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“Your world. Your win” – STS launches a new esports campaign

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5 years ago

February 8, 2021

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STS, the largest bookmaking company in Poland, is launching a new marketing campaign entitled “Your world. Your win”. The campaign is the result of the introduction of new brand positioning in esports communication. The launch of the campaign coincides with the beginning of one of the largest CS:GO tournaments in the world – IEM Katowice 2021.

In its new campaign, STS combines the digital world of fans and influencers with the bookmaking world in which fans can make real profit thanks to their passion. – esports fans are very involved in their hobby. We reward this passion. We believe that the time spent on playing or following games translates into a capital of knowledge and experience. STS makes it possible to turn them into real profit – says Paweł Rabantek, marketing director at STS.

The first part of the campaign, prepared on the occasion of IEM Katowice, features world stars of esports, including Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas – the icon of Polish CS:Go, who has been on the gaming scene for over a decade. Another featured star is Henry “HenryG” Greer”, a former CS:GO commentator and at present – the manager of Cloud 9, one of the top organizations.

The main elements of the campaign include a dedicated offer for fans, broad online communication, also on social networking sites, and outdoor advertising, which is carried out in Katowice for a third consecutive year. The advertising consists of two large-format and one LED ad – all of them appearing in the very centre of the city. The capital of Upper Silesia hosts one of the biggest esports events in the world – IEM Katowice 2021 (Intel Extreme Masters), which is why this location was chosen.

– as the leader in the Polish bookmaking market, STS has been investing heavily in esports for years. By launching the campaign during the IEM we can show how important the event is to Polish fans and the brand itself. We wanted to make sure that we could feel the atmosphere of esports in Katowice, even though the tournament is held without audience – says Paweł Rabantek.

Supporting esports for many years

STS has been investing in the development and professionalization of Polish esports for a long time. The bookmaker has been a sponsor for, among others, Paweł “innocent” Mocek – a CS:GO player who played for the most popular Polish and foreign teams. This is the first time that a bookmaking company supports an individual Counter-Strike player. The company also decided to work with Damian “Nervarien” Ziaja who is one of the most popular influencers in the Polish League of Legends community. In recent seasons, STS provided support for the Nine to Five tournament, the Polish Esports League – which are among the leading CS:GO competitions in Poland – as well as eSports teams Izako Boars,devils.one, AVEZ Esport and x-kom AGO. The company also joined in the initiative of staging a charity match played by the top Polish CS:GO teams.

You can find more information at https://www.sts.pl/pl/twoj-swiat-twoja-wygrana/

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S8UL partners with AMD ahead of Esports World Cup 2026 campaign

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14 hours ago

June 22, 2026

Wladimir P.

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AMD Ryzen and Radeon hardware will be used across S8UL’s esports, streaming and creator workflows as the Indian org ramps up its EWC push.

S8UL has signed a strategic partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ahead of its Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 campaign, as the Indian esports and gaming content organization targets further international expansion.

Under the agreement, AMD will equip S8UL’s players and creators with AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processor-based PCs, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, and AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics cards for gaming, streaming, content creation and general productivity.

The deal lands as S8UL prepares for EWC 2026 after being selected for the Esports World Cup Foundation’s Club Partner Program for a second consecutive year. The organization said it has already secured qualification spots in Apex Legends, Chess, Fortnite, Honor of Kings, and Trackmania, while continuing to pursue additional slots in other titles. The partnership also follows S8UL onboarding Campa Energy as the Title Sponsor for its EWC 2026 campaign.

“S8UL has always focused on both competitive success and content creation. As we prepare for the Esports World Cup, AMD’s technology will support our players and creators across competition, streaming and content production. We’re excited to work together as we continue to grow our presence globally,” said Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, S8UL.

“India’s gaming ecosystem is expanding beyond competition, with creators playing an increasingly important role in how communities connect and grow,” said Vinay Sinha, Managing Director, Sales, AMD India. “Organizations like S8UL are helping shape that evolution, and we’re excited to support their players and creators with AMD technology as they continue to engage gaming and creators’ communities in India and around the world.”

EWC 2026 is scheduled for July 6 to August 23, with the Esports World Cup organisers stating it will feature more than 2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.

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Esports Awards adds player-voted EWC Players’ Choice Award, extends Esports Foundation deal

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4 days ago

June 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Esports Awards and the Esports Foundation (EF) on June 18, 2026, announced a three-year extension of their partnership through 2028 and introduced a new player-voted honor, the EWC Players’ Choice Award. The announcement was made in London, with voting tied to Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris.

The EWC Players’ Choice Award will be decided exclusively by professional esports players. According to the announcement, competitors attending EWC 2026 will vote in person, while a secure digital voting platform hosted by the Esports Awards will allow participation from additional eligible players and clubs.

Eligibility requires players to have competed in at least one qualifying S, A or B-Tier tournament during the official competitive season. Players will not be able to vote for themselves or teammates, with the Esports Awards overseeing the process.

“The talent and innovation of our sector should be getting the exposure it deserves.,” said Michael Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards. “The Esports Foundation has done an incredible job in generating mainstream attention, and industry exposure outside of the standard circuit. Our partnership has enabled us to expand our operations and footprint and it’s through our continued collaboration that I hope we can bring the Esports Awards to the global community, and provide the industry with better visibility all year round.”

The Esports Awards also confirmed its 2026 ceremony will take place in the United States, starting what it described as a rotating host city model featuring “previously unvisited destinations.” The event previously staged its 2024 awards ceremony and the 2025 Decade Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the Esports World Cup program.

EWC 2026 is scheduled for Paris from July 06 through August 23, 2026, with more than 2,000 players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries set to compete in 25 tournaments across 24 games. Voting for the EWC Players’ Choice Award will run from July 1 through August 18, 2026, with the winner to be revealed during the Esports Awards ceremony later this year. The Esports Awards said additional details about its 2026 event will be announced in the coming weeks.

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ENC 2026 chess qualifiers wrap as 82 nations and territories make the field

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5 days ago

June 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Esports Foundation (EF) has completed the online regional qualifiers for the Chess tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), scheduled to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-29, 2026.

EF said the 128-player chess field is now largely set. 64 players from 64 countries and territories received direct invitations via official Champions Chess Tour (CCT) rankings at the end of May, while 61 players qualified through online regional events operated by Chess.com across North America, South America, Africa, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East/India/Central Asia, and East Asia/Southeast Asia/Oceania.

A further slot was awarded to Amani Alazmi (Kuwait) via the Host Region Wildcard as the next highest-placing competitor from the host region. Two Wildcard Solidarity slots for underrepresented regions remain and will be announced at the end of August after all ENC qualifiers are completed. With qualifiers concluded, EF said at least 82 countries and territories will be represented in chess at ENC 2026.

EF highlighted that Jamaica, Paraguay, Singapore, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Turkmenistan each secured two qualifying slots despite not receiving a direct invitation. Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, Venezuela, Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, Jordan, Australia, and New Zealand secured one slot each.

The chess competition runs November 2-8. EF said the event will open with a round-robin group stage featuring 16 groups of eight players, before moving to a 64-player single-elimination playoff bracket. The full list of qualified players and nations is available on the ENC website’s chess page.

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