Canada

ElkY Joins Team GGPoker

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5 years ago

April 16, 2020

Zoltan Tundik

Poker and esports legend unveiled as newest GGPoker ambassador

Toronto, Canada – GGPoker today announces that Bertrand ‘ElkY’ Grospellier is the latest player to join Team GGPoker.

The French native, who is as well known for his esports achievements as his poker prowess, boasts over $14.5M in live tournament cashes. ElkY has captured numerous prestigious titles and is one of the few players to hold poker’s Triple Crown, having WSOP, WPT and EPT wins under his belt. He is as accomplished online as off, with two WCOOP bracelets sitting in his trophy cabinet.

ElkY first made his mark as an esports star, moving to South Korea as a top competitor in the StarCraft gaming scene, and more recently has played Hearthstone at the highest levels.

“I am excited to join GGPoker, the most ambitious poker site,” said ElkY. “With clear focus on software and making poker fun again, there has never been a better place to play online poker.”

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“Team GGPoker continues to go from strength to strength, and having ElkY on board just amplifies this even more ,” added Jean-Christophe Antoine, Head of GGPoker. “With a poker and esports legend like ElkY representing our brand, the GGPoker community will be in for a real treat – all I can recommend is to watch this space!”

New GGPoker players that sign up from April 16 through April 22 using the Bonus Code ‘ELKY’ (entered during the account registration process) will be awarded a free ticket to an exclusive GGMasters Satellite tournament, running on Wednesday, April 22 with $1,725 in free GGMasters tickets to be won.

In addition, new GGPoker players are eligible to claim the poker room’s Welcome Bonus and automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, spinning for cash prizes each time they reach a new status level.

For more information on ElkY, please visit: https://en.ggpoker.com/team-ggpoker/elky/

To take a look at the GGPoker Twitch channel, please visit: https://www.twitch.tv/ggpokerofficial

Related Topics:ELKY GGPoker Head of GGPoker Jean-Christophe Antoine

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ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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2 weeks ago

November 8, 2024

George Miller

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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.

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

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2 weeks ago

November 7, 2024

Niji Narayan

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.

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IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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3 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

Adrienn Sarkany

Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.

The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.

‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.

‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’

AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’

Stay tuned for registration details early next year.