eSports
Allied Esports determines Bally’s bid “superior” to Element agreement
The board of directors of Allied Esports Entertainment has determined that a proposal put forward by Bally’s Corporation to acquire Allied’s poker-related assets is a…
Nevada introduces bill to regulate esports events
A legislator in the state of Nevada has introduced a bill to create the Nevada Esports Commission, which will regulate esports events with prizes of…
Skillz revenue up 92% in 2020 following public listing
Mobile multi-player gaming platform Skillz has released its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results, showing revenue of $230.1m for the year, up 92%…
Bally’s makes bid to acquire World Poker Tour owner Allied Esports
Allied Esports Entertainment has revealed that Bally’s has submitted a proposal to acquire the business for $100m in cash, stock or both, in a deal…
Esports Entertainment scores partnerships with New England sports teams
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Kraft Sports and Entertainment to become an official partner of National Football League franchise…
Game On: The rise of esports betting in the US
Esports have boomed in the US and beyond in recent years, but when it comes to betting on these events, states have exhibited differing approaches…
Entain expands RG partnerships into esports and video gaming
Industry giant Entain has expanded its partnership with EPIC Risk Management and formed new partnerships with the Counter-Strike Professional Players Association (CSPPA), and two mental…
Esports Entertainment Group signs Baltimore Ravens partnership
The Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has signed a multi-year partnership with National Football League (NFL) team Baltimore Ravens, to become the franchise’s esports tournament provider.…
Luckbox appoints Thomas Rosander as chief customer officer
Real Luck Group, owner of esports betting operator Luckbox, has appointed former Dunder, Mr Green and Electronic Arts executive Thomas Rosander as chief customer officer…
Understanding the Eagles’ esports engagement play
Having been an early adopter in engaging with sports betting, the Philadelphia Eagles have now become the National Football League’s first franchise to sign up…
Canadian marketing provider acquires esports platform HypeX
Canadian online marketing specialist Intema Solutions has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire esports platform HypeX.gg. The HypeX platform has 50,000 registered users,…
HyperX extends naming rights deal at Las Vegas esports arena
Video gaming hardware developer HyperX has extended agreement with arena operator Allied Esports Entertainment, and will continue to hold naming rights for the venue in…
Game Wager targets US expansion through SCCG partnership
British peer-to-peer esports betting platform Game Wager has partnered Las Vegas-based gaming consultancy SCCG Management to support its growth plans in the US. The joint…
Esports Entertainment seals NFL first with Eagles partnership
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has become the first esports tournament provider for a National Football League (NFL) club, having partnered the Philadelphia Eagles. As part…