Canada
Hawks Talon GC Acquire ‘Witness’ and Georgia Native ‘Putback’ in Season Five NBA 2K League Draft
Hawks Talon Gaming, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, rounded out their five-man roster on Saturday during the Season Five NBA 2K League Draft by acquiring WITNESS and Georgia native PUTBACK. Hawks Talon Gaming acquired the 18th and 40th overall picks from Hornets Venom GT in a draft day trade that sent Talon’s 25th and 30th picks to Hornets Venom.
“From the outset, we wanted to be aggressive in order to build a contender for Season Five, and making the trade accomplished exactly that,” said Hawks Talon Gaming Director of Esports Wesley Acuff. “Adding WITNESS and PUTBACK to our core completes our roster perfectly.”
Hawks Talon used the 18th overall pick to select John ‘WITNESS’ Mushaben, a shooting guard/small forward from Broadview, Mont. WITNESS played 16 games during the Season Five NBA 2K League Draft Combine, recording 17.8 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game.
With the 40th overall pick in the second round, Hawks Talon Gaming selected Bryson ‘PUTBACK’ Fleming, a power forward from Winterville, Ga. In 16 NBA 2K League Draft Combine games, he scored 6.4 points, pulled down 3.3 rebounds and recorded 2.5 steals per game.
“Adding WITNESS to pair with CEEZ in our backcourt is going to be incredibly fun to coach every night,” said Hawks Talon Head Coach Ismael ‘MAELO’ Diaz-Tolentino. “And PUTBACK is a perfect, do-it-all player that will help us in every aspect and complement our other players seamlessly.”
In December, the NBA 2K League announced significant changes during the upcoming fifth season in 2022. The new season will revolve around three tournaments (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN AND THE TICKET) as well as the NBA 2K League Playoffs and Finals. In addition, the league introduced a new 3v3 format that will culminate in a 3v3 championship. And lastly, amateur teams will be included for the first time in NBA 2K League competition, with the opportunity to participate in the 3v3 tournament format.
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
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.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
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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