The year was intense and full of novelties for FBM®’s global casino operation. From product launches to prestigious awards, office openings, and investment announcements, there were plenty of reasons to celebrate throughout 2024. In this article, we review some of the highlights for the casino gaming provider this year!

FBM’s Champion legacy added new chapters of success over the past 12 months. Across Asian and North American markets, the brand consolidated its land-based operations by introducing new gaming offers. FBM strengthened business relationships through events for bingo operators, delighted players with promotions, shone on international events and announced new investments to secure sustainable growth as a casino gaming supplier.

12 months, 12 casino gaming company highlights

​Looking back at FBM’s 2024, it was challenging to narrow down the list to just 12 themes that summarize the brand’s evolution and development across markets. Let’s dive into the 12 highlights of the year:

1. Champion's Nights: a proximity example with gaming operators

​FBM Champion’s Nights is an example of the close relationship the brand fosters with casino and bingo operators. FBM organized four of these gatherings in the Philippines, recognizing their partner’s collaborative efforts, and offering a singular entertainment experience with special prizes and artistic performances.

2. Jí Hǎo Link™ brought Asian fortune to the United States

Ever since it entered the market in 2023, FBM has continued to expand its slots gaming offerings in the US with the launch of Jí Hǎo Link™. This new game series captivated American players with four Asian-themed slots delivering incredible payouts through a common link bonus, allowing access to Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand jackpots and a special prize.

3. Awards and nominations recognized FBM’s contribution to the casino industry

FBM’s contributions to the casino gaming industry in 2024 did not go unnoticed, awarding the brand with several nominations and two prestigious awards:

• At the IAG Academy IR Awards, FBM got nominations for “Best Slot Solution” with Jin Qián Link and “Best Overall CSR Program” for its impactful FBM Foundation initiatives;
• At Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific, FBM was shortlisted for “Casino Supplier of the Year”;
• At Asia Gaming Awards, the brand shone the brightest, collecting two major honors: the “Outstanding Leader” award for Pepe Costa, Philippines Country Manager at FBM, and the "Outstanding Contribution to the Industry in the Field of Corporate Social Responsibility" award, recognizing the remarkable efforts of the FBM Foundation.
  

4. The Champion’s Glow lighted up London, Oklahoma and Vegas

FBM’s tradeshow calendar started with ICE London, where the brand unveiled a revamped version of Reel Strike and the multi-game bundle of Progressive Series bingos. The next stop lit up Oklahoma at the OIGA Tradeshow, where FBM showcased the Jí Hǎo Link™ and Mythic Link™ games. The pinnacle of 2024 was G2E Las Vegas, where FBM launched new slots and bingo games and did the first FBM Foundation solidarity initiative in an international event.

5. A remote gaming platform crafted for Filipino players

FBM revolutionized the gaming landscape in the Philippines with FBM E-Motion. This remote gaming platform transformed how players engage with their favorite FBM land-based games, enabling them to enjoy a seamless gaming experience anytime, anywhere.

Licensed by PAGCOR, the platform features a diverse portfolio of game categories and providers, ensuring consistent and high-quality gaming services.

6. A new home for FBM’s casino operation in the US

FBM established a brand-new office in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, solidifying its presence in the US market. The 22,000-square-foot facility provides an enhanced work environment and upgraded infrastructure, enabling the local team to elevate the brand’s supply services on what casino games and machines are concerned.

7. Jin Qián Link™ Spirits took Mexican players on rewarding flights

The Spirits of fortune landed in Mexico in the second quarter of 2024. Since then, Mexican slots’ players have been flying on big wins with Jin Qián Link™ Spirits’ powerful dragon and eternal phoenix.

Golden Lóng Spirits™ and Eternal Niǎo Wang Spirits™ keep delighting players looking for frequent moments of thrill and adrenaline in extended gaming sessions, while also delivering joy through Extra, Spirits and Jackpot coins.

8. A solid investment in casino gaming software in Manila

Recognized as a leading player in the Filipino casino gaming industry, FBM announced plans to construct a new software house in Manila. This strategic decision was revealed during a PAGCOR delegation’s visit to one of FBM Group’s software houses in Portugal.

The new facility in Manila will reinforce its proximity to the market and culture, allowing FBM to stay ahead of local trends and develop cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions tailored to the region.

9. A new deal to spread FBM’s slots in Oklahoma

Leveraging its presence at G2E Las Vegas, FBM signed a distribution agreement with Delta Gaming Solutions to explore all segments of the tribal gaming market within the Oklahoma state.

This partnership, focused on the second-largest gaming market, anticipates a steady rollout of new slots products, available to play on the Galaxy II and Auria casino cabinets.

10. Xing Fú Fortune Money Trees and Flash Link game debuts

G2E Las Vegas was the launching stage of the Xing Fú Fortune™ Money Trees and Flash Link™ products. Xing Fú Fortune Money Trees brought a new game mechanic to the FBM slots portfolio based on the Prosperity, Strength, and Fortune accumulators.

Flash Link aggregates four bingo themes - Pharaoh’s Legacy, Ka-Ching Baby, The Vault Heist™ and Magic Tales – and adds innovation to FBM’s bingo portfolio with a link bonus containing Minor Major and Grand jackpots.

11. Great Pack Party strengthens bonds with leading casino professionals

For the sixth time in its history, FBM joined forces with Zitro and WinSystems to organize the Great Pack Party. This exclusive party, held under the Masquerade theme, gathered hundreds of gaming industry-leading professionals at Tao Beach, writing a new, memorable chapter on the Great Pack Party album.

12. Bingo and slots promotions kept players engaged

The year was fruitful in promotions for bingo and slots players in the Philippines and Mexico. In the first market, the live draw promotions such as Cash Panalo or Merry Millions para-Sa Champions, combined with other campaign dynamics such as the Stars Caravans or the Lucky Champions scratch cards promotions, offered fantastic rewards to bingo players. In Mexico, the tournaments involving FBM video bingos and slots games filled casino rooms with joy, in competitions that left local players entertained and craving more!

New achievements on sight with Champion Casino Games for 2025

December is always a period of checks and balances, but also the time to power charge what comes next. The motto for next year is clear: create more casino games that can meet FBM’s excellence standards, combining innovation and reliability with top performance.

Expect more video bingos and slots ready to add value for casino operators and offer memorable entertainment experiences to your players.