Canada
T-Wolves Gaming Win the NBA 2K League TIPOFF Tournament
Dhwan “ShiftyKaii” White named tournament MVP
T-Wolves Gaming, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, won the NBA 2K The TIPOFF Tournament powered by AT&T by beating Wizard District Gaming 2-1 in the semifinals matchup and beating 76ers GC 2-1 in a 2019 NBA 2K League Finals rematch.
In the semifinal series against Wizard District Gaming, Michael “BearDaBeast” Key led T-Wolves Gaming to a Game 1 victory with 37 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including 9-of-13 from beyond the arc and 12 assists. In Game 2, Malik “Slaughter” Leisinger registered a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. To pull off the semifinals victory, Dhwan “ShiftyKaii” White tallied a team high 25 points, connecting on 10-of-15 from the field.
In The TIPOFF Tournament finals series, “ShiftyKaii” registered 30 points and 10 assists in Game 1. In Game 2, “Slaughter” dropped another double-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and three steals. In the deciding game, “ShiftyKaii” went off for 36 points, connecting on 8-of-12 from three-point range and was named The TIPOFF Tournament MVP. “ShiftyKaii” becomes the first non-point guard to win MVP honors in the TIPOFF Tournament.
“I am most proud that we came together as a team. In this league everybody can play, everybody is really good at 2K, the difference is chemistry,” said T-Wolves Gaming point guard “BearDaBeast”. “You either got it or you don’t, and we have seen it, this group is special.”
“It honestly feels great to win my first ever TIPOFF,” said Head Coach Nick Gartrelle. “This is just a showing what we can do and what is to come.” With tonight’s tournament victory, Gartrelle becomes the youngest head coach to win a banner as part of the NBA 2K League BANNER CHAIN powered by AT&T.
THE TIPOFF powered by AT&T was the first of three in-season tournaments, where teams compete for banners as part of the BANNER CHAIN powered by AT&T. The tournament featured all 23 NBA 2K League teams starting with a group stage before teams advanced to the playoff rounds. With a first-place finish, T-Wolves Gaming will take home $70,000 of the total $160,000 prize pool that was split among the first through fourth place finishers. For more details regarding the NBA 2K League the TIPOFF Tournament please click here.
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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.
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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