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Sentinels and ADVANCED launch Hopium energy drink North American esports organisation Sentinels has announced a partnership with energy drink brand ADVANCED to launch a new product. Called ‘Hopium’, the energy drink is the first product developed by…
5 December 2023 | Ivan Šimić
Bayes Esports: The evolution of esports data Martin Dachselt, the CEO and Managing Director of esports data company Bayes Esports, writes for Esports Insider to discuss the journey of esports data, from its origins to its incredible…
5 December 2023 | Esports Insider
Version1 ownership group enters strategic partnership with G2 Esports The ownership group of North American esports organisation Version1 has announced a strategic partnership with European esports organisation G2 Esports. The group, which consists of WISE Ventures and entrepreneur Gary…
5 December 2023 | Jonno Nicholson
Abios: Is Counter-Strike 2 North America’s chance to shine? Niclas Sundell, Head of Sales at esports data company Abios, writes for Esports Insider to explore the downfall of North American Counter-Strike — and why Counter-Strike 2 has a chance…
5 December 2023 | Esports Insider
Shikenso reports League of Legends 2023 Worlds media value at €133m Esports data and analytics company Shikenso Analytics has revealed that the recently concluded 2023 League of Legends World Championships (Worlds 2023) created a media value of more than €133m (~£114m).…
5 December 2023 | Ivan Šimić
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Irish esports organisation WYLDE announces Enterprise Ireland as a stakeholder Irish esports organisation WYLDE has announced that Enterprise Ireland, the country’s enterprise development agency, has become an investor in the company. The 2023 financing round, which is still currently open,…
1 December 2023 | Ivan Šimić
Endpoint to look for outside investors to bolster operations UK-based esports organisation Endpoint has opened its doors to outside investment to help grow its operations.  Announced on social media by Co-owner Peter Thompson and CEO Adam Jessop, the duo…
1 December 2023 | Tom Daniels
Riot Games and GRID announce major data partnership, Riot acquires equity stake Game publisher Riot Games and game data platform GRID have announced a major expansion of their existing esports data partnership. The new multi-year deal will see GRID become the official…
30 November 2023 | Tom Daniels
Sports and esports bookmaker Picklebet raises AUD$15m Australian sports and esports betting company Picklebet has raised AUD$15m (~£7.94m) in a Series A financing round. Picklebet plans to use the funds to develop and grow its offering as…
29 November 2023 | Lea Maas
How Italy’s esports scene uses gaming events to attract fans By looking at the packed crowd of a semi-professional League of Legends tournament in Lucca, Italy, one might assume esports is now an integral part of Italy’s culture.  In the…
23 November 2023 | Riccardo Lichene
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Abios: Is Counter-Strike 2 North America’s chance to shine? Niclas Sundell, Head of Sales at esports data company Abios, writes for Esports Insider to explore the downfall of North American Counter-Strike — and why Counter-Strike 2 has a chance…
5 December 2023 | Esports Insider
Oddin.gg and PGL announce data rights partnership for Major Copenhagen 2024 Esports betting services provider Oddin.gg has announced a data rights partnership with tournament organiser PGL for the upcoming Major Copenhagen 2024.  Oddin.gg will offer its data-focused products including odds, risk…
28 November 2023 | Tom Daniels
Breaking down GRID’s unique esports DataJam  Since its inception, esports has gone from a grassroots phenomenon to an ever-developing industry. Whether it is the final of League of Legends Worlds 2023 breaking all-time record viewership numbers,…
23 November 2023 | Tom Daniels
Pinnacle celebrates 25th anniversary with $100,000 Dota 2 tournament  Bookmaker Pinnacle has announced a new $100,000 (~£81,500) Dota 2 competition to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary.  The online 20-team event will take inspiration from the bookmaker’s Pinnacle Cup esports…
8 November 2023 | Tom Daniels
Esports Gambling Report, October 2023: Rivalry, Luckbox and Unikrn October 2023 delivered a mixed month of esports gambling news. Whilst some stakeholders announced partnerships and activations, two notable companies stepped away from the esports betting scene. To keep you…
1 November 2023 | Esports Insider
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How Moonton aims to grow Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in the MENA region Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is one of the biggest esports titles in the world right now, even though it’s a mobile twist on the familiar MOBA formula created originally…
30 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
How Italy’s esports scene uses gaming events to attract fans By looking at the packed crowd of a semi-professional League of Legends tournament in Lucca, Italy, one might assume esports is now an integral part of Italy’s culture.  In the…
23 November 2023 | Riccardo Lichene
Breaking down GRID’s unique esports DataJam  Since its inception, esports has gone from a grassroots phenomenon to an ever-developing industry. Whether it is the final of League of Legends Worlds 2023 breaking all-time record viewership numbers,…
23 November 2023 | Tom Daniels
How can AI improve esports inside and outside the game? While artificial intelligence and machine learning are nothing new, during the last year, AI technology has been one of the most-discussed topics — not just in the world of technology…
22 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
Interview: PlayVS removes scholastic platform fees in business model change Scholastic esports tournament platform PlayVS has removed enrolment fees for its state and regional leagues, making it free to use for high schools in the US and Canada. In an…
14 November 2023 | Jake Nordland
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5 December 2023 | Lee Jones
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4 December 2023 | Jake Nordland
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1 December 2023 | Ivan Šimić
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1 December 2023 | Jonno Nicholson
Tier One co-founder Alodia Gosiengfiao leaves esports company Alodia Gosiengfiao, co-founder of Southeast-Asian gaming and esports entertainment organisation Tier One Entertainment, has announced her departure from the company. Gosiengfiao had spent more than six years as Tier One’s…
24 November 2023 | Lea Maas
Swedish footballer Pontus Jansson becomes co-owner of GODSENT Swedish esports organisation GODSENT has announced that Swedish footballer Pontus Jansson has joined the organisation as a co-owner. Jansson joins the organisation’s leadership structure as a part of GODSENT’s ongoing…
22 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
OverActive Media announces Q3 2023 operating profit despite net loss Canadian esports holding company OverActive Media has announced the financial results for the third quarter of 2023, ending September 30th. OverActive Media has recorded its first-ever profitable operating quarter (EBITDA)…
22 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
Carlos Ocelote Rodríguez joins board of Web3 game Farcana Carlos ‘Ocelote’ Rodríguez, the co-founder and ex-CEO of esports organisation G2 Esports, has joined the Board of Directors of Farcana Studio, a Web3 gaming studio based in Dubai, United Arab…
20 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
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What are the most iconic trophies in esports? An esports tournament or a league can span days, weeks or even months, with players battling through gruelling games to be crowned champion. In the end, an event’s conclusion always…
1 December 2023 | Ivan Šimić
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30 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
EA partners with Skyesports for EA FC Mobile campus activations Game developer EA Sports, the creators of the EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), has partnered with Indian esports and gaming company Skyesports for a series of student mobile esports events.…
30 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
Snapdragon Pro Series announces Free Fire Mobile Masters event Mobile esports tournament circuit Snapdragon Pro Series has announced that Free Fire will have a Mobile Masters event, the series’ highest tier of competition. From April 12th-14th, 2024, twelve teams…
29 November 2023 | Jonno Nicholson
Brawl Stars World Finals 2023 suffers viewership decline  The Brawl Stars World Finals 2023 has recorded lower peak and average viewership figures compared to its previous edition last year.  The season-ending tournament took place during DreamHack Winter in…
27 November 2023 | Tom Daniels
Teamfight Tactics unveils Remix Rumble EMEA Rising Legends format Game publisher Riot Games has unveiled the EMEA esports format for Teamfight Tactics‘ tenth set (Remix Rumble). The EMEA Teamfight Tactics Rising Legends competition will return in 2024 with a…
24 November 2023 | Jonno Nicholson
Tier One co-founder Alodia Gosiengfiao leaves esports company Alodia Gosiengfiao, co-founder of Southeast-Asian gaming and esports entertainment organisation Tier One Entertainment, has announced her departure from the company. Gosiengfiao had spent more than six years as Tier One’s…
24 November 2023 | Lea Maas
Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series returns in 2023 KRAFTON India, the developer of Battlegrounds Mobile India, has announced the return of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) for 2023. The tournament, set to begin today (November 22nd)…
22 November 2023 | Lea Maas
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Esports: A New Path to Monetisation Sebastian Quinn, Founder of Web3 esports engagement platform Yesports, writes for Esports Insider to discuss monetisation opportunities in esports in light of current market difficulties. Esports is practically taking over…
4 December 2023 | Esports Insider
Team Liquid collaborates with Illuvium for blockchain auto battler game North American esports organisation Team Liquid has announced a partnership with game developer Illuvium for its latest auto battler title Illuvium: Arena. The collaboration will see nine of Team Liquid’s…
30 November 2023 | Davide Xu
Carlos Ocelote Rodríguez joins board of Web3 game Farcana Carlos ‘Ocelote’ Rodríguez, the co-founder and ex-CEO of esports organisation G2 Esports, has joined the Board of Directors of Farcana Studio, a Web3 gaming studio based in Dubai, United Arab…
20 November 2023 | Ivan Šimić
Team Secret partners with blockchain company Xai Foundation Multinational esports organisation Team Secret has announced a partnership with blockchain company Xai Foundation. According to a release, the esports brand will join Xai’s Data Availability Committee (DAC) and help…
24 October 2023 | Ivan Šimić
MAD Lions launches fan loyalty programme with Zilliqa Spanish esports organisation MAD Lions, a subsidiary of Canadian esports holding company OverActive Media, has officially launched a new fan loyalty programme called The Pride. The free-to-join programme will be…
25 September 2023 | Ivan Šimić
eFuse lays off 30% of workforce, postpones Creator League Esports event production and infrastructure company eFuse has laid off around 30 staff, representing about 30% of its workforce, a company spokesperson told Esports Insider. The company also said it…
5 September 2023 | Jake Nordland
SK Gaming partners with Kolex ahead of Gamescom 2023 German esports and gaming organisation SK Gaming has partnered with digital collectibles company Kolex ahead of Gamescom 2023, set to take place in Cologne, Germany. The two companies will create…
22 August 2023 | Ivan Šimić
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9 August 2023 | Tom Daniels
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