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Playwin to start Maharashtra lottery on 2 Dec
MUMBAI: The much delayed Maharashtra chapter of the Playwin saga is about to unfold finally on 2 December.
Slated to begin earlier this quarter, after the Sikkim and Karnataka online lotteries were rolled out, the Maharashtra lottery has been branded as Megawin and Bonus Ball. According to Playwin officials, outdoor advertising has already been set in place while print and electronic advertising will be rolled out by 25 or 26 November.
While Saatchi&Saatchi have handled the Sikkim lottery account for Playwin, it is Ambience which will handle the Maharashtra online lottery for the company. With Maharashtra in the bag, Playwin has finished the set up for the three states for which it acquired licenses in its first phase of operations.
The focus, say officials, is now to organise ground events for the Maharashtra chapter of online lottery in the last half of the month. While ticket sales have ranged around Rs 150 to Rs 160 million per week thus far, officials estimate the sales to zoom upto Rs 200 to Rs 250 million once the Maharashtra lottery is in place.
Playwin Infravest Pvt Ltd, which has more than 3,000 lottery terminals spread over 14 states, aims to at least triple the number of terminals by next April.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
