Esports tournament organiser PGL <\/strong>has entered into a two-year partnership with Cyprus-based online gambling company 1xBet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
As a result of the deal, 1xBet has become PGL’s exclusive betting partner for its Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 events until the end of 2026.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
According to a release, PGL<\/a>‘s partnership with 1xBet includes broadcasting rights for the bookmaker, enabling it to broadcast live matches on its own platform.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
In addition, the deal will see 1xBet sponsor events operated by PGL, beginning with its Counter-Strike 2 tournament taking place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania<\/a> from February 14th, 2025. Specifically, 1xBet will advertise during event broadcasts along have its logo integrated into the streams.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
“The esports community is fundamental to us, and partnering with PGL is one way for us to reach out and support that community directly,” commented a representative from 1xBet in the announcement.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
“We put on tournaments together to help esports reach new people worldwide and share what makes it so cool. That’s key to making esports truly global.”<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
1xBet is no stranger to the esports industry. Last year alone it partnered with the likes of Be<\/a>stia<\/a> and OG Esports<\/a> to collaborate on a range of initiatives.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
This also isn’t the first time PGL and 1xBet have joined forces. For 2024’s PGL Copenhagen Major<\/a>, the two parties partnered with the betting company becoming the ‘main partner’ of the event.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
1xBet has also collaborated with several event organisers on similar partnerships. In 2023, it partnered with Skyesports<\/a> to sponsor the Skyesports Masters<\/strong>, an Indian Counter-Strike league that uses a franchise model.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
For PGL, 2025’s announcements have included detailing its world-class esports events and planning for the future. After revealing plans to hold a tournament in Krak\u00f3w, Poland in 2027 earlier this week, PGL announced the planned event is cancelled<\/a> and is seeking a new venue to host its tournament planned for early January.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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