Canada
Veloce Racing’s final flourish in Uruguay
British squad finish Extreme E Season 2 in style
The new-look Veloce Racing line-up turned heads in the closing round of the 2022 Extreme E season, as the British squad blasted its way to the Final of the Uruguay Natural Energy X Prix.
Kevin Hansen and Molly Taylor – already boasting numerous Extreme E silverware between them – hit the ground running during Friday’s practice sessions, as the duo set competitive split times from the outset.
Their impressive form continued into Saturday, when Veloce clocked the second fastest time in Q1, before going one better in the second qualifying session against four of its rivals in a race format.
With spirits high going into Finals Day, both Hansen and Taylor performed brilliantly once more to win the opening Semi-Final in style, confirming the team’s strong pace across the weekend.
Hansen had already made several eye-catching overtakes across the event, but coming out on top of a breath-taking battle with the Chip Ganassi Racing car during the Semi-Final was a particular highlight.
With the weekend already proving to be a significant step forward in performance for Veloce – overseen by new Team Manager Luc Alphand – the #5 ODYSSEY 21 looked set to compete for honours in the championship finale.
A good launch off the start put Hansen into second, as the five cars fired towards turn one, but the Veloce car was forced wide during the opening sector and dropped to fifth as the dust kicked up from the ever-drying surface.
Spirited drives by both Hansen and Taylor – with the latter also being hit by the title-winning X44 car – failed to get the reward that their overall pace deserved, and the team eventually had to settle for a credible fifth place finish.
The weekend as a whole proved a success for the team as Veloce Racing made its first Extreme E Final of the 2022 season and ended the campaign on a high. Preparations will now begin for Extreme E Season 3, which is scheduled to commence in Saudi Arabia next March.
Molly Taylor, Veloce Racing driver, said: “It has been an amazing weekend for us at Veloce Racing. We all have experience of Extreme E, but to work together for the first time and really click straight away is fantastic.
“We have produced some really strong results and we know that we have a lot of potential. We did everything we could, and we would have loved to have stood on the podium, but ultimately there have been so many positives and we’re all completely focussed now on the 2023 Extreme E season.”
Kevin Hansen, Veloce Racing driver, said: “It has been a fantastic first weekend and event together here at Veloce Racing. We have really created an amazing team spirit already, and we feel that we can only get stronger from here.
“I have felt really comfortable in the car and the performance has been there – we were for sure one of the fastest teams. P1 in Qualifying and in the Semi-Finals tells you that, but we were a little unlucky in the Final. I did my best in the dust, and Molly also did fantastically well, so overall we can be really happy because we have proven we can win races, which is where we want to be next season.”
Dan Bailey, CEO, Veloce Racing added: “It has been a hugely positive week here in Uruguay and the bond within the team is stronger than ever. Not only do we have a fantastic team spirit at Veloce, but we have proven that we have the right ingredients in place to deliver at the highest sporting level.
“Both Molly and Kevin performed extremely well and the mindset within the team was naturally to challenge for victory this weekend. To have won a couple of high-pressure races shows what we can build on going into next season, and we’re already eager to get started.”
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
BCLC
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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