Challenger, an esports betting platform, has participated in a second seed investment round led by SeventySix Capital. The investment will be used to allow the company to expand its product beyond desktop gaming and on Xbox and PlayStation consoles along with new content, competitive features, and other complementary initiatives that would create a strong foothold […]
Esports Entertainment Group, a full-stack esports and online gambling company, has reinforced its leadership team with the addition of Damian Mathews. He will serve as the company’s new chief financial officer, will assume the role of chairman of the audit committee, and will retain his position on its board of directors. Esports Entertainment Acquires Mathews […]
Popular Twitch streamer Asmongold was accused of promoting gambling by fans who argued that his streams of Lost Ark and other “pay-to-win” games had a negative impact on the community and (in)directly linked the streamer to endorsing such products. No Gambling on Stream as Such Says Asmongold Asmongold, who never dodges criticism, politely objected to […]
The State Council of the Netherlands, Raad Van State, has sided with EA Games in the company’s dispute with the Dutch KSA. The Dutch gambling regulator judged that EA’s loot boxes can be labeled as games of chance reward. KSA Won the Original Ruling KSA notified EA Games in 2018 that it will undertake an […]
Luckbox’s parent company, Real Luck Group, has strengthened its core by hiring the distinguished Benn Timbury as its new chief operating officer. The new appointee will work to make the company’s plans come to fruition. Timbury Bring Years of Experience to Real Luck The strategic acquisition demonstrates how bullish on growing Real Luck Group is. […]
The state of Nevada is doubling down on its efforts to develop its promising esports industry, despite some people’s concerns about the integrity of the sport. Hamilton Insists the Committee Must Have a Clear Vision Esports is currently experiencing unprecedented growth, with tournaments now being more spectacular than ever before. The sudden rise of interest […]
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) selected a senior executive from a video game company to join its new Esports Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC). Che Chou, Ubisoft Entertainment’s senior director of Esports, was approved Thursday to join the committee as its eighth member, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Esports Takes Center Stage Chou is […]
DJ Esports is keen to send an unambiguous message to what its product is all about and if esports betting is not uppermost on your mind, then the new name, Esportsbet.io, should communicate this succinctly. The Future Holds Esports and Crypto The rub is that Esportsbet.io‘s new name painfully smacks of Sportsbet.io, a Yolo Group […]
The House of Representatives in the state of West Virginia is eyeing the prospects of esports betting as it seeks to make a new amendment that will categorize professional video gaming as a legitimate wagering discipline. House Bill 4826 Will Change the Status of Esports West Virginia is seeking to profit from the rapid growth […]
WIN Group, an esports platform that operates Winners.bet, has teamed up with Aspire Global to access the latter’s full turnkey services. As a result, WIN Group will tap into Aspire’s BtoBet platform that encompasses the full range of experiences, including casino and sports betting. This is the latest move by an esports-focused operator who is […]
