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Betway enhances esports offering with new Olympic-themed challenges

SBC News Betway enhances esports offering with new Olympic-themed challenges

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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Betway joins with G2 in ‘landmark partnership’

SBC News Betway joins with G2 in ‘landmark partnership’

Betway has further enhanced its presence in esports by signing a global agreement with G2 Esports, in what has been described as a ‘landmark partnership’. The agreement will see the new partners collaborate on the development of a variety of ‘unique experiences’ and ‘exciting opportunities’ for esports fans and the wider community. Additionally, the duo will work to encourage growth …

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ELEAGUE debut hits over 500,000 viewers

SBC News ELEAGUE debut hits over 500,000 viewers

The much anticipated new CS:GO competition ELEAGUE aired live on TBS last week and hit a total viewership of 509,000 during its primetime Friday night slot. It was also broadcast internationally via local networks throughout Europe, South East Asia and Latin America as well as via Huamao in China and Starladder in Russia. During the debut week of the competition the …

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The formation of the World Esports Association and what it means

SBC News The formation of the World Esports Association and what it means

Following a press conference on Friday we now know some actual facts about the World Esports Association (WESA), what it’s about and who’s involved.  The executive board consists of ESL Co-Founder Ralf Reichert, Fnatic’s Wouter Sleijffers, Ninjas in Pyjamas CEO Hicham Chahine and Senior VP at ESL Sebastian Weishaar. There’s also Pietro Fringuelli, from law firm CMS Hasche Sigle, who will act as Interim …

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Vodafone partners with G2 Esports

SBC News Vodafone partners with G2 Esports

It has been announced that Vodafone has entered the world of esports thanks to a new partnership with G2 Esports.   G2 Esports has professional teams in League of Legends, Counter-Strike:Global Offensive, Heroes of the Storm, Vainglory and FIFA. As part of this landmark agreement G2 will be supporting a Spanish League of Legends squad, who will play under the name “G2.Vodafone.” …

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