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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Caesars Digital
RubyPlay partners with Caesars Entertainment in Ontario to advance North American expansion
RubyPlay, a studio-based content ecosystem, is further strengthening its presence in Ontario as part of its broader North American growth strategy with a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
The partnership will see a curated selection of RubyPlay’s fan-favourite titles, including JMania® Lucky Pyggs, Mad Hit® Mr Coin and Diamond Explosion® 7s SE, made available on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino.
This partnership is also set to expand in the near future with the addition of content from Koala Games, one of RubyPlay’s most popular titles. The launch with Caesars represents a significant milestone for RubyPlay in Ontario, building on its momentum following its initial entry into the province early last year, where its portfolio of high-performance games has already gained traction with top-tier operators.
Partnering with Caesars Digital underscores RubyPlay’s growing influence and reputation within a key global territory, as well as the strength of its multi-studio platform, which is designed to bring tailored content to regulated markets worldwide. The partnership also forms part of a broader collaboration, with potential to expand into additional North American markets.
Dima Reiderman, CCO at RubyPlay, said: “By launching with one of the most trusted names in gaming, we’re not only expanding our footprint in Ontario but also demonstrating the value of our multi-studio model.”
“Launching with Caesars in Ontario allows us to further scale our content offering within a highly competitive regulated market. Our approach is to deliver high-performing titles that align with each operator’s needs, combining the flexibility required for local markets with the consistency needed to scale, while ensuring efficient rollout and strong market relevance.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, added: “We’re committed to partnering with brands that bring high-quality, differentiated content to our players.
“RubyPlay provides exactly that with its steady pipeline of tailored, high‑performance titles and we’re looking forward to introducing their games to our online casino customers in Ontario and enhancing our content offering in the province.”
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Caesars Digital
RubyPlay partners with Caesars Entertainment in Ontario to advance North American expansion
Latest launch on Caesars’ marquee online casino platforms marks a key milestone for studio ecosystem
RubyPlay, a studio-based content ecosystem, is further strengthening its presence in Ontario as part of its broader North American growth strategy with a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
The partnership will see a curated selection of RubyPlay’s fan-favourite titles, including JMania® Lucky Pyggs, Mad Hit® Mr Coin and Diamond Explosion® 7s SE, made available on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino.
This partnership is also set to expand in the near future with the addition of content from Koala Games, one of RubyPlay’s most popular titles. The launch with Caesars represents a significant milestone for RubyPlay in Ontario, building on its momentum following its initial entry into the province early last year, where its portfolio of high-performance games has already gained traction with top-tier operators.
Partnering with Caesars Digital underscores RubyPlay’s growing influence and reputation within a key global territory, as well as the strength of its multi-studio platform, which is designed to bring tailored content to regulated markets worldwide. The partnership also forms part of a broader collaboration, with potential to expand into additional North American markets.
Dima Reiderman, CCO at RubyPlay, said: “By launching with one of the most trusted names in gaming, we’re not only expanding our footprint in Ontario but also demonstrating the value of our multi-studio model.”
“Launching with Caesars in Ontario allows us to further scale our content offering within a highly competitive regulated market. Our approach is to deliver high-performing titles that align with each operator’s needs, combining the flexibility required for local markets with the consistency needed to scale, while ensuring efficient rollout and strong market relevance.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, added: “We’re committed to partnering with brands that bring high-quality, differentiated content to our players.
“RubyPlay provides exactly that with its steady pipeline of tailored, high‑performance titles and we’re looking forward to introducing their games to our online casino customers in Ontario and enhancing our content offering in the province.”
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AGCO
Platipus Gaming secures Ontario supplier licence
Platipus Gaming has obtained a supplier licence in Ontario, Canada, clearing the company to provide gaming content to licensed operators in the province.
The licence brings Platipus under the oversight and technical standards required in Ontario, with the company positioning the approval as part of its broader focus on regulatory alignment and responsible product supply.
A spokesperson from the Legal Department commented:
“We are pleased to receive our supplier licence in Ontario and to make our gaming content and solutions available. Following a comprehensive application process, we can now formally present this achievement as part of our regulated market presence.”
Viktoriia Andreasen, Head of Marketing, added:
“Ontario stands out as a well-structured and highly organised jurisdiction. It represents an important regulated market with strong operational standards”.
The company said the approval supports its “compliance-by-design” approach, where regulatory requirements are integrated early in product development, and that operating under Ontario’s framework can help support entry into other regulated markets that reference Ontario standards.
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