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Red Bull Campus Clutch World Final Talent Revealed
Red Bull Campus Clutch, the largest global student VALORANT esports competition, will culminate in an epic World Final this weekend. The event is the conclusion to the VALORANT tournament that has seen over 25,000 participants and 400 events, in search of the world’s best student VALORANT team. On Saturday, 12 teams will enter. After this weekend, only one will remain – the Red Bull Campus Clutch World Champion team. The event will take place offline in Madrid, feature an exclusive live audience and appearances from a number of leading figures in esports, including Oscar “Mixwell” Canales, Brittani Johnson, Daniel “DDK” Kapadia and Jessica “Jessgoat” Bolden.
Red Bull Campus Clutch began in January with qualifiers and regional finals taking place in over 50 countries showcasing the finest student VALORANT players. Last month, the 50 National Final Winning teams entered the Red Bull Campus Clutch World Final Knockout Round, a first of its kind event in VALORANT esports, which ran from June 3rd to 6th and culminated in an epic, 24 hour, non-stop livestream. The top 12 teams from all corners of the globe were decided and will now make their way to the World Final to compete on the biggest stage of their lives including; Bedel Ödeyenler from Turkey who defeated 1600 teams in the qualifier stage and Project S from Portugal who despite never meeting in real life managed to defeat the UK in the Knockout Round.
The Red Bull Campus Clutch World Final will run from July 17th to 18th. The pinnacle of the competition, the event will be broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube, where players will compete for €20,000. The winning team will also receive VIP tickets to VALORANT Champions Tour where they will experience the event from the perspective of a player. They will also receive global recognition on broadcast during the event, with highlights from their momentous win played for viewers across the globe.
Taking place offline in Madrid, the event is one of the first LAN competitions since April 2020. It will also feature a limited live, onsite audience to cheer on players and hype up the online viewers. The schedule for the World Final is as follows:
- Group Stage: Saturday 17th July – 9:30am to 7pm CEST
- Semi Finals: Sunday 18th July – 11am – 5pm CEST
- Final: Sunday 18th July – 5pm CEST
Supporting this event will be some of the leading figures in the esports community, offering play-by-play commentary, in-depth analysis and behind the scenes specials throughout the tournament. The talent lineup includes professional VALORANT player and Captain of G2 Esports Oscar “Mixwell” Canales, caster and prolific competitive gamer Dan “ddk” Kapadia, commentator and former pro Gears of War player Loviel “Velly” Cardwell and VALORANT expert Alex “Vansilli” Nguyen. Britanni Johnson and Jessica “Jessgoat” Bolden will also be in attendance to provide their expert analysis to fans across the globe. Red Bull Campus Clutch will feature:
- Host: Iain Chambers
- Host: Loviel “Velly” Cardwell
- Caster & Analyst: Daniel “DDK” Kapadia
- Caster & Analyst: Victoria “Gottimoxi” Helen Johnson
- Caster & Analyst: Alex “Vansilli” Nguyen
- Caster & Analyst: Ryan “RyanCentral” Horton
- Caster & Analyst: Gustavo “Upmind” F Domingues
- Caster & Analyst: Britanni Johnson
- Caster & Analyst: Jessica “Jessgoat” Bolden
- Caster & Analyst: Oscar “Mixwell” Canales
- Caster & Analyst: Joseph “Keeoh” Winkler
- Caster & Analyst: Jakub “Lothar” Szygulski
The competing teams of the Red Bull Campus Clutch are:
- Team Belarus: Platoon
- Team Belgium: PXL Esports
- Team Canada: BTR
- Team Egypt: Anubis
- Team New Zealand: Mama’s Boys
- Team Pakistan: MAXD
- Team Peru: Cataclysm
- Team Portugal: Project S
- Team South Korea: VAC Kimchi
- Team Spain: Spain.DLL
- Team Turkey: Bedel Ödeyenler
- Team USA: Bay Area Vandals
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As regulators scrutinise AML, RG and advertising, operators face rising pressure to validate attribution and partner payouts end to end.
Growing regulation in iGaming is changing how operators manage affiliates, track player acquisition, and control partner payouts, according to a new statement from affiliate platform provider Affnook.
The company argues that in regulated markets affiliates are increasingly treated as an extension of an operator’s marketing activity, raising the stakes for oversight in areas such as affiliate advertising practices, responsible gambling controls, anti-money laundering (AML) and data privacy. The release points to the Danish Gambling Authority as one example of a regulator highlighting potential AML risks linked to affiliate partnerships and urging operators to strengthen risk assessments across third-party acquisition channels.
Affnook says the industry is moving away from “Trust Me” affiliate reporting as stakeholders demand performance data and revenue attribution that can be independently verified. It lists audit-ready reporting, verifiable revenue attribution, transparency into tracking and commission calculations, and consistent reporting standards as key expectations in more heavily regulated environments.
The company also frames financial governance as a parallel priority to tracking, citing the need for net gaming revenue (NGR) verification, commission accuracy, invoice reconciliation and payment oversight. It adds that multi-touch player journeys and reduced effectiveness of cookie-based attribution are widening “attribution blind spots,” which can fuel partner disputes, weaken decision-making and complicate compliance reviews.
In the release, Affnook positions platform features such as audit logs, partner activity monitoring, consent-aware tracking, real-time commission calculations and server-to-server tracking as the types of capabilities operators should evaluate as regulatory expectations increase.
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Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.
Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.
The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.
According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
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The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into its third regulated Canadian Province with its industry leading portfolio of games now available in Alberta for the first time
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range of its premium content going live with more than ten licensed operators on market launch day this week.
The milestone further reinforces Play’n GO’s commitment to regulated market expansion across North America and marks the company’s third Canadian province, following established operations in Ontario and Québec.
Play’n GO’s launch in Alberta ensures players have immediate access to a portfolio of world-class titles from day one of the market’s regulated opening. By partnering with a broad network of licensed operators at launch, the company has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in newly regulated jurisdictions.
The Alberta rollout builds on Play’n GO’s strong track record of working alongside regulators and operators to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality entertainment to players, while supporting sustainable market growth.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com
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