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Hawks Talon GC Lose To Celtics Crossover Gaming In Second-To-Last Game of Regular Season

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Hawks Talon’s BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz) and LEE (Lee Lamb) Record Double-Double Performances in Each Round Of Series

Hawks Talon Gaming Club, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, lost to Celtics Crossover Gaming, the official affiliate of the Boston Celtics, in two games as part of a best-of-three series in front of an international viewing audience. The results of the games were 68-65, 61-63 and 67-77. As a result of this series, Hawks Talon has been eliminated from the playoff contention via regular-season record. Next week, the club will compete in THE TICKET powered by AT&T, the NBA 2K League’s third and final in-season tournament, for a chance to earn the 10th and final spot in the 2020 NBA 2K League Playoffs.

“Credit to Celtics Crossover Gaming for bringing their best tonight,” said Hawks Talon GC Team Manager and Head Coach Wesley Acuff. “This series was very close, and we just couldn’t find a way to get the win tonight. That said, we are ready to give it our best effort as we close out the regular season this Friday and start preparing for THE TICKET.”

In the first game, Hawks Talon’s BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz) scored 26 points and dished out 11 assists, while LEE (Lee Lamb) added 17 points and a team-high 12 rebounds. Atlanta’s own KEL (Mykel Wilson) finished with 17 points, MRSTYLEZ (Andrew Valle) contributed with a game-high seven steals, and ARKELE (Derrion Elmore) scored six points.

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In the second game, Hawks Talon GC’s LEE recorded another double-double performance after totaling 20 points and 16 rebounds. He added a game-high four blocks. BP finished the game scoring 14 points and dished out a series-best 15 assists. Atlanta native ARKELE scored a career-best 15 points. Rounding out the group was MRSTYLEZ who finished with seven points and three steals, and KEL who finished with five points.

In the third game, Hawks Talon rookie LEE finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds. This performance was LEE’s eighth consecutive double-double performance of the regular season and brought his franchise record for double-double performances in a single season to a new total of 18. Atlanta’s BP scored a team-best 35 points and added 11 assists, marking his fourth consecutive double-double performance of the regular season. Also contributing were MRSTYLEZ with a personal series-best 11 points and a team-high four steals, KEL with nine points and ARKELE with two rebounds.

Hawks Talon (6-9) will finish the regular season with a best-of-three series at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 7 against Heat Check Gaming, the official affiliate of the Miami Heat. Next week, Hawks Talon will take part in THE TICKET powered by AT&T. Matches will be played in a best-of-three series, with the winner of each match advancing to the next round, with the winner earning the 10th seed in the 2020 NBA 2K League Playoffs. All of these games will continue to stream live on ESPN’s digital platforms and the league’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).

The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.

“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”

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On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”

Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.

 

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Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.

Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.

The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.

Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.

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“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”

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iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

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The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.

Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.

The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.

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