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Business
February 9, 2022
Rivalry Secures License to Operate Betting Products in Australia
Rivalry Corp. is on a roll and the roll does not stop with one license or successful monthly and quarterly results. The company, which strives to be a globally recognized sports betting and media platform, has secured a license by the Northern Territory Racing Commission in Australia. Australia Marks Important Market Entry for Rivalry As […]
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 […]
Esports
January 31, 2022
NJ Regulator Allows Oddin.gg to Start Offering Esports Solutions
B2B esports odds feed provider Oddin.gg announced last week that it received gaming license application approval from the regulator in New Jersey. DGE Approves Oddin.gg’s Application for a Gaming License Last week, Oddin.gg revealed that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) accepted its submission for a gaming license application. The submission is in […]
Business
January 31, 2022
EEG Appoints Stuart Tilly as COO amid M&A Push
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has selected Stuart Tilly as the group’s new chief operating officer. As a result, the company will entrust the executive with several responsibilities that will pertain to its overall performance and the latest launch of esports betting products in New Jersey. Preparing for Busy Months Ahead Last week, the Division of […]
Esports
January 28, 2022
Intema Solutions Details Livestream and Loot.Bet Acquisition
Intema Solutions has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with Loot.Bet esports betting platform and brand owner Livestream. The deal is estimated at $14.8 million and will be paid in cash, new Intema common shares, and a secured vendor take-back note. This follows up on a letter of intent signed in May when Intema […]
Esports
January 26, 2022
Valorant Player Handed 1-Year Ban for Cheating in VCT Game
Esports is under attack by match-fixers, cheaters, and hackers on all levels, but never mind the throes of Call of Duty: Warzone and other free-to-play games. One area where competitive video gaming has been trying to keep the activity clean is official games. Riot Games has been consistently unapologetic when having to deal with cheaters. […]
Esports
January 25, 2022
BetU Taps Oddin.gg to Launch “Risk-Free Esports Betting”
Play-to-earn game and platform BetU will turn to Oddin.gg for its first inroad in the competitive gaming space. The platform will rely on Oddin’s expertise and “robust and reliable uptime” in establishing a strong foothold in the esports space. The company is looking to ensure seamless operation of its esports betting product which is achievable […]