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RED BULL KUMITE TOURNAMENT SERIES TO HOST FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN COMPETITION IN LAS VEGAS

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World’s Best Street Fighter V -Strive- Players Invited to Compete in Two-Day Tournament at Caesars Palace

Red Bull announces Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas, the first-ever North American entry into the prestigious fighting game tournament series on November 13 – 14. This two-day invitational competition will bring the top Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, TEKKEN 7, and Guilty Gear -Strive- players from across the globe to compete for prize money and ultimate bragging rights. Fans can tune-in to watch the spectacle unfold live on Red Bull TV and the official Red Bull Twitch and Gaming YouTube channels.

Players, fans and spectators* will be treated to a weekend full of thrilling action at Caesars Palace, including:

Saturday, November 13**

8:00 am – 9:00 am                          In-person Last Chance Qualifier Player Safety and  Security Screening*

9:00 am – 10:00 am                       Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas Doors Open*

10:00 am – 3:00 pm                       TEKKEN 7 LCQ

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm                         Guilty Gear -Strive- Top 8 Competition

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm                         Street Fighter V: Champion Edition LCQ

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm                       TEKKEN 7 Top 8 Competition

Sunday, November 14**

11:30 am – 1:00 pm                       Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas Doors Open*

1:00 pm – 10:00 pm                       Street Fighter V: Champion Edition Top 16 – Main Event

*Players and spectators are recommended to arrive early for all events. To ensure the health and safety of attendees, players, spectators and any other guests are required to adhere to applicable CDC, venue, local and state COVID-19 guidelines including a mandatory mask mandate while inside all Caesars Palace facilities and providing proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test results within 72 hours of the event. For more details regarding COVID-19 safety and protocols visit Caesars.com.

**Schedule subject to change

Players looking to participate in Red Bull Kumite can sign up for Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) through the below steps or HERE*. Every registrant for the onsite LCQs will receive a complimentary ASTRO A10 Headset, but all individuals who plan to participate will have to provide their own controller or fight stick. For eligibility, registration and full rules for the LCQs and the Finals, please visit: https://win.gs/RBKRules

  • Eligible Guilty Gear -Strive- players will be able to sign-up online (and view full rules) HERE for the US LCQ taking place, online, 2 weeks prior to the tournament, starting on October 23.
  • Street Fighter V: Champion Edition and TEKKEN 7 players will be able to sign-up (and view full rules) HERE, with in-person LCQs starting on November 13.

Originally held in Paris from 2015 to 2018 and Japan in 2019, this year’s tournament series edition has brought the fighting-game extravaganza to London for the first-time in May. Fans were treated to several white-knuckle matches including the final fight where Mister Crimson defeated iDom to take home the crown. Red Bull Kumite in Las Vegas will be yet another milestone for the global tournament series, adding exciting gameplay to U.S. soil.

Red Bull Kumite will be broadcasted in real-time during the livestream featuring event commentary, in-depth player interviews, behind-the-scenes content and much more. The fighting game community can view the event on Red Bull TV and the official Red Bull Twitch and Gaming YouTube channels.

For Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas, Red Bull is partnering with KMC Wheels and AOC, the global leader in gaming monitors, bringing exceptional visual clarity and ultra-high refresh rates to competitors (in person events only). Also, after a successful Red Bull Kumite London, ASTRO is back as the official headset and MixAmp partner of Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas. ASTRO has been supporting the FGC for over 10 years and has provided all 500+ LCQ competitors with new A10 Headsets to use and keep, in addition to providing MixAmps at every station so competitors can easily access audio. ASTRO products help competitors block out distractions, compete at peak performance and focus on the win.

*To ensure the health and safety of attendees, all attending players, spectators and other guests are required to adhere to all applicable CDC, venue, local and state COVID-19 guidelines including a mandatory mask mandate while inside all Caesars Palace facilities and providing proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test results within 72 hours of the event. For more details regarding COVID-19 safety and protocols visit Caesars.com.

For more details on Red Bull Kumite, including terms and rules, visit RedBull.com/kumite.

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Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.

Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.

Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.

Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.

Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.

Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.

“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”

Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.

“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”

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Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].

Registration and program details will be released later this fall.

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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).

The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.

“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”

On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”

Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.

 

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