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THE ESPORTS AWARDS REVEALS FINALISTS FOR THE INDUSTRY AWARDS
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:
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.
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PointsBet Canada to Contest Proposed 5-Day Suspension by AGCO
PointsBet Canada confirmed it will request a hearing before the independent Licence Appeal Tribunal to contest the Notice of Proposed Order issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on February 12, 2026, proposing a five-day suspension of its operator registration.
PointsBet claims that the proposed sanction overemphasized an isolated incident that was a result of human error, not a systemic issue. The company also said that it did not intentionally withhold information from gaming regulators, and it immediately sent the necessary information once it was discovered.
The operator, which launched in Ontario in April 2022, also said that it cooperated fully with the AGCO’s investigation.
“We have a strong compliance record in Ontario and remain fully committed to the highest standards of integrity and player protection. We look forward to presenting our case at the Tribunal,” said Scott Vanderwel, PointsBet Canada Chief Executive Officer.
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CasinoCanada enters partnership with Beef Casino
CasinoCanada has partnered with Beef Casino, an online gaming platform operated by Royal Partners. The partnership will enhance Beef Casino’s brand visibility in Canada through editorial coverage and targeted digital promotion.
CasinoCanada will produce in-depth reviews, analytical comparisons, and SEO-focused content for Canadian audiences and also generate SEO-based traffic to Beef Casino. This content will offer players accurate, transparent insights into Beef Casino’s offerings and support its regional growth.
CasinoCanada is an online casino information portal run by SEOBROTHERS.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, commented: “Our cooperation with Beef Casino reflects our strategy of working with established operators that prioritize compliance, security, and user experience. Backed by Royal Partners’ extensive portfolio and operational expertise, Beef Casino brings strong value to the Canadian market. Through CasinoCanada.com, we aim to deliver clear, research-based content and sustainable traffic growth, building a partnership grounded in consistency and measurable results.”
Beef Casino operates under a licence from the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Managed by Royal Partners, one of the leading direct advertisers in the gambling sector, the brand benefits from a network of 17 proprietary products and over 1 million active users worldwide, according to the Royal Partners website.
The platform features thousands of premium gaming titles, including popular slots and a comprehensive Live Casino experience. Beef Casino uses advanced encryption technologies and operates under a trusted international licence to protect personal and financial data. 24/7 support is available via Live Chat, email, and hotline.
Lena Patrubeika, Head of EU-department at Royal Partners, stated: “The collaboration between Beef Casino, managed by Royal Partners, and CasinoCanada.com is built on a professional and disciplined approach. We find their team to be responsive to our brand’s requirements and consistent in their communication. The primary benefit of this partnership is the transparency they maintain throughout the workflow. Looking ahead, we aim to maintain this steady cooperation and continue fulfilling our mutual objectives.”
The agreement highlights both parties’ commitment to transparency, operational efficiency, and long-term growth in the competitive Canadian iGaming market.
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Bragg Gaming Announces Select Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results, and Issues Full Year 2026 Guidance
Bragg Gaming Group has announced that its preliminary unaudited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 are expected to come within its previously issued guidance ranges for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company anticipates the fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results to include the following highlights:
Fourth quarter 2025 revenues to be approximately EUR 27.7 million, an increase of 1.8% from EUR 27.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA to be approximately EUR 6 million (representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin2 of approximately 16.6%), compared to EUR 4.7 million (representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of approximately 17.2%) in the fourth quarter of 2024. High-margin proprietary content revenue grew by 70% in Q4-2025 over Q4-2024, primarily driven by growth in the US.
Full year 2025 revenues to be approximately EUR 106.1 million, an increase of 4.0% from EUR 102.0 million in 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA to be approximately EUR 16.6 million (representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of approximately 15.6%), compared to EUR 15.8 million (representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of approximately 15.5%) in 2024. The Company notes that, excluding the Netherlands given its challenging regulatory environment, expected 2025 revenues would represent an 18% increase from 2024, driven by the Company’s performance in Brazil and the US.
These figures are preliminary and unaudited, and actual revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin may differ.
Bragg is providing this information at this time because of planned investment community meetings to be held ahead of the release of its fourth and full year 2025 financial results and conference call in March 2026.
Anticipated Financial Highlights for 2026
Revenue Guidance: Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2026 is expected to be in the range of EUR 97.0 million to EUR 104.5 million, despite Bragg anticipating that it will have to continue navigating increasingly complex regulatory compliance requirements and recent tax changes in the Netherlands and other regions in which the Company operates.
Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2026 is forecasted to be in the range of EUR 16.0 million to EUR 19.0 million (representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of approximately 16.0% to 18.0%), supported by factors which include a continuing shift toward higher-margin product offerings and the structural cost savings expected from Bragg’s recently announced initiative to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to drive cost efficiencies and improve operational excellence.
Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer for Bragg, said: “Based on the preliminary results, we delivered another record year in 2025, as demonstrated by increased revenue and higher Adjusted EBITDA. Now in 2026, we remain confident in our ability to successfully navigate evolving international regulatory and taxation developments, continue to increase our overall content market share in Brazil and the United States, aggressively pursue emerging alternative markets, such as Historical and Live Racing and Prediction Markets, and move into new jurisdictions that offer opportunities for higher margin content business. At the same time, we plan on thoughtfully harnessing the power of the Bragg AI Brain to reduce our overall cost structure, drive EBITDA growth, and move toward sustained net profitability. We look forward to updating investors as we progress.”
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