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Intema recaps 2021 highlights and gears up for 2022

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Intema Solutions Inc. (“Intema” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: ITM, OTCMKTS: ITMZF) is proud to provide a brief summary of its 2021 highlights and a look ahead at 2022, which it is heading into with just as much drive, more resources, and enhanced management and operating team.

2021 Highlights:

  • Acquisition of HypeX.gg, a first-of-its-kind social gaming platform comprising a leading esports tournament and wagering platform.
  • Acquisition of TheSMACK.gg, an esports product and lifestyle company serving a rapidly expanding community of gamers and commercial brands.
  • Ongoing acquisition of Livestream Gaming Ltd. (parent company of LOOT.BET), a licensed server-based real-money gaming platform and a top brand in the world of esports betting.
  • Acquisition of Team BH, Canada’s second-largest esports and gaming entertainment organization, with a combined following of over 7.25 million people across its primary platforms.
  • Second closing on its $15 million financing, for total gross proceeds of over $10 million to date.
  • Letter of intent to acquire all the outstanding shares of Parabellum Media Inc., owner of Parabellum Esports and Northern Shield Academy.
  • Application filed with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to become a fully registered operator of Internet gaming and sports betting in Ontario, Canada’s largest and most populous province.
  • Granting of an Isle of Man online gambling license to Livestream Esports Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intema.
  • Letter of intent signed with Wild Rose Entertainment to grant Generationz, Intema’s U.S. subsidiary, a LOOT.BET sports wagering skin.
  • Board and management team enhanced by the appointment of Art Manteris, Marc Brassard and Philip Nolan as directors and Jonathan Kowit and Jennifer Lazarus as executive marketing advisors.

“The year 2021 has been very active and productive for Intema, allowing us to reach several milestones, including the granting of the Isle of Man online gambling license and the signing and closing of multiple promising acquisitions,” said Laurent Benezra, President and CEO of Intema. “We expect to accomplish even more in 2022 as we gear up to build a strong and diversified esports and iGaming ecosystem in this large, growing market. Following today’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders, we will focus our efforts on closing the final tranche of our financing, finalizing the acquisition of LOOT.BET and Parabellum and pursuing other business development and M&A activities in Canada and the U.S.”

Private placement extension
Further to the news release dated June 17, 2021, announcing the terms of its non-brokered private placement of a maximum of 30,000,000 subscription receipts priced at $0.50 each, the Corporation has closed on gross proceeds of over $10 million to date and expects to hold the third and final closing on or before January 20, 2021.

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Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.

Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.

Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.

Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.

Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.

Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.

“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”

Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.

“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”

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Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].

Registration and program details will be released later this fall.

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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).

The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.

Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestoneit’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”

On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”

Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.

 

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