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Hawks Talon GC Lose To Celtics Crossover Gaming In Second-To-Last Game of Regular Season

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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.

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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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