Author: Cody Luongo
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Esports Entertainment Group granted New Jersey betting license
[ad_1] Publicly-traded gambling company Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has received an order approving a transactional waiver from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). The transactional waiver will allow EEG to legally accept bets in the Garden State. Esports Entertainment Group intends to launch its esports betting platform VIE.gg in New Jersey on Tuesday…
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Rivalry names Liam Doherty as VP of Marketing
[ad_1] Esports betting and media company Rivalry has appointed Liam Doherty as its VP of Marketing. In his role, Doherty will lead the company-wide marketing efforts at Rivalry. This includes developing and executing global campaigns that align with company business objectives and brand goals. Image credit: Rivalry RELATED: Rivalry nets $8.9m CAD in revenue, outlines…
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Midnite appoints two former Rivalry social and content executives
[ad_1] UK-based bookmaker Midnite has appointed two new backroom hires as the company looks to further its social and content offerings. Louis Corps and Harry Layton will join Midnite as the company’s VP of Content and Social and Head of Social Media, respectively. Both individuals join Midnite after spending several years working in similar roles…
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Rivalry nets $8.9m CAD in revenue, outlines 2022 strategic priorities
[ad_1] In a letter to shareholders, esports betting and media company Rivalry has outlined its 2021 performance and strategic priorities for the year ahead. Notable figures from the memo include a 600 percent year-over-year increase in revenue, represented by $8.9m CAD (~£5.17m) as of the company’s most recent reported quarter in Q3 2021. Image credit:…
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EEG partners with Hard Rock Atlantic City for casino esports event
[ad_1] New Jersey-based Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has announced a partnership with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City that will see the two collaborate on an in-person event inside the casino. On January 22nd-23rd, EEG and Hard Rock Atlantic City will host a Madden NFL 22 esports skill-based wagering tournament. The competition will consist…
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Rivalry Q3 2021 results outline record revenue and betting handle
[ad_1] Sports betting and media company Rivalry has posted its Q3 2021 results, outlining record revenue, betting handle, and further expansion plans in 2022. The Canadian operator’s overall betting handle was $23.2m CAD (~£13.76m) in the quarter, up 141 percent from the previous year in Q3 2020. Rivalry additionally netted $3.7m (~£2.19m) in revenue, an…
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Ghost Gaming acquires content organisation One Percent
[ad_1] Atlanta-based esports organisation Ghost Gaming has acquired esports content firm One Percent. As a result of the acquisition, One Percent’s CEO Julian ‘Aeolus’ Castro has been appointed as Ghost Gaming’s Managing Director of Content and Community. Image credit: Ghost Gaming RELATED: Ghost Gaming unveils partnership with Generation Esports According to the release, the transaction…
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ESL signs two-year exclusive rights agreement with Huya
[ad_1] Esports event organiser ESL has announced an exclusive media rights agreement with Chinese live streaming platform Huya. The renewed agreement will span two years. Exclusive broadcast rights within the deal will include ESL’s Dota 2 and Mobile ecosystems, as well as its ESL Pro Tour for CS:GO and StarCraft II. Huya will cover tournaments…
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Connecticut sports betting industry permits esports wagering
[ad_1] Connecticut’s legal sports betting legislature, which includes language permitting licensed operators in the state to accept wagers on esports events, has officially come into effect this week. The bill HB 6451, authorising legal sports betting in the state, was passed earlier this year and launched officially in Connecticut on Tuesday. In the bill, esports…
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Riot Games and Mercedes-Benz unveil 2021 Worlds Championship rings
[ad_1] Game publisher Riot Games, in collaboration with German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz, has unveiled a commemorative championship ring for the 2021 League of Legends World Championship. Riot Games and Mercedes-Benz will present each member of the 2021 World Championship winning team with one of the custom-fitted championship rings following the Worlds Final in Reykjavik, Iceland.…