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EXCEL ESPORTS PARTNERS WITH SYBR TO LAUNCH GAMING CHAIR RANG

The British esports org and new brand from The Senator Group come together to elevate competitive gaming comfort and performance
Excel Esports, a pioneering name in the British competitive gaming scene, is excited to announce its partnership with Sybr, the revolutionary gaming chair brand launched by The Senator Group. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the gaming experience for both players and enthusiasts alike.
The Senator Group, a renowned leader in the field of furniture manufacturing, brings decades of expertise and innovation to the table. With a legacy of crafting high-quality furniture solutions for various sectors, The Senator Group’s foray into the gaming industry with Sybr showcases their commitment to excellence across diverse markets.
Sybr’s gaming chairs, designed with precision and passion, combine cutting-edge ergonomics with sleek aesthetics. The Senator Group’s extensive experience in creating comfortable and functional furniture aligns perfectly with the demands of the gaming community.
The ergonomic design of Sybr gaming chairs presents an opportunity for esports athletes and enthusiasts to elevate their competitive level. By focusing on posture, comfort, and support, these chairs have the potential to enhance players’ focus and endurance during intense gaming sessions. With Excel Esports’ dedication to achieving peak performance and Sybr’s commitment to delivering top-notch quality, this partnership is set to redefine the standards of gaming comfort.
Shahin Rasti, Head of Partnerships at Excel Esports, expressed his excitement: “Collaborating with Sybr is an exciting step forward for Excel Esports. As we strive to provide the best training and competitive environment for our players, Sybr’s ergonomic gaming chairs will play a pivotal role in enhancing their performance. This partnership underlines our commitment to excellence and innovation.”
Paul Hobson, Product & Design Director at The Senator Group and Creator of Sybr, added: “Sybr was born out of a passion for delivering unparalleled comfort and support to gamers. With our expertise in furniture design and manufacturing, we’re thrilled to partner with Excel Esports, an organisation that shares our vision for pushing the boundaries in the gaming industry. Our chairs are meticulously crafted to empower players and enthusiasts to reach new levels of focus and performance.”[BV1] [ph2]
Excel Esports, recognized as a trailblazer in the British gaming scene, shares a common vision with Sybr: to empower gamers to reach their highest potential. This 12-month collaboration will see Excel Esports integrate Sybr’s premium gaming chairs into its training facilities, giving its players an edge as they prepare for global esports competitions.
As a new brand in the gaming market, Excel Esports is dedicated to supporting Sybr’s growth in the industry. By endorsing and utilizing Sybr’s gaming chairs, Excel Esports contributes to introducing the brand to a broader audience, helping to establish Sybr asa premier choice for comfort and performance.
The Sybr chair will officially launch on 2nd October 2023. However, attendees of Insomnia 71 can get an exclusive sneak peek at the Sybr stand on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of September 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham. The brand will also be running giveaway competitions throughout the weekend.
Sybr joins a string of high-profile partners at Excel Esports including landmark partnerships with JD Sports, HSBC UK, Sony INZONE, PC SPECIALIST and a long-standing collaboration with EE.
Excel Esports has made several other exciting announcements recently, including the reveal of the Power-Up Program in collaboration with EE, a ground-breaking VALORANT talent development program set to push gender boundaries and provide women in the UK with gaming opportunities and a chance to seek a career in esports.
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PlayVS Announces Multi-year Partnership with Zenni Optical

PlayVS, the leading esports platform in North America, announced a multi-year partnership with Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer. This partnership establishes Zenni as the official eyewear partner of PlayVS, bringing exclusive benefits to PlayVS’ esports community.
As part of this collaboration, Zenni will serve as the official eyewear partner of the PlayVS Cup, the annual national esports championship for high school students. The Cup provides top scholastic esports teams from across the country with an opportunity to compete for a national title and earn recognition and awards, including college scholarships. Zenni’s partnership will help power scholarship prizes for Cup finalists, furthering PlayVS’ dedication to empowering students and supporting their educational and athletic ambitions. These scholarships not only aid with alleviating financial strain, but also highlight esports as a viable pathway to academic and professional success.
Zenni’s eyewear will also be included in the prize packages that PlayVS Cup champions and PlayVS Awards winners receive, providing students with high quality eyewear to complement their gaming performance. Additionally, Zenni will offer members of the PlayVS community exclusive discounts on eyewear.
“We are excited to partner with PlayVS and expand our ongoing support of the gaming and esports community. Empowering a dedicated high school esports program that not only will generate awareness around the importance of eye health to a new generation of gamers but also support their academic pursuits is such an amazing opportunity for Zenni to partner with,” said Robb Chiarini, Head of Partnerships, Licensing, & Events at Zenni Optical.
Through this partnership, Zenni will also be integrated into PlayVS’ content series, Road to the PlayVS Cup, a set of videos showcasing different esports programs across the nation as they compete to earn a spot in the PlayVS Cup.
“Partnering with Zenni is a natural fit for us as we continue to grow the high school esports community. Zenni shares our commitment to supporting students in both esports and academics. By joining forces with Zenni, we’re empowering students with scholarships and enabling them to partake in healthy competition to foster their esports careers. We’re excited to work together and bring Zenni’s eyewear to our community of gamers,” said Jon Chapman, CEO of PlayVS.
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Genius Sports Signs Partnerships with Bayes Esports and GRID

Genius Sports Limited has signed new partnerships with Bayes Esports and GRID Esports (GRID) to provide sportsbooks with the highest-quality official esports offering.
GRID, as the only game data platform directly working with the game publishers will provide Genius Sports with exclusive access to official live esports data from League of Legends, and VALORANT, the fastest-growing betting esports title, alongside Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six data, and a robust portfolio of CS2 and Dota2 data from the global tournaments by BLAST and Champion of Champions.
Genius Sports’ sportsbook partners will also be able to access official streaming and data visualizations powered by official GRID data.
Bayes Esports is helping power Genius Sports’ esports offering with its highly granular Live Match Data. As the exclusive data partner of key esports tournament organisers such as ESL FACEIT Group, Bayes Esports covers the majority of official live data for Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 esports, which brings in some of the highest revenue for sportsbooks.
Genius Sports will further enhance its offering with Bayes Esports’ data product suite, including low-latency video and live data-powered widgets. Select Genius Sports products will be available through Bayes Esports’ distribution in return.
Going forward, Genius Sports will provide sportsbooks worldwide with an end-to-end esports trading product across pre-match and in-play, powered by ultra low-latency data to guarantee sharp odds and maximum market uptime. Through this product, sportsbooks can unlock new revenues by reaching a highly engaged audience with high-octane, year-round content.
“We are thrilled to announce these new partnerships with Bayes and GRID, two leaders in their field, to create an unrivalled esports content suite for our sportsbook partners. As the new home of esports for sportsbooks, we will provide our partners with the highest-quality data and odds on the most prestigious titles in the sport,” said Matt Stephenson, Global Partnerships Director at Genius Sports.
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DACH CS Joins as Member of Esports Integrity Commission

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has announced that DACH CS GmbH (DACH CS), a tournament organiser seeking to revitalise competitive Counter-Strike in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has officially joined ESIC membership.
By joining ESIC, DACH CS commits to upholding the highest standards of competitive integrity. The membership requires the league to implement ESIC’s Integrity Programme across all of its tournaments, tackling key issues such as match-fixing, cheating, and doping, fostering a culture of fair play within the region.
As an ESIC member, DACH CS will integrate ESIC’s codes of conduct, actively cooperate in investigations, and enforce ESIC’s rulings. This commitment aligns DACH CS with global best practices, ensuring that the DACH Counter-Strike esports scene operates with a proven integrity framework.
Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ESIC, said: “DACH CS’s dedication to rebuilding and strengthening the competitive Counter-Strike scene in the DACH region makes them a valuable addition to ESIC’s growing membership. Their commitment to competitive integrity and fair competition aligns perfectly with our mission to safeguard esports. We look forward to working closely with them to support a sustainable and transparent ecosystem for players, teams, and stakeholders in the region.”
Anton Christoph, Founder & Managing Director of DACH CS, said: “At DACH CS, we’re on a mission to take the Counter-Strike Scene in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to old and new heights! We’re super excited to be joining forces with ESIC, as we’re confident that this is a vital step in keeping our community’s most prized values at the heart of our operations. By teaming up with ESIC and aligning with their globally recognised integrity standards, we’re making a promise to you, our players, teams and stakeholders, to provide a competitive environment that’s both trusted and well-structured. We are excited to work closely with ESIC to build a sustainable and respected esports landscape in the DACH region.”
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