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PLAYMAKER SUBSIDIARY REDGOL HOSTS CHILE’S FIRST-EVER WOMEN’S SOCCER AWARD CEREMONY
The red carpet ceremony recognizing and celebrating the top female soccer players in Chile was exclusively livestreamed via Redgol and Contragolpe. In partnership with a number of Redgol’s prime sponsors, including adidas, EstelarBet, and Budweiser, the ceremony saw 10 exclusive honors awarded to Chile’s topflight women’s soccer league players, head coach and media members following the conclusion of 2021’s Primera División de fútbol femenino de Chile (Chilean women’s soccer championship).
“We are proud of the great work done by the teams at Futbol Sites Chile and Redgol,” said Federico Grinberg, CEO of Futbol Sites, a Playmaker Brand. “Our goal is to regionalize these events and provide more support to women’s football throughout Latin America and in the US Hispanic market. We are proud of the fact that our properties have managed to transcend the digital world and create a real impact on local communities across these regions.”
“Premios Contragolpe 2021 exemplifies the commitment of Redgol, Futbol Sites and Playmaker to the advancement of women’s soccer in Chile and Latin America,” commented Paulina Agüero, Futbol Sites Chile Head of Sales. “To be able to host a ceremony to celebrate Chile’s top female soccer performers is a fitting tribute to the growth of the sport in our country and the potential our soccer league, players and coaches have. This is only the beginning of a prosperous relationship between Redgol and Chile’s elite women’s soccer community.”
Renowned Chilean sports journalists, Grace Lazcano and Rodrigo Herrera, hosted the awards, welcoming a plethora of Chile’s women’s football championship players, journalists, club members and executives. The complete list of winners for the inaugural edition of Premios Contragolpe included:
- Best goalkeeper: Natalia Campos (Universidad de Chile)
- Best defender: Carla Guerrero (Universidad de Chile)
- Best midfielder: Yessenia López (Universidad de Chile)
- Best forward: Javiera Grez (Colo Colo)
- Best head coach: Carlos Véliz (Universidad de Chile)
- Best revelation player: Sonya Keefe (Universidad de Chile)
- Best career trajectory: Carla Guerrero (Universidad de Chile)
- Best goal: María José Urrutia (Colo Colo)
- Best women’s soccer journalist: Grace Lazcano (Históricas)
- The Best 2021: Karen Araya (Santiago Morning)
- Best XI: Natalia Campos (Universidad de Chile); Su Helen Galaz (Santiago Morning), Carla Guerrero (Universidad de Chile), Fernanda Ramírez (Universidad de Chile), Daniela Ceballos (Universidad de Concepción); Karen Araya (Santiago Morning), Nicol Sanhueza (Colo Colo), Yessenia López (Universidad de Chile); Rebeca Fernández (Universidad de Chile), María José Urrutia (Colo Colo), Javiera Grez (Colo Colo). – head coach: Carlos Véliz (Universidad de Chile).
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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
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.
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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