Author: Cody Luongo
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Rivalry launches sportsbook in Australia, debuts ‘PM Fighter’ campaign
[ad_1] Esports betting and media company Rivalry has launched its online sportsbook in Australia, the company announced on Monday. Rivalry also debuted its first local campaign, an arcade-style boxing game called ‘PM Fighter’, where players spar as candidates from Australia’s upcoming federal election. The PM Fighter minigame was a collaboration between Rivalry, Bear Meets Eagle…
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Dr. Oetker’s Big Americans brand partners with KPN eDivisie Finals
[ad_1] German food manufacturer Dr. Oetker has established a partnership with Nertherland-based FIFA esports league KPN eDivisie, naming its pizza brand Big Americans as the official pizza partner of the tournament final. The partnership will see Big Americans “digitally engage” eDivisie’s fanbase across the Netherlands through influencer-led content, digital activations on social media, and broadcast…
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West Virginia passes esports betting bill amendment
[ad_1] West Virginia lawmakers have passed House Bill 4826, an amendment to the state’s legal sports betting industry which allows operators to accept wagers on esports events. The bill classes esports within the sporting discipline, allowing West Virginia residents to wager on competitive gaming events in the same capacity they would a traditional sports match.…
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Razer secures partnership with Knicks Gaming
[ad_1] Hardware manufacturer and lifestyle brand Razer has been named the official gaming chair partner of Knicks Gaming, the NBA 2K League franchise of Madison Square Garden Sports. As an official partner, Razer will outfit the Knicks Gaming training facility with gaming chairs for both its players and staff. Image credit: Razer, Knicks Gaming RELATED:…
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Real Luck Group appoints Benn Timbury as COO
[ad_1] Real Luck Group, the owners and operators of esports betting platform Luckbox, has appointed Benn Timbury as Chief Operating Officer. In his role, Timbury will lean on his past experience scaling igaming businesses and driving both consumer and enterprise partnerships and acquisitions. His most recent role was with the Gibraltar-based Lottoland Group, where he played a…
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Ubisoft executive appointed to Nevada’s esports committee
[ad_1] The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has appointed Che Chou, Senior Director of Esports at Ubisoft Entertainment, to its Esports Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC). Chou will become the eighth member of ETAC – a committee formed by the Gaming Control Board intended to foster esports betting opportunities in the state. Image credit: Shutterstock RELATED:…
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Aspire Global inks partnership with WIN Group
[ad_1] Betting solutions company Aspire Global has entered a partnership with WIN Group, owners of esports bookmaker Winners.bet. The agreement will see Aspire provide its suite of proprietary offerings to WIN Group, including casino games and sports betting through its sportsbook BtoBet. Aspire will additionally consult in the migration of its offerings to WIN’s platform.…
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NC State receives $16m to build esports facilities on campus
[ad_1] North Carolina State University has received a $16 million grant from the state government to establish esports facilities on its campus. Photo credit: NC State University RELATED: North Carolina Governor signs $5m Esports Industry Grant Fund Approximately $12 million will be allocated towards an on-campus esports arena while $4 million will be put towards…
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Intema Solutions acquires Isle of Man gaming license
[ad_1] Canadian esports and iGaming holding company Intema Solutions has acquired an Isle of Man online gaming license. The betting license will fulfil ‘the last condition set by regulatory authorities’ to see Intema’s acquisition of Livestream Gaming – owners of esports betting operator LOOT.BET – through to completion. In January, Intema signed a definitive share…
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Esports Entertainment Group appoints Stuart Tilly as COO
[ad_1] NASDAQ-listed gambling company Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has promoted Stuart Tilly to Chief Operating Officer. Tilly will assume the reigns as COO after spending a year and a half as EEG’s Chief Legal Officer. In his new role, he will be tasked with overseeing EEG’s ‘operational growth’ as it carries out its long term…