Canada
Global Esports Powerhouses Including CS:GO, Halo, Rocket League, and More Rally at DreamHack Dallas
DreamHack Dallas, a three-day gaming lifestyle festival, has announced its diverse slate of esports programming for the weekend of June 2-4, 2023, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. In its return to Dallas, the festival will feature seven marquee esports tournaments with $933,000 in total prizing, including world-class competitions for women and collegiate competitors.
DreamHack Dallas is one of several DreamHack festivals across multiple countries this year. Tickets start at $35 for a single day and $99 for three-day access, with more information available at dreamhack.com/dallas/tickets/.
Top 16 CS:GO Squads Clash at IEM Dallas 2023
Sixteen of the world’s top teams will face off at DreamHack in one of the most prestigious North American Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournaments of the year: Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Dallas. All DreamHack Dallas ticket holders have access to the tournament, which features a $250,000 prize pool and a win in the race to complete Intel® Grand Slam V. The winner of IEM Dallas will automatically qualify for the Group Stage of IEM Cologne 2023, a $1 million event taking place on July 25-August 6.
Halo Championship Series Brings $125K Invitational to Dallas
DreamHack Dallas will play host to one of two Halo Championship Series Global Invitationals this season. Sixteen teams representing North America, Europe, Mexico, and Oceania will compete for the lion’s share of the $125,000 prize pool.
Rocket Clash Highlights Top Women Rocket League Competitors
North America and Europe’s top all-women Rocket League trios will compete for the $20,000 Rocket Clash prize purse. Online qualifiers and group stages will narrow down squads to two representatives from each region to face off live at the festival on June 3. Sign-ups for regional qualifiers are open now.
World’s Top All-Women CS:GO Teams Meet at ESL Impact Dallas Finals
Eight of the world’s best all-women squads will clash at the ESL Impact Dallas Finals, a three-day, $123,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. This event will crown the winner of League Season 3 of ESL Impact, a part of parent company ESL FACEIT Group’s #GGFORALL initiative. Following the belief that “it’s not GG [Good Game] until it’s GG for all,” #GGFORALL aims to tackle discrimination, foster diversity and inclusion, promote mental wellbeing, and progress environmental sustainability in esports.
Collegiate Rocket League World Championship unites top scholastic squads
Collegiate Rocket League is bringing its World Championship to DreamHack Dallas, where 16 of the best teams from North America and Europe will compete for their share of the $75,000 prize pool. The group stage will take place June 2-3, with the eight remaining teams battling through a single-elimination bracket on June 4.
DreamHack Dallas, a three-day gaming lifestyle festival, has announced its diverse slate of esports programming for the weekend of June 2-4, 2023, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. In its return to Dallas, the festival will feature seven marquee esports tournaments with $933,000 in total prizing, including world-class competitions for women and collegiate competitors.
DreamHack Dallas is one of several DreamHack festivals across multiple countries this year. Tickets start at $35 for a single day and $99 for three-day access, with more information available at dreamhack.com/dallas/tickets/.
Top 16 CS:GO Squads Clash at IEM Dallas 2023
Sixteen of the world’s top teams will face off at DreamHack in one of the most prestigious North American Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournaments of the year: Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Dallas. All DreamHack Dallas ticket holders have access to the tournament, which features a $250,000 prize pool and a win in the race to complete Intel® Grand Slam V. The winner of IEM Dallas will automatically qualify for the Group Stage of IEM Cologne 2023, a $1 million event taking place on July 25-August 6.
Halo Championship Series Brings $125K Invitational to Dallas
DreamHack Dallas will play host to one of two Halo Championship Series Global Invitationals this season. Sixteen teams representing North America, Europe, Mexico, and Oceania will compete for the lion’s share of the $125,000 prize pool.
Rocket Clash Highlights Top Women Rocket League Competitors
North America and Europe’s top all-women Rocket League trios will compete for the $20,000 Rocket Clash prize purse. Online qualifiers and group stages will narrow down squads to two representatives from each region to face off live at the festival on June 3. Sign-ups for regional qualifiers are open now.
World’s Top All-Women CS:GO Teams Meet at ESL Impact Dallas Finals
Eight of the world’s best all-women squads will clash at the ESL Impact Dallas Finals, a three-day, $123,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. This event will crown the winner of League Season 3 of ESL Impact, a part of parent company ESL FACEIT Group’s #GGFORALL initiative. Following the belief that “it’s not GG [Good Game] until it’s GG for all,” #GGFORALL aims to tackle discrimination, foster diversity and inclusion, promote mental wellbeing, and progress environmental sustainability in esports.
Collegiate Rocket League World Championship unites top scholastic squads
Collegiate Rocket League is bringing its World Championship to DreamHack Dallas, where 16 of the best teams from North America and Europe will compete for their share of the $75,000 prize pool. The group stage will take place June 2-3, with the eight remaining teams battling through a single-elimination bracket on June 4.
BYOC ticket-holders gear up to compete in $250,000 Fortnite tournament
DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite, a Zero Build Duos competition that debuted at DreamHack San Diego, is bringing its second installation to Dallas. Available to all BYOC ticket holders, the three-day competition provides an opportunity for attendees of all skill levels to test their mettle and clash for $250,000 in prize money. The top 10 duos will also qualify for Gamers8 Featuring Fortnite, a $2 million event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 28-31.
Challenge Texas’ Best at DreamHack Fighters
Fighting game competitors are invited to a full slate of tournaments across seven popular titles at DreamHack Dallas. Available to all guests, tournaments include both singles and doubles play with $90,000 in total prizing. Participating titles include:
- Brawlhalla
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Guilty Gear Strive
- Tekken 7
- King of Fighters XV
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Explore a slate of gaming lifestyle programming and activities
In addition to competitive experiences, DreamHack Dallas offers something for every type of gamers, including:
- Cosplay: DreamHack Dallas will be a hub for cosplay, featuring a $3,000 competition.
- BYOC LAN: BYOC ticket holders can grab their PC or console and participate in a number of top titles during the BYOC LAN, one of DreamHack’s tentpole experiences.
- Freeplay: DreamHack’s Freeplay area gives attendees a chance to play 12 titles – including Counter-Strike 2.
- Arcade: Explore DreamHack’s largest arcade yet, with a variety of cabinets for guests of all kinds – all free to play. Attendees will have the chance to participate in a range of competitions and giveaways hosted at the Arcade throughout the festival.
- Artist Alley and Marketplace: Creatives from around the country will host pop-up shops with gaming-themed shirts, posters, pins, and more.
- Creator Hub: Content creators have multiple ways to connect with fans at DreamHack Dallas, including broadcasting live from the Stream Studio, networking at the Creator Lounge, or hosting fan meet & greets.
BYOC ticket-holders gear up to compete in $250,000 Fortnite tournament
DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite, a Zero Build Duos competition that debuted at DreamHack San Diego, is bringing its second installation to Dallas. Available to all BYOC ticket holders, the three-day competition provides an opportunity for attendees of all skill levels to test their mettle and clash for $250,000 in prize money. The top 10 duos will also qualify for Gamers8 Featuring Fortnite, a $2 million event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 28-31.
Challenge Texas’ Best at DreamHack Fighters
Fighting game competitors are invited to a full slate of tournaments across seven popular titles at DreamHack Dallas. Available to all guests, tournaments include both singles and doubles play with $90,000 in total prizing. Participating titles include:
- Brawlhalla
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Guilty Gear Strive
- Tekken 7
- King of Fighters XV
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Explore a slate of gaming lifestyle programming and activities
In addition to competitive experiences, DreamHack Dallas offers something for every type of gamers, including:
- Cosplay: DreamHack Dallas will be a hub for cosplay, featuring a $3,000 competition.
- BYOC LAN: BYOC ticket holders can grab their PC or console and participate in a number of top titles during the BYOC LAN, one of DreamHack’s tentpole experiences.
- Freeplay: DreamHack’s Freeplay area gives attendees a chance to play 12 titles – including Counter-Strike 2.
- Arcade: Explore DreamHack’s largest arcade yet, with a variety of cabinets for guests of all kinds – all free to play. Attendees will have the chance to participate in a range of competitions and giveaways hosted at the Arcade throughout the festival.
- Artist Alley and Marketplace: Creatives from around the country will host pop-up shops with gaming-themed shirts, posters, pins, and more.
- Creator Hub: Content creators have multiple ways to connect with fans at DreamHack Dallas, including broadcasting live from the Stream Studio, networking at the Creator Lounge, or hosting fan meet & greets.
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Alberta
Play’n GO granted Alberta iGaming licence, expanding Canadian market footprint
The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into another regulated market, with its industry-leading portfolio of games set to launch in Alberta.
Play’n GO, one of the world’s leading casino entertainment providers, has been granted a licence to supply online gaming content in the Canadian province of Alberta, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion across regulated North American markets.
The licence, awarded by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC), allows the company to offer its portfolio of premium online casino titles to licensed operators in the province ahead of Alberta’s planned market launch later this year.
Alberta represents an important new regulated opportunity within Canada, complementing Play’n GO’s established presence in Ontario and Quebec, while reinforcing the company’s commitment to operating exclusively in regulated jurisdictions.
Magnus Olsson said: “Being granted a licence in Alberta is another important step in our North American growth journey and further strengthens our presence in Canada.
“Regulated markets are the foundation of our business, and Alberta represents an exciting opportunity to expand our footprint in a jurisdiction that shares our commitment to high standards, player protection and long-term sustainability.”
The Alberta licence forms part of Play’n GO’s broader strategy of expanding through regulated markets, working closely with licensed operators to deliver compliant, high-quality gaming content focused on innovation, responsibility, and long-term commercial value.
As part of its market entry preparations, the company has aligned its technology and game portfolio with Alberta’s regulatory standards and requirements, with an initial batch of titles already undergoing certification to ensure launch readiness.
About Play’n GO
With more than 20 years of experience in mobile-first gaming, Play’n GO is a global leader in casino entertainment and the creator of some of the industry’s most iconic online titles, including Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead, Reactoonz, and Moon Princess.
A pioneer in the sector, Play’n GO was among the first to recognize the potential of mobile gaming, developing casino content for mobile devices as early as 2005, before the smartphone era.
Today, the company offers a portfolio of more than 450 premium titles, available to regulated operators across over 35 jurisdictions.
Play’n GO is strongly committed to a fully regulated, sustainable gaming industry built around entertainment, safety, and long-term collaboration.
The company works closely with operators, regulators, and research institutions to promote responsible gaming standards across all markets in which it operates.
With a deep understanding of both operators’ and players’ needs, Play’n GO focuses on creating high-quality, enduring content designed for long-term engagement.
In addition to game development, the company also provides backend services and solutions that support operators in delivering a seamless gaming experience.
Beyond gaming, Play’n GO has expanded into complementary entertainment verticals with Play’n GO Music and Play’n GO Shop, and is also a proud partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team.
For more information, please visit www.playngo.com
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Alberta
Play’n GO secures Alberta iGaming supplier licence from AGLC
Play’n GO has been granted a licence to supply online gaming content in Alberta, as the province prepares to launch its regulated online market later this year.
The licence was awarded by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC). Play’n GO said the approval allows it to provide its online casino games to licensed operators in the province.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, said:
“Being granted a licence in Alberta is another important step in our North American growth journey and further strengthens our presence in Canada.
“Regulated markets are the foundation of our business, and Alberta represents an exciting opportunity to expand our footprint in a jurisdiction that shares our commitment to high standards, player protection and long‑term sustainability.”
Play’n GO said it has aligned its technology and game portfolio with Alberta’s regulatory requirements, with an initial batch of titles undergoing certification ahead of launch. The supplier is already active in Canada, with an established presence in Ontario and Quebec, according to the company.
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AGLC
Alberta iGaming Corporation Appoints Dan Keene as its CEO
Dan Keene, who served as the interim CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), has been appointed to the role permanently, effective April 21, 2026. Under his leadership, AiGC will launch Alberta’s regulated iGaming market on July 13. Keene has played a pivotal role in shaping the province’s gaming landscape, both through his work standing up AiGC and in his previous roles at the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).
“Dan brings deep operational experience and a strong track record in gaming and market development. His leadership will be essential as the Alberta iGaming Corporation prepares for launch and delivers a regulated market built on social responsibility and player protection,” said Sanjeev Kad, Board Chair, Alberta iGaming Corporation.
About Dan Keene
Serving as Vice-President, Gaming at AGLC since July 2022, Keene overseen a broad portfolio, including gaming retail services, technical operations, compliance, online gambling, player loyalty, supply chain, electronic gaming, and product development across Alberta. He has been instrumental in advancing consumer-focused initiatives. He co-led the creation of Winner’s Edge, Alberta’s first province-wide casino loyalty program, and guided the operations of PlayAlberta.ca, currently, the province’s only regulated online gambling platform. Previously, Keene worked at AGLC as Manager, Casino Products. In this role, he led a team of specialists responsible for selecting slot games and terminals for Alberta’s 30 casinos and 750 VLT locations. Before joining AGLC, he completed successful tenures with Molson Breweries and Century Casinos Inc.
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