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Esports
May 23, 2022
Twitch Streamer xQc’s Fans Bet $119M on Stake.com
Twitch streamer xQc has said that he has been able to generate a total of $119 million – so far – for his gambling sponsor, Stake.com. The streamer was quoted by Metro.co.uk, which dug deeper into the streamer’s interest in gambling – a passion that has been rekindled over the past weeks. Gambling Sponsorships More […]
Esports
May 17, 2022
OG and 1xBet Set Content and Branding Partnership
Esports powerhouse OG and sports betting operator 1xBet have signed a new partnership that will have OG Esports develop dedicated video content that will be distributed to 1xBet esports and OG fans. The content series will include “Road to The International” and other unique productions that successfully capture the interest in competitive video gaming. 1xBet […]
Esports
May 17, 2022
Cloud9’s HObbit Fixed Games, Former Teammate Says
Rustam “5TRYK#R” Alimkulov, a retired Counter-Strike: Global Offensive athlete, has dug some dirt on a former teammate. According to 5TRYK#R, Abay “Hobbit” Khasenov who now plays for Cloud9 tried to fix matches seven years ago. The Whole PARTY Squad Fixed Games According to the esports news outlet Dexerto, 5TRYK#R and HObbit used to play together as the […]
Esports
May 17, 2022
Las Vegas Sands Leads Investment Round for Bayes Esports
Competitive gaming data company Bayes Esports has completed a new funding round to the tune of €6 million ($6.3 million) led by Las Vegas Sands. The investment round exemplifies the company’s presence and significance to the esports ecosystem with Bayes Esports driving a significant value to the vertical. Bayes Esports Gets New Funding from LVS […]
Poker
May 13, 2022
Ludwig Ahgren Said He Isn’t That Fond of Gambling
Ludwig Ahgren is one of the most recognizable names when it comes to video game streaming. The professional recently held a big poker tournament for gaming celebrities. As an afterthought, Ludwig shared that he doesn’t really enjoy gambling. Ludwig’s Tournament Was a Sight to See The tournament Ludwig held had a whopping $1 million prize […]
Industry
May 11, 2022
Ebet’s Meets Q2 Revenue Targets and Posts Strong Results
Ebet, an esports-oriented betting tech provider formerly known as Esports Technologies, provided insights into its Q2 results of the current fiscal year. The company’s revenues went up drastically, driven by strategic acquisitions. Ebet’s Q2 Results Are Promising Ebet’s recent rebranding marked a new chapter for its business. The company kicked off 2022 with a 166% […]
Business
May 9, 2022
Rivalry Goes Live in Australia, Canada Next
Rivalry continues on its expansion trajectory in 2022 with the company now officially launching sports and esports betting products in Australia. This is a first for the gambling agency which promises to revolutionize how we experience every segment of the betting experience. Rivalry has already accepted its first deposits in the country and is preparing […]
Esports
May 6, 2022
ESIC Completes Spectator Bug Investigation, Expands Sanctions List
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) released a statement on its historic investigation of the ‘Spectator Bug’ and expanded the number of sanctioned people for using it to gain an unfair advantage. Three Variants of the Spectator Bug ESIC launched an investigation in 2020 against coaches and players for exploiting a spectator mode bug in Counter […]
Esports
May 6, 2022
Esports Industry Takes Hit in Italy after Complaint by Arcade Venues Boss
Italy may soon not have a single esports club or LAN room in sight, all because the irate chief executive of LED Srl, Sergio Milesi, has asserted in a recent complaint that these venues are encroaching on his turf but do not necessarily comply with the prerequisite law and tax levy that they are “supposed […]
Industry
May 5, 2022
Esports Technologies Rebrands as EBET to Better Communicate the Company’s Vision
Esports Technologies, a provider of engaging and unique wagering experiences to the esports gambling industry, has officially changed its name to EBET. The company believes the new name better reflects its vision. Esports Technologies Is Now EBET According to EBET, the rebranding will allow it to better show what it stands for and will improve […]