-going Make Green Moves (MGM) campaign, PlanetPlay is proud to unveil three new celebrity Ambassadors who will help shine a spotlight on the organisation’s mission to mobilise the world’s 3+ billion gamers to create real-world environmental impact. Joining PlanetPlay as official Ambassadors are:

Sir Ian Livingstone CBE – A founding father of the UK games industry and a leading advocate for ‘the power of play’Briana Evigan – American actress, dancer, and passionate advocate for environmental causesPascal Wehrlein – German and Mauritian Formula E world champion

Briana Evigan explains why she’s supporting MGM: https://youtube.com/shorts/PcO_nOYUfvw?si=-WZ7411wbkk9kKr1

Each of these high-profile figures brings a unique voice and global fanbase to the PlanetPlay movement. In their new roles, they will work closely with PlanetPlay to champion sustainability both in and beyond the video games world, including by contributing exclusive in-game content to be featured across titles from PlanetPlay’s partner studios. They follow in the footsteps of fellow icons Demi Lovato, David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff and Joe Jonas in supporting the MGM cause.

Participating Games

MGM content will feature in April across top titles including Avakin Life (Lockwood Publishing), Fishing Clash (Ten Square Games), Peridot (Niantic), and Subway Surfers (SYBO).

From April 22–29, Google Play will spotlight PlanetPlay’s Earth Day campaign with a dedicated page. Players can earn Play Points boosters when purchasing MGM items in these games.

Earth Month Donations Campaign

In celebration of Earth Month – a month-long global focal point for environmental awareness and action – PlanetPlay is also kicking off a bold donations campaign, encouraging both individuals and game studios to contribute directly to the non-profit’s expanding ecosystem of climate-positive projects.

100% of the funds raised will go directly to environmental initiatives, supporting impactful climate-positive projects around the world. By donating, players and game studios help drive tangible sustainability efforts while enjoying the games they love.

You can donate to the campaign here: https://planetplay.com/mgm.

Sir Ian Livingstone CBE said: “Throughout my career, I’ve seen how games can unlock the imagination, build skills, and inspire generations. With PlanetPlay, we have an opportunity to harness that same power for the planet. I’m thrilled to be part of a movement that turns play into purpose, and helps gamers become everyday heroes in their quest for a greener future.”

Briana Evigan said: “I’m so excited about becoming an Ambassador for PlanetPlay because it’s giving us the opportunity to blend storytelling and gaming in a way that helps bring people back to the heart of the earth. Stories have always been how we heal, connect, and grow, ultimately having the ability to transform the lives of millions.”

Pascal Wehrlein said: “As Formula E World Champion, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation and technology can drive real progress in sustainability. Gaming has the power to inspire change on a global scale. That’s why I’m excited to join PlanetPlay – together, we can engage millions of players in making a real impact for the planet while doing what we love.”

Rhea Loucas, CEO of PlanetPlay, said: “Video games have an incredible ability to connect people, inspire action, and make change feel accessible. Earth Month and Earth Day are cornerstone moments for the sustainability movement, and we are ramping up our efforts to meet that energy.

“From welcoming powerful new Ambassadors, to launching a donations campaign – we are more committed than ever to helping gamers make green moves that matter.”

To download Make Green Moves media assets, click here.

To learn more about PlanetPlay and to support the campaign, visit https://planetplay.com/mgm

Watch how PlanetPlay works: https://youtu.be/0v_O0Ji4PpE

To explore partnership opportunities, visit partners.planetplay.com

Follow PlanetPlay on Instagram | X | Facebook | YouTube | #MakeGreenMoves

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About PlanetPlay

PlanetPlay is a not-for-profit platform that empowers gamers worldwide to contribute to environmental action through in-game purchases and gameplay with our affiliated game studios. Alongside the pioneering eco-conscious games marketplace, it is also a movement designed to inspire, educate, and mobilise players to support our planet and its rich diversity of life. We are dedicated to unlocking the potential of green initiatives powered by gamers. With its vast reach and influence, the games industry has immense potential to drive positive environmental impacts. In our first year, we have driven over $2.2 million in funding for environmental and nature projects. For more information, visit www.planetplay.com

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in. 

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams. 

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

For more information about AskGamblers and AskGamblers Awards, please contact dijana.radunovic@g2m.com.

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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