eSports
Unified Pro-Am Association Turns Esports Industry on its Head
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There’s a new kid on the block and it’s rocking the Esports industry. Unified Pro-Am Association (UPA) is now the number one premier destination for NBA2k Tournaments hosted by any one of the leagues for serious NBA2k gamers. And for gamers who want to be drafted in the NBA2k League, it’s the best opportunity out there.
The eSports Beat - June 25, 2021: Betbazar Talks Turning eSports Growth Into Retention
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He says: "During the pandemic, it was close to 40%. Naturally, we expect that number to decrease as sports come back, but we are realistically expecting to retain 15-18% of the share."
The eSports Beat - June 23, 2021
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Sweden Won’t Consider Dota 2 An ‘Elite Sport,’ Threatening The International 2021, Atlantic City looks to become eSports hub.
Champion Horse Trainer's Son Launches eSports Betting Site Dragoni.gg With Tons of Stats and Trends
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Historical data is often hard to come by when betting on eSports matchups. Consider traditional sports with the huge volumes of information readily available. Dragoni.gg (pronounced Dragon Eye) hopes to change all that. The site is being launched to coincide with the League of Legends Championship Series which starts today (Wednesday June 16th).
Sports Betting Beat - June 17, 2021
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Ohio Senate passes bill that will legalize sports betting in Ohio including bars and bowling alleys, G3 Esports bolsters executive lineup and MGM's CEO touts iGaming as the secret for success.
KFC Gaming Trends - Finger Licking Good
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In the spirit of IHOP's great IHOB gag from a few years back when the pancake chain claimed it would start focusing more on burgers (hence the "B" for the "P"), Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) decided to play its own April Fool's joke Thursday, claiming it had entered into the gaming space.
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AP study: Nearly 90% of eSports Scholarships Going to Men
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Colleges and universities rushing to invest in the booming arena of varsity esports are overwhelmingly committing opportunities and scholarships to male players, according to data collected by The Associated Press.
Unikrn Partners Blockchain-Based FYX to Deliver Next-Generation iGaming Products
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FYX Gaming, the Raleigh-based esports infrastructure and technology provider specializing in the development of blockchain-based solutions, today announces that it has entered into a partnership with leading esports betting operator Unikrn. The deal will see the two leading esports companies collaborate to deliver next-generation iGaming products and technology.
Elon Musk Succesfully Wires Chip Into Monkey's Brain So He Can Play Video Games
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Move over N0tail, JerAx, Anathan Pham and Sébastien Debs. You might have some new competition in the world of eGaming courtesy of Elon Musk and a monkey.
eSports Betting Futures Directory of Events 2020
Find most of the big eSports betting events for the year 2020 and where to bet them.
The Rise of Virtual Esports Betting in 2020
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At the beginning of 2020, the sports betting industry found itself in a position they’ve never experienced before. Out of a sudden, all sports events were cancelled, without any predicatble future insight. The pandemic has left arenas and stadiums empty and deserted.
Moving from Online Gambling to Virtual Reality Gambling
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Online gambling is one of the most flourishing businesses worldwide. A large number of people visit the internet to bet on their preferred sports and games. In the last few decades, it has witnessed rapid growth due to technological innovations and advancement.
Top Esports Awards
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The esports industry has witnessed rapid growth over the past few years. Though esports competitions and tournaments have been part of video games, these events are not popular until the late 2000s. Before esports tournaments and competitions are majorly between amateurs and fans, so it was not widely recognized.
Bitcoin and eSports: Bitcoin SV One World Chain Virtual Continues (Videos)
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The Bitcoin SV One World Chain virtual conference concludes Thursday with hot topics that include Making Bitcoin Easy to Use for Everyone, eSports and the Blockchain with Unikrn co-founder Rahul Sood, and the cashless casino.
Popular Gamer Dead at 31, Reported Suicide
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The highest rated player in Warcraft and the creator of Play Everland tragically committed suicide on Thursday. Byron ‘Reckful’ Bernstein was 31.
Bettors Have Best Day Since Start of Pandemic, Pinnacle Enhances eSports Platform
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Gamblers enjoyed a great weekend thanks to La Liga and Serie A soccer matches played on Sunday. Dave Mason of BetOnline said it was the best day for gamblers since the worldwide pandemic began.
Should There Be a Time Limit on eSports Matches?
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The longest eSports match so far in history occurred at the LCK 2018 Spring tournament. It was between Jin Air Green Wings and SK Telecom T1 and lasted just over 94 minutes.
This is longer than the films Airplane!, Borat, and Paranormal Activity.
How Did Esports Become a Household Name in Gambling?
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For the longest time, people have gambled on traditional sports such as boxing, football, and even darts. However, recent years have given rise to a different form of competition – Esports. Today, many gambling sites have expanded their coverage to Esports
Call of Duty: Mobile's Season 7 is Called Radioactive Agent
![Team Nigma’s first slip-up all week turned out to be a costly one. Entering the day unbeaten at the ESL One Birmingham Online’s Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States tournament, Nigma lost to Team Secret 2-0 on Sunday, the final day of group play. The result put Nigma and Secret into a first-place tie atop Group A at 6-1, and because of the head-to-head tiebreaker, Secret got the top seed in the group. Nigma still advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, but will face Group B winner VP.Prodigy in the opening round. V.P. Prodigy (6-1) began the day in first place and a game ahead of Alliance, and clinched the top spot when they beat Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-1. Alliance also won, beating OG 2-1 to clinch second place and book a spot in the upper bracket against Secret. The loss to V.P. Prodigy cost NiP a spot in the playoffs, as NiP, FlyToMoon, HellRaisers and Cyber Legacy all finished Group B tied at 4-3. Through a series of tiebreakers, HellRaisers and FTM meet to open lower-bracket play Tuesday, F Team Nigma’s first slip-up all week turned out to be a costly one. Entering the day unbeaten at the ESL One Birmingham Online’s Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States tournament, Nigma lost to Team Secret 2-0 on Sunday, the final day of group play. The result put Nigma and Secret into a first-place tie atop Group A at 6-1, and because of the head-to-head tiebreaker, Secret got the top seed in the group. Nigma still advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, but will face Group B winner VP.Prodig](https://www.gambling911.com/files/styles/story_thumbnail/public/publisher/call-of-duty.png?itok=TBpXNkC1)
Radioactive Agent is the name of Call of Duty: Mobile’s season 7, Activision announced on Twitter.
New Figures Suggest the Unstoppable Rise of eSports is Set to Continue
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There are so many different sports and activities that people can make a wager on these days, but one area which is increasingly attracting a lot of attention is the world of competitive gaming – also known as eSports.
The entire scene has been on an incredible journey in recent years and now new figures have suggested that its success looks set to continue in the near future too.
Gambling Site Finally Comes Clean, Took Bets From Minors
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After years of denial, the owners of CSGOWild have finally admitted they took bets from minors over a two year period.
Golden Matrix to Launch Peer-to-Peer eSports Betting App
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Las Vegas white label social media gaming technology company Golden Matrix is set to launch its own eSports peer-to-peer betting platform that will be fully compliant with US law.
The International - eSports Tournament Postponed, Fortnite World Cup Called Off
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Originally slated to take place this August in Stockholm, Sweden, one of eSports biggest tournaments has been postponed.
Gambling On Esports Will Double To $14 Billion In 2020
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Esports, certainly not immune to the coronavirus pandemic, has mostly been thriving as many events can still be played minus the spectators. Some of the major competitions have been postponed. But there is great news for the sector when it comes to gambling.
eSports Gets National Attention as Covid-19 Shuts Down Most Sports
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"Covid-19 is showing us how resilient [esports] is, the fact that it can be operated from anywhere," said Ben Lenihan, the president of the New Zealand Esports Federation (NZESF).
Nevada Approves Betting on Call of Duty League
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Nevada gamblers looking for action with traditional sports shut down now have one more option available.
Call of Duty League Chicago Odds to Win 2020
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Call of Duty League Chicago odds to win have Atlanta FaZe as the odds-on favorite to win with a payout potential of $14.50 on every $10 bet.
eSports is Taking Over, Virtual Conference Set for May 7
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European Gaming Media and Events has put together a list of leading eSports experts who will join a special panel discussion at their first virtual conference this year which will take place on the 7th of May.
How the Pandemic Has Led to the Rise of eSports
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Without live sports, esports gain more audience. Also, sponsors took notice of the trend. Big bosses of traditional sports organizations are now talking to esports groups for possible tie-ups. With most people staying at home, online games become more popular than ever before.