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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 […]

By Simon Deloit

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Fixing Games in CS:GO Now Can Get You 10 Years in Prison

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By Heidi Specter

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Wondr Gaming Adds Rival.Ai to Boost Esports Offer

November 21, 2019

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

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The NHS to Treat Video Game Addiction

October 8, 2019

By Julie Moraine

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NBA 2K League Kicks Out Player for Gambling Association

September 13, 2019

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 […]

NBA 2K League Kicks Out Player for Gambling Association

By Heidi Specter

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Is It Esports? World of Warcraft Twitch 2nd Most Watched Game

September 1, 2019

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 […]

By Heidi Specter

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Method and HyperX Host Separate WoW Classic Parties

August 25, 2019

Method to race for world first raid kills WSOE teams up with Method to broadcast their progress HyperX to host its own broadcast on the occasion of the event Method to Host a WoW Race to World First for Classic Days before the launch of World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic, one of the longest-standing competitive […]

Method and HyperX Host Separate WoW Classic Parties

By Mike Johnson

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Fixing Games in CS:GO Now Can Get You 10 Years in Prison

August 23, 2019

Six players have been arrested in Melbourne for fixing CS:GO matches They face 10 years in prison if charged and found guilty Investigation continues while the suspects have been released Six Counter-Strike players have been arrested in Melbourne for allegedly fixing CS:GO matches, a SSIU investigation has shown. If charged and convicted, the players could […]

Fixing Games in CS:GO Now Can Get You 10 Years in Prison

By Simon Deloit

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Ubisoft, theScore to Launch Esports Video Content Series

August 22, 2019

Canadian media company theScore teams up for Ubisoft for special esports series The partnership is intended at popularizing R6’s competitive status theScore is also cleared for an official sportsbook launch in New Jersey Ubisoft and theScore team up to raise Rainbow Six Siege’s profile as a competitive video gaming title in special video content series. […]

By Rachael Price

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Estimated 45% of U-16s Worldwide Engage with Esports Betting Tweets

August 20, 2019

Demos and University of Bristol publish survey on U16-s engagement with esports betting tweets Online gambling firms use GIFS, memes and funny stories to attract young potential customers More control needed amid quickly growing esports market which will hit $30bn in 2020 A new survey by the University of Bristol and Demos has revealed that […]

By Simon Deloit

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Kevin Garnett Makes First Foray into Esports

August 14, 2019

Kevin Garnett invests in Triumph Esports His company seeks to bring urban lifestyle and competitive video gaming closer together More mainstream athletic competitions turn to esports Former NBA ace Kevin Garnett has invested into Triumph Esports through Big Ticket Sports LLC, an event hosting company he owns. Kevin Garnett and Mixing Esports and Urban Lifestyle […]

By Julie Moraine

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TNC Predator’s Kuku on His Way to TI9

August 12, 2019

Kuku tweets that he is on his way to Shanghai, China Valve hasn’t confirmed whether the player will play The International 2019 starts on August 15 TNC Predator’s Kuku is on his way to Shanghai for the TI9, Dota 2’s largest tournament with a prize pool of over $32.5 million. Is he there to watch […]

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