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GameSquare Esports Congratulates Complexity Gaming, TimTheTatman’s Tailgate, and Jason Lake for Nominations and Recognition by the Prestigious Tempest Awards

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GameSquare Esports Congratulates Complexity Gaming, TimTheTatman’s Tailgate, and Jason Lake for Nominations and Recognition by the Prestigious Tempest Awards

 

GameSquare Esports has congratulated Complexity Gaming and TimTheTatman’s Tailgate for being nominated for the Tempest Awards.

Complexity Gaming has been recognized as a finalist in the Esports Team of the Year category with TimTheTatman’s Tailgate nominated as a finalist in the New Event of the Year category. Additionally, Jason Lake, founder and CEO of Complexity Gaming, will receive a Lifetime Achievement in Esports award. The Tempest Awards shine a spotlight on the innovation driving the competitive gaming industry. This year, the Tempest Awards will be held on November 2, 2022, in conjunction with the 2022 Esports Business Summit at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The Tempest Awards are a tremendous event and being recognized as leaders in multiple categories is a reflection of the outstanding people across our business. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate Jason Lake for his Lifetime Achievement in Esports award, worthy recognition for an industry veteran and esports leader,” Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare, said.

“As a company, we are pushing the envelope as we think creatively about how to connect brands with fans. We are rapidly scaling as we expand our vertically integrated business model to serve global brands. I would like to congratulate everyone at Complexity Gaming, and throughout GameSquare, for building a leading esports team and for the hard work that made the TimTheTatman Tailgate a success. This first of its kind creator event showcase GameSquare’s creative capabilities to our clients and has led to revenue discussions and opportunities to accelerate growth,” Justin Kenna said.

Complexity Gaming was acquired by GameSquare Esports in June of 2021. Since then, GameSquare has invested in Complexity’s platform by signing leading streamers and content creators including TimTheTatman, Cloakzy, and the Baka Bros, and has strived to continue to add female content creators which are now at parity with male creators.

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High Roller and Playtech Announce Strategic Partnership

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High Roller and Playtech Announce Strategic Partnership

 

High Roller Technologies and Playtech announced a strategic partnership for Ontario, Canada, that will see Playtech provide its industry-leading technology to power High Roller’s platform and premium brand, ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for players in the region.

Ben Clemes, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller, said: “Collaborating with Playtech in Ontario is an exciting step for High Roller as we continue to grow and evolve. Playtech’s well-established technology will be instrumental to our mission of providing a world-class entertainment experience for our players.”

Sergey Harutyunyan, Chief Revenue Officer at Playtech, said: “We are delighted to partner with High Roller as they expand into Ontario. Playtech’s technology is designed to support operators in regulated markets, and we look forward to working together to provide High Roller’s players with safe, innovative, and engaging gaming experiences.”

Ontario represents a key market for both companies, featuring a robust regulatory framework and fast-growing player base. Recently, High Roller announced the submission of its Internet Gaming Operator license application for Ontario, and subject to licensing and regulatory approval, High Roller anticipates launching live operations in H2 2025.

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OLG Advances Inclusion with First-of-its-kind Accessible iCasino Game

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OLG Advances Inclusion with First-of-its-kind Accessible iCasino Game

 

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is supporting accessibility in the iGaming industry with the launch of Red Panda Tails of Wealth – the first digital slot game designed with built-in accessible features to support players with disabilities.

In the popular digital casino landscape, people with disabilities often face barriers to participation. Instead of waiting for change, OLG is driving it by introducing the industry’s first inclusive gaming experience that provides the same fun and excitement to all players.

“We are excited to launch Red Panda Tails of Wealth on olg.ca, which is the result of a focused effort to put accessibility at the forefront of game design. The game is a proof of concept that shows how removing barriers to play can move us towards a more inclusive future in the gaming industry,” said Dave Pridmore, OLG’s Chief Gaming Officer.

With nearly one-third (28%; StatCan 2022) of Ontarians reporting a disability, the launch of Red Panda Tails of Wealth breaks barriers and provides more equitable access to play for an often-overlooked audience.

While Red Panda Tails of Wealth mirrors the appearance and gameplay of other iCasino slot games in market, it is built with universal design principles to deliver a fun, inclusive and user-friendly experience for all players.

Key accessibility features include:

• Compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers and keyboard navigation

• A high-contrast colour palette for enhanced visibility

• An accessible heads-up display engineered to integrate seamlessly into future games.

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To develop this first-of-its-kind game, OLG collaborated with Pixiu Gaming and Light & Wonder Spark. To ensure the game was accessible and inclusive OLG partnered with Fable – a Toronto-based company that connects organizations with people with disabilities for digital accessibility insights.

The insights from people with disabilities collected via remote user testing sessions played a key role in helping OLG create a game that meets real-world accessibility needs.

“Our mission at Fable is to empower people with disabilities to participate, contribute, and shape society – and this is how true accessibility is achieved. We’re thrilled to partner with OLG, who recognize the importance of embedding the voices and experiences of people with disabilities throughout the development of their new game,” said Kate Kalcevich, Head of Innovation at Fable.

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High Roller Submits Gaming License Application in Ontario

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High Roller Submits Gaming License Application in Ontario

 

High Roller Technologies, operator of the premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, announced the submission of its Internet Gaming Operator license application in Ontario, Canada, targeting the launch of its flagship brand HighRoller.com in the second half of 2025.

“The submission of our licensing application to access Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is an important milestone in our Company’s journey. Once our application is approved, we anticipate that we will have the opportunity to launch our online casino product into the market later this year,” said Ben Clemes, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller.

Ontario is one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in the world as measured by gross gaming revenue. In 2024, regulated online gambling operators within the province generated approximately $2.3B in gross gaming revenue, and growth continues to be recorded in the first half of 2025. Recently, the province of Alberta passed enabling legislation to establish a regulatory framework for online gambling. Once available, the Company also intends to pursue licensure in Alberta to expand its regulated market footprint in Canada.

“Ontario is missing an elegant brand like High Roller. We’re excited to roll out the red carpet for our new customers, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our tremendous product,” said Clemes.

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