World’s best Rainbow Six Siege esports teams from 9 regions will compete in Montreal, Canada. $750,000 in total prize pool up for grabs at final Major of 2024.

Today, Ubisoft and BLAST have released details for the final BLAST Rainbow Six Major of Season 2024, which is due to take place in Montreal, Canada from 7 to 17 of November.

Rainbow Six Esports is back in Canada for the first time since 2023, with Montreal’s Verdun Auditorium set to welcome 20 of the world’s best teams over two weeks in November. The BLAST R6 Major Montreal will feature a three-phase format with the final weekend playing out in front of a live audience with thousands of fans expected to pack out the Verdun Arena.

Tickets are available here: eventim.ca

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Dates & location:

• Phase 1: 7 – 8 November – not open to public
• Phase 2: 10 – 13 November – not open to public
• Phase 3: 15 – 17 November – open to the public at the Verdun Auditorium, Montreal

Venue: Verdun Auditorium

Address: 4110 Bd LaSalle, Verdun, QC H4G 2A5, Canada

With Stage 2 of the Regional Leagues is set to get underway from September, teams across the nine different regions of BLAST R6 will be looking to become one of the 20 teams to qualify for the Montreal Major. These teams will compete for the lion’s share of the USD $750,000 prize pool, as well as points to qualify for the Six Invitational 2025.

Montreal and Rainbow Six have a long history together since the teams behind the development of Rainbow Six Siege are based in Ubisoft offices in Montreal. The city had previously hosted international Rainbow Six Esports tournaments such as the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023 editions of Rainbow Six’s SIX Invitational where Brazilian team w7m had been crowned World Champions.

Additional details on the venue, ticketing, and more are available via Eventim here: eventim.ca

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Soft2Bet, a leading iGaming turnkey solutions provider, showcased its expertise at Canadian Gaming Summit 2024, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from June 18-20. The premier event for gaming and sports betting executives, organized by SBC in collaboration with the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), brought together over 3,000 delegates for three days of networking, learning, and exploring business opportunities.

Soft2Bet’s Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), Martin Collins, moderated a thought-provoking panel titled, “Transforming the Land-Based Brand: Omnichannel Tech and Innovation.” The discussion featured industry leaders including Michael Brady, Chair of Bede Gaming; Stewart Groumoutis, Director of Digital Strategy at BCLC; Phil Chatterton, VP Sales & Partnerships at Comm100; Harrison Barrett, Business Development Director at GiG; and Yaniv Komemi, CEO of MTGG.

The discussion centered on how the land-based casino industry is adapting to the rise of online competitors by embracing omnichannel customer experiences. Highlighting transformative technologies and marketing strategies, the panel examined how traditional casinos can leverage omnichannel innovation to enhance customer engagement and remain competitive.

Reflecting on the event, Martin Collins stated, “Just months after securing our Ontario gaming license, it was the perfect opportunity to participate in the Canadian Gaming Summit and discuss the future of our industry. The shift to omnichannel experiences is not just a trend but a necessary evolution for land-based casinos to stay relevant and thrive. At Soft2Bet, we are committed to driving innovation and supporting our partners in navigating this transformation.”

In addition to the panel discussion, Soft2Bet executives networked with industry leaders, regulators, and potential partners, underscoring the company’s dedication to expanding its footprint in the North American market ahead of its upcoming expansions in New Jersey and Mexico. With innovative solutions and deep industry insights, Soft2Bet continues to be at the forefront of driving growth and innovation in the gaming sector.

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Quickspin to hit SkillOnNet brands in Ontario thanks to deal extension

Global entertainment powerhouse SkillOnNet today announced it has extended its content partnership with Swedish online gaming studio Quickspin to the Ontario market.

Thanks to the new deal extension, players of SkillOnNet’s Ontario brands, such as PlayOJO, SlotsMagic, SpinGenie and KnightsSlots, will be able to enjoy Quickspin’s uniquely entertaining and innovative portfolio of slots, including brand-new titles like Reel Nightmare, Temple of Paw and Shields of Lambda.

And SkillOnNet, which launched in the newly regulated Ontario market in June 2022, believes the addition of Quickspin’s portfolio will bolster an already unmatched offering of localised content for its partners in Ontario.

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Playtech-owned Quickspin boasts over 100 innovative, feature-rich slots, and its output is prolific. Recently, the company has been releasing one to two titles per month, while refusing to let the quality drop. Quickspin has been licensed in Ontario since April 2022, just weeks after the launch of the regulated market.

Jani Kontturi, Head of Games at SkillOnNet, said: “We’re thrilled we can finally bring the Quickspin universe to our Ontario players. The company has proved to be a valuable partner in other jurisdictions. It’s a prolific producer of top content that will help reinforce our position as a leading force in this exciting new market.”

Anthony DallaGiacoma, Chief Commercial Officer at Quickspin said: “It’s great to increase our footprint in Ontario with our trusted partner, SkillOnNet, one of the leading brands in the industry and one who, like us, is fully committed to ensuring a safe and fair gaming experience for their Canadian players. The new market is experiencing incredible growth at the moment, and that’s an exciting thing to be a part of.”