It’s an online casino portal co-developed by Maria herself.
Where do broken hearts go amidst a pandemic? To the nearest local bar? Or maybe they go on a soul-searching trip to the nearest mountain or beach? For celebrity entrepreneur and former adult film star Maria Ozawa, it’s going to work and partnering with an online gaming platform to launch her own casino portal.
The 36-year-old broke up with her Filipino boyfriend recently, but she bounced right back and inked a deal with online betting and gaming site online casino M88 Mansion. The partnership involves creating Maria’s Room, a set of casino games housed in a dedicated portal that offers exclusive offers and treats from Ozawa herself.
“To be honest, I was so excited when I first heard about it,” she tells Esquire Philippines. “This is something new for me so I searched for M88 Mansion in the gaming industry and I found out how big and well-known the company is, so I got more thrilled! Also, one of my good friends knows some people at M88. I think that is a big factor too. Oh yes, people in M88 Mansion are very great and supportive.”
The former adult film star says that because of the pandemic, many people were glued to their mobile phones, which she realized was an opportunity she could explore.
“Online casino games like the slots could really be a huge thing more than ever,” she says. “And I find it very interesting. The idea is very new to me, but I thought, the challenge of trying out new ventures adds value to the experience.”
In Maria’s Room, players can enjoy a “Bikini Party” with sexy ladies playing beach volleyball, indulge in a game of soccer with “Football Baby,” and party with “Ladies Nite 2 Turn Wild” video slot.
“Maria’s Room…is an exclusive sub portal of M88 Mansion, where you can see all my pre-selected sexy themed slot games from different providers—the ones that I recommend for my fans and supporters,” she says. “You can also find exclusive content about me, never-before-seen photos, videos, and 2022 calendar that we produced with M88. We are offering huge rewards and bonuses and a shout-out from me too if you join.”
Ozawa says it wasn’t hard to partner with M88, which has been in the industry for nearly 15 years.
“They are one of the pioneers actually and they very popular in Asia,” she says. “They are famous for their wide selection of online casino games, slots and sportsbook. They are known (for) partnering with globally renowned tournaments and associations like Manchester City, Crystal Palace, etc. And there’s LaLiga, a roster that any company would dream of.
“But most especially now, they have me on the team!” she adds. “They have Maria’s Room. That makes them stand out from the competition.”
Ozawa has expanded her career and has been trying out different things—including becoming a DJ—since leaving the world of adult entertainment. She is scheduled to fly back to Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, this April for a face-to-face meet-up with her fans.