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Pocket Gamer Connects is coming to Toronto for the very first time this July

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Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with 400 top companies and 750 professionals at the leading global gaming industry conference this summer in Toronto.

Pocket Gamer Connects, the leading b2b games industry conference, is returning to Canada for the first time since 2016. This time, the conference will be taking place in the all-new dynamic location of Toronto from July 6-7. It’s the same conference you know and love in a brand new place brimming with opportunities for the industry. Some 750 professionals are expected to be in attendance representing 400 leading companies from around the globe, spanning from C-level executives to developers, from publishers to students, you’ll find them all at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto.

Pocket Gamer Connects conferences have made a name for themselves across the world stage through creating unparalleled opportunities to connect with incredible international games industry companies. Since the very first Connects conference in 2014, the team has developed a stellar reputation for delivering the highest quality games industry events that set the perfect stage for attendees to expand their networks and gain exceptional insights on what they need to do to propel their businesses to the next level. Among the 400 companies that will be present at our upcoming Toronto conference, attendees will get the chance to meet with representatives from Netflix, Google, Electronic Arts, Wizards of the Coast, A Thinking Ape, Starcaster Games, Photon, Dimoso, Viral Nation and many, many more.

Just like the top-tier quality of brands that will be joining us this July, we have an incredible line-up of the biggest authorities in the industry as speakers. They will be diving into all the hottest topics facing the industry today, covering mobile, PC, console, blockchain, web3, the metaverse and much more. PG Connects will get you up-to-date with all the latest industry trends and any emerging growth opportunities you need to know about. Our stellar lineup is made up of absolute powerhouses in the industry, and it includes Franci Dimitrovska of Electronic Arts, Elena Doty of Google Firebase, Margaret McClure of Netflix Games, John Eberhardt of Wizards of the Coast, Kenshi Arasaki of A Thinking Ape, Patty Toledo of YAHAHA, Shum Singh of Agnitio Capital, Martin MacMillan of Pollen VC and over 150 other major industry authorities that will be sharing their wealth of expertise with us.

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Explore the future of brand partnerships at the Brands x Ads x Games Summit

All Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto attendees gain complimentary access to our first ever Brands x Ads x Games Summit, which is taking place right alongside the conference from July 6 to 7.

This summit is designed to focus upon the latest trends in the games industry and the spaces where games meet brands and advertising. It’s a prime opportunity to stay on top of all the up-and-coming branding trends and scope out new opportunities to elevate your ad strategies. Attendees will enjoy hearing talks spanning all the hot topics in the industry ranging from developing on blockchain to what we can learn from games delving into the metaverse to esports innovation and the first-ever iteration of our new Brand Booster track, which is dedicated to analysing success stories, failures and opportunities where brands meet the growing games industry. You can look forward to hearing from Nick Branstator of Playwire, Mark Val of Photon, Tim Tello of Pocketful of Quarters, Daniel Griffiths of Steel Media, Adam Starcaster of Starcaster Games, Jean-Philippe Steinmetz of AcceleratXR, Nav Gupta of Chaarmi Worlds Inc., Nimrod Shanit of Holy City VR and Bobby Baird of Stream Hatchet and many more as they lead insightful, future-gazing discussions in the summit.

Secure your spot at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto today and connect with leading authorities in the games industry this July 6-7.

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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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ESE Entertainment Completes Acquisition of Gaming Production Company, Bombee Americas

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ESE Entertainment Inc., a gaming company that provides a range of services to leading video game developers and publishers, has announced that it has acquired Bombee Global Entertainment Ltd. (Bombee Americas), the North American arm of Bombee Event Production AB, (Bombee), a global production company specialized in live production, special effects, broadcast, and event management for the gaming sector.

Bombee has successfully collaborated with ESE to bring its premier event production services and world class customer service to North America and beyond. The North American arm of Bombee, Bombee Americas, will continue to grow and scale in this new organizational structure under ESE, while maintaining its entire team and global support.

Konrad Wasiela, CEO of ESE, said: “Today marks the next stage of ESE—a 2.0 version of our company. With the acquisition of Bombee Americas, we are not only solidifying our presence in North America but also paving the way for growth and innovation in the gaming industry. This is a major step, positioning us to deliver even greater value to our partners and elevate the gaming experience for our clients globally. We’re thrilled about the opportunities ahead and the exceptional talent joining our team.”

Transaction Terms

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The Acquisition was completed by way of a share purchase agreement (the SPA) among the Company, Bombee Americas, and the shareholders of Bombee Americas (the Vendors). Pursuant to the SPA, ESE acquired all of the outstanding shares of Bombee Americas in exchange for: (i) $750,000 in cash paid on closing, (ii) $375,000 in cash to be paid six (6) months following closing, subject to customary adjustments based on the working capital of Bombee Americas on closing, (iii) $375,000 in cash to be paid twelve (12) months following closing, and (iv) 30,000,000 common shares of ESE (the Consideration Shares), issued at a deemed issue price of $0.10 per share.

In connection with the Acquisition, the founders of Bombee Americas have signed three-year service agreements and will continue to run the business following the closing, along with the rest of the personnel of Bombee Americas who will remain in place, ensuring a smooth transition of operations. As part of the Acquisition, the Company has acquired the liabilities of Bombee Americas, mainly consisting of customary current obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business for Bombee Americas, which are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s operations or financial position.

No finder’s fees were paid or payable in conjunction with the Acquisition.

The Acquisition was an arm’s length transaction within the meaning of the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the Exchange) and constituted an “Expedited Acquisition” in accordance with Exchange Policy 5.3 – Acquisitions and Dispositions of Non-Cash Assets. The Acquisition remains subject to the final approval of the Exchange.

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Suspected Digital Fraud Coming from Canada Up Nearly 11% Since H1 2023, Reveals New TransUnion Analysis

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In the first half (H1) of 2024, Canada saw a significant increase in suspected Digital Fraud attempts, with nearly 5.74% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in Canada involving suspected Digital Fraud, revealed a new TransUnion® (NYSE: TRU) analysis. This is nearly an 11% year-over-year (YoY) rate increase from H1 2023, and TransUnion also documented an 11% increase in the volume of suspected Digital Fraud from Canada during this period, despite a less than a one percent (0.7%) YoY increase in the volume of transactions.

According to a recent TransUnion survey,1 more than half (54%) of Canadians said they were recently targeted by email, phone call or text message fraud attempts. Phishing was the most common scheme type (45%), followed by smishing (42%) and vishing (39%).

The increasing use of digital transactions, combined with rising suspected Digital Fraud attempts are also impacting businesses as they potentially face revenue losses and increased operational costs due to fraud. According to a TransUnion business survey for the H2 2024 Update to the State of Omnichannel Fraud report, 200 Canadian business leaders said their companies lost approximately 6% of equivalent revenue – representing $78 billion – over the past year due to fraud. The most prominent causes of fraud loss cited by them were:

  • Scam/Authorized fraud (31%): Dishonest scheme intended to trick a person into giving up something of value (e.g., account access, money, information)
  • Account takeover (19%): Unauthorized individuals taking over someone’s online account (e.g., bank, social media, email) without their permission
  • Synthetic identity fraud (18%): Use of a combination of personal information to fabricate a person or entity to commit a dishonest act for financial or personal gain

TransUnion also found that suspected Digital Fraud attempts – where the consumer was transacting in Canada and targeted businesses globally – increased on average by 10.5% YoY in H1 2024 compared to H1 2023 and impacted all industries.

Top Three Industries Globally with Highest Rate of Suspected Digital Fraud Attempts Coming from Canada in H1 2024

  1. Gambling (online sports betting, poker, etc.) – 9.6%
  2. Retail – 9.2%
  3. Government – 7.7%

Top Three Industries Globally with Highest YoY Increase (H1 2024 vs H1 2023) in the Rate of Suspected Digital Fraud Attempts Coming from Canada

  1. Logistics – 172.9%
  2. Gambling – 79.3%
  3. Video gaming – 67.8%

“Protecting customers and their businesses from fraud is essential to enabling safe and tailored consumer experiences. These findings reveal that despite the good-faith efforts that are being undertaken by companies to identify and prevent fraud to date, fraudsters continue to evolve and it’s vital that fraud prevention methods keep up with the changing times,” said Patrick Boudreau, head of identity management and fraud solutions at TransUnion Canada.

“Businesses that aren’t already doing so should ensure that they are taking advantage of fraud prevention technologies such as identity verification, IP intelligence, device reputation and synthetic identity detection as critical components of their fraud prevention programs,” he added.

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