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XB Systems Announces its Public Stock Exchange Listing

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5 years ago

March 10, 2021

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The company grasps the potential of esports through its dedicated wagering brand BUFF.bet and content aggregator BUFFHUB

XB Systems AG today announced that its shares were admitted to a public listing on March 15, 2021. The company’s 6,336,923 issued shares are expected to begin trading with an opening price of € 6 per share. The shares will be traded on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Boerse), listed on Direct Market Plus, as well as on the Deutsche Börse XETRA under the symbol “XBS”.

The Capital Markets Coach is Baader Bank AG – a full-service bank headquartered in Unterschleissheim near Munich, active in the business lines of Market Making, Capital Markets, Multi-Asset Brokerage, Asset Management Services, Banking Services, and Research.

Daniel Miller, CEO of XB Systems AG commented on the announcement:

“Today’s news is more than just the next phase in XB Systems evolution. It’s a validation for the entire potential that esports is showing over the last several years. The industry is enjoying phenomenal growth and our company’s listing will allow us to raise the profile of the business on a global scale.”

XB Systems AG has been a leader in the esports betting space since 2017 with its brands BUFF.bet for esports wagering and BUFFHUB for esports content. The team is derived from industry veterans in the esports and gaming sectors. Moreover, BUFF.bet is at the forefront of esports wagering also due to its custom-built platform developed by market-leading data and software iGaming provider UltraPlay.

This past year, XB Systems saw a surge in usage and activity in the esports segment of its business. The BUFF.bet operational business has recorded a tremendous increase in terms of player acquisition, retention, and increased activity on the esports betting markets. The website is known for its unrivaled esports options, which were enlarged by adding to the portfolio the latest esports sensation Valorant last year. Since then, BUFF.bet has managed to provide the widest selection of live betting markets on Valorant available in the industry. The company expects that Valorant will be placed at the top of the best performing esports titles in the following months.

Through its target markets CIS, Europe, and Asia, BUFF.bet is expected to consolidate esports as a key wagering vertical and expand to new territories in the next following months. Moreover, the recently signed partnership with the market-leading affiliate network Catena Media, through the premium position on Ask Gamblers, increased BUFF.bet’s traffic in certain markets by over 27%.

Over the last two years, BUFF.bet has been constantly upgraded in terms of user experience and product offering, specifically targeting the esports audience. Aiming to become the first choice of esports bettors worldwide, BUFF.bet has made several acquisitions, including Fusion.bet, X-bet.co as well as eSporbet.

Through its esports dedicated brands BUFF.bet and BUFFHUB, XB Systems AG will become one of the few esports companies to be listed on the international stock exchange.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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Team Vitality sweeps NAVI 3-0 to win BLAST Rivals Spring 2026

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7 hours ago

May 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Team Vitality won BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, defeating Natus Vincere 3-0 in the Counter-Strike 2 grand final, according to the organisation’s announcement.

BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 featured eight teams and a $350,000 prize pool. Vitality opened with a 2-1 win over FUT Esports, then beat G2 2-1 in the group winner’s match to book a semifinal spot.

In the semifinals, Vitality moved past GamerLegion 2-0 to reach the final, where it completed a clean sweep of NAVI.

Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut was named tournament MVP. Vitality also positioned the result as its fifth title of the season and noted it followed its IEM Rio victory and a record of two ESL Grand Slam titles.

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Team Vitality names Blacklyte as new gaming chair partner

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4 days ago

April 30, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Team Vitality has partnered with Blacklyte as its new gaming chair partner, with a rollout planned across the organisation’s teams and physical locations.

Under the agreement, Blacklyte chairs and desks will be deployed across Team Vitality rosters including CS2, Rocket League, VALORANT, LEC, LFL, Rising Bees, Tekken 8, Teamfight Tactics, and Age of Empires II. The equipment will also be installed at facilities including the club’s Paris headquarters (V.Hive), its locations at the Stade de France, and in Berlin.

The companies said the partnership will include co-design work on a “new generation of chairs and desks” aimed at improving playing environments. A co-branded Blacklyte x Team Vitality product line is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026.

“We are very happy to collaborate with Blacklyte and welcome them to Team Vitality’s partner family. This partnership comes at a historic time for the club on Counter-Strike, alongside the arrival of new flagship rosters, and more broadly reflects our ambition to keep raising our standards in both performance and innovation. Together, we are building environments that enable our players to fully express their potential at the highest level,” explains Vas Roberts, Co-CEO of Team Vitality.

“Team Vitality is one of the most respected names in global esports, and we are excited to collaborate to create this new era of gaming furniture. We will develop a new gaming ecosystem that empowers Team Vitality athletes to train in setups that enhance their playstyles while being supported and stylish,” says Blacklyte CEO Alex Liu. “Blacklyte products have always been at the forefront of redefining performance equipment in esports, and this partnership is a natural step to continue that mission.”

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Team Vitality partners with Team Havok to expand in Fortnite

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1 week ago

April 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Team Vitality has signed a strategic partnership with French Fortnite esports club Team Havok, expanding its footprint in the title as part of its broader diversification strategy. The announcement was made this weekend.

Under the deal, Team Havok will compete as “Team Havok by Vitality” and wear a co-branded jersey featuring Team Vitality’s logo. Team Vitality said the partnership is designed to combine its performance and organisational support with Team Havok’s Fortnite competitive presence.

Team Havok’s recent results cited by the organisations include winning European Major 2 in 2025, finishing runner-up at the World Championship, and ranking as the second-best European team. The duo Tjino and PabloWingu have qualified for this summer’s Esports World Cup and will compete in Team Vitality’s black and yellow colours.

Team Vitality also positioned the partnership as a fan development play in France via co-streaming, content creation, and influencer-led activations. Team Havok co-founders and streamers ZetFar and WaZz were highlighted for their reach with younger audiences.

The organisation said the tie-up follows prior structural collaborations including PSG Esports and Bigetron Esports, and could expand into Fortnite map development, exclusive merchandising, and influencer marketing. “This partnership with Team Havok reflects our ambition to work with the best in order to continue growing Team Vitality. Their performance, creativity, and ability to engage the French community make them an ideal partner,” said Fabien “Neo” Devide, President and Co-founder of Team Vitality. “We are incredibly proud to join Team Vitality. This collaboration with such a prestigious organisation marks a new milestone in the story we are building with our community,” said Grimz, caster at Team Havok.

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