Tag Archives: DOTA 2

Rivalry enhances Dota 2-focused Blacklist International partnership

SBC News Rivalry enhances Dota 2-focused Blacklist International partnership

Esports bookmaker Rivalry has renewed its partnership with Tier One Entertainment-owned esports organisation Blacklist International. As a result of the Dota 2-focused deal, the two companies will continue to jointly operate the Southeast Asian team, Blacklist Rivalry, along with a new focus on more ‘creative storytelling’ and fan-focused activations.  Tryke Gutierrez, CEO at Tier One Entertainment, commented: “Entering into our …

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Exploring the yearly esports cycle: what to expect before the end of the year

SBC News Exploring the yearly esports cycle: what to expect before the end of the year

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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Oddin.gg’s guide to the biggest esports finals on the calendar

Oddin.gg guide to esports tournaments

Esports is a global phenomenon that has enjoyed a surge in popularity in the last five years. It has become not only a field in which athletes compete in a similar set-up to traditional sports, but also a spectator entertainment with exciting betting opportunities.  It boasts outstanding engagement among pro athletes and fans, and can bridge the content gap present …

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Winline furthers links to Dota 2 with Tundra Esports sponsorship

SBC News Winline furthers links to Dota 2 with Tundra Esports sponsorship

Tundra Esports has announced a multi-year collaboration with Moscow-based sports betting operator Winline. The British esports organisation has named the gambling company the primary partner for its Dota 2 roster, with its orange and black logo set to appear front and centre of team kits, in-game flags and website. Anthony Graham, Co-Founder and Director of Esports Operations of Tundra Esports, …

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PandaScore: Wagering eyes close in on Valorant changes

SBC News PandaScore: Wagering eyes close in on Valorant changes

2021 saw esports audiences engage with Riot Games surprise hit of Valorant – a 5-vs-5 team shooter game. PandaScore’s Head of Sales, Oliver Niner, anticipates that new game and format changes will entice wagering on Valorant to help deepen esports betting markets. Big in 2023: Newly structured Valorant Riot Games’ FPS game, Valorant, burst onto the esports and betting scene …

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Ben Steenhuisen, Bayes Esports: filling the gaps from grassroots to major tournaments

GG.BET amps up LatAm standing with Gaules esports partnership

Ben Steenhuisen, Senior Software Architect at Bayes Esports, breaks down some of the key differences between esports and traditional sports, highlighting where lessons can be learned and how to cater to new player bases. The competitive landscape in esports has developed in a very unique way compared to traditional sports. This isn’t a surprise – esports has exploded in just …

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Bayes Esports adds 3 more titles to GG.BET data partnership

SBC News Bayes Esports adds 3 more titles to GG.BET data partnership

Bayes Esports has agreed to supply live in-game data for CS:GO, Dota 2 and League of Legends to GG.BET after the two companies extended their ongoing partnership. The partnership renewal, which will run until 2024, will see GG.BET benefit from access to full exclusive data from Bayes Esports – data that the operator noted is “providing content impacting 80% of …

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PandaScore: Operators can fill the growth gap for Australian esports

SBC News PandaScore: Operators can fill the growth gap for Australian esports

Oliver Niner, Head of Sales at esports data solutions provider PandaScore identifies the clear and present opportunity for betting operators to serve Australia’s growing esports community… The Australian market is considered one of the most desirable for sportsbooks to operate in. With a mature betting culture across a wide range of sports, horses and greyhounds as well as a strong …

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Gal Ehrlich, BETER: now is the right time to accelerate the growth of our esports product

SBC News Gal Ehrlich, BETER: now is the right time to accelerate the growth of our esports product

The growth of esports over the last few years has been somewhat inescapable. The vertical enjoyed a huge rise in popularity throughout the pandemic, and with that showing no sign of slowing down, many betting companies are starting to realise its true potential.  Those promising signs were a main focus of conversation for BETER CEO Gal Ehrlich at the recent …

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