eSports
Talents of the Russian-language broadcast of PGL Major Stockholm 2021 are announced

Meet the host, commentators, and analysts who will bring you the spirit of the main CS:GO tournament of this year in Russian.
WePlay Esports is happy to announce the talent crew of the official Russian-language broadcast of the PGL Major Stockholm 2021. The team will be working from the WePlay Esports studio during all the tournament stages, from October 26 till November 7. The total prize pool of the competition is $2 million.
Talents of the Russian-language broadcast of the PGL Major Stockholm 2021:
Host:
- Stepan âDonStepanâ Shulga
Commentators:
- Oleksii âyXoâ Maletskyi
- Aleksandr âEnkanisâ Polishchuk
- Yuriy âStrikeâ Tereshchenko
- Igor âSL4Mâ Sopov
- Taufik âTafaâ Khidri
- Fedir âKvaNâ Zakharov
Analysts:
- Dauren âAdreNâ Kystaubayev
- Oleksandr âpetr1kâ Petryk
- Mykhailo âkaneâ Blagin
- Mikhail âDosiaâ Stolyarov
âThe PGL Major is an outstanding event in the world of CS:GO. Itâs been two years since the last Major, and the community is really looking forward to such a big day. For me personally and for WePlay Esports as well, this is a very important event in which we play a key role â the role of the main broadcaster in the Russian-speaking region. I encourage the whole community to come to us for the broadcast. We have gathered great talents, we have a high-quality production, and the teams will provide a lot of interesting action,â says Oleksii Maletskyi, talent at WePlay Esports.
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PandaScore and Playbook Engineering join forces

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Pioneering esports odds, data and betting products provider now available to operators powered by leading platform supplier with the integration facilitated by Sporting Solutions
PandaScore, the award-winning provider of esports odds, data and betting products, has integrated its suite of solutions with Playbook Engineering, the global sportsbook platform provider.
The partnership has been facilitated by Sporting Solutions, which has strategic partnerships with both PandaScore and Playbook Engineering.
Playbook Engineering has established itself as a leading sportsbook platform provider, supporting brands such as Star Sports, AK Bets, Priced Up, Bet Wright, Gentleman Jim, and Dragon Bet.
Following the integration, online sportsbooks powered by Playbook Engineering can access PandaScoreâs Odds feed allowing them to offer comprehensive and competitive esports odds for some of the most popular disciplines.
The scope of markets and the value of odds are unrivalled with PandaScore using sophisticated models backed by a team of experienced traders including specialist traders for disciplines like CS2, Dota 2 and LoL.
A growing number of platform providers and operators are making a move into the lucrative esports betting space, with PandaScore recently surpassing âŹ1bn of bets through its platform off the back of a sharp rise in demand among players and operators.
Joseph Noone, Senior Sales Manager at PandaScore, said: âPlaybook Engineering powers some renowned sportsbooks as well as up and coming brands that are really making an impact.
âItâs great that these sportsbooks can access our esports odds, data and betting products, allowing them to engage new and existing player cohorts with a compelling esports offering that stands out when it comes to the range and value of odds.
âThe integration wouldnât have been possible without our shared partner Sporting Solutions, and stands as an example of what can be achieved when providers work together.â
Luke Cousins, Commercial Director at Playbook Engineering, added: âSportsbook operators simply canât ignore the demand for esports betting and in PandaScore, we have a premium odds, data and betting product provider that lives and breathes esports.
âThis partnership, done through our mutual friends, Sporting Solutions, further positions Playbook Engineering as a tier-one platform provider to some of the most exciting sportsbook brands around the world. This makes it a win for us, our partners and their players.â
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eSports
Four Countries Shortlisted to Host GOTF 2027

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Phygital International (PI), the exclusive rights holders and custodians of The Games of the Future (GOTF), announced that Brazil, Serbia, South Africa, and Uzbekistan are the shortlisted applicants to host GOTF 2027. The Games of the Future is the worldâs leading phygital sports tournament, bringing together sports and esports athletes from around the world.
With the UAE set to host GOTF 2025 and Kazakhstan in 2026, the competition for the 2027 edition has drawn significant interest from nations eager to position themselves as leaders in the world of phygital sports.
Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: âWe received bids from right around the world which highlights the growing awareness and passion for phygital sports globally. We would like to thank all the nations who bid to host The Games of the Future 2027 and are pleased to announce that Brazil, Serbia, South Africa, and Uzbekistan have been selected as the nations shortlisted as potential hosts.â
Following further evaluations and detailed assessments of each finalistâs proposal, the final decision on the host country for GOTF 2027 will be announced in the summer of 2025.
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Asia
Valorant Added to Hero Esports Asian Champions League

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The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), Asiaâs premier multi-title esports tournament hosted by Hero Esports, has officially announced the addition of VALORANT to its inaugural lineup.
Previously, ACL unveiled six game titles: Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), Honor of Kings, Teamfight Tactics, Delta Force, and Crossfire. With VALORANT joining the roster, the total number of games now stands at seven, with more titles expected to be announced soon.
Through continued collaboration with the Esports World Cup, ACL has revealed that the champions of the ACL CS2 and Honor of Kings Tournaments will secure direct entry to the Esports World Cup. Further collaborations on the remaining titles of the ACL are anticipated.
The ACL VALORANT Tournament will be the only international-level VALORANT tournament held in China during the first half of 2025, attracting top teams from overseas. The Final of the event will take place offline in Shanghai. The event will use world-class production and cutting-edge live broadcasting technology to enhance audience experience.
The ACL is set to take place in the first half of 2025, with the Finals of the ACL CS2 Tournament and Honor of Kings Tournament scheduled for May. The ACL will have a total prize pool of $2 million.
Jonny Wang, CEO of the Asian Champions League, said: âWe are excited to announce the addition of VALORANT to the ACL. Our ambition is to make ACL into a truly comprehensive tournament, providing a larger stage for players and teams across various competitions while delivering more exciting content for our audience.â
Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, said: âWe are pleased by the progress of the ACL and its ability to attract top teams and titles to compete across Asia. We look forward to the continued collaboration between Hero Esports, ACL and the Esports World Cup Foundation, which is testament to our shared ambition to shape and empower esports globally.â
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