Esports

Sports-tech and media company, DraftKings has announced it is venturing into the world of live sports streaming through its newly-formed partnership with Euroleague Basketball. As a result of the deal, customers will be able to stream selected Turkish Airlines EuroLeague basketball games directly through their DraftKings mobile app, as well as utilising both fantasy contests and live content. The announcement …

Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) B2B provider Oulala has continued its network expansion by striking a two year deal with Safaribet Kenya. Under the terms of the deal Oulala’s Iframe and then API will be involved in the integration, with an official launch scheduled early next year. Valery Bollier, Chief Executive Officer at Oulala, said:  “We are very pleased that Safaribet …

Dedicated eSports betting platform provider UltraPlay has moved to ‘strengthen its blockchain technology propositions’ by launching new cryptocurrency eGold. The new eGold coin aims to ‘unify dynamics among’ eSports enthusiasts around the world. Furthermore, the coin will allow for a secure currency alternative for betting on popular eSports games such as s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends and DOTA2. …

SBC’s Charlie Cole sits atop the League of Legends, as the Premiership heads into yet another international break. Gameweek 11 saw Cole record 53 points, the same as James Birch who trails in second, with Mohamed Salah’s 15 points making him the side’s top scorer. Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling chipped in with eight and five respectively, …

Daily fantasy sports operator Premier Punt credits the integration of its fantasy and sportsbook betting platforms for standing out in in a saturated market. Since being awarded a license by the Gambling Commission in April, Premier Punt has aimed to offer a sportsbook product that is specifically tailored to attract DFS players, focusing on individual player bets.   The operator’s …

Seeking to become the leading destination for eSports betting, Curacao/ Malta-licensed online sportsbook Pinnacle (Pinnacle.com) has announced the relaunch of its dedicated ‘eSports Hub’. First launched in 2015, Pinnacle’s ‘eSports Hub’ was developed as a specific portal for eSports betting consumers. Having revamped its product, Pinnacle development states that it wants to ‘raise the bar for gaming’s most dynamic sector’ Commenting …

European daily fantasy sports (DFS) solutions provider Scout Gaming continues to expand its executive management team, confirming the appointment of Joakim Renman as new Commercial Director. Renman joins Scout Gaming from Scandinavian mobile systems provider Wiraya Solutions, where he held the position of Commercial Director for the iGaming sector. A seasoned industry commercial lead, Renman has held senior business development …

Another Premier League weekend has come to end, which means more movers and shakers in SBC’s League of Legends.   Gameweek ten started and finished with 1-0 victories, Manchester United defeating Spurs and Burnley going over Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle by the scoreline, in a round which saw the new fantasy football leader build on his lead at the top of …

Genius Sports, the global leader in data technology services, has signed an extensive data and integrity partnership with DreamHack, the world’s largest digital festival and esports tournaments host. The deal will see Genius distribute data and video streaming from DreamHack’s esports events in the global regulated betting market, while also helping the Swedish digital brand protect its competitions from the …

SBC’s Charlie Cole has continued his recent good form in the League of Legends to displace longtime leader James Birch, and take his place at the summit. Harry Kane, who top scored with 16 points following a two goal and one assist man of the match display in the 4-1 thumping of Liverpool, was disappointingly overlooked in favour of Romelu …