Canada
Esports Organization Dignitas Names Zytara Official NFT Partner
Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment Inc. (NME), today announces it has named Zytara Labs its official digital playing cards and NFT partner. Zytara Labs is a full-service NFT production studio serving musical artists, pro-athletes, major brands, and well-known names in entertainment by creating unique and rare digital items for their fans and consumers.
Zytara Labs which will launch its NFT platform in Q3-2021 will create a series of Dignitas NFT collections and playing cards on the DigitalBits protocol throughout this multi-year partnership. Featuring the new logo and style of Dignitas’ rebrand earlier this year it will serve to commemorate players and seasonal events, celebrate moments and provide rare privileges for Dignitas fans and offer them new and exciting ways to engage with their favorite players. Zytara Labs and Dignitas will also collaborate on unique activations through social media and Twitch giveaways to drive fan engagement.
Zytara Labs recently received global media attention for supporting the launch of Floyd Mayweather’s first NFT, which was released to celebrate his legacy. Some of Zytara Labs’ other notable NFT partnerships include the Dole #SunshineForAll campaign with David Datuna, along with Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Ozuna and Famed French Sculptor and Neo-Pop Artist Richard Orlinski’s creative collaboration featuring Orlinski’s iconic kong sculptures that are seen dotting the major cities of many continents.
Zytara Labs Founder and CEO Al Burgio said, “We are excited to be working with an innovative team such as Dignitas to create a series of NFT collections and seasonal player cards for fans. We’ve only begun to see a small part of how NFTs can be leveraged to engage fans and provide a closer connection to their favorite team and players.”
“NFTs are the logical next step for esports teams, and we are excited to be leading this emerging wave in the gaming industry,” said John Spiher, Vice President of Partnerships at Dignitas, “We look forward to working alongside Zytara Labs to create innovative fan opportunities to collect and trade our new playing cards and other NFTs.”
Dignitas fans can register at zytara.com/dignitas to be notified as new items become available.
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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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