Canada

Hawks Talon Gaming Promotes Wesley Acuff to Director of Esports

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3 years ago

October 1, 2021

Hawks Talon Opens Search for New Head Coach for Upcoming NBA 2K League Season

Hawks Talon Gaming, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, announced the promotion of Wesley Acuff to Director of Esports. In his new role, Acuff will be responsible for managing the daily esports operation and leading the organization through the annual NBA 2K League Draft. Additionally, Acuff will lead the search for Hawks Talon’s new head coach for the upcoming NBA 2K League season.

“We are thrilled to promote Wes and continue our investment in Hawks Talon,” said Janice Koon, Vice President of G League and 2K League Operations for the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena. “Wes has proven to be an incredible asset to our organization with a wealth of knowledge about the league, and we are confident that he will take us to the next level in his new role.”

In 2020, Acuff played an integral role as the host of a livestream series called Talon Takeover. Presented with the Best Livestream Award from the NBA 2K League, this first-of-its-kind series achieved tremendous viewership and blurred the line between music and esports by featuring celebrities, entertainers and influencers playing NBA 2K on the team’s Twitch channel.

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“I am grateful to continue my esports career in this new role with Hawks Talon Gaming,” said Acuff. “Since I got here in 2018, we have been working hard to make Hawks Talon Gaming a competitive and world-class esports organization. I look forward to finding a new coach to help us put together a winning product on the virtual court.”

Acuff joined the Hawks and State Farm Arena in 2018 as the Hawks Talon’s first Team Manager and Head Coach. Earlier in his career, Acuff served in various production roles such as Producer, Editor and Camera Operator, with Turner Sports (now WarnerMedia) and NBA Digital.

Canada

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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2 weeks ago

November 8, 2024

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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

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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.