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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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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.
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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