Canada
FITCHIN Announces Strategic Partnership with KRÜ Esports
Global gaming platform FITCHIN bridges the gap between gaming communities and esports teams
FITCHIN, the fully integrated, digital gaming ecosystem powered by blockchain, has partnered with the leading Latin American esports team KRÜ Esports, founded and led by Sergio “Kun” Agüero, to support the team in engaging with and expanding their fan base in new ways, while also expanding the FITCHIN ecosystem.
FITCHIN’s gamified platform provides esports teams with innovative tools needed to grow their followings and generate new revenue streams through Web 3. Through this strategic partnership, KRÜ Esports will gain access to a range of benefits designed to connect more intimately with their fan base. In addition to leveraging FITCHIN’s tournament structures with crypto prizes, KRÜ Esports can now offer their fans an array of exclusive and incentivising perks through FITCHIN’s platform, from discounts and pre-sale access to events, to special NFT collections, to community hubs, and a range of tailor-made experiences for die-hard fans. Additionally, KRÜ Esports can now allow their members to vote on the use of the community treasury’s funds, empowering them to actively participate in the future Web3 developments undertaken by their team.
KRÜ Esports, founded by renowned Argentine soccer player Sergio “Kun” Agüero, commands one of the largest audiences of the Latin American esports sector, with their team competing in the world’s most prominent leagues within the Valorant and FIFA gaming communities. Through this new partnership, FITCHIN and KRÜ Esports aim to demonstrate the critical role and enormous potential that blockchain innovation poses, both for enriching gaming experiences for people everywhere, and for revitalizing the relationships between esports teams and their communities, helping teams tap new revenue streams in the process. One of the first initiatives of the partnership are the co-sponsored “KRÜmmunity League x FITCHIN” tournaments, adding KRUmminty’s 1,400 participants into the FITCHIN ecosystem.
“We are proud to partner with an esports team that is as celebrated and powerful as KRÜ Esports,” said Gaston Santourian, Marketing Director at FITCHIN. “This strategic partnership is the first of many, and it will support our goal of bridging the global gaming community with Web3. We have great expectations for our collaboration in strengthening and promoting the esports industry worldwide.”
“This is a big step forward, not just for our team, but for the Latin American gaming community at large,” said Sergio Aguero. “Emerging technologies such as Web3 open up countless paths to bridge the gaps between teams and their fan bases while also offering fans novel and innovative experiences.”
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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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