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The NBA 2K League Tip Off Tournament was held at Brooklyn Studios in Long Island City, New York. Photograph: Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images

The Franchising of Esports

The owner of the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution is one of a growing number of major sports franchise CEOs entering the esports realm. In October 2017 the Kraft Group launched the Boston Uprising, one of 12 teams competing in the international Overwatch League. The league emulates traditional sports leagues with city-specific […]

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The CEO of Super League Gaming is committed to expanding and diversifying esports competitions at the youth level Professional esports have garnered considerable attention, and with good reason. The events at the top level have become spectacles and leagues continue to evolve to the point where players can earn a living and teams are attracting […]

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Esports Arena Las Vegas opened in March at the Luxor Hotel and Casino and is one of several such venues operated around the world by Allied Esports. Photo courtesy of Jason Gewirtz

A Place to Play

For years, the main ballroom at the Arlington Convention Center in Texas functioned as such spaces usually do. The 35,000-square-foot carpeted room accommodated meetings, and its adjacent meeting rooms were sufficient for breakout sessions. But the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is shifting gears completely for the space in what could be a sign of […]

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Events DC to Sponsor Wizards District Gaming

Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Events DC have announced that the convention and sports authority will become a sponsor of Wizards District Gaming, the NBA 2K League team operating out of Washington, D.C. “Cities are competing on a global level to drive tourism, new events and economic impact to their region—and esports is just another opportunity for […]

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Drone Racing League Extends Partnership With Allianz

The Drone Racing League and insurance company Allianz have announced a five-year extension of their title sponsorship agreement of the DRL Championship Race Series as well as the launch of a new professional drone race that will be held at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France, on June 16. Additionally, the Drone Racing League announced a […]

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