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PointsBet Canada Announces New Partnership with Team Bottcher
Agreement designates PointsBet Canada as the Official Sports Betting Partner of Team Bottcher
TORONTO, July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PointsBet Canada will once again be a premier supporter for curling in Canada this upcoming Olympic quadrennial hitting the ice with the newly formed Team Bottcher. The rink of Ben Hebert, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, and Brendan Bottcher brings together past world, national and Olympic champions together for the 2023-2026 Olympic run.
âAs the two-time winner of EGR North Americaâs Best Sports Betting Operator, PointsBet Canada prides itself on excellence,â said Nic Sulsky, Chief Commercial Officer at PointsBet Canada. âThis is why it was a no-brainer to partner with players who have not only won before on the national stage, but also internationally at the World Championships and Olympics.â
As one of the fastest growing operators in North America, PointsBet Canada has made a sincere commitment to the Canadian market with a team headquartered in Toronto and partnerships deeply rooted in Canadian sport. PointsBet prides itself on offering unmatched speed and ease of use across every customer touchpoint, as well as the deepest slate of pre-game and in-play betting options in the world, thanks to owning and controlling its technology.
âWeâre thrilled to be partnering with PointsBet Canada,â said team skip Brendan Bottcher. âHaving a world-class operator like PointsBet Canada on our team will not only help us in our pursuit of championships, but also help us connect in innovative ways with our nationâs curling fans.â
âFrom day one, PointsBet Canada has been a supporter of curling in Canada,â added lead Ben Hebert. âFrom their partnership with Curling Canada, the upcoming PointsBet Invitational, or sponsorship of individual teams, no sportsbook has shown a commitment to our sport like PointsBet Canada.â
âAs one of the few locally based Canadian companies, we know how important it is for our industry to not only engage fans, but grow grassroot participants,â said Scott Vanderwel, CEO of PointsBet Canada. âWe are excited about our long-term partnership with Curling Canada and Team Bottcher as it will help us to continue our pursuit of growing the game of curling.â
About PointsBet:
PointsBet is a corporate bookmaker listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with operations in Australia, the United States, Canada and Ireland. PointsBet has developed a scalable cloud-based wagering platform through which it offers its clients innovative sports and racing wagering products, advance deposit wagering on racing (ADW) and iGaming.
For further information please contact:
Patrick Eichner
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TWO NEW WORLDS WERE UNVEILED AT ZITRO EXPERIENCE MEXICO 2024
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Playân GO announces network-wide US release of hit title Colt Lightning Firestorm
Eagerly anticipated release now confirmed following a highly successful exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive
Playân GO has today announced the official US release of its hit title Colt Lightning Firestorm, following a three-week period of exclusivity with Rush Street Interactive brands BetRivers and SugarHouse.
Colt Lightning Firestorm was released in Europe and other jurisdictions in May 2024, and its release in the US comes with much fanfare following the gameâs rave reviews in its short exclusivity period. The game is a sequel to the wildly popular Colt Lightning game which was released early last year, and indications at this stage suggest that this sequel may prove even more successful.
This announcement sees Colt Lightning Firestorm available to players in each state and operator with whom Playân GO is licensed. Playân GO first entered the online casino market in the US in 2022, and has reiterated its commitment to becoming active in every regulated market around the world.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Playân GO said: âWeâre excited to unveil Colt Lightning Firestorm to the wider online casino gaming community in the US, and have been very pleased to see its strong performance during its exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive. We had high hopes for the game following the success of its predecessor, and weâre confident that these robust results will continue now that the game is available to an even bigger audience.â
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BLAST to Bring Top-Tier Esports Events to Singapore in 2024 and 2025
Esports entertainment company BLAST has announced plans to host two popular esports events in Singapore in 2024 and 2025.
BLAST will bring both world-class Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to the heart of Southeast Asia, marking a major step in Singaporeâs emergence as an esports and gaming hub. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), these high-profile events will bring the worldâs best esports teams and players from all across the world to compete in Singapore.
BLAST has teamed up with AEG Presents Asia, one of the worldâs largest live entertainment entities to bring these events to Singapore. The partnership forms part of BLASTâs ambition to create the best esports experiences by working closely with premier destinations and the biggest and best live entertainment partners.
More than half of global esports views (57%) are estimated to come from the Asia Pacific region, 47% more than any other region in the world with the global market valued at $1.6 billion.
By bringing the top-tier Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to Singapore, BLAST aims
to attract global esports talent, foster local growth, and elevate Singaporeâs status as a destination for world-class esports entertainment.
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, said: âWe are incredibly excited to bring two of the biggest esports titles to this vibrant destination. Over the coming 18 months, Singapore will become a major hub for esports in Southeast Asia, and with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, we look forward to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans while helping to build a thriving esports ecosystem in the region. Bringing the first BLAST arena event to Singapore is an exciting first step in this journey. The World Final will see the worldâs best Counter-Strike players and teams fighting for a $1,000,000 total prize pool.â
Ms Ong Ling Lee, Executive Director, Sports and Wellness, Singapore Tourism Board, said, âWe are excited to host the BLAST Premier World Final and the BLAST Dota Slam in Singapore. The Counter-Strike event marks the first BLAST-branded event in Southeast Asia and the inaugural Counter-Strike tournament series in the region, solidifying Singaporeâs position as a world-class esports destination. We are confident that the international participants and their legions of fans will have a memorable experience in Singapore, immersing themselves in the diverse and dynamic offerings of our city.â
The World Final 2024 will take place from 30th October â 3rd November and will be the first BLAST event to take place in Singapore, followed by the BLAST Dota Slam in 2025. The World Final will be the biggest Counter-Strike event to take place in Singapore, where the worldâs best eight Counter-Strike teams will compete for a massive prize pool of $1,000,000 and the chance to claim bragging rights as the best team around.
Qualified World Final teams: NAVI, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, FaZe Clan and G2 Esports.
Fans can sign-up for the pre-sale window by registering with BLAST.tv, where they will also receive updates and information on tickets.
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