Tag Archives: Youtube Gaming

ESI Digital Summit: Esports targets place at broadcasting’s top table

SBC News ESI Digital Summit: Esports targets place at broadcasting’s top table

As esports continues to engage new audiences, traditional broadcasters such as FOX and BT Sport have begun to optimise competitive gaming events such as Virtual F1 and eNASCAR in order to diversify their content.   Allan Hvid, Head of Esports and Football for TV 2 in Denmark, spoke at ESI’s Digital Summit, highlighting new dynamics between esports and traditional broadcasters in securing …

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How BetConstruct is boosting the bookmaker offer with in-house esports

SBC News How BetConstruct is boosting the bookmaker offer with in-house esports

Esports is continuing to develop a strong connection with the betting industry, with countless companies now initiating strategies to maximise the sector’s potential. BetConstruct is one such firm finding a niche opportunity in this growing market. The iGaming solutions provider has its own in-house esports division, allowing bookmakers to offer esports to its customers throughout the day. The company’s head …

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eSports 2015 SBC report – Part 1

SBC News eSports 2015 SBC report - Part 1

2015 looked set to be a big year for eSports, but on many accounts it ended up being somewhat larger than many anticipated. Viewer numbers increased, both live and online, with 36 million tuning into the League of Legends World Championship final whilst tournament prize pools also grew. The prize pool for the International Dota 2 tournament this year was $18m …

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eSports firm Azubu receives £40m and aims to take on Twitch

SBC News eSports firm Azubu receives £40m and aims to take on Twitch

Azubu, an eSports entertainment company, are celebrating after receiving just shy of £40m in an investment round led by London based Sapinda Group and Sallfort Privatbank of Switzerland. The money will be used to expand the operator’s global presence and to develop a customizable live video streaming service. There are an estimated 100m viewers around the world at present who …

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Google launches dedicated gaming broadcast app ‘Youtube Gaming’

SBC News Google launches dedicated gaming broadcast app ‘Youtube Gaming’

Google online video streaming subsidiary Youtube has announced the launch of dedicated gaming content app Youtube Gaming. The app which was officially launched on Wednesday and is available via desktop, ios and Android systems, aims to be the market leader in worldwide gaming content. The launch sees Youtube enter the growing gaming broadcast market, as it aims to compete with …

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