Canada
Hawks Talon Gaming To Tip Off Season Thursday, May 27 Against Hornets Venom GT
The NBA 2K League announced its 2021 regular-season schedule and season-long competition structure. The 16-week season will begin Wednesday, May 19 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T, and will conclude Saturday, Sept. 4 with the 2021 NBA 2K League Finals Delivered by DoorDash. Hawks Talon Gaming will begin the regular season with a two-game series against Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 27.
As part of the announcement, it was also shared that for the first time, the NBA 2K League will be aligned into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Hawks Talon will be in the Eastern Conference with 76ers GC, Celtics Crossover Gaming, Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai, Grizz Gaming, Heat Check Gaming, Hornets Venom GT, Knicks Gaming, Magic Gaming, Nets GC, Raptors Uprising GC and Wizards District Gaming. The Western Conference comprises Bucks Gaming, Blazer5 Gaming, Cavs Legion GC, Jazz Gaming, Kings Guard Gaming, Lakers Gaming, Mavs Gaming, Pacers Gaming, Pistons GT, T-Wolves Gaming and Warriors Gaming Squad.
“We are ready to get back on the virtual court and start competing with the best of the best in the NBA 2K League,” said Hawks Talon GC Head Coach Wesley Acuff. “We are thrilled with the talent we retained and the draft picks we made this past offseason. We strive to give the city of Atlanta an esports team that they can rally behind.”
Regular-season games will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with four distinct matchups each night. Matchups will be played in a two-game format.
Hawks Talon Gaming’s 2021 NBA 2K League Schedule:
Game | Week | Date | Day | Home | Away | Game Start (E.T.) |
1 | 5/19-22 | TBD – THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT POWERED BY AT&T | ||||
1 | 2 | 5/27 | Thursday | Hawks Talon GC | Hornets Venom GT | 8:00 PM |
2 | 2 | 5/29 | Saturday | Hawks Talon GC | Grizz Gaming | 9:00 PM |
3 | 2 | 6/4 | Friday | Hawks Talon GC | Raptors Uprising GC | 7:00 PM |
4 | 3 | 6/5 | Saturday | Heat Check Gaming | Hawks Talon GC | 7:00 PM |
5 | 4 | 6/12 | Saturday | Celtics Crossover Gaming | Hawks Talon GC | 7:00 PM |
6 | 5 | 6/17 | Thursday | Hawks Talon GC | NetsGC | 8:00 PM |
7 | 5 | 6/19 | Saturday | Hawks Talon GC | Heat Check Gaming | 9:00 PM |
8 | 6 | 6/26 | Saturday | Magic Gaming | Hawks Talon GC | 9:00 PM |
7 | 7/4 | JULY 4th BYE WEEK | ||||
8 | BYE WEEK | |||||
9 | 7/12-17 | TBD – THE TURN TOURNAMENT POWERED BY AT&T | ||||
9 | 10 | 7/21 | Wednesday | Knicks Gaming | Hawks Talon GC | 7:00 PM |
10 | 10 | 7/22 | Thursday | Hawks Talon GC | T-Wolves Gaming | 7:20 P.M. |
11 | 11 | 7/30 | Friday | Hornets Venom GT | Hawks Talon GC | 9:00 P.M. |
12 | 11 | 7/31 | Saturday | Kings Guard Gaming | Hawks Talon GC | 7:00 P.M. |
12 | BYE WEEK | |||||
13 | 13 | 8/13 | Friday | Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai | Hawks Talon GC | 9:00 P.M. |
14 | 13 | 8/14 | Saturday | Hawks Talon GC | Pistons GT | 9:00 P.M. |
Each NBA 2K League team will begin the 2021 season playing remotely from its local market. Games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels, and will be available on Dash Radio, ESRevolution, Loco in India and Sport1 in Europe.
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
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.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
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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