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AIM LAB PARTNERS WITH UBISOFT AS THE OFFICIAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FOR RAINBOW SIX SIEGE ESPORTS

Teams and Pro Players Will Use Aim Lab For Player Assessment, Training, and Scouting
Aim Lab and Ubisoft announced to excited esports fans a multi-year partnership that will change the future of competitive play, by combining the world class gaming experience of the Rainbow Six Siege Pro Circuit with the next generation FPS skill training and player development platform, Aim Lab.
As the official player development platform of Rainbow Six Siege Esports, Aim Lab will be at the core of competitive Siege, analyzing player skill and using advanced machine learning to deliver actionable insights to discover the next generation of pro players. Rainbow Six Siege players will have access to the best in scientific training by using Aim Lab to improve their play and utilize this partnership to take themselves from novice to pro.
In year one, Aim Lab will take to the stage as a global partner for the Rainbow Six Siege Pro Circuit, being featured on live broadcasts across regional leagues and international Majors, including the Six Invitational. This will expand in year two with Aim Lab player stats integrated into the live broadcast to create amazing moments for Rainbow Six Esports fans and help teams to maximize their training and achieve the highest level of competitive play. Throughout the partnership, Ubisoft and Aim Lab will continue to explore new player training and development opportunities for the Rainbow Six Siege competitive ecosystem.
“We see Aim Lab as an amazing opportunity to bring innovation to esports, with an interactive training platform to both improve player skill, and provide a snapshot for league broadcast storytelling,” said Che Chou, Senior Director, Esports at Ubisoft. “Whether you’re a Rainbow Six Siege pro player or just aspiring to become one, Aim Lab will give us a baseline for how we celebrate player skill.”
To kick off the partnership, Aim Lab is launching its next Aim Lab Combine specifically tailored for Rainbow Six Siege players that will run from June 16-30, 2021. The Combine will comprise a total of six tasks designed to assess Siege players’ abilities around different scenarios, which helps players train skills in using lean mechanics more efficiently in firefights, gaining entry into heated situations, scanning, trigger control, recoil control, and crosshair placement. Each player will receive a shareable Player Card that will feature four core stats–accuracy, speed, reaction time, and tracking–and an Aim Lab Combine score. The scores will also be featured on an Aim Lab Combine ranking system split into task-specific leaderboards and an overall leaderboard.
Additionally, Aim Lab will have its own exclusive weapon skin inside of Rainbow Six Siege called the Aim Lab 24 KARAT which can be won as a prize for playing the Aim Lab Combine. The skin is available for the AUG A2 weapon, equipped by the operators Wamai and IQ.
“Aim Lab is excited to help the amazing player base of R6 achieve even greater levels of skill by utilizing our analytic systems and training tools to identify and develop new talent and supercharge existing professional players.” said Dr. Wayne Mackey, founder of Aim Lab. “We feel confident that our partnership will ensure that R6 players continue to be seen as some of the best FPS players for years to come.”
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Alberta Gaming
Edmonton Elks, Play Alberta Connect on New Partnership

Home field advantage has a new name, as the Edmonton Elks announced that Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium is now the home of the Elks.
The field naming rights are part of a broader multi-year agreement between Play Alberta and the EE, making Play Alberta the official sports betting partner of the Club.
“We couldn’t be more excited to expand our partnership with Play Alberta. This partnership is about more than just putting a name on the field – it’s about building something meaningful for our fans and our community. Play Alberta is an Alberta-based organization that shares our values and our commitment to giving back. Together, we’re creating new ways for fans to connect with our team and experience the game day atmosphere in a whole new way,” said Elks President and CEO Chris Morris.
The expanded relationship between the Elks and Play Alberta will allow the game day experience to continue to grow. Fans can look forward to unique activations and promotions around the stadium, including the chance to win game tickets and memorabilia.
“Since Play Alberta’s launch five years ago, our team has made it a priority to connect with the communities where our players live and work. We are very excited to join the Edmonton Elks on the field on game days during upcoming CFL seasons. Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium allows us to partner with the Elks and showcase two brands built for Albertans in a historic Edmonton location,” said Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Chief Executive Officer Kandice Machado.
The Elks open their 76th season on Saturday, June 7 in Vancouver when they take on the B.C. Lions. Edmonton’s home opener at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium is slated for Thursday, June 19 against the Montreal Alouettes.
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BCLC
BCLC Celebrates its 40th Anniversary With New Scratch & Win that Lets Winners Give Back

BCLC has launched a Scratch & Win ticket that is a win-win for both the Top Prize winner and their registered B.C. charity of choice.
The Greater Good Giveaway ticket offers a Top Prize of $10,000 for the winner and $10,000 for their registered charity of choice, selected from a list of British Columbia charities on CanadaHelps.
Thomas D’Cruz from Richmond is the first Top Prize winner for Greater Good Giveaway. D’Cruz selected the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation to receive the $10,000 charity prize, sharing that he “wanted to help children.” The winning ticket was purchased at Walmart on Alderbridge Way in Richmond.
There are over 12,000 registered B.C. charities on CanadaHelps for Top Prize winners to select from that support a variety of different causes, including arts and culture, education, social services and more.
“At BCLC, we believe that when we share the wins, we feel more connected to each other, our communities and our province,” says Natasha Questel, BCLC Chief Social Purpose Officer and Vice President of Marketing. “Our players have shared that they are interested in different types of prizing that go beyond a dollar amount, so as we celebrate our 40th anniversary we’re thrilled to launch the Greater Good Giveaway – a ticket that allows our players the chance to support causes that resonate deeply with them, and aligns strongly with our social purpose – to generate win-wins for the greater good.”
Greater Good Giveaway tickets are $2 each and are available for purchase at lottery retailers across the province. For full details on the Greater Good Giveaway ticket, including how to play, please visit our website.
In 2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $137 million in winnings from Scratch & Win.
Since 1985, BCLC has delivered more than $29 billion to the provincial government to support communities, provincial programs and services, charities and major events that have helped shape B.C.
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Adam Fonsica Co‑Founder & COO at Random State
Random State obtains Ontario iGaming licence

Random State (“RS”), the Swedish studio behind next‑generation iLottery and multiplayer bingo content, has been granted a Gaming‑Related Supplier – Manufacturer licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The approval, effective 14 May 2025, authorises RS to offer its games and platform services to licensed operators across Ontario.
“Securing the Ontario licence is a milestone our entire team has worked tirelessly toward,” said Adam Fonsica, Co‑Founder & COO at Random State. “Ontario not only validates the quality and integrity of our technology; it provides a launchpad for our broader North‑American expansion. We can’t wait to introduce our eInstant titles and multiplayer bingo hub to Ontario players later this year, together with a soon‑to‑be‑announced operator.”
The licence clears the way for RS to roll out its full product portfolio in Ontario:
Interactive eInstants – instant‑win games that re‑imagine traditional lottery mechanics with modern gameplay and rich visuals.
Multiplayer bingo – a complete suite of 90-, 75-, 80/60/40‑ and 30‑ball variants, featuring progressive jackpots, Pot Booster and real‑time chat hosting.
Turn‑key iGaming platform – advanced Player Account Management (PAM), certified RNG, gamification engine and a WYSIWYG game‑configuration tool that lets operators launch new games in minutes.
Random State expects its first Ontario go‑live in Q3 2025, delivering both eInstants and multiplayer bingo on day one.
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