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THE ESPORTS AWARDS REVEALS FINALISTS FOR THE INDUSTRY AWARDS

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2 years ago

July 29, 2022

The Esports Awards, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, is thrilled to announce its next set of finalists for the 2022 event, which will be hosted at Resorts World Las Vegas on December 13th. The industry category is full of nominations for talented individuals and companies alike, with Logitech, Dexerto, NVIDIA, Riot Games and more among those who’ve been shortlisted for the industry categories.

These finalists were announced by Jacob “Pimp” Winneche, Joel “Orb” Kumlin and Thom “Fdot” Badinger during the third Esports Awards Spotlight Show. The hosts tested their esports knowledge with a light-hearted quiz, and turned the stream’s attention to the Esports Awards to highlight the industry finalists.

The Esports Awards Spotlight Show is a monthly content offering containing finalist reveals, further information about the campaign and much more. July sees the return of digital as a venue for the announcement of the Industry finalists.

Please find the full list of industry awards finalists here:

European Gaming Congress 2024 (Warsaw, Poland)

Esports Commercial Partner of the Year

Logitech G
Red Bull
Intel
Verizon
Monster Energy
Gucci
KITKAT
Nike

Esports Coverage Platform of the Year

Liquipedia
Dexerto
Esports Insider
Sports Business Journal
Esportmaníacos
HLTV.org
SiegeGG
Dot Esports
Juked

Esports Hardware Provider of the Year

Logitech G
Razer
Intel
NVIDIA
Alienware
Corsair
HyperX
SCUF Gaming
ASUS ROG
SteelSeries
Battle Beaver
AMD

Esports Journalist of the Year

Ashley Kang
Kevin Hitt
Chandy Teixeira
Richard Lewis
Adam Fitch
Jacob Wolf
Brieuc “LEC Wooloo” Seeger
Antonio Yuste
Liz Richardson

Esports Publisher of the Year

Riot Games
Valve
Psyonix
Garena
Epic Games
Tencent
Ubisoft
PUBG Corp
EA

Esports Supporting Service of the Year

Esports Engine
The Story Mob
ESG Law
Character Select Agency
New Level Recruiting
Paper Crowns
Aftershock Media Group
United Talent Agency
Prodigy Agency
Evolved Talent Agency

Esports Broadcast/Production Team of the Year

Riot Games
Esports Engine
LVP (Liga De Videojuegos Profesional)
BLAST Premier
Beyond the Summit
PGL Esports
ESL Gaming
FACEIT

“It’s incredibly exciting to reveal the industry category finalists for this year’s awards. From journalists and media outlets, to game publishers and production teams – we’re honoured to celebrate those who offer so much support to esports across the globe. We can’t wait to host all our finalists in Las Vegas this December to show our appreciation of all the hard work they put into this industry,” said Michael Ashford, CEO, Esports Awards.

Canada

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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1 week ago

November 8, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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.”

*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

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1 week ago

November 7, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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.

Canada

IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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3 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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.’

Stay tuned for registration details early next year.