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Hawks Talon GC Receives 11th Overall Pick In The Upcoming NBA 2K League Draft

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Hawks Talon GC Entered Fourth NBA 2K League Draft Lottery with 11th-Best Odds of Receiving First Overall Pick

Earlier this afternoon, Hawks Talon Gaming Club, the NBA 2K League team of the Atlanta Hawks, received the 11th overall pick in the upcoming NBA 2K League Draft as a result of the fourth NBA 2K League Draft Lottery. Entering the day, Hawks Talon held the 11th-best odds, a two-percent chance, of receiving the first overall pick.

“We are excited to grow our roster after receiving the 11th overall pick as a result from today’s Draft Lottery,” said Hawks Talon GC Head Coach and General Manager Wesley Acuff. “With BP, LEE, KEL and our three selections in the upcoming draft, we look forward to creating a roster and developing a championship culture in Atlanta.”

New this year, the NBA 2K League used a computerized random number generator for the lottery. Because there were 1,001 possible combinations when four numbers are drawn out of 14, without regard to their order of selection. Prior to the lottery, 1,000 of those 1,001 combinations were assigned to the 13 participating lottery teams. If the combination 11-12-13-14 was generated, it was disregarded to preserve an even 1,000 combinations. The process occurred in the following manner: The team that was assigned the combination that includes the first four numbers generated received the number one pick. The same process was repeated with the number generator for the second pick and then again for the third pick. If the same team came up more than once, the result was discarded, and another combination was selected. If the one unassigned combination was selected, the result was discarded, and the numbers were generated again. The order of selection for the teams that were in the draft lottery but that do not win one of the top three picks were determined by inverse order of their regular-season record.

Earlier this month, 23 teams that competed in 2020 were required to retain a minimum of two players who were on its roster at the end of the season. Hawks Talon GC announced that 2019 MVP Award Finalist BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz), member of 2020 NBA 2K League All-Rookie LEE (Lee Lamb) and Atlanta’s own and one of the league premier’s secondary ballhandlers KEL (Mykel Wilson). As a result, the team will have three selections in the upcoming NBA 2K League Draft.

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AGLC Announces New Board Chair

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Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has announced the appointment of Larry Spagnolo as the new Board Chair, effective August 15, 2025. This announcement follows the official Order in Council issued by the Alberta Government and marks a new chapter in AGLC’s ongoing commitment to support communities, encourage responsible choices and position Alberta as the best place to do business.

Larry brings a wealth of experience in technology and business leadership to the AGLC Board and will play an integral role in guiding AGLC’s strategic direction. He is currently serving as VP and GM of Emerson’s SaaS SCADA business and has held senior roles at Zedi and Telus, driving innovation, growth, and global success.

A strong advocate for education and community, Larry serves as Vice Chair of Athabasca University’s Board of Governors and has held board roles with NAIT and Polytechnics Canada. He was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his community contributions.

AGLC and the Board of Directors extend their heartfelt thanks to Len Rhodes for his leadership and dedication as Board Chair since August 2019. He decided not to seek a third term and will continue to serve in this role until August 14, 2025. Len led AGLC through some significant milestones, including reducing red tape by 51%, growth of the emerging cannabis industry and ensuring AGLC delivered a balanced approach to business development, social responsibility, and regulatory oversight.

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Pinnacle Ontario live with CasinoEngine in North America debut

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EveryMatrix has expanded its partnership with tier-1 operator Pinnacle powering its new casino in Ontario, Canada, using CasinoEngine platform technology – the first time its platform solution has gone live in North America. 

The latest agreement builds on the two companies’ previous collaboration that saw EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine productivity platform power the well-known brand’s global casino offering.

The new launch takes the relationship to North America, marking EveryMatrix’s debut CasinoEngine platform integration in that market.

BonusEngine, EveryMatrix’s cross-vertical bonusing tool will be integrated in the second phase of launch. This will equip Pinnacle Ontario with a host of bonus types as well as AI-powered bonus abuse solution Bonus Guardian.

BonusEngine is the first of multiple engagement tools from EveryMatrix’s EngageSuite that Pinnacle plans to integrate.

With this comprehensive toolkit at its disposal, and the opportunity to add even more casino products in the future, Pinnacle Ontario can tailor campaigns, segment audiences, and reward players more effectively, creating a world-class digital entertainment experience for its customers.

EveryMatrix has more than 300 global customers and holds North American licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Stian Enger Petersen, CEO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “This launch marks a key milestone for EveryMatrix as we bring our market-leading CasinoEngine platform to Canada for the first time.

“We’re delighted to expand our partnership with Pinnacle and support their ambitions in Ontario with a powerful combination of platform, content, and engagement tools that are proven to drive success.”

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Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

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As CEO of Prime Skill Games Inc., I feel compelled to address recent comments made by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding so-called unapproved gambling machines in convenience stores across the province.

Let me be perfectly clear

Our machines are not gambling devices. They are entirely skill-based, fully compliant with the law, and built on the fundamental idea that players are in control. The outcome of every session is determined solely by the player’s ability, not by random chance.

Prime Skill Games is proud to be the only true skill game operating in Ontario today.

We categorically reject any suggestion that our products fall under the definition of unregulated gambling. Such statements are inaccurate, misleading, and fail to recognize the critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance.

We stand firmly behind the legality of our machines and the integrity of our operations. We will demonstrate this through every available means, whether through legal documentation, expert analysis, or, if necessary, before the courts. We are prepared and unafraid to defend the truth.

To our players, partners, and business community, we want to reassure you that our mission has not changed. We are committed to offering a responsible, transparent, and innovative entertainment experience. We will not be intimidated by broad and baseless accusations, and we will continue to move forward with strength and clarity.

 

Sincerely

Matt Zamroźniak

Chief Executive Officer

Prime Skill Games Inc.

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