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Hawks Talon Gaming To Tip Off Season Thursday, May 27 Against Hornets Venom GT

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The NBA 2K League announced its 2021 regular-season schedule and season-long competition structure. The 16-week season will begin Wednesday, May 19 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T, and will conclude Saturday, Sept. 4 with the 2021 NBA 2K League Finals Delivered by DoorDash. Hawks Talon Gaming will begin the regular season with a two-game series against Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 27.

As part of the announcement, it was also shared that for the first time, the NBA 2K League will be aligned into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Hawks Talon will be in the Eastern Conference with 76ers GC, Celtics Crossover Gaming, Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai, Grizz Gaming, Heat Check Gaming, Hornets Venom GT, Knicks Gaming, Magic Gaming, Nets GC, Raptors Uprising GC and Wizards District Gaming. The Western Conference comprises Bucks Gaming, Blazer5 Gaming, Cavs Legion GC, Jazz Gaming, Kings Guard Gaming, Lakers Gaming, Mavs Gaming, Pacers Gaming, Pistons GT, T-Wolves Gaming and Warriors Gaming Squad.

“We are ready to get back on the virtual court and start competing with the best of the best in the NBA 2K League,” said Hawks Talon GC Head Coach Wesley Acuff. “We are thrilled with the talent we retained and the draft picks we made this past offseason. We strive to give the city of Atlanta an esports team that they can rally behind.”

Regular-season games will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with four distinct matchups each night. Matchups will be played in a two-game format.

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Hawks Talon Gaming’s 2021 NBA 2K League Schedule:

 

Game Week Date Day Home Away Game Start (E.T.)
1 5/19-22 TBD – THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT POWERED BY AT&T
1 2 5/27 Thursday Hawks Talon GC Hornets Venom GT 8:00 PM
2 2 5/29 Saturday Hawks Talon GC Grizz Gaming 9:00 PM
3 2 6/4 Friday Hawks Talon GC Raptors Uprising GC 7:00 PM
4 3 6/5 Saturday Heat Check Gaming Hawks Talon GC 7:00 PM
5 4 6/12 Saturday Celtics Crossover Gaming Hawks Talon GC 7:00 PM
6 5 6/17 Thursday Hawks Talon GC NetsGC 8:00 PM
7 5 6/19 Saturday Hawks Talon GC Heat Check Gaming 9:00 PM
8 6 6/26 Saturday Magic Gaming Hawks Talon GC 9:00 PM
  7 7/4 JULY 4th BYE WEEK
  8   BYE WEEK
  9 7/12-17 TBD – THE TURN TOURNAMENT POWERED BY AT&T
9 10 7/21 Wednesday Knicks Gaming Hawks Talon GC 7:00 PM
10 10 7/22 Thursday Hawks Talon GC T-Wolves Gaming 7:20 P.M.
11 11 7/30 Friday Hornets Venom GT Hawks Talon GC 9:00 P.M.
12 11 7/31 Saturday Kings Guard Gaming Hawks Talon GC 7:00 P.M.
  12   BYE WEEK
13 13 8/13 Friday Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai Hawks Talon GC 9:00 P.M.
14 13 8/14 Saturday Hawks Talon GC Pistons GT 9:00 P.M.

 

Each NBA 2K League team will begin the 2021 season playing remotely from its local market. Games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels, and will be available on Dash Radio, ESRevolution, Loco in India and Sport1 in Europe.

 

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ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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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.”

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*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)

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INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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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.

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Relax Gaming joins forces with PointsBet to strengthen footprint in Ontario

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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.

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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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