Canada
Las Vegas Legends Capture 2020 VPG eNPSL Championship
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that the Las Vegas Legends have won the 2020 VPG eNPSL Championship after a 5-1 aggregate win over the Central Florida Panthers SC on Tuesday.
“The Las Vegas Legends organization takes pride in every event that we participate in,” Las Vegas Legends owner Meir Cohen said. “When the 2020 NPSL season was canceled, we decided to participate in the eNPSL season with the same Legends mentality: passion, hard work, and unity. I want to thank Daniel Collazo and all of our players, especially our manager Jr. Baldivias that promised me before the season started that we would win it. This week was scheduled to be an NPSL championship game. The Las Vegas Legends set their goal to participate in it and in some way we did it. The Las Vegas Legends are 2020 champions.”
The Legends won Tuesday’s first match 3-0. The second match was a 2-1 win for the Legends, giving Las Vegas the 5-1 aggregate win.
“I’m proud to be part of this process and to win the first-ever eNPSL championship,” Baldivias said. “I want to thank the players who committed. We are happy that we were able to put our city and FIFA Pro Clubs on the map.”
The season started with 16 clubs and finished with one champion, the Las Vegas Legends. Central Florida Panthers SC advanced to the championship game after a strong run in the playoffs.
“It has been an exciting season,” Central Florida Panthers SC General Manager Nahuel “Nahztalgic” Zabala said. “Watching the world of football and the world of gaming become one especially at this time when the world is going through such a crisis has been a truly unique and unforgettable experience. From promoting the team, trying out players, and streaming our official games, you can definitely see the growth and potential that this league has to offer. A huge shoutout goes to the leadership on both the NPSL and VPG side. I can’t wait to see what the future holds and I’m grateful that the NPSL received the opportunity to make its mark in the esports scene. Forza Panthers!”
Tuesday’s loss brought the Panthers’ season to an end, but the club had already accomplished so much in 2020.
“This has been one of the most exciting and unique ventures for our brand and I am excited as to what the future brings in this medium,” Central Florida Panthers SC Co-Owner and Vice President Giovanni Taliaferro said. “Congratulations to Las Vegas for winning the inaugural eNPSL championship. It is well deserved. Saying that I also want to say thank you to my management and players that represented the Panthers crest with honor this season.”
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
Relax Gaming joins forces with PointsBet to strengthen footprint in Ontario
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has significantly enhanced its presence in the Ontario market through an agreement with leading Canadian operator, PointsBet.
This partnership reinforces Relax Gaming’s aim to become a standout provider across North America, having already gained early success in Ontario. Relax became one of the first suppliers to deliver content to the region’s players in March 2022, debuting with over 120 games across multiple operators.
PointsBet pride themselves as one of Canada’s leading operators offering unmatched speed, ease of use, and a comprehensive array of pre-game and in-play sports betting options. This is complemented by a top-tier online casino which will now be boosted with the integration of Relax’s portfolio of slots and live dealer options.
With its authentic Canadian approach, PointsBet prioritises technology that minimises external dependencies to maintain control over its platform and has a commitment to responsible gambling best practices, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all players.
Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “Since we launched in Ontario we have enjoyed tremendous success, with our content hitting the sweet spot for the broad range of players in the Canadian province. This partnership with PointsBet will strengthen our presence in the market as the region’s leading operator integrates our rich content portfolio which will engage its player base.”
Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, added: “Relax Gaming has established a strong reputation across North America and in Ontario in particular. The impressive range of content that will be integrated into our platform will increase engagement within our online platform and we are delighted to be able to provide more immersive experiences to our audiences.”
Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 names the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.
Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.
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