Canada
PACERS GAMING CAPTURES FRANCHISE’S FIRST NBA 2K LEAGUE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE COINBASE NBA2KL 3V3 SWITCH OPEN
In front of local fans at the Pavilion at Pan Am in downtown Indianapolis, Pacers Gaming – the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers – captured the franchise’s first NBA 2K League tournament championship and a first-place prize of $60,000 after defeating Pistons GT 4-1 in a seven-game series as part of the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 SWITCH OPEN. Pacers Gaming finished the SWITCH OPEN with an overall game record of 30-9 and series record of 9-1. Point guard Zach “Vandi” Vandivier was named the SWITCH OPEN Finals MVP after averaging 14 points and 2.4 assists across the championship series.
Game 1: Pacers Gaming 22 – Pistons GT 14
Game 2: Pacers Gaming 22 – Pistons GT 17
Game 3: Pistons GT 21 – Pacers Gaming 16
Game 4: Pacers Gaming 23 – Pistons GT 18
Game 5: Pacers Gaming 21 – Pistons GT 13
The Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 SWITCH OPEN is the second of three 3v3 tournaments (SLAM OPEN, SWITCH OPEN, STEAL OPEN) that are part of the NBA2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES. The SWITCH OPEN included all 24 NBA 2K League teams, North American amateur teams that earned a spot through the tournament’s qualifying event and Community Teams selected by the league and consisting of top players from the 2K community and social media influencers.
The SWITCH OPEN tournament stages included:
- May 18 – 28 SWITCH OPEN Amateur North America Qualifying Event (Remote)
- June 14 – 17 SWITCH OPEN Group Play (Remote)
- June 21 – 24 SWITCH OPEN Group Play (Remote)
- June 29 – July 2 SWITCH OPEN Bracket Play (NBA 2K League Studio, Indianapolis)
2022 competitions continue with Seed Weeks July 5-29. Each NBA 2K League team will play five 3v3 and 5v5 matches that will finalize which teams automatically qualify for the NBA2KL Championships and determine seeding in the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 STEAL OPEN and THE TICKET powered by AT&T.
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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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