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SUPER SAIYAN SPLASHY: Having led his team to an impressive win over previously undefeated Warriors Gaming Squad, Jazz Gaming guard Kimanni “Splashy” Ingram was named NBA 2K League Player of the Week for Week 6 of the 2020 NBA 2K League season. The Milwaukee-native averaged 33.3 points and 5.7 assists in Week 5. FUN FACTS: Ingram is a big fan of anime and is conversational in Japanese.

TIPOFF TIME: The NBA 2K League’s first in-season tournament of the season, THE TIPOFF powered by AT&T, starts tonight and runs through Friday, June 19. All 23 teams will participate in the tournament remotely from their local markets and will compete for a total prize pool of $160,000. Games will begin at 6 p.m. ET on June 16–17 and at 7 p.m. ET on June 18–19, and will air live on ESPN2, ESPN’s digital platforms and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Games will also air in Canada on Sportsnet on June 16 from 6-9 p.m. ET and throughout the tournament on delay in Southeast Asia on eGG Network. Click here for additional details.

RAPTORS KEEP RISING: Led by the stellar play of Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, Raptors Uprising GC improved to 9-0 on the season. This past Sunday, Hailey’s winning ways continued when he led Team Kenny to victory in the XBOX bracket Finals of Draft Clash Powered by GameStop, a 3-on-3 tournament that featured 2K League players, content creators and fans. After defeating Blazer5 Gaming in an exciting series on June 11, Raptors Uprising GC tallied 109 points against Celtics Crossover Gaming on June 12, setting a new NBA 2K League record for points scored in a game. Hailey and Raptors Uprising GC will start THE TIPOFF with a rematch against 2019 NBA 2K League MVP Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser and Blazer5 Gaming on Wednesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. ET.

REGG IS ROLLING: Highlighted by a 40-point performance against Pistons GT, Bucks Gaming guard Reggie “Regg” Nash Jr. is one of the most talked about players in this year’s rookie class. The No. 12 overall pick ranks third in assists per game (8.2) and fifth in points per game (33.1). Nash Jr. and Bucks Gaming will begin THE TIPOFF by facing Knicks Gaming on Wednesday, June 17 at 10 p.m. ET.

WELCOME TO THE TEAM: On Friday, the NBA 2K League announced four new marketing partnerships with GameStop, Jostens, SAP and Tissot. Click here for more details.

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Maverick Games Launches Sports Betting Operations in Ontario

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Maverick Games has launched sports betting operations in Ontario, through a partnership with Delasport.

Maverick Games will offer Ontarian players a premium sports betting experience, built on Delasport’s superior technology and known for its unique innovative features that players love including personalization, recommendations, gamification, quick bets, player engagement features, and more.

Maverick Games is the second brand to launch on Delasport’s technology in Ontario, with another full turnkey brand set to go live soon. Delasport also recently unveiled its innovative sports betting jackpot network game, SuperPot. The company will showcase this unique product at the Canadian Gaming Summit next month and begin rolling it out to Ontarian operators shortly thereafter.

“We are proud to see Maverick Games live and thriving with our one of a kind sportsbook solution at its core. They have been a fantastic partner from the start, and this launch further demonstrates how fast and efficient our technology is when paired with a clear vision and strong collaboration,” said Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP of Business Development at Delasport.

“Maverick Games’s sports vertical is a major step forward for us and launching it with Delasport has been the right move from day one. The platform’s performance and flexibility allow us to deliver the kind of user experience we believe Ontario players deserve. We’re excited to now bring that vision to life,” CEO Matt Rathbun said.

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation Signs MoU to Acquire Casino Business at Hastings Racecourse & Casino

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the casino business and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino (Hastings) in the City of Vancouver from Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (Great Canadian Entertainment).

“We are thrilled to take another important step towards economic self-determination for our Nation in our traditional territory, and we are eager to work with the senior management team at Great Canadian Entertainment to finalize due diligence and execute a definitive agreement, as well as working with the City of Vancouver to ensure the best long-term use of this important asset within the City. We believe that this opportunity is historic for us in many ways, and we look forward to entering the gaming industry in due course,” said Jen Thomas, Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

“We are excited about working with TWN on their potential acquisition of the casino operations and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino. Recognizing that Hastings is part of the TWN’s traditional territory, we can think of no better entity to inherit this asset, and we look forward to supporting them in the transition after the anticipated close of the sale,” Matt Anfinson, Chief Executive Officer of Great Canadian Entertainment.

The agreement is subject to further due diligence, finalization of financial terms and the execution of a definitive purchase and sale agreement. Once a definitive agreement has been executed by the parties, it is anticipated that the transaction will be subject to customary closing conditions as well as customary approvals by gaming regulatory and other authorities, including certain approvals by the City of Vancouver given its ownership of the real property. It is expected that Great Canadian Entertainment will provide transition services to TWN for a period of time following the anticipated closing.

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High Roller Submits Gaming License Application in Ontario

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High Roller Technologies, operator of the premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, announced the submission of its Internet Gaming Operator license application in Ontario, Canada, targeting the launch of its flagship brand HighRoller.com in the second half of 2025.

“The submission of our licensing application to access Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is an important milestone in our Company’s journey. Once our application is approved, we anticipate that we will have the opportunity to launch our online casino product into the market later this year,” said Ben Clemes, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller.

Ontario is one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in the world as measured by gross gaming revenue. In 2024, regulated online gambling operators within the province generated approximately $2.3B in gross gaming revenue, and growth continues to be recorded in the first half of 2025. Recently, the province of Alberta passed enabling legislation to establish a regulatory framework for online gambling. Once available, the Company also intends to pursue licensure in Alberta to expand its regulated market footprint in Canada.

“Ontario is missing an elegant brand like High Roller. We’re excited to roll out the red carpet for our new customers, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our tremendous product,” said Clemes.

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