Industry
December 5, 2022
Research Suggests Loot Box Users Twice as Likely to Have a Gambling Problem
New research published in Addiction Research & Theory continues to delve into the connection between loot boxes, digital containers, and rewards used by publishers and developers to sonically boost their revenue from products, and gambling practices. The new study examined a sample of more than 1,600 people in Canada and sought to see if there […]
Esports
December 2, 2022
Allied Gaming Plans Esports Restructuring Following Review
Allied Gaming and Entertainment, the global experimental company formerly known as Allied Esports Entertainment announced Thursday it completed a strategic review of its business. The Benchmark Company, in collaboration with Allied Gaming’s Board of Directors, monitored the review which sought to identify the best approach for further business growth. Allied Gaming Finalizes Strategic Review Although […]
Esports
December 1, 2022
Entain to Relaunch Unikrn with a Refreshed Look
Gambling giant Entain has announced that it will be relaunching Unikrn, an esports betting and entertainment media company it acquired in 2021. After the acquisition, Entain began renewing Unikrn interface and improving overall user experience. Entain Worked Hard on Improving Unikrn Unikrn will make a return with an entirely new interface, Entain announced. Over the […]
Esports
December 1, 2022
Shadow Esports Announces Esports Live Ticker Solution
Shadow Esports has revealed the Esports Live Ticker, a new solution by the company that is designed to help various platforms to bolster their esports coverage and keep audiences in the moment and up to date with the latest developments in the esports scene across a few games and verticals. Bayes Esports Powers the Esports […]
Esports
November 30, 2022
EPIC and INTENTA, Together to Promote Safe and Healthy Gaming for the Youth
Mixing expert advice with first-hand experience working with problem gambling harm, EPIC Risk Management aims to take the problem out of gambling. The leading independent gambling harm minimization consultancy has announced it would support an INTENTA campaign meant to promote safe and healthy gambling practices for youngsters. The #MindYourGame campaign consists of a series of […]
Esports
November 29, 2022
SIS Awarded Gold Standards by ESIC
Sports Information Services (SIS), a leading multi-channel supplier of live betting services, has received the Gold Standards accreditation from the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), an association protecting esports from fraud. SIS Is Committed to Offering Fair Esports Matches The Gold Standards are ESIC’s higher level of accreditation. It was awarded to SIS for being a […]
Legal
November 28, 2022
New Bill in Australia Proposes Crackdown on Loot Boxes
Loot boxes have caused controversy in many countries around the world. The virtual rewards, some of which holding real-money value, that are accessed via tokens or keys in exchange for real money were compared to gambling by many lawmakers. This resulted in urges for strict regulation and attempts to restrict video games containing loot boxes […]
Blockchain
November 24, 2022
BetU Rolls Out New Crypto-Focused Betting and Gaming Platform
A new generation of sports betting and casino platform powered by cryptocurrency is now live with BetU designed to create unique gambling sessions that will engage customers in what the company promises to be a “true VIP experience.” BetU promises to stand apart from other crypto-centered casino and betting brands as it will use its […]
Esports
November 22, 2022
BetBuilder Empowers Esports Bettors to Tell Their Own Stories
The following text is contributed by Oliver Niner, Head of Sales at PandaScore. Every fan has a story of how they came to love their team, their favourite player or a match they’ll never forget. Storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool for any sports or esports organisation seeking to build its brand and grow. It’s […]
Esports
November 22, 2022
Entain Foundation Kickstarts Esports Mental Wellness Program in the US
Entain Foundation has celebrated DreamHack Atlanta by launching the #MindYourGame campaign which focuses on nurturing mental health and well-being among video gamers. The campaign has been designed to reach parents, educators, students, and professionals at more than 450 high schools and esports clubs across more than 40 states in the United States. Entain Reveals Mental […]
