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Hawks Talon GC Hosts Stream With Billboard’s Record-Breaking No. 1 Emerging Artist NLE Choppa

Hawks Talon GC Head Coach Wesley Acuff Played NBA 2K and Interviewed The Warner Recording Artist About New Album “Top Shotta”
Hawks Talon GC, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, hosted a special livestream on the team’s official Twitch channel. As part of the stream, Hawks Talon’s Team Manager and Head Coach Wesley Acuff was joined by NLE Choppa, Billboard’s record-breaking No. 1 emerging artist, who just last week unveiled his major-label debut, “Top Shotta”, via No Love Entertainment / Warner Records.
“It was great to play NBA 2K with NLE Choppa this evening,” said Acuff. “We were grateful to have an opportunity to showcase who he is as he discussed unique insights to his new album, his creative process and the game of basketball.”
NLE Choppa, who hails from Memphis and was just selected to XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class, mentioned how his Jamaican heritage inspired the album title for “Top Shotta”. The name signifies his rapid rise amongst a new wave of heavily streamed artists, and an undeniable breakout year surpassing more than 3 billion streams. As part of the discussion, NLE Choppa, a high school graduate as of this summer, spoke to the importance of setting goals beyond the music industry.
“NBA 2K is one of my favorite video games,” said NLE Choppa. “Who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to play with Coach Acuff? He’s a legend, and I had so much fun!”
Later this week, Hawks Talon will participate in THE TICKET powered by AT&T, the NBA 2K League’s third and final in-season tournament. With the 13th seed, Hawks Talon is set to face the winner of a match between Magic Gaming and Pacers Gaming on Friday, August 14 at 5 p.m. These matches will be played in a best-of-three series, with the winner of each match advancing to the next round, and with the winner of the tournament earning the 10th seed in the 2020 NBA 2K League Playoffs. These games will be broadcasted on ESPN2 and continue to stream live on ESPN’s digital platforms and the league’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
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INCENTIVE GAMES SECURES ONTARIO GAMING LICENSE

Incentive Games, a leading B2B games provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded an Ontario Gaming License by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), effective today. This achievement enables the company to offer its portfolio of real-money games to licensed operators and players across the province.
The license underscores the Incentive Games’ commitment to meeting the highest standards of compliance, security, and operational excellence. The rigorous application process demands robust security protocols and comprehensive responsible gaming measures and affirms the company’s readiness to enter one of Canada’s most dynamic iGaming markets.
The North American market is a strategic focus for Incentive Games, and this milestone follows closely on the heels of the company receiving its Provisional Michigan gaming licence from the Michigan Gaming Control Board earlier this month.
Incentive Games will distribute its real-money gaming content in Ontario through Incentive Studios, the company’s dedicated Real-Money Gaming division, ensuring a focused and tailored approach to the market.
“Ontario represents a huge opportunity for us, and securing this license is a proud moment for the whole team,” said John Gordon, Chief Executive Officer at Incentive Games. “It reinforces our dedication to meeting the highest standards while delivering compelling real-money content. We’re looking forward to building strong relationships in the region and continuing our momentum across regulated markets worldwide.”
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AGLC Announces New Board Chair

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has announced the appointment of Larry Spagnolo as the new Board Chair, effective August 15, 2025. This announcement follows the official Order in Council issued by the Alberta Government and marks a new chapter in AGLC’s ongoing commitment to support communities, encourage responsible choices and position Alberta as the best place to do business.
Larry brings a wealth of experience in technology and business leadership to the AGLC Board and will play an integral role in guiding AGLC’s strategic direction. He is currently serving as VP and GM of Emerson’s SaaS SCADA business and has held senior roles at Zedi and Telus, driving innovation, growth, and global success.
A strong advocate for education and community, Larry serves as Vice Chair of Athabasca University’s Board of Governors and has held board roles with NAIT and Polytechnics Canada. He was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his community contributions.
AGLC and the Board of Directors extend their heartfelt thanks to Len Rhodes for his leadership and dedication as Board Chair since August 2019. He decided not to seek a third term and will continue to serve in this role until August 14, 2025. Len led AGLC through some significant milestones, including reducing red tape by 51%, growth of the emerging cannabis industry and ensuring AGLC delivered a balanced approach to business development, social responsibility, and regulatory oversight.
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Pinnacle Ontario live with CasinoEngine in North America debut

EveryMatrix has expanded its partnership with tier-1 operator Pinnacle powering its new casino in Ontario, Canada, using CasinoEngine platform technology – the first time its platform solution has gone live in North America.
The latest agreement builds on the two companies’ previous collaboration that saw EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine productivity platform power the well-known brand’s global casino offering.
The new launch takes the relationship to North America, marking EveryMatrix’s debut CasinoEngine platform integration in that market.
BonusEngine, EveryMatrix’s cross-vertical bonusing tool will be integrated in the second phase of launch. This will equip Pinnacle Ontario with a host of bonus types as well as AI-powered bonus abuse solution Bonus Guardian.
BonusEngine is the first of multiple engagement tools from EveryMatrix’s EngageSuite that Pinnacle plans to integrate.
With this comprehensive toolkit at its disposal, and the opportunity to add even more casino products in the future, Pinnacle Ontario can tailor campaigns, segment audiences, and reward players more effectively, creating a world-class digital entertainment experience for its customers.
EveryMatrix has more than 300 global customers and holds North American licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Stian Enger Petersen, CEO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “This launch marks a key milestone for EveryMatrix as we bring our market-leading CasinoEngine platform to Canada for the first time.
“We’re delighted to expand our partnership with Pinnacle and support their ambitions in Ontario with a powerful combination of platform, content, and engagement tools that are proven to drive success.”
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