Canada
THE MOBIES UNVEILS FINALIST NOMINATIONS INCLUDING GENSHIN IMPACT, SUPERCELL, AND TIKTOK

The Mobile Gaming Awards, the world’s premiere mobile-related awards organisation, is excited to unveil the shortlist of finalists for the inaugural Mobies awards ceremony. Pokémon Unite, Jonathan Gaming, and KRAFTON are among the names who have been shortlisted as finalists for Mobile Game of the Year, Mobile Content Creator of the Year, and Mobile Developer of the Year, respectively.
Set to take place on July 14th in sunny Los Angeles, the inaugural event will first focus on highlighting the esports and gaming industry with an opportunity to expand into the general mobile industry in future years. Fans can vote for their favourite finalists every 24 hours until June 30th at mobileawards .com.
Prestigious gaming titles PUBG MOBILE and Brawl Stars have been nominated for the most awards with both in the running for Mobile Esports Tournament of the Year, Competitive Game of the Year, and Mobile Game of the Year. Esports Awards winners Naman “Mortal” Sandeep Mathur and Jonathan “Jonathan Gaming” Amaral are both finalists for Mobile Content Creator of the Year. The variety of categories also includes Mobile Team of the Year, Mobile Developer of the Year, and Mobile App of the Year.
Founded by the team behind the Esports Awards, the industry-acclaimed award ceremony watched by 20 million people each year, and Matt “MobileMatt” Rutledge, founder and CEO of BAYZ, the Mobies will document, recognise, and reward excellence in the mobile industry. Additionally, ESTV Esports TV, the world’s first 24/7 live linear and AVOD esports channel, and esports and gaming media group GINX TV will join the Mobies as broadcast partners.
The full list of categories and finalists are as follows:
Mobile Game of the Year
- Brawl Stars
- Call of Duty Mobile
- Marvel Snap
- PUBG MOBILE
- Genshin Impact
- Pokemon Unite
Competitive Game of the Year
- Brawl Stars
- PUBG MOBILE
- FreeFire
- Clash Royale
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Honor of Kings
- Arena of Valor
Mobile Content Creator of the Year
- Judo Sloth
- Luke “iFerg” Fergie
- Tobias “Panda” Näslund
- Naman “Mortal” Sandeep Mathur
- Jonathan “Jonathan Gaming” Amaral
- Levinho
- The Radioativo
Mobile Team of the Year
- ECHO
- Stalwart Esports
- EStar Pro
- Tribe Gaming
- ZETA DIVISION ZERO
- EVOS Phoenix
Mobile Player of the Year
- Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales
- Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
- Tensai
- Burenbayar “TOP” Altangerel
- Harsh “Goblin” Paudwal
- Ratchanon “Moshi” Kunrayason
Mobile Esports Tournament of the Year
- Brawl Stars World Finals 2022
- Free Fire World Series 2022: Bangkok
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M4 World Championships
- PUBG MOBILE Global Championship 2022
- Honor of Kings International Championship 2022
- CODM World Championship 2022
Mobile Indie Game of the Year
- T3 Arena
- Alto’s Adventure
- Monument Valley
- Playdead’s Limbo
- Stardew Valley
Mobile Developer of the Year
- Krafton
- LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS
- Second Dinner
- TiMi Studio Group
- Garena
- Supercell
Mobile Device of the Year
- ROG Phone 7
- Redmagic 8 Pro
- Samsung S23 Ultra
- OnePlus 11
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Mobile App of the Year
- Aim Lab Mobile
- Discord
- TikTok
- Xbox Game Pass
- Youtube
Coverage Platform of the year
- Pocket Gamer
- Pocket Tactics
- Liquipedia
- GamingonPhone
- ONEEsports
- AFK Gaming
Fans can vote for their favourite finalist every 24 hours until June 30th at mobileawards .com.
An additional award, granted directly by the panel, will be handed on July 14th, with the winner revealed on-stage only: the Breakthrough Game of the Year.
“I am absolutely thrilled to unveil the talented individuals and organisations nominated for their excellence in the mobile industry. It’s a genuine pleasure to provide a platform to foster recognition, celebration, and growth for this fast growing industry. I’m looking forward to welcoming them all to Los Angeles this July.” said Matt “MobileMatt” Rutledge, founder and CEO of BAYZ.
“We are absolutely delighted to have this project hit the ground running and incredibly proud to provide a voice for the mobile industry,” commented Mike Ashford, CEO of Esports Awards, “I cannot wait to see the sheer amount of talented individuals and organisations this July at the inaugural Mobies ceremony.”
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Maverick Games Launches Sports Betting Operations in Ontario

Maverick Games has launched sports betting operations in Ontario, through a partnership with Delasport.
Maverick Games will offer Ontarian players a premium sports betting experience, built on Delasport’s superior technology and known for its unique innovative features that players love including personalization, recommendations, gamification, quick bets, player engagement features, and more.
Maverick Games is the second brand to launch on Delasport’s technology in Ontario, with another full turnkey brand set to go live soon. Delasport also recently unveiled its innovative sports betting jackpot network game, SuperPot. The company will showcase this unique product at the Canadian Gaming Summit next month and begin rolling it out to Ontarian operators shortly thereafter.
“We are proud to see Maverick Games live and thriving with our one of a kind sportsbook solution at its core. They have been a fantastic partner from the start, and this launch further demonstrates how fast and efficient our technology is when paired with a clear vision and strong collaboration,” said Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP of Business Development at Delasport.
“Maverick Games’s sports vertical is a major step forward for us and launching it with Delasport has been the right move from day one. The platform’s performance and flexibility allow us to deliver the kind of user experience we believe Ontario players deserve. We’re excited to now bring that vision to life,” CEO Matt Rathbun said.
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Canada
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Signs MoU to Acquire Casino Business at Hastings Racecourse & Casino

Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the casino business and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino (Hastings) in the City of Vancouver from Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (Great Canadian Entertainment).
“We are thrilled to take another important step towards economic self-determination for our Nation in our traditional territory, and we are eager to work with the senior management team at Great Canadian Entertainment to finalize due diligence and execute a definitive agreement, as well as working with the City of Vancouver to ensure the best long-term use of this important asset within the City. We believe that this opportunity is historic for us in many ways, and we look forward to entering the gaming industry in due course,” said Jen Thomas, Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
“We are excited about working with TWN on their potential acquisition of the casino operations and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino. Recognizing that Hastings is part of the TWN’s traditional territory, we can think of no better entity to inherit this asset, and we look forward to supporting them in the transition after the anticipated close of the sale,” Matt Anfinson, Chief Executive Officer of Great Canadian Entertainment.
The agreement is subject to further due diligence, finalization of financial terms and the execution of a definitive purchase and sale agreement. Once a definitive agreement has been executed by the parties, it is anticipated that the transaction will be subject to customary closing conditions as well as customary approvals by gaming regulatory and other authorities, including certain approvals by the City of Vancouver given its ownership of the real property. It is expected that Great Canadian Entertainment will provide transition services to TWN for a period of time following the anticipated closing.
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Ben Clemes
High Roller Submits Gaming License Application in Ontario

High Roller Technologies, operator of the premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, announced the submission of its Internet Gaming Operator license application in Ontario, Canada, targeting the launch of its flagship brand HighRoller.com in the second half of 2025.
“The submission of our licensing application to access Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is an important milestone in our Company’s journey. Once our application is approved, we anticipate that we will have the opportunity to launch our online casino product into the market later this year,” said Ben Clemes, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller.
Ontario is one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in the world as measured by gross gaming revenue. In 2024, regulated online gambling operators within the province generated approximately $2.3B in gross gaming revenue, and growth continues to be recorded in the first half of 2025. Recently, the province of Alberta passed enabling legislation to establish a regulatory framework for online gambling. Once available, the Company also intends to pursue licensure in Alberta to expand its regulated market footprint in Canada.
“Ontario is missing an elegant brand like High Roller. We’re excited to roll out the red carpet for our new customers, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our tremendous product,” said Clemes.
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