Canada
NBA 2K League Reveals Winners of Four Season Awards, Unveils Finalists for Rookie of the Year Delivered by Panera and Defensive Player of the Year
Jazz Gaming’s Jelani “Comp” Mitchell has become the 2020 NBA 2K League Coach of the Year through voting by NBA 2K League players, coaches, team managers, and media. In his second season as head coach of the Utah Jazz’s NBA 2K League affiliate, Mitchell led Jazz Gaming to a 14-2 record and the No. 2 seed in the 2020 NBA 2K League Playoffs Delivered by DoorDash.Other awards announced were:
- NBA 2K League Play of the Year – Warriors Gaming Squad’s Samuel “Gradient” Salyers. This award was voted on by fans.
- NBA 2K League Fan Engagement – Raptors Uprising GC’s Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey. This award was voted on by NBA 2K League fans and league officials.
- NBA 2K League Sportsmanship Award – T-Wolves Gaming’s Mihad “Feast” Feratovic. This award was voted on by NBA 2K League players, team managers, and league officials.
The finalists for 2020 NBA 2K League Rookie of the Year Delivered by Panera Bread are:
- Kimanni “Splashy” Ingram, Jazz Gaming
- John “JBM” Mascone, Wizards District Gaming
- Reginald “Regg” Nash, Jr., Bucks Gaming
- Sten “SAV” Valge-Saar, Lakers Gaming
- Dhwan “ShiftyKaii” White, Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai
The finalists for 2020 NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year are:
- Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, Wizards District Gaming
- Rafel “Crush” Davis, Kings Guard Gaming
- Eric “Timelycook” Donald, Raptors Uprising GC
- Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, Raptors Uprising GC
- Spencer “Ria” Wyman, Jazz Gaming
The winners of both awards will be announced on August 28 as part of a special 15-minute preshow for the 2020 NBA 2K League Finals delivered by DoorDash. The award winners for All-NBA 2K League First & Second Team, All-Defensive Team, All-Rookie Team, and Most Valuable Player will also be announced.
The finalists for the Most Valuable Player award are:
- Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, Warriors Gaming Squad
- Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, Wizards District Gaming
- Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, Raptors Uprising GC
- Reginald “Regg” Nash Jr., Bucks Gaming
- Spencer “Ria” Wyman, Jazz Gaming
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Canada
St8 extends Wazdan content distribution into Ontario
St8 has extended its partnership with slot supplier Wazdan into Ontario, adding the supplier’s content to St8’s aggregation platform for operators in the Canadian province.
Under the agreement, St8 has integrated a selection of Wazdan slot titles for Ontario operators, including Mighty Fish
: Blue Marlin, 36 Coins
, Mighty Wild
: Panther Grand Diamond Edition and Mighty Wild
: Gorilla. The roll-out also includes Wazdan mechanics such as Cash to Infinity
, Sticky to Infinity
and Hold the Jackpot
.
David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said: “Our partnership with Wazdan has already delivered impressive results, and extending the collaboration into Ontario is an exciting next step for both companies.
“Wazdan consistently develops high-performing content backed by innovative engagement features, and we are pleased to further strengthen our offering for operators in one of North America’s most important regulated regions.”
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “This collaboration into Ontario with St8 is another milestone for Wazdan as we continue to build our presence across regulated North American markets.
“Wazdan goes above and beyond for our partners by delivering intuitive products that focus on the quality of the user’s experience, and St8’s platform provides an excellent route for our content to reach more operators and players. It has been a very rewarding process so far, and we look forward to building on this momentum together.”
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Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan
St8 extends Wazdan partnership into Ontario
Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has expanded its partnership with Wazdan into Ontario, further strengthening its premium content offering in one of North America’s leading regulated markets.
Through the extended agreement, St8 has integrated a selection of Wazdan’s top-performing slot titles for operators in Ontario, including Mighty Fish
: Blue Marlin, 36 Coins
, Mighty Wild
: Panther Grand Diamond Edition and Mighty Wild
: Gorilla. The partnership also brings Wazdan’s renowned engagement-driven mechanics to the market, including Cash to Infinity
, Sticky to Infinity
and Hold the Jackpot
.
Wazdan has built a strong reputation through its combination of high-performing games, innovative mechanics and player engagement features. Its focus on creating memorable gameplay experiences aligns closely with St8’s approach to delivering premium content through a seamless aggregation platform.
The Ontario expansion marks the latest step in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies as St8 continues to evolve its content portfolio and support operators with games that deliver strong performance across competitive markets.
David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said: “Our partnership with Wazdan has already delivered impressive results, and extending the collaboration into Ontario is an exciting next step for both companies.
“Wazdan consistently develops high-performing content backed by innovative engagement features, and we are pleased to further strengthen our offering for operators in one of North America’s most important regulated regions.”
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “This collaboration into Ontario with St8 is another milestone for Wazdan as we continue to build our presence across regulated North American markets.
“Wazdan goes above and beyond for our partners by delivering intuitive products that focus on the quality of the user’s experience, and St8’s platform provides an excellent route for our content to reach more operators and players. It has been a very rewarding process so far, and we look forward to building on this momentum together.”
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Alberta
EveryMatrix gets conditional AGLC approval ahead of Alberta iGaming launch
EveryMatrix has received conditional licensing approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) to offer its iGaming technology in Alberta.
The approval allows the supplier to provide casino and sports platform technologies to licensed operators in the province, which is expected to launch a regulated iGaming market in July. Alberta would become Canada’s second regulated iGaming territory after Ontario.
At launch, EveryMatrix said it will offer titles from its in-house studio Fantasma Games and aggregated content, with plans to expand its portfolio over time.
The company said the Alberta approval adds to its North American licensing footprint, which includes Ontario (since 2022) and US states New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. EveryMatrix also said it has signed agreements to deliver platform and in-house gaming content in Alberta.
Rani Axon, Market Manager, North America, EveryMatrix, said: “Entering Alberta marks an exciting step for the Group as we expand further into one of North America’s most attractive regulated markets. This approval shows the strength of our compliance team and our readiness to meet regulatory requirements in any market.”
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