Canada
UK Warzone star and Red Bull Player Jukeyz drops into North America to test his mettle against the US’ best in high-stakes Duos wagers
Warzone star Liam “Jukeyz” James – widely regarded as among the best Warzone pros in the UK and Europe – is set to have his hottest drop yet as he embarks on a tour across North America to test his skills against the top players in the world in the new ‘See me in NA’ YouTube series. The series was revealed across Jukeyz’ social media channels with a teaser trailer hinting at the epic North American tour, where he’ll be taking on challenges of all kinds. Anticipation for the series hit a high last Thursday, where Jukeyz took a huge win from the UK in the $150,000 TimTheTatMan 2v2 Killrace.
The weekly content series, which will start on 15th April will follow the Warzone prodigy as he flies from his hometown of Liverpool, where he’s already established himself among Europe’s Warzone elite, to North America for the very first time to compete against some of the best players on an even playing field (LAN / NA servers without ping issues).
Representing the UK, Jukeyz will tour New York City, Los Angeles and Dallas- often referred to as the US’ home of Call of Duty – as he ticks off the biggest cities and esports hubs in the US. Jukeyz will be upping the ante in each iconic destination, challenging local Warzone heroes to £5,000 wager Duos matches on their home turf to prove his skills on a whole new level.
Jukeyz will also be joined by Ben “BennyCentral” Perkin, a familiar face on both sides of the pond as an ex Call of Duty pro and one of the UK’s OG personalities. Adding his trademark humour to the tour, the CoD icon will be helping Jukeyz prepare for the pressures of LAN play, competing in front of crowds, and get him acclimated to the gaming culture shift.
Weekly episodes will be released on Jukeyz’ YouTube channel to follow each stage of his trip. He’ll also be doing regular on-location livestreams on twitch.tv/jukeyz, broadcast from some incredible venues across the US, while Fans can also follow his journey as it happens on Twitter & Instagram.
The full episode schedule is below:
- Episode 1 (Liverpool): Friday, April 15th
- Episode 2 (New York): Friday April 22nd
- Episode 3 (Los Angeles): Friday April 29th
- Episode 4 (Dallas): Friday May 6th
Ahead of the tour and throughout his travels, Jukeyz will be available to interview and appear in media opportunities where possible, and is able to talk about his desire to compete on a more global level and why taking on the US scene is important, as well as discuss the CoD competitive ecosystem and his take on new metas, particularly with Season 4 on the horizon.
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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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