Esports
January 30, 2020
New Jersey Sets to Legalize Betting on Esports Tournaments, League of Legends
Esports betting is coming to New Jersey. If the bill pushes through, it expands the betting opportunities available to NJ players and can help boost state coffers. The New Jersey gambling industry is considered one of the most liberal in the United States. With the legalization of in-person and online sports betting in 2018, the […]
Esports
January 19, 2020
DATA.BET to Arrive at ICE and Showcase Esports Betting Products
ICE welcomes DATA.BET, a supplier of esports betting data, on February 4 through February 6, giving the company an opportunity to showcase its products. DATA.BET to Showcase Esports Data Products at ICE ICE London will welcome a multitude of companies, among which esports data supplier DATA.BET. The company revealed its plans to attend the trade […]
Esports
January 13, 2020
Nigma Defeats RNG in We!Play Bukovel Minor, Makes Leipzig
After four hours and four spectacular games, Team Nigma managed to secure a spot in the Dota 2 Leipzig Major, defeating Royal Never Give Up in the finals of the WePlay! Bukovel Minor. Team Nigma Ride to Victory in We!Play Bukovel Minor Team Nigma faced off Royal Never Give Up (RNG) in the WePlay! Bukovel […]
Esports
December 22, 2019
German Visas in Esports to Create Fairer Competitions
With a new law passed, the German Federal Government and the German Esports Federation will allow players from outside the European Union to obtain visas and compete locally. Germany to Introduce Esports Visas and Balance Official Events Germany has announced dedicated visas for esports players, facilitating international travel and entering countries where competitive video gaming […]
Esports
December 21, 2019
RSPH Urges Action to Limit Harmful Loot Boxes Effects
The RSPH has asked regulators, educators and video game makers to pool their efforts and focus on educating underage gamers on how loot boxes could lead to gambling addiction. RSPH Calls for Alternative Approach to Loot Boxes The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has become the latest body to call for tighter regulation of […]
Esports
November 28, 2019
Loot Boxes Increase, Expose Children to Gambling, Study Says
A study by the University of York led by David Zendle indicates that loot boxes bear more resemblance to gambling than not and contain a clear risk-reward factor. Loot Boxes Continue to Proliferate in Video Games Loot boxes are on the rise, a new study conducted by the University of York led by David Zendle […]
Esports
November 21, 2019
Wondr Gaming Adds Rival.Ai to Boost Esports Offer
Artificial intelligence esports data company Rival.ai has been acquired by Wondr Gaming, a fund created with the sole purpose of building a strong portfolio of esports assets that complement each other. Rival.ai Becomes Wondr Gaming Brand Esports investment fund Wondr Gaming has concluded the acquisition of Rival.ai, an artificial intelligence esports platform. Rival.ai is focused […]
Esports
October 8, 2019
The NHS to Treat Video Game Addiction
After gambling addiction, the NHS is addressing video game disorders The NHS will work with individuals as young as 13 Esports may have contributed to gaming addiction, although it’s unlikely. Treatments for video game addiction in the UK will now begin, the NHS has announced. Individuals as young as 13 may call via Skype and […]
Esports
September 13, 2019
NBA 2K League Kicks Out Player for Gambling Association
Last Thursday, the NBA 2K League banned one of its players after it was found that he was involved in violations of the league’s anti-gambling policies. Heat Check Gaming power forward Basil “24K Dropoff” Rose has been dismissed and completely disqualified from joining of NBA 2K League’s teams after it was discovered that the provided […]
Esports
September 1, 2019
Is It Esports? World of Warcraft Twitch 2nd Most Watched Game
World of Warcraft Classic has been perceived as an esports by many of the hardcore guilds out there. As a result, the community is disgruntled and appalled. Yet, viewership for the game has soared to 32.7 million hours. Steady Viewership and Good News for WoW Classic Influencers Just as with any big release, the return […]