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NBA’s Most-Engaged Content Publisher, Basketball Forever, Launching V.O.A.T Prediction App to Redefine NBA Fan Experience

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3 years ago

June 10, 2021

The limited beta will offer free prizes & better-than-betting prediction games for NBA fans during this year’s playoff bracket.

Basketball Forever, the most engaged NBA publisher in the world, is opening their unprecedented, free-to-play NBA prediction app called V.O.A.T. for up to 10,000 beta testers who will be in the running to win tens of thousands of dollars in no-cost prizes plus digital collectibles this NBA playoff season.

The V.O.A.T. app is a first-of-it’s-kind NBA lifestyle extension where fans will win free prizes for making five daily NBA predictions and earning points based on the likelihood of their correct predictions. After further growth from feedback and usage during the NBA Playoffs, V.O.A.T. will launch for general use during the ’21-’22 NBA season, bringing an unrivaled NBA enhancement to 100,000 subscribed players as the first prediction subscription service catering to NBA fans.

“Our V.O.A.T. app will bring a deep, inclusive and rewarding extension to any NBA fan who wants more from their games,” said Alex Sumsky, Basketball Forever’s co-founder, “We know that fantasy sports and full-on sports betting isn’t for everybody. V.O.A.T. gives any fan the excitement of watching a game with a prediction on the line and the thrill of winning alongside their favorite teams or players.”

The streamlined, digital-first experience gives V.O.A.T. users a rich NBA extension with a low time commitment of just a couple minutes before matches each day. Each point earned can be used to enter daily prize drawings, meaning there’s win opportunities for anybody, from galaxy-brain NBA fans to casual NBA newcomers.

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NBA fans have become accustomed to engaging directly with their passions. The V.O.A.T. app puts players in the game, letting them predict and win directly from their mobile devices.
Users will also be able to earn NBA collectibles, such as digital cards, will have considerable impact for playing and engaging on the platform. The predictions will be powered by one of the award-winning innovators at Unikrn.

“There’s nothing better than having a reason to watch, cheer and trash talk during the game,” said Karl Flores, Unikrn co-founder and CEO, “V.O.A.T. is designed to open that experience up, so it’s easy to have a good time with anybody: your mates, your sports-ambivalent spouse and your friend who is way too into fantasy can all enjoy the NBA with V.O.A.T., making it even better than betting.”

Canada

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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1 week ago

November 8, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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

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2 weeks ago

November 7, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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

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3 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

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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.