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THE ESPORTS AWARDS UNVEIL FIRST WAVE OF FINALISTS
The Esports Awards, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, is excited to present the first set of finalists for this year’s event which will be hosted at Resorts World Las Vegas on December 13th. After a huge wave of nominations, League of Legends, Dr Disrespect, and FaZe Clan are among the names who have been shortlisted in the entertainment categories.
The finalists were announced by Daniel ‘dGon’ Gonzales, Jonathan ‘Reinforce’ Larsson and Garrett “Shady” Smith Jr as part of the Esports Awards’ second Spotlight Show of the year. The show took place at the Verizon 5G labs in Los Angeles, California. The ground-breaking facility features technologies such as the “Augmented Live Stream” which allows you to embed digital elements into a live stream in real-time such as becoming a digital avatar with the character’s animation mimicking the user’s facial expression.
The Spotlight Show also played host to an interview with Mark Chang, Head of Gaming & Esports Strategy and Sponsorships at Verizon who discussed Verizon’s support of the mobile esports scene, and 5 Mobile Moments brought to you by Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband which compiles the most significant moments from the previous month in mobile esports.
The full list of entertainment awards finalists are:
Content Group of the Year
- 100 Thieves
- FaZe Clan
- LOUD
- One True King
- G4TV
- Tribo Gaules
- OfflineTV
- Full Squad Gaming
- Team Summertime
- S8ul Esports
Esports Content Creator of the Year
- HECZ
- SunlessKhan
- Ashley Kang
- ZooMaa
- ImperialHal
- BananaSlamJamma
- Hungrybox
- Launders
- IWDominate
Esports Content Series of the Year
- The Story Of… (theScore esports)
- The Process
- T1 THE LOCKER ROOM
- G2 Voicecomms
- The Eavesdrop Podcast
- Backstory
- Road to The International
- Players
Esports Game of the Year
- League of Legends
- VALORANT
- CS:GO
- Rocket League
- Dota 2
- Free Fire
- Apex Legends
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Fortnite
Esports Mobile Game of the Year Presented by Verizon
- PUBG MOBILE
- League of Legends: Wild Rift
- Free Fire
- Pokémon Unite
- Arena of Valor
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- Brawl Stars
Esports Personality of the Year
- s1mple
- Sjokz
- ocelote
- Gaules
- Mortal
- Faker
- Nadeshot
- Goldenboy
- HECZ
- Cherrygumms
- MoistCr1TiKaL
- Nobru
Streamer of the Year
- Ibai
- Gaules
- Valkyrae
- Asmongold
- tarik
- Kameto
- loltyler1
- TimTheTatman
- Dr Disrespect
- QTCinderella
- TheGrefg
- NICKMERCS
After a successful partnership in 2021, the Esports Awards is pleased to welcome back The Truman Factory as an Official Partner for 2022. The Truman Factory will once again be gifting their incredible candy through the campaign and at the main ceremony in December.
“We really excited to unveil the first set of finalists for this year’s awards which is set to be our most prestigious event to date. It’s such an honour to be able to provide a platform for the hardworking individuals, brands and companies in esports to get the recognition that they deserve. We look forward to hosting all our finalists in Las Vegas in December for the ultimate celebration,” said Michael Ashford, CEO, Esports Awards
The Esports Awards 2022 campaign key dates:
- July 28: Finalists for the Industry Categories
- August 25: Finalists for the Creative & Collegiate Categories
- September 29: Lifetime Achievement in Esports Class of 2022 reveal
- October 27: Finalists for Pro & On-air Categories
- TBC: The Go Home Show
- December 13: Esports Awards 2022
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Bally’s Interactive Launches the New Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino App in Ontario
Bally’s Interactive, the digital and sports betting division of Bally’s Corporation, has launched the all-new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app in Ontario, Canada. This latest release marks another significant milestone for the company, following the recent app update in New Jersey and a series of successful app launches in the past year, including the introduction of Bally Bet Sportsbook across multiple states and Bally Casino in Rhode Island.
The updated Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app represents a major step forward, as it combines the functionalities of the existing Bally Casino app and Bally Bet Sportsbook app into one comprehensive platform. Powered by White Hat Gaming, this new app allows players residing in or traveling to Ontario to conveniently place wagers on both sports and casino games using a single app, account, and universal wallet.
“We are thrilled to introduce the new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app, marking a significant milestone for Bally’s. This integrated platform merges the features of our previous apps, providing players in Ontario with a seamless experience for both sports and casino betting. Our commitment to enhancing the player experience remains at the forefront as we strive to personalize the enjoyment of playing Bally Bet,” said Robeson Reeves, CEO of Bally’s Corporation.
BCLC
Be #GiftSmart: Scratch the Idea of Gifting Scratch & Win Tickets to Kids
BCLC reminds adults to gift responsibly this holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, BCLC is reminding British Columbians to gift responsibly and scratch lottery products from their shopping lists for kids.
“Scratch & Win tickets can make great stocking stuffers for the adults in your life, but they’re not for kids,” said Ryan McCarthy, BCLC’s Director of Player Health. “The research shows that children who have early encounters with gambling are four times more likely to develop riskier gambling behaviour as they grow up. While people are out shopping for those last-minute gifts, BCLC wants adults to be aware of the potential risks associated with gifting lottery products to children and to consider safer alternatives.”
While Scratch & Win tickets are among the most common ways kids can be introduced to gambling, children are increasingly exposed to various online forms, such as gambling streams.
“With the convergence of gaming and gambling, youth are becoming more exposed to gambling content in online spaces like streaming sites, where creators are able to live-stream their own gambling, usually while playing online slots and instant games,” said Dr. Luke Clark, Director for Gambling Research at UBC. “Our research at the UBC Centre for Gambling shows that a higher frequency of watching online gambling streams is associated with a more positive attitude towards gambling and a high intention to gamble in the future.”
In B.C., it is illegal to sell lottery products to anyone under the age of 19 and BCLC encourages adults to have conversations with the kids in their lives about the risks associated with gambling.
“Open and honest conversations are crucial when it comes to navigating childhood exposure to gambling,” said McCarthy, who shared the following tips to adults:
- Monitor for gambling-related lifestyle changes. For example, developing a positive attitude towards gambling or a preoccupation with video games or streaming sites.
- Be a positive role model. Exhibit safer gambling behaviour and talk about the risks.
- Limit exposure. Monitor kids’ online activities and discourage engagement with gambling content. Explain how gambling is based on chance.
AGCO
Jackpot Digital Receives Approval from AGCO as a Registered Gaming Supplier
Jackpot Digital Inc., a leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, has announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the Company to be licensed as a registered Gaming Related-Supplier (the “Supplier License”) under the Gaming Control Act in the Province of Ontario.
This significant achievement allows Jackpot Digital to enter one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regulated gaming markets in North America. The Supplier License authorizes Jackpot Digital to supply its electronic table games to Ontario’s gaming venues, including casinos and other regulated gaming facilities.
Jackpot Digital’s flagship product, the Jackpot Blitz electronic table game system, offers a modern, dealerless, player-friendly solution that integrates traditional multiplayer poker games with cutting-edge digital technology. The Supplier License will enable the Company to offer its innovative gaming solutions to operators throughout Ontario, driving new revenue opportunities and enhancing player experiences.
“Receiving AGCO’s approval is a major milestone. This approval provides us with the opportunity to offer our top-tier electronic gaming systems to operators throughout all of Ontario, positioning us for further growth in one of the world’s most robust gaming markets. We are excited to bring our innovative products to Ontario’s gaming community and continue our commitment to providing exciting, technology-driven entertainment experiences,” said Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital.
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