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CSMG Launches ESPORTSU to Focus on Scholastic Esports

The Collegiate Sports Management Group is launching an esports brand aimed at building community, content and events across the scholastic esports environment. Branded as ESPORTSU, the initiative will enhance the property rights of more than 3,000 academic institutions to support content development, revenue opportunities and exposure through regional and national events. The brand will differentiate […]

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District E Powered by Ticketmaster Unveiled as Flagship Venue for Esports and Entertainment

Monumental Sports & Entertainment has unveiled plans for a new esports venue in downtown Washington, D.C., that will be the competition and training venue for Wizards District Gaming and Caps Gaming. The planned venue will be called ‘District E Powered by Ticketmaster’ with the 14,000-square-foot venue including an event theater, event programming, and community events […]

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Pittsburgh Knights, Zippo Launch Custom Rocket League Decals

The Pittsburgh Knights and Zippo have released three custom away kit gaming decals for Rocket League and now available to purchase in-game via the Rocket League Esports Shop, a first for the esports franchise, one of its biggest sponsors and the esports space overall. It is the first in-game activation for Zippo and the first […]

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Esports Entertainment Group Granted New Jersey Betting License

The Esports Entertainment Group has received an order approving a transactional waiver from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement that permits the company to begin accepting bets in the state. EEG becomes the first esports betting operator to receive a waiver in New Jersey and plans to launch their VIE.gg platform following a five-day […]

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Super League Announces 2022 Global Calendar for Arena Games Triathlon

Munich, London and Singapore will be hosts for the 2022 Super League Arena Games Triathlon series as part of a partnership between Super League Triathlon and World Triathlon to grow a global esports championship series. The Munich event will take place at Olympia-Schwimmhalle on April 9, followed by the London event at the London Aquatics […]

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Envy Gaming to Operate Esports Stadium Arlington

Texas-based Envy Gaming, which operates teams throughout the state and also operates content creation networks and a live events business, has acquired the operating contract for Esports Stadium Arlington from Esports Venues LLC, a group previously owned by Texas Rangers co-owner Neil Leibman and other investors. “Esports Stadium Arlington is without a doubt the best […]

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2022 eNASCAR iRacing Series to Feature 19 Races

The 13th season of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series will feature races on six new tracks, with drivers competing on virtual circuits that more closely mirror the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. This season will include a 19-race calendar, including a virtual race that mimics the course at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which opens the season […]

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Jewish Esports Organization Launches Trips to Israel

Lost Tribe, a nonprofit that connects Jewish teens through gaming and new media, will launch a program that will send teens to Israel to appeal to their interest in gaming culture and content creation. The Lost Tribe’s Israel Journey: Tech & Gaming a program is a partnership between the esports organization and BBYO, a major […]

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Study: Younger Fans More Likely to Travel to Esports Events

New research on the desire for esports fans to travel and spend money at live events reveals that the younger the fan, the more likely they are to attend in-person competitions and spend money on events. The results also show that the ideal esports destination and venue provides public gaming areas as well as video […]

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Pittsburgh Knights, Zippo Sign Multi-Year Partnership

The Pittsburgh Knights have signed a multi-year, integrated marketing partnership starting in 2022 with Zippo that will incorporate key products such as the Zippo Windproof Lighter and Zippo’s line of HeatBank Rechargeable Hand Warmers. Zippo will have branding on the team jerseys and will collaborate with the Knights franchise and players as the upcoming seasons […]

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