Martin Dachselt, CEO and Managing Director of Bayes Esports, explores high-profile events in the “big three” esports games and the opportunities they present for sports betting operators. With many leagues just restarting after the summer break, the last months of the year often provide lesser engagement and fewer high-profile events in traditional sports than late spring and early summer. This, …
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Sports betting and media company Rivalry has announced a partnership with Brazilian esports organisation RED Canids. The deal will see the pair collaborate on various physical and digital campaigns which will focus on the team’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) roster and fanbase in a bid to reach and engage gaming followers. Luis Gonçalves, Brazil Lead at Rivalry, commented: “Our agreement …
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Michalek Bartlomiej has been appointed as SIS’ (Sports Information Services) Commercial Manager – UK and Europe, as the betting services supplier targets growth across the continent. SIS is seeking to diversify its horse and greyhound racing, esports and numbers content throughout Europe, seeking to strengthen its international profile. The new hire will be based in Poland, tasked with advancing SIS’ …
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SIS (Sports Information Services) has strengthened its Competitive Gaming portfolio, as its 24/7 Counter Strike (CS:GO) esports betting product makes market entry. The new offering will be broadcast across two 24/7 streams, with plans for distribution of an initial 25,000 CS:GO events per year, designed specifically for wagering purposes covering both pre-match and in-play markets. Additionally, SIS has incorporated an …
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The majority of bets placed on esports tournaments occur during live games, according to new statistics from esports odds provider Oddin.gg. The firm’s data was taken from three major esports events in May 2022 – PGL Major Antwerp 2022: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, ESL One Stockholm 2022: Dota 2 and Mid-Season Invitational 2022: League of Legends. Based on the statistics, Oddin.gg …
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Canadian sportsbook and esports betting provider Rivalry Corp has gained market access in Australia, securing a licence from the Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC). The development marks Rivalry’s second market entry, building on last month’s launch in the Ontario market, and the firm has detailed it has already accepted deposits and bets in Australia. Under the conditions of the Racing …
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With interest in esports as a betting product continuing to rise, Oliver Niner, PandaScore’s Head of Sales, highlights the importance of simplicity when promoting the market to the general consumer. To read Oliver Niner’s interview with SBC about the distribution, consumption and operation of esports betting products, click here. Esports has seen consistent growth year-on-year, with more viewers, companies, consumer brands …
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Canadian esports and igaming company Itema has received an online gaming licence from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. The acquisition of an Isle of Man gambling licence is the last condition for Itema’s acquisition of Livestream Gaming, the parent company of esports betting firm Loot.Bet. Agreed last month, the transaction saw TSXV and ITMSF-listed Itema acquire all of …
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Betway has reiterated its commitment to the esports and esports betting sectors, launching its latest Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournament – the ‘Battle of Betway’. The Super Group-owned online bookmaker has scheduled the competition to take place on 26 October, before the CS:GO Stockholm Major tournament. Featuring a best-of-one (BO1) format, teams involved will include BIG, NiP, MIBR, G2, …
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Betway has enhanced its esports offering, in cooperation with tournament organiser Blast, launching a range of Olympic-themed Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) challenges. Participating gamers will be able to test their abilities and composure on the new maps, with the highest overall scorer receiving the Betway x Blast golden medal. Known as the ‘Spring Games’, the maps will be broadcast via …
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