Canada
Hawks Talon GC Lose To Warriors Gaming Squad in Seventh Game of 2020 Season
Atlanta’s Own KEL (Mykel Wilson) Scores Career-High 32 Points in Loss to Warriors Gaming Squad
Hawks Talon Gaming Club, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, lost two games to Warriors Gaming Squad, the official affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, in front of an international viewing audience. The results of each game were 69-73 (OT) and 66-89 in the best-of-three series.
“Credit to Warriors Gaming Squad. They never let up throughout the entire night, and it’s why they came away with the victory,” Hawks Talon GC’s Team Manager and Head Coach Wesley Acuff said. “Tomorrow night, we are back at it, and we look forward to bringing our best against another very talented team in Jazz Gaming.”
In the first game that was decided by overtime, Atlanta’s own KEL (Mykel Wilson) led the team with a career-high 32 points. Hawks Talon’s BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz) finished with 21 points, a team-high nine assists and two steals. FOLLOWTHEGOD (Kwan Niblack Jr.) contributed with 11 points, two rebounds and a team-high three steals and two blocks, while LEE (Lee Lamb) totaled five points, a team-high 13 rebounds and three assists. Rounding out the group was MRSTYLEZ (Andrew Valle) who finished with five rebounds and two steals.
In the second game, Hawks Talon’s BP scored a team-high 29 points and added four assists. LEE recorded another double-double after tallying 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. This performance extends his streak to 15 games with at least 10 rebounds. FOLLOWTHEGOD tallied nine points, MRSTYLEZ recorded eight points, five rebounds and four assists, while KEL added eight points and four assists.
Hawks Talon (3-4) will continue its remote gameplay for at least three more weeks. The club’s next match will occur at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 30 against Jazz Gaming, the official affiliate of the Utah Jazz. These games will air live on ESPN2, ESPN’s digital platforms and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
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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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