Tag Archives: GRID

Esports recognition continues as GRID gains WePlay extension and IBIA certification

SBC News Esports recognition continues as GRID gains WePlay extension and IBIA certification

Game data platform GRID achieved two of its corporate goals this week, starting with an extension of its partnership with gaming production company WePlay. GRID will continue to operate as WePlay Esports’ official data partner, covering the latter’s full range of tournaments with its data management, distribution, monetisation and integrity operations.  The partners have an end-goal of leveraging WePlay’s data …

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CS:GO ‘Pinnacle Cup’ kicks off in partnership with GRID, Relog Media and Trustly

Pinnacle Cup

The Pinnacle Cup, a $100,000 CS:GO event launched by the online betting and gaming operator in collaboration with GRID, Relog Media and Trustly, is now underway. For the event, Pinnacle’s leading esports betting product will be supported by data from GRID and the high-production value provided by esports giant Relog, with online payment provider Trustly on board as an ancillary …

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Betsafe begins esports sponsorship journey with GODSENT

SBC News Betsafe begins esports sponsorship journey with GODSENT

Betsafe, the flagship European sportsbook property of Betsson AB, has signed its first major esports sponsorship agreement with GODSENT. In securing a three-year partnership, Betsafe has become the principal sportsbook partner of GODSENT, recognised as Sweden’s leading pro-esports organisation. Further partnership terms will see Betsafe serve as headline sponsor of GODSENT’s CS:GO division – with both parties working together to …

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ESI announces first wave of speakers for Digital Summer esports event  

SBC News ESI announces first wave of speakers for Digital Summer esports event  

ESI, the leading B2B esports events company has revealed the agenda and its first wave of speakers for ESI Digital Summer presented by Kinguin Lounge, a week long series of panels, keynotes and networking spanning a different region each day from August 17th to 21st. The world class agenda will see 100 speakers debating, and providing insight into, the biggest …

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Sam Cooke: ESI Digital Summit – “esports value is more than a pandemic anomaly”

SBC News Sam Cooke: ESI Digital Summit - "esports value is more than a pandemic anomaly"

Next week, Esports Insider (ESI) will host its ‘ESI Digital Summit’ (26-27 May), where it will discuss all critical components related to the esports value chain amid a disrupted global marketplace. Sam Cooke, Managing Director of ESI, tells SBC that although esports may have navigated COVID-19 disruptions better than its traditional counterparts, stakeholders should not take comfort in the easy …

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Esports Insider – Critical agenda unveiled for inaugural ‘ESI Digital Summit’

SBC News Esports Insider - Critical agenda unveiled for inaugural 'ESI Digital Summit'

Leading B2B esports publisher Esports Insider (ESI) is pleased to reveal the first wave of speakers and content for the inaugural ‘ESI Digital Summit’, the first major digital event dedicated to the business of esports. With two full days of content on 26 and 27 May, topics will range from brand showcases shining the spotlight on prominent mainstream partnerships through to …

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Esports Insider – No room for passive play as betting accelerates its esports profile

SBC News Esports Insider - No room for passive play as betting accelerates its esports profile

Esports Insider (ESI) has published its latest ‘Gambling Report’, detailing critical insights, observations and opinions on the growing take-up of esports betting markets and related inventory by industry incumbents. A two-part series authored by ESI correspondent Cody Luongo, the report is published at a time when all bookmakers are revising their player offerings countering global COVID-19 disruptions. With traditional sports …

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