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PUBG MOBILE ANNOUNCES FORMAT AND $1.4M PRIZE POOL FOR PUBG MOBILE GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 LEAGUE STAGE

Starting November 30th, 40 of the best PUBG MOBILE teams will collide in East and West during the PMGC League Stage with a prize pool of $1,470,000 USD up for grabs
PUBG MOBILE is pleased to reveal the format and prize pool distribution for the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship 2021 League that will kick off on November 30th and see an incredible $1,470,000 USD on the line.
Split into East and West divisions, the PMGC League 2021 will see the best 40 teams from across the world go head-to-head in their respective regions. Running across three weeks, the PMGC League will play host to matches on Tuesday and Wednesday before heading to Super Weekends where the top 16 teams of the week will fight to earn Championship Points.
Following three intense and competitive Super Weekends, the 16 teams with the most Championship Points will qualify for the PMGC East and PMGC West Finals. The Finals will take place across three days from December 22nd – 24th with 6 matches a day where teams will compete for a spot in the prestigious PMGC Grand Finals.
The prize pool for PMGC is an extraordinary $6,000,000 USD with a dedicated $1,470,000 USD being awarded during the PMGC League. The prize pool will see a total of $725,00 USD awarded across both PMGC West League and PMGC East League and $20,000 USD up for grabs in individual awards.
The PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) is the pinnacle competition of the PUBG MOBILE esports program and the most prestigious tournament of the year. Participants for the PMGC include the top global teams from across the PUBG MOBILE Pro League (PMPL) and PUBG MOBILE Pro League Championship.
PUBG MOBILE is proud to partner with YouTube for PMGC, and the entire event will be broadcast exclusively on the platform via our PUBG MOBILE Esports official channel and 18 other local channels. OnePlus, a leading global technology brand known for its high-performance Android smartphones, is the Official Smartphone partner of PMGC 2021.
Please find an updated list of all the teams that have qualified for PMGC so far:
PUBG Mobile Global Championship League – East Teams:
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FaZe Clan – SEA Championship S4 League
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Tong Jia Bao Esports – Peace Elite Championship
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Genesis Dogma GIDS – PMPL Indonesia
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The Infinity – PMPL Thailand
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Team Secret – PMPL MY/SG
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D’Xavier – PMPL Vietnam
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Nigma Galaxy – PMPL Arabia
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DRS GAMING – PMPL South Asia
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Hidden – Winners of Pro Series S2
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REJECT – Winners of Japan League S1
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TBC – SEA Championship S4 Finals x3
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TBC – MENA & SA Championship x4
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TBC – PEL Points x2
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TBC – Winners of Rivals Cup
PUBG Mobile Global Championship League – West Teams: :
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Ghost Gaming – PMPL North America
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Furious Gaming – PMPL LATAM
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A7 eSports – PMPL Brazil
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Natus Vincere – PMPL CIS
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Next Rüya Gaming – PMPL Turkey
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Unicorn of Love – PMPL Western Europe
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TBC – Americas Championship x7
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TBC – European Championship x7
The entire PMGC League stage will be broadcast exclusively on YouTube with fans being able to tune in from 7 pm GMT+8 for PMGC East and 2 am GMT+8 for PMGC West on the PUBG MOBILE Esports official channel and 18 other local channels.
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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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Alex Malchenko Head of Sales at Evoplay
Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.
Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.
The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.
“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”
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iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.
Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.
The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.
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