Evolution, the industry-leading B2B solution provider for casino operators, has announced a partnership agreement with Atlantic Lottery (AL) to bring its games to the Atlantic Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Nova Scotia.

Under the terms of the agreement, AL will feature a wide variety of games from Evolution, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming and Nolimit City to players in these provinces via its online casino platform.

AL is the fifth Canadian provincial governmental organisation to partner with Evolution, joining:

• British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC),
• Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC),
• Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), and
• Loto-Québec.

This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Evolution by completing the rollout of its products across all regulated provinces in Canada and further advances the Group’s growth in the North American market. With a combined market size of approximately 2.5 million people, AL represents a key player in the Canadian gaming landscape.

Jacob Claesson, Chief Executive Officer, Evolution North America, said: “We are beyond excited to partner with AL and expand Evolution’s presence into Atlantic Canada. This deal underline’s Evolution’s commitment to innovation and market leadership, cementing our role as a trusted partner for regulated markets worldwide.”

Michael MacKinnon, VP of Product at AL, said “We’re very happy to partner with market leaders Evolution to take advantage of their world-leading online casino content. As Atlantic Canada’s first choice for lottery and gambling, it’s a pleasure to be able to bring our players this exceptional content as we continue to expand and enhance our online offering.”

Legendary Age of Empires tournament Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will be kicking off in Córdoba, Spain tomorrow at the majestic Castillo de Almodóvar del Río.

Running from October 3rd-6th 2024, it will feature showdowns across the Age of Empires series, including AOE I, II, IV, and Age of Mythology: Retold, with fourteen of the world’s best players set to fight for glory.

Reigning champions Roberto “TaToH” Jiménez and Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio will prepare to defend their titles against an exciting roster of competitors, including 2021 champion Ørjan “TheViper” Larsen, while Riley Knight and Salome “Soe” Gschwind-Repp will be overseeing the showdown as tournament hosts joined by an exciting roster of game-specific talents and casters.

Schedule:

3 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Opening Group Matches [Best of Three]
• From 19:20 UTC – Age of Empires II, Winner’s Group Matches [Best of Three]

4 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Loser’s Group [Best of Five]
• From 18:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Decider Group [Best of Five]

5 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Semifinals [Best of Seven]
• From 20:00 UTC – Age of Empires IV, Grand Final [Best of Five]

6 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires I, Grand Final [Best of Five]
• From 16:00 UTC – Age of Mythology: Retold, Grand Final [Best of Five]
• From 18:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Grand Final [Best of Nine]

Players & Talents:

Age of Empires 1

• Players
  • Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình
  • Đỗ “Xuân Thứ” Thứ
• Talent
  • Frank “Winstons Waffles” Noah – Commentator
  • Darren “KillerPigeon” Elmy – Commentator

Age of Empires II

• Players
  • Roberto “TaToH” Jiménez
  • Ørjan “TheViper” Larsen
  • Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger
  • Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher
  • “Sebastian” (Sebastian Gastelumendi)
  • Morten “MbL” Levernes
  • Huy “ACCM” Hoang
  • Hernan “Hearttt” Pizarro
• Talent
  • Daniel “MembTV” Molina – Commentator
  • Tristan “T90Official” Berry – Commentator
  • “Dave” (Dave Burchett) – Commentator
  • Sven “Nili” Reichardt – Commentator
  • Marco “JorDan” Bloc – Analyst

Age of Empires IV

• Players
  • Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio
  • Adam “1puppypaw” Svoboda
• Talent
  • Daniel “Wam01” Svoboda – Commentator
  • Darren “KillerPigeon” Elmy – Commentator

Age of Mythology: Retold

• Players
  • Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis
  • Daryl “RecoN” Jackson
• Talent
  • Frank “Winstons Waffles” Noah – Commentator
  • Darren “KillerPigeon” Elmy – Commentator

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Where To Watch:

The tournament will be broadcast live 3–6 October from Castillo de Almodóvar del Río on twitch.tv/redbull and youtube.com/c/RedBullGaming.

Fans can tune in from 4pm CEST each day.

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LORGAR, the innovative gaming solutions provider, hosted its “Ready to Play” Launch EMEA event on September 27, 2024, at the KCC Event Hall in Prague. The exclusive B2B conference brought together over 150 participants from 25 countries.

LORGAR has established itself as a brand dedicated to building highly functional solutions for both gaming hobbyists and advanced gamers. Their unique approach focuses on improving gaming performance and quality of gameplay through statistical analysis and personalized device configurations, setting them apart in the competitive gaming market.

Attendees experienced firsthand LORGAR’s three unique complete solutions that embody the brand’s “Ready to Play” slogan: Gaming, Streaming, and the newly released Sim Racing direction. These all-in-one solutions showcase LORGAR’s commitment to providing gamers with everything they need to start playing immediately.

The event showcased LORGAR’s extensive product line, which spans across multiple categories essential for a complete Gaming, Racing and Streaming setups. Their offerings include cutting-edge PCs, crystal-clear monitors, professional-grade racing cockpits, ergonomic furniture, immersive headsets, high-performance keyboards, precision mice, and specialized gaming surfaces. The brand further impressed participants by unveiling more than 30 new SKUs across 9 diverse product categories, reinforcing their ability to offer comprehensive gaming solutions.

This expansive product reveal demonstrates LORGAR’s commitment to catering to every aspect of a gamer’s needs, from casual play to professional setups.

The event also featured exciting eSports experiences, allowing visitors to compete in 5v5 CS2 matches on a professional stage with live commentary, or race F1 in one of six high-tech cockpits. These activities showcased LORGAR’s products in action and sparked friendly competition. Top performers in both CS2 and F1 contests won premium LORGAR gear, including complete gaming setups for first place, with the F1 winner also receiving a racing cockpit. Runners-up  received other LORGAR prizes, such as the Azar 514 TKL keyboards, Kaya 460 headsets etc.

A major highlight of the event was the announcement of a distribution contract with Simagic, strengthening LORGAR’s position in the sim racing market. This strategic partnership is set to expand Simagic’s presence across multiple countries, further enhancing LORGAR’s racing simulation offerings.

The “Ready to Play” Launch EMEA event also introduced the LORGAR Platform, a unique statistical analysis tool designed to enhance gameplay and optimize product settings for individual users. This innovative approach to personalized gaming experiences captured the attention of more than 20 media representatives and influencers from 12 countries in attendance.

LORGAR’s “Ready to Play” event marks a new chapter in gaming technology, showcasing the brand’s dedication to revolutionizing how gamers interact with their equipment and each other. The overwhelmingly positive response from partners and media confirms LORGAR’s trajectory towards becoming a leading force in the gaming industry, offering a truly integrated and optimized gaming experience.

For more information about LORGAR and its products, visit lorgar.com/.