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Esports
November 27, 2020
Unikrn Ties up Payment Processing Partnership with Nuvei
Nuvei has become the newest payment solution provider for Unikrn, helping the company scale its offer domestically and globally. Unirkn Secures New Payment Partner in Nuvei Unikrn is strengthening its portfolio of available payment providers through a newly-minted partnership with Nuvei. Nuvei will add a powerful payment solution allowing Unikrn to maximize payment processing power […]
Esports
November 21, 2020
Playtech Teams up with Golden Matrix for Esports Distribution
Looking to expand its esports and betting presence globally, Golden Matrix and Playtech entered into a key partnership. Golden Matrix CEO, Brian Goodman deemed the partnership as a “significant milestone” for the company. Playtech and Golden Matrix Enter into a Collaboration Agreement The leading gambling technology company Playtech plc and the gaming platform and content […]
Esports
November 13, 2020
EA Adds FIFA Tool Similar to Online Casino Self-Exclusion
Electronic Arts is introducing a new tool or FIFA Play that allows players to set limits on how much they can spend on microtransactions in the company’s flagship FIFA franchise. The tool reminds of the responsible gambling solutions used in online casinos. EA to Roll-out New Tools to Control Spending in FIFA 21 Facing criticism […]
Esports
November 8, 2020
Fortnite May Return to iPhones via Nvidia GeForce Now
Reportedly, Nvidia developed a version of its cloud gaming service which may run in the mobile web browser Safari. If the cloud gaming service GeForce Now features Fortnite, in theory, the game may return to iPhones and iPads but for the moment, Nvidia has not revealed any official details. Nvidia’s GeForce Now May Run in […]
Esports
November 4, 2020
PokerStars Becomes Brazilian Esports Team FURIA Sponsor
PokerStars has teamed up with Brazilian esports powerhouse FURIA, securing a partnership with the team of former poker professional and current FURIA CEO André Akkari. FURIA Seals Milestone Deal with PokerStars The Stars Group’s online card room brand, PokerStars, has announced a sponsorship deal with Brazilian esports outfit FURIA. The deal is intended at younger […]
Esports
November 2, 2020
AC Milan Debuts Esports Offer with Qlash by its Side
AC Milan will debut teams in EA’s FIFA 21 and Supercell’s Brawl Stars with Qlash helping the soccer team shape its esports footprint. Qlash and AC Milan Join Efforts to Create Esports Club Italy’s AC Milan is the latest athletic organization to follow in the footsteps of others and opt for esports exposure. Earlier […]
Esports
October 29, 2020
Learfield and EA to Launch Largest-Ever College Esports League
Collegiate sports marketing company Learfield IMG College and video game publisher Electronic Arts will launch Level Next, the largest intercollegiate esports league in the US, this fall. Level Next Will Support 2,500 Schools Level Next will launch on November 9 with the Fall Champions Series, a nationwide tournament featuring EA SPORTS’ Madden NFL 21 and […]
Esports
October 26, 2020
T1 Welcomes Park “March” Tae-won as Coach for Dota 2 Squad
T1 brings Park “March” Tae-won in coach capacity in a bid to strengthen the organization’s Dota 2 set-up. March Joins T1 to Boost the Organization’s Dota 2 Squad Esports powerhouse T1 is bringing Park “March” Tae-won in the position of head coach for the organization’s Dota 2 squad. He will be a valuable addition to […]
Esports
October 25, 2020
Class-Action Lawsuit Seeks 12-Year of Loot Box Money from EA
A new class-action lawsuit stipulates that Electronic Arts (EA) has breached The Criminal Code of Canada by running an “illegal and unlicensed gaming system” through loot boxes. EA Games Looks at a New Loot Boxes Lawsuit This is not Electronic Arts (EA)’s first legal rodeo after the game publisher has previously faced criticism from the […]
Esports
October 19, 2020
ESIC Sanction against Bezhanov Rescinded with Immediate Effect
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) released the appeal result for Sergey ‘LMBT’ Bezhanov, one of 37 professional coaches in Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) who were banned from coaching following a recent cheating scandal. Bug Exploit Scandal Bezhanov and the others were suspected of exploiting a “spectator bug” in CS:GO which allows players to move […]