Canada
Hawks Talon GC Lose To Celtics Crossover Gaming In Second-To-Last Game of Regular Season
Hawks Talon’s BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz) and LEE (Lee Lamb) Record Double-Double Performances in Each Round Of Series
Hawks Talon Gaming Club, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, lost to Celtics Crossover Gaming, the official affiliate of the Boston Celtics, in two games as part of a best-of-three series in front of an international viewing audience. The results of the games were 68-65, 61-63 and 67-77. As a result of this series, Hawks Talon has been eliminated from the playoff contention via regular-season record. Next week, the club will compete in THE TICKET powered by AT&T, the NBA 2K League’s third and final in-season tournament, for a chance to earn the 10th and final spot in the 2020 NBA 2K League Playoffs.
“Credit to Celtics Crossover Gaming for bringing their best tonight,” said Hawks Talon GC Team Manager and Head Coach Wesley Acuff. “This series was very close, and we just couldn’t find a way to get the win tonight. That said, we are ready to give it our best effort as we close out the regular season this Friday and start preparing for THE TICKET.”
In the first game, Hawks Talon’s BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz) scored 26 points and dished out 11 assists, while LEE (Lee Lamb) added 17 points and a team-high 12 rebounds. Atlanta’s own KEL (Mykel Wilson) finished with 17 points, MRSTYLEZ (Andrew Valle) contributed with a game-high seven steals, and ARKELE (Derrion Elmore) scored six points.
In the second game, Hawks Talon GC’s LEE recorded another double-double performance after totaling 20 points and 16 rebounds. He added a game-high four blocks. BP finished the game scoring 14 points and dished out a series-best 15 assists. Atlanta native ARKELE scored a career-best 15 points. Rounding out the group was MRSTYLEZ who finished with seven points and three steals, and KEL who finished with five points.
In the third game, Hawks Talon rookie LEE finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds. This performance was LEE’s eighth consecutive double-double performance of the regular season and brought his franchise record for double-double performances in a single season to a new total of 18. Atlanta’s BP scored a team-best 35 points and added 11 assists, marking his fourth consecutive double-double performance of the regular season. Also contributing were MRSTYLEZ with a personal series-best 11 points and a team-high four steals, KEL with nine points and ARKELE with two rebounds.
Hawks Talon (6-9) will finish the regular season with a best-of-three series at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 7 against Heat Check Gaming, the official affiliate of the Miami Heat. Next week, Hawks Talon will take part in THE TICKET powered by AT&T. Matches will be played in a best-of-three series, with the winner of each match advancing to the next round, with the winner earning the 10th seed in the 2020 NBA 2K League Playoffs. All of these games will continue to stream live on ESPN’s digital platforms and the league’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
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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