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RED BULL KUMITE TOURNAMENT SERIES TO HOST FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN COMPETITION IN LAS VEGAS
World’s Best Street Fighter V -Strive- Players Invited to Compete in Two-Day Tournament at Caesars Palace
Red Bull announces Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas, the first-ever North American entry into the prestigious fighting game tournament series on November 13 – 14. This two-day invitational competition will bring the top Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, TEKKEN 7, and Guilty Gear -Strive-
Players, fans and spectators* will be treated to a weekend full of thrilling action at Caesars Palace, including:
Saturday, November 13**
8:00 am – 9:00 am In-person Last Chance Qualifier Player Safety and Security Screening*
9:00 am – 10:00 am Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas Doors Open*
10:00 am – 3:00 pm TEKKEN 7 LCQ
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Guilty Gear -Strive- Top 8 Competition
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Street Fighter V: Champion Edition LCQ
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm TEKKEN 7 Top 8 Competition
Sunday, November 14**
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas Doors Open*
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm Street Fighter V: Champion Edition Top 16 – Main Event
*Players and spectators are recommended to arrive early for all events. To ensure the health and safety of attendees, players, spectators and any other guests are required to adhere to applicable CDC, venue, local and state COVID-19 guidelines including a mandatory mask mandate while inside all Caesars Palace facilities and providing proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test results within 72 hours of the event. For more details regarding COVID-19 safety and protocols visit Caesars.com.
**Schedule subject to change
Players looking to participate in Red Bull Kumite can sign up for Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) through the below steps or HERE*. Every registrant for the onsite LCQs will receive a complimentary ASTRO A10 Headset, but all individuals who plan to participate will have to provide their own controller or fight stick. For eligibility, registration and full rules for the LCQs and the Finals, please visit: https://win.gs/RBKRules
- Eligible Guilty Gear -Strive- players will be able to sign-up online (and view full rules) HERE for the US LCQ taking place, online, 2 weeks prior to the tournament, starting on October 23.
- Street Fighter V: Champion Edition and TEKKEN 7 players will be able to sign-up (and view full rules) HERE, with in-person LCQs starting on November 13.
Originally held in Paris from 2015 to 2018 and Japan in 2019, this year’s tournament series edition has brought the fighting-game extravaganza to London for the first-time in May. Fans were treated to several white-knuckle matches including the final fight where Mister Crimson defeated iDom to take home the crown. Red Bull Kumite in Las Vegas will be yet another milestone for the global tournament series, adding exciting gameplay to U.S. soil.
Red Bull Kumite will be broadcasted in real-time during the livestream featuring event commentary, in-depth player interviews, behind-the-scenes content and much more. The fighting game community can view the event on Red Bull TV and the official Red Bull Twitch and Gaming YouTube channels.
For Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas, Red Bull is partnering with KMC Wheels and AOC, the global leader in gaming monitors, bringing exceptional visual clarity and ultra-high refresh rates to competitors (in person events only). Also, after a successful Red Bull Kumite London, ASTRO is back as the official headset and MixAmp partner of Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas. ASTRO has been supporting the FGC for over 10 years and has provided all 500+ LCQ competitors with new A10 Headsets to use and keep, in addition to providing MixAmps at every station so competitors can easily access audio. ASTRO products help competitors block out distractions, compete at peak performance and focus on the win.
*To ensure the health and safety of attendees, all attending players, spectators and other guests are required to adhere to all applicable CDC, venue, local and state COVID-19 guidelines including a mandatory mask mandate while inside all Caesars Palace facilities and providing proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test results within 72 hours of the event. For more details regarding COVID-19 safety and protocols visit Caesars.com.
For more details on Red Bull Kumite, including terms and rules, visit RedBull.com/kumite.
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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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