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ZenSports Launches Esports Betting Within its Platform
ZenSports, the mobile peer-to-peer sports betting marketplace, has announced the launch of Esports betting within its platform, including the two major titles of League of Legends and Counter-Strike: GO.
“Since launching last year, we had our best month ever in February 2020, processing over $2.5M worth of bets in our platform. But then, of course, the bottom fell out last month when all of the major sports leagues postponed their matches due to COVID-19,” Mark Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of ZenSports, said.
“It was certainly a challenging situation to be faced with last month. But we’re a scrappy, resourceful startup. Unlike larger companies that would have a tough time of adjusting, we were able to move quickly to stay relevant and continue offering our customers a great betting experience in our app,” Thomas added.
While the Esports betting market is currently a fraction of what traditional sports betting is, there is reason to believe that Esports betting is poised for major growth. As more people stay locked down due to COVID-19, the demand for at-home sports entertainment is expected to grow. Esports gives bettors the same live, reality TV style for sports that comes with traditional sporting events, without the risk of mass gatherings and crowds that the major sports leagues currently face.
“Esports was already on our roadmap to add in Q4 of 2020. COVID-19 simply accelerated that timeline. We’re confident that traditional sports leagues will return soon, and that, coupled with our new Esports offering, gives us a wide array of betting options for our customers,” Thomas said.
ZenSports is also planning to launch MMA, NASCAR and additional soccer leagues in the coming weeks.
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BLAST Announces Landmark Expanded Partnership as Blacklyte Becomes Global Chair & Desk Partner Across Five Esports Titles in 2025
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Esport entertainment company BLAST has announced an expanded Global Partnership with Blacklyte for 2025. The landmark partnership marks a significant milestone in esports history, being the first of its kind to encompass five leading esports titles.
As a Global Chair & Desk Partner, Blacklyte will play a pivotal role in supporting the worldâs best esports players by providing custom-made esports desks and chairs for the competitive landscape across these five popular esports titles: Rainbow Six Esports (Tom Clancyâs Rainbow Six Siege), BLAST Premier (Counter-Strike), BLAST Slam (Dota), RLCS (Rocket League Championship Series), and FNCS (Fortnite Championship Series).
This partnership not only showcases Blacklyteâs commitment to the esports community but also emphasises its dedication to elevating the industry by providing players with the best equipment possible to compete at the elite level.
Last month, BLAST announced Blacklyte as the first commercial partner for Fortnite Competitive for the FNCS Global Championship 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
The expansion of the partnership means Blacklyte will cover all esports titles BLAST operates in 2025. The partnership will focus on delivering unique and immersive experiences for fans and players alike. Alongside Blacklyteâs products being used by streamers and players across more than ten arena events and many more studio events in 2025. Blacklyte will also be integrated physically into these events and within broadcasts.
Blacklyte produces desks that set a new standard for quality and durability. These state-of-the-art desks are designed to withstand everything. They will be showcased at the BLAST Premier World Final in Singapore for the first time.
Alexander Lewin, SVP of Commercial Revenue for BLAST, said: âWe are proud to expand our partnership with Blacklyte to encompass all five of our esports titles heading into 2025. This marks a landmark moment for BLAST. We work across a number of leading esports ecosystems, which gives us the ability to leverage these different communities and tournaments. This partnership is testament to harnessing that network to create best-in-class partnerships.â
Alexander Liu, CEO at Blacklyte, said: âWe are excited to enter into this unprecedented partnership with BLAST, which will enable us to reach a broader audience and create a lasting impact across multiple titles. This collaboration signifies a new era for esports, where we can unify diverse gaming communities under one strategic initiative, providing equipment to help esports players compete at the top level.â
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GG.BET is inviting BLAST Premier: World Final attendees to the GG.BOOTH to take part in some fun activities
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From October 30 to November 3, the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 will be held at the Resorts World Convention Centre on Sentosa island in Singapore. GG.BET, the tournamentâs exclusive betting partner, is inviting the arenaâs attendees over to the GG.BOOTH during the playoff to bag some unique merch and join in some fun activities, including autograph sessions with the teams. GG.BET also has a special 200% deposit bonus and a freebet lined up for its users.
The World Final is the concluding stage of the 2024 Counter-Strike 2 tournament season in the world-famous BLAST Premier series. In the final, the strongest 8 teams will butt heads, with 6 advancing to the playoff and battling it out in a LAN tournament for a $1,000,000 prize pool.
GG.BET have created a special area so that fans can have an even more amazing experience at the playoffs, from November 1-3. Here, youâll be able to take photos to remember the event by and create posters to support your favorite team. Donât forget to grab some merch so you stand out from the crowd. Youâll find the GG.BOOTH on the left as you enter the Resorts World Convention Centre via the main entrance.
Thereâll be activities going on at this spot with a host and GG.BET brand ambassadors, as well as autograph sessions with the teams. More details about the activities will be posted on the GG.BET pages on Đ„ and Instagram. Make sure to follow so you donât miss a thing!
GG.BET is also offering its users a special bonus for BLAST Premier: World Final 2024: a 200% deposit bonus and a $50 freebet.
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How to use your bonus on GG.BET:
- Register on the GG.BET website or log in to an existing account.
- Activate this offer in the Bonuses section.
- Make a deposit of at least $20 to get a bonus of up to 200% and a freebet.
This offer is available from 00:00 (UTC+0) on 30 October 2024 to 23:59 (UTC+0) on 03 November 2024.
In 2024, BLAST Premier and international betting brand GG.BET entered into an exclusive one-year partnership. For the entire tournament season, GG.BET has been organizing exciting online and offline activities for Counter-Strike 2 fans, as well as creating exclusive content featuring the players.
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IESF Announces Freeze Nums as Official Partner for the WEC24
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The International Esports Federation (IESF) announced a new partnership with Freeze Nums, who will be the official partner for the 16th World Esports Championship (WEC24) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of the largest event of the year, Freeze Nums will bring their innovative products, adding a fresh flavour to the championship experience.
âWe are very excited about this new partnership with Freeze Nums. The unique ideas and flavors that theyâll present to both fans and athletes throughout the event, along with the activities we have planned together, will undoubtedly excite everyone attending. We canât wait,â said Ana Karakolevska, Chief Marketing Officer at IESF.
âWe are thrilled to partner with and support the International Esports Federation and the World Esports Championship 2024 in Riyadh. We share a passion for innovation and delivering new and exciting experiences. We look forward to a future of supporting competitive gaming while we pursue advancements in confections and delight our customers,â David J. Rotman, CEO of Freeze Nums, said.
Fans can look forward to exclusive activities and exciting new collaborations unveiled during the championship. Freeze Nums will bring their signature flavors to the event, offering attendees the chance to âtaste the excitementâ while following the worldâs top Esports talent in action.
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