Esports
April 9, 2021
Unibet Filip Kristersson Talks Rise of Esports with Abios
In a conversation with Abios, Unibet esports product manager Filip Kristersson outlined the most popular esports today and the rise of eSoccer during the pandemic. Unibet’s Success in Esports Is a Matter of Adaptability Speaking to Abios, an esports API and data company, Unibet esports product manager Filip Kristersson offered some interesting insight into the world of competitive video gaming, and […]
Esports
April 5, 2021
Brazil’s Children Association Charges at Loot Boxes
ANCED is taking aim at in-game purchases and loot boxes, asking from courts to expand the protection of children and classify loot boxes as a form of gambling. Brazil’s Children Association Targets Loot Boxes Loot boxes have been a thorny issue for many years now, and while developers have embraced them readily as a lucrative […]
Esports
April 5, 2021
Riot Games Hits Win-Trading in League of Legends: Wild Rift
League of Legends: Wild Rift is enjoying growing interest, and as it does, cheaters have cottoned on, trying to boost their rankings and scoop a few prizes prematurely. Riot Games Addresses Win-Trading on the Spot Riot Games is taking aim at cheaters in the newly-minted League of Legends: Wild Rift, the mobile alter ego of the popular […]
Esports
April 2, 2021
FBI and Australian Police Are Working Together to Stop CS:GO Match Fixing
Police and tournament organizers have arrested Australian Counter-Strike players for match-fixing and illicit betting. The situation is so serious that the FBI is now interested in cleaning up North America, too. Esports Integrity Commission is working with law enforcement to tackle the situation. Match-Fixing among Counter-strike Players The information was revealed in a recent YouTube […]
Esports
April 2, 2021
Loot Boxes Are Problem Gambling Issue Says New Study
A GambleAware-sponsored study into the connection between loot boxes and problem gambling has produced “robust evidence” to support the claim that in-game purchases lead to “problem gambling behaviors.” A Connection between Gambling and Loot Boxes After All There is robust evidence to suggest that loot boxes are linked to gambling harm, a new study by GambleAware has […]
Esports
April 1, 2021
Coinbase Sponsors BLAST Premier’s Counter-Strike Spring Season
Leading Counter-Strike tournament series BLAST Premier announced it entered into a sponsorship deal to make cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase its sponsor for the upcoming Counter-Strike Spring Season. Boost Cryptocurrency Popularity The sponsorship agreement between BLAST Premier and Coinbase aims to help bridge the gap between the world of esports and gaming and cryptocurrencies by utilizing […]
Esports
March 30, 2021
Betway and PSG.LGD Continue to Collaborate in Esports Space
Betting company Betway and PSG.LGD’s Dota 2 continue to collaborate in esports as the companies have renewed their partnership. Betway and PSG.LGD Extend Partnership in Esports Betway and PSG.LGD continue to build on a successful relationship with the sportsbook now joining PSG as an official betting partner. PSG.LGD’s sizable presence in esports has driven strong […]
Esports
March 29, 2021
PrizePicks Boosts Esports, Adds CoD, Rocket League & Valorant
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks announced an expansion of its portfolio of esports game titles today in a major step to becoming the premier fantasy esports operator in North America. FPS Market Leader Position PrizePicks added to its marketplace premier titles Call of Duty (CoD), Rocket League and Valorant to boost its offering of […]
Esports
March 26, 2021
Broncos and EEG Sign to Host Madden NFL Tourneys
The Denver Broncos have announced a multi-year agreement with Esports Entertainment Group (EEG). The deal includes hosting Madden NFL tournaments at Empower Field at Mile High. Denver Broncos Teams Up with Esports Entertainment Group EEG was founded in 2008 in Malta as a next-generation online gambling company that focuses on esports. The company and its […]
Esports
March 22, 2021
Senator Drafts a Bill to Create First US Esports Regulatory Body
Republican lawmaker Ben Kieckhefer has introduced a bill to create a body regulating the rapidly emerging esports industry. Executive Director and Three Members in the Commission Senator Ben Kieckhefer has introduced a bill to create the Nevada Esports Commission, which will regulate esports events with prizes of more than $1000. Thus, Nevada could become the […]