Esports
February 21, 2022
West Virginia HB 4826 to Classify Esports Betting as a Type of Sports Betting
The House of Representatives in the state of West Virginia is eyeing the prospects of esports betting as it seeks to make a new amendment that will categorize professional video gaming as a legitimate wagering discipline. House Bill 4826 Will Change the Status of Esports West Virginia is seeking to profit from the rapid growth […]
Esports
February 21, 2022
WIN Group Picks Aspire Global to Power Betting and Gaming Offer
WIN Group, an esports platform that operates Winners.bet, has teamed up with Aspire Global to access the latter’s full turnkey services. As a result, WIN Group will tap into Aspire’s BtoBet platform that encompasses the full range of experiences, including casino and sports betting. This is the latest move by an esports-focused operator who is […]
Esports
February 17, 2022
Skillz Taps Orrick Green as Head of Public Policy
Esports and mobile gaming company Skillz Inc. has hired Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe partner Nicholas Green to spearhead the company’s public policy. This most likely reflects on the company’s broader ambitions to pursue new verticals within the regulated gaming and betting landscape in the United States. Orrick Joins Skillz to Help with Public Policy As […]
Esports
February 16, 2022
Yolo Group Adds Oddin.gg to Power Esports IFrames
Yolo Group, previously Coingaming Group, the operator behind the acclaimed Bitcasino and Sportsbet betting brands, has selected Oddin.gg as its iFrame solution provider. This marks a long process during which Yolo Group was looking to find a trusted partner that can help it elevate the esports betting experience across its flagship brands. Enhancing the Esports […]
Esports
February 14, 2022
Axie Infinity to Host GalAxie Cup 2022 with VeraEsports as Broadcast Partner
Fans of the metaverse have probably asked themselves on at least one occasion if they should take non-fungible tokens (NFT) seriously. The truth is it has worked well for some. Axie Infinity, a game that is based on a play-to-earn model, although most critics often equate it to a pyramid scheme, gambling or worse, has […]
Esports
February 10, 2022
Betway and BLAST Premier Extend Deal by Two Years
The global online gambling company Betway has extended its partnership with the famous esports event organizer BLAST Premier. With the deal extended, the two parties’ collaboration will continue through the 2023 Counter-Strike season. Betway and BLAST Re-Sign Deal As per the deal, Betway’s branding will continue to be present during all seven of BLAST Premier’s […]
Esports
February 8, 2022
BetBoom Turns to Oddin.gg to Tap Esports Market in Russia
There have been many rumors that esports betting is on the up. While the numbers are a little hard to come by, this has not stopped BetBoom, a Russian bookmaker and betting platform, from committing to the segment. To achieve this, the company is teaming up with Oddin.gg, an advanced provider of esports betting data and solutions, […]
Esports
February 4, 2022
Uplatform Report Suggests 170% Growth in Esports Betting in 2021
Pinpointing the esports betting market is a tall order, and what numbers are floated publicly are usually hard to verify. Uplatform, a global sports betting and casino solutions provider, has tried to assess the size and reach of esports betting across 60 video games in 2021. The company cites interesting numbers, estimating that the global […]
Esports
February 2, 2022
Midnite Finalizes Funding Round, Adds $16m to War Chest
Midnite has completed another funding round, adding $16 million to its war chest, and hoping to spearhead its esports betting platform and various product in regulated markets worldwide. The London-based company let The Raine Group lead the Series A round. Midnite’s Established Track Record As a result, The Raine Group’s co-founder and partner John Salter will be […]
Esports
February 2, 2022
Esports Company VSPN Files Prospectus for Hong Kong Listing
VSPN, a Chinese esports company with massive clout in the competitive video gaming industry, has filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, preparing to go public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The news was originally reported by local media outlet IPO Zaozhidao and suggests that the Shanghai-based esports giant will seek to […]