Toronto – July 14, 2023 – NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSX-V:BET) (“NorthStar,” or the “Company”), whose Slapshot Media Inc. (“Slapshot”) subsidiary providing managed services to Spreads.ca, an iGaming site owned and operated by the Abenaki Council of Wolinak, is proud to announce it will serve as the Official Sportsbook “Ice Wars III”, a professional ice hockey fighting event in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
This Saturday, July 15, North Americans can tune into the epic battleground compromised of professional and semi-professional players showcasing their unique skills, strength and passion for fights on the ice. Action packed with live entertainment all night long, the main event will feature an 8-man round robin style competition judged by a panel of experts. Fighters will compete for the title “King of the Rink” and the winner will skate away as the ultimate Ice Wars III champion.
As the official sportsbook of Ice Wars III, Spreads.ca is offering its players an exclusive opportunity to wager on the epic combat sporting event. Ice Wars III is the ultimate destination for North American-based sports betting enthusiasts (wagering not available in Ontario). With real-time odds ahead of each round, Spreads.ca will provide players with an immersive, real-time betting experience. Pre-event lines have Chris Lockhart as the favourite to be crowned King of the Rink.
“This event is designed to bring one of hockey’s most exciting moments together with some of North America’s toughest enforcers,” said Robert Davidman, Co-Founder, Spreads.ca. “We’re excited to be a part of an unforgettable night of action-packed hockey fights and entertainment. Ice Wars III will ignite hockey’s biggest fans across the country, and we are thrilled to be in on the action.”
To learn more about Ice Wars III, visit Spreads.ca or download the app from the App Store. To watch the fights go to iwifights.com. For more information on NorthStar Gaming, please visit www.northstargaming.ca.
Spreads.ca is not available in Ontario.
About NorthStar Gaming
NorthStar proudly owns and operates NorthStar Bets, a made-in-Ontario casino and sportsbook gaming platform that provides players located in the province of Ontario with a uniquely local, premier user experience. The NorthStar Bets sportsbook provides real-time news, stats, analysis and scores directly in the betting environment along with the most popular online casino games. NorthStar also provides managed services to Spreads.ca an iGaming site owned and operated by the Abenaki Council of Wolinak.
A Canadian company, NorthStar is uniquely positioned to become a convergence leader in the intersection of sports media and sports wagering thanks to its partnerships and agreements with leading media companies. NorthStar is committed to operating at the highest level of responsible gaming standards.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada (“forward-looking statements”), including without limitation, statements with respect to the following: financial guidance for 2023, expected performance of the Company’s business, expansion into new markets and future growth opportunities and expected benefits of transactions. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing readers to get a better understanding of the Company’s anticipated financial position, results of operations, and operating environment. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “continues”, “forecasts”, “projects”, “predicts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “believes”, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. This information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: risks related to the Company’s business and financial position; risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry risks; future legislative and regulatory developments; and the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies. NorthStar believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. Information contained in forward-looking statements in this communication are provided as of the date hereof and NorthStar disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or results, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
For further information:
NorthStar Gaming
Ben Powell
investorrelations@northstargaming.ca