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Champion of Champions Tour partners with GAM3RS_X for the North Europe Region

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2 years ago

September 26, 2022

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GAM3RS_X, part of the Fantasyexpo group, joins the ranks of Regional CCT Partners to produce data-driven broadcasts for North Europe.

The partnership will see GAM3RS_X utilising the GRID Data Platform to enrich the English broadcasts for the CCT North Europe with interactive tools such as StreamCards or Prosper. All eight (8) Online Series will be broadcasted in English by GAM3RS_X, split into Play-ins, Group Stages, and Playoff stages, respectively.

The newly appointed Partner for the CCT is experienced in organising tournaments thanks to their work on previous projects such as BLAST Rising, the Polish Esports League, European Development Championship, EU Champions, Razer Invitational or GeForce Cup. In 2018, Fantasyexpo also launched their own Esports platform – Fantasy Expo Challenge, which was a great hub for polish players for many years.

“GAM3RS_X is a strong partner to join the CCT in the North Europe region of the Tour, offering the Nordic community a truly tailored regional experience. We recognize the importance of delivering reliable and dedicated broadcasts to CCT viewers, and trust GAM3RS_X will deliver a fantastic broadcast. Our Regional Partners are an integral part of the Tour and we could be more excited to welcome GAM3RS_X to the CCT.” – Tom Warburton, COO at GRID

GAM3RS_X’s responsibilities as Regional Partner will also include tournament management services of each of the region’s eight series in their entirety. Faceit will serve as the tournament platform for North Europe qualifiers and offer an open pathway into the CCT for teams from this region.

GAM3RS_X joins the list of the Regional Partners for the Champion of Champions Tour that includes BTSBrasilTV (South America), FiReSPORTS (North America), Fragster (West Europe), REPUBLEAGUE (Central Europe), Relog Media (East Europe), Gjirafa (South Europe).

“We are very pleased that as GAM3RS_X we can take part in the creation of the entire CCT ecosystem. We are grateful to the originator of the series that they trusted us. Based on our experience, I am convinced that our team will deliver a top-quality product for teams and that we will provide great moments for viewers.” – Bartłomiej Jaśkiewicz, Gaming Project Manager, GAM3RS_X

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Thunderpick and HEROIC Launch Path to the Pros Counter-Strike 2 Tournament

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1 day ago

June 17, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Thunderpick, the premier online crypto betting platform, and leading esports organization HEROIC, announced the launch of the Thunderpick Path to the Pros tournament. This tournament gives the opportunity for avid Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) players and fans to experience competitive gaming like the professionals, whether they’re gathering friends for fun or aiming to make a name for themselves in the world of competitive CS2.

Path to the Pros will be divided into two leagues – one for amateurs (noobs) and one for experienced players. Kicking off on July 6 and running until October, the schedule includes bi-weekly matches on Saturdays, with 16 qualifiers divided into FACEIT levels 1-7 and 8-10. Players can secure their spot in the main event by showcasing their skills and winning their league. Some of Thunderpick’s influencer roster – including Jake Lucky and FlickFlops – are joining up to create a team. Various stages of the tournament will be streamed live.

Participants will compete for a prize pool of $17,500 and the unique opportunity to compete in a showmatch against HEROIC. Throughout the tournament, Thunderpick and HEROIC will be announcing additional giveaways, including a $500 skin. The main event, taking place at the end of the year, will be a professionally produced online tournament featuring 16 teams.

“We are excited to collaborate with our partners at HEROIC to bring the Thunderpick Path to the Pros tournament to the broader gaming community. This event offers an incredible opportunity for CS2 players of all skill levels to compete and have a chance to face off against top-tier teams,” Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy at Thunderpick, said.

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Intel® Extreme Masters Cologne 2024: All 16 teams set to compete in the 10 year anniversary event

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5 days ago

June 13, 2024

Wladimir P.

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From August 10 – 18, 16 top Counter-Strike (CS) teams will battle it out during Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024 for a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool, a win in the race to secure the Intel® Grand Slam V, and the coveted trophy. Today, we are thrilled to share with you the full lineup of teams competing in the celebratory event.

IEM tournaments are the pinnacle of esports competition for players worldwide and are at the heart of excitement for fans from around the globe. This year, we are celebrating our 10 year anniversary at the LANXESS arena as the final three days of IEM Cologne 2024 will once again take place in the iconic and packed-out arena in Cologne, Germany.

Also dubbed the Cathedral of Counter-Strike, the event’s significance lies in its long-lasting traditions and ability to consistently deliver legendary moments. This year, everyone is invited to go on a trip down memory lane and to experience the world’s best CS teams to-date playing CS2 for the first time on stage in Cologne.

The teams competing at IEM Cologne 2024 are:

Team Spirit (IEM Katowice 2024 winner)
FaZe Clan (IEM Chengdu 2024 winner)
MOUZ (ESL Pro League Season 19 winner)
G2 Esports (IEM Dallas 2024 winner)
Team Vitality (ESL World Ranking Global)
Natus Vincere (ESL World Ranking Global)
Astralis (ESL World Ranking Global)
Virtus.pro (ESL World Ranking Global)
ALTERNATE aTTaX (Online Qualifier Germany)
HEROIC (ESL World Ranking Europe)
Eternal Fire (ESL World Ranking Europe)
Team Falcons (ESL World Ranking Europe)
Complexity Gaming (ESL World Ranking North America)
9z Globant (ESL World Ranking South America)
The MongolZ (ESL World Ranking Asia)
FlyQuest (ESL World Ranking Oceania)
Team Liquid (ESL World Ranking Global)
Imperial Esports (ESL World Ranking Global)
FURIA Esports (ESL World Ranking Global)
BIG (ESL World Ranking Global)
BetBoom Team (ESL World Ranking Global)
paiN Gaming (ESL World Ranking Global)
MIBR (ESL World Ranking Global)
SAW (ESL World Ranking Global)

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SIS strengthens bet365 partnership with global launch of eSoccer product

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6 days ago

June 12, 2024

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Operator significantly enhances content offering around the world

SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading content supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has agreed a landmark deal with long-term partner, bet365, to deliver its comprehensive eSoccer portfolio across all regulated markets and boost the renowned operator’s global offering.

The integration of the complete suite of H2H Global Gaming League™ eSoccer matches will see bet365 benefit from the increase in betting opportunities which are proven to maximise engagement and margin.

The agreement considerably strengthens SIS’ Competitive Gaming offering across the globe with eBasketball already live. The addition of eSoccer contests means more than 150,000 events will now be available on the world’s leading sports betting operator’s online platform.

Built specifically for sportsbooks, SIS’ H2H Global Gaming League™ is proven to deliver superior margins, adding as much as 10% in value to operators. Professional gamers take part in all eBasketball and eSoccer matches which are produced entirely in-house at SIS’s UK-based secure studios.

Competitive Gaming is the only product available on the market to have been awarded the Esports Integrity Commission’s (ESIC) Gold Standards. The highest possible accreditation created to set unmatched levels of integrity and safety in the industry, it has trained referees overseeing every contest.

Paul Witten, Managing Director EMEA at SIS, said: “We are very pleased to launch our eSoccer product as part of our long-term partnership with bet365.

“It is evident that customers have taken to our fast-paced, highly competitive short-form action and engage with the many available betting opportunities and we expect this to continue with the integration of our complete Competitive Gaming offering across regulated markets.”

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