2022 NBA 2K LEAGUE SEASON UPDATES

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3 years ago

December 17, 2021

GamingAmericas.com

The NBA 2K League will make significant changes and debut brand-new features during its upcoming fifth season in 2022, including:

a tournament-centric season structure;
new 3v3 tournaments entitled by Coinbase;
a significantly higher total prize pool; and
amateur teams vs. NBA 2K League teams (in the Coinbase 3v3 tournaments).

Tournament-Centric Season Structure

The NBA 2K League will pivot from featuring a traditional “regular season” and now primarily be focused on tournament play (including qualifying events for tournaments), with the season spanning April through August.
The League’s existing marquee 5v5 tournaments—THE BANNER CHAIN Powered by AT&T (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN AND THE TICKET) and the NBA 2K League Playoffs and Finals—will continue as the key components of the League’s standard 5v5 competition.
THE BANNER CHAIN Powered by AT&T and the NBA 2K League Playoffs and Finals will continue to be comprised of only NBA 2K League teams.
Teams will qualify for the NBA 2K League Playoffs based on their performance in the prior competitions throughout the season.

New 3v3 Tournaments Entitled by Coinbase

In addition to the League’s standard 5v5 competition, the League is partnering with Coinbase to host three new 3v3 tournaments, and a culminating 3v3 championship.
The NBA 2K League will have a separate 3v3 tournament prize pool.
NBA 2K League teams—which will include five players this season—will be represented by three of their players during the 3v3 tournaments.

Significantly Higher Total Prize Pool

The total prize pool—including the prize pool for the standard 5v5 competition and the prize pool for the new 3v3 tournaments—will be significantly higher than the prize pool awarded during any prior NBA 2K League season.
More prize pool information will be announced in the coming months.

Amateur Teams vs. NBA 2K League Teams (in the Coinbase 3v3 Tournaments)

Amateur teams from around the world will have the opportunity to participate alongside NBA 2K League teams for a share of the 3v3 tournament prize pool.

- The first two of these 3v3 tournaments will include the 24 NBA 2K League teams and North American amateur teams.

North American amateur teams will be able to enter into qualifying events to earn spots in the group play stages of these first two 3v3 tournaments.

- The third and final of these 3v3 tournaments will include NBA 2K League teams and one amateur international team from each of the European and Asia-Pacific regions.

International amateur teams will be able to enter region-specific qualifying events to earn spots in this third tournament.
The culminating 3v3 tournament will feature NBA 2K League and amateur teams that have qualified based on their performance in the prior competitions throughout the season.
The NBA 2K League will announce additional information on the 2022 season in the coming months.
For the latest news and updates on the NBA 2K League, fans can sign up to receive emails at NBA2KLeague.com

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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2 weeks 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.”

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*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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2 weeks 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.

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IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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3 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

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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.