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Yahoo Sports Debuts Season 2 of “Ekeler’s Edge” Featuring Los Angeles Chargers Star Running Back Austin Ekeler for 2022-23 Football Season

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First of its Kind Draft Scout Analysis Tool Launches in Yahoo Fantasy Plus

Today, Yahoo Sports, a leading destination for sports fans, announced the highly-anticipated second season of “Ekeler’s Edge,” featuring Los Angeles Chargers running back, fantasy star and entrepreneur Austin Ekeler. The renewed series, slated to debut on September 7, will consist of 18 one-hour episodes airing every Wednesday during football season. Season Two will also introduce a podcast companion to the series, featuring Ekeler’s insight into the week’s best matchups, his fantasy prospects while also helping fantasy managers with their lineups.

Austin Ekeler Returns for Season Two

The Chargers star running back and projected first-round pick in 2022 fantasy drafts was renewed for a second season of the award-winning show “Ekeler’s Edge.” Ekeler, who finished with the second-most fantasy points among running backs in 2021, will once again conduct interviews with other NFL stars and fantasy enthusiasts from all walks of life. Past guests have included Rob Gronkowski, Justin Herbert, Jerome Bettis, Rainn Wilson, Joel McHale, Travis Kelce, and others.

“It feels really great to be back with Yahoo Sports. There’s so much passion in the Fantasy community and I love being able to connect with fans to give them an inside look at Fantasy that they’re not going to find anywhere else,” says Austin Ekeler, Host of Ekeler’s Edge. “With some new and returning faces this season, I can’t wait to help listeners craft their best lineups each week.”

Season Two will be accompanied by an added weekly podcast during the 2022 NFL regular season. The podcast will be featured every Wednesday as part of Yahoo’s acclaimed daily series, The Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast. Combining Yahoo’s award-winning fantasy platform and fantasy experts paired with Ekeler’s inside perspective and knowledge of trends, the show will help Yahoo Fantasy managers stay ahead and informed throughout the NFL season. The programming will co-stream across Yahoo Sports and its associated social platforms including TikTok, as well as Ekeler’s channels, featuring his popular Twitch channel to reach his most avid fantasy fanbase.

New 2022-23 Fantasy and Gaming Offerings

As a leader in fantasy sports since 1999, the Yahoo Fantasy platform continues to be the place to play for dedicated players. This season, Yahoo Sports will also roll out additional content offerings, including all the best advice from our experts that makes it easy and accessible for new fans to learn how to play, how to create a new league, and how to draft their team.

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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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