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Oxygen Esports Partners with Drinkswear Brand, Ice Shaker

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The partnership signifies the extension of the relationship between Oxygen Esports and the Gronkowski family and sees their brand Ice Shaker become the Performance Bottle and Shaker Partner for all rosters

Ice Shaker and Oxygen Esports are thrilled to announce their new partnership where Ice Shaker will become the official Performance Bottle and Shaker Partner of Oxygen Esports, the Boston Uprising and the newly announced Boston Call of Duty League franchise. This announcement is an expansion of the partnership between Oxygen and the Gronkowski family, who announced their involvement in OXG’s latest fundraising round in December. Ice Shaker continues its move into esports as they will provide equipment and performance consulting for all OXG’s rosters.

Ice Shaker is a family-operated business created and used by the Gronkowski brothers. The five pro athletes from the National Football League and Major League Baseball who needed a bottle designed to perform well while looking fresh on their respective playing fields. The bottle is forged from kitchen grade stainless steel that will not absorb odor like plastic bottles do and features a patented twist-in agitator that breaks up powders but is silent when you shake the bottle. Ice Shaker offers a product so far above competitors that during their appearance on Shark Tank they were offered by all 5 sharks and closed a deal with Mark Cuban & Alex Rodriguez.

“Gamers need a bottle that will keep their drinks cold all day, won’t spill, won’t sweat and can mix their favorite energy drinks,” says Chris Gronkowski, Founder and CEO of Ice Shaker. “Ice Shaker is the perfect gaming bottle, and we are excited to see OXG stay hydrated with a bottle that was built for the best.”

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Oxygen Esports is New England’s largest esports organization with rosters competing at the highest level across some of the most-watched titles in esports, including Call of Duty, Overwatch, Valorant, Halo, Rainbow Six: Siege, Rocket League and Apex Legends.

“We are elated to expand our partnership with the Gronkowski family and welcome Ice Shaker as a partner for all of our rosters,” said Murphy Vandervelde, Co-Founder of Oxygen. “With most of our leadership team having played collegiate and professional athletics we know how important it is to equip our athletes to perform in-game, during practice and off the stage. Ice Shaker’s proven technology will allow our gamers to stay hydrated with a cold beverage for hours. No matter how heated the competition gets, we can count on Ice Shaker to keep our teams cool.”

Not only is Ice Shaker’s technology best in class, but the bottle also features highly customizable bottle designs and slick design profiles to make sure consumers have a bottle for every occasion.

“Ice Shaker’s highly customizable design will allow us to offer our fans plenty of unique and limited-edition color ways enabling them to stay fresh and hydrated,” said Adam Morrison, Chief Operating Officer of OXG. “we are looking forward to keeping our fans on their toes with surprise drops, contests and influencer collaborations.”

 

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ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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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.”

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*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)

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INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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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.

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IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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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.’

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