eSports
BETER revamps as industry’s foremost provider of next-gen gaming
Leading B2B supplier of sports, Esports and high-velocity gaming products to match demand for new era of betting
BETER, the industry’s leading provider of next-gen betting and gaming solutions has announced a significant overhaul of its brands and services as it prepares to attend ICE 2022 as the foremost supplier of future gaming products.
Already renowned across the industry as a leading supplier of data and content, used by the likes of Sportradar, Bet365, M88, William Hill and Fortuna Entertainment Group, the company has now overhauled its multiple verticals spanning fast sports, esports, gaming and live casino.
The revamp follows a significant upgrade of its products and service provision, as it looks to position its offering as the world’s most comprehensive, catering to the high-velocity, fast-paced betting demanded by the new era of betting.
Offering superior margins across its services, the company will cater to more than 30,000 live events per month, as well as the industry’s highest uptime, dedicated to ensuring the brand will be the most reliable supplier available across its verticals.
Each of its enhanced services has been designed with the next generation of player in mind, created specifically to boost engagement, retention and operator revenue – launched following an extensive period of R&D and strategic planning.
In total, BETER’s revamped services will now encompass: BETER Esports global tournaments, with its EsportsBattle and high-margin AI virtual tournaments, BETER Sports, with its renowned Setka Cup, including table tennis and volleyball, and also Fast Games by BETER Gaming, designed to merge the sports betting and casino experience.
The company also announced the launch of its Live Casino vertical in the first week of November, BETER Live. Led by Anna Vikmane, a veteran of both Playtech and GVC (now Entain), its mission is to provide the most advanced selection of high-tech, entertainment-first gaming experiences available in Live Casino.
Commenting on the company’s newly established mission and goal, Gal Ehrlich, CEO at BETER said:
“We’re here to provide the most advanced selection of high-velocity, fast-paced betting that the new generation of player demands. The last 18 months have been transformative for the gaming industry, completely changing the landscape as we know it.
“The traditional sportsbook and casino model has evolved tremendously since January 2020, and when the next ICE opens its doors, we’re going to be ready to showcase why we’re the best choice out there for taking our partners into this new era of betting.
“With unmatchable reliability, our high-margin services offer 24/7 entertainment, superior pricing and odds – guaranteed to deliver constant engagement across 30,000 monthly events – all powered by our best-in-class teams, each of whom driven by a love of what they do.”
Alexander Gusev, CEO at JKR Investment Group, BETER’s majority shareholder, added:
“As a key company within our portfolio, BETER has consistently demonstrated excellence in delivering the betting and gaming experience we know operator partners need to capture the interest of the new wave of the customer.
“Within the course the company has taken over the past 18 months, through diligent work and passion for its products, we are looking forward to BETER setting the new industry standard in providing the most unmatchable selection of services for boosting engagement, retention, and incremental revenue.”
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Sony Group Becomes Founding Partner of Esports World Cup
Multi-year collaboration will produce the Anthem and original documentary series of Esports World Cup 2024
The Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”) and Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) have signed a multi-year partnership agreement to collaborate on initiatives for the Esports World Cup. The collaboration leverages Sony’s acclaimed gaming products and entertainment expertise alongside the EWC’s vision to unite the global gaming and esports communities across the most popular games, and underscores a shared ambition to broaden the appeal of gaming and esports to players and fans worldwide. The inaugural Esports World Cup 2024 is slated to take place this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As part of this agreement, Sony Pictures Entertainment will create a behind-the-scenes documentary series showcasing the players and games of the Esports World Cup. Sony, together with Sony Interactive Entertainment, will also look to exploring additional opportunities to support promising creators and talent in the region. Sony Music Entertainment will produce the music Anthem of the Esports World Cup 2024
“Sony is the perfect partner for the Esports World Cup,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO, Esports World Cup Foundation. “Our goal is to establish a global platform for esports and gaming that sets new standards for live esports events. Sony’s experience in creating stunning visuals, engaging music, compelling storytelling, and state-of-the-art technology will be a game-changer for the Esports World Cup. The EWC aims to take esports to the next level, and we are thrilled to count on Sony’s world class expertise in this endeavor.”
“We’re excited to make the Esports World Cup more fun and engaging for fans globally by harnessing the creativity and technology from across our diverse businesses.” said Toshimoto Mitomo, Executive Deputy President and CSO, Sony Group Corporation. “Sony has been enhancing the esports experience especially with Sony Interactive Entertainment’s initiatives such as PlayStation Tournaments and the annual EVO fighting game series. We look forward to further catering to this growing, global community of players and fans with the Esports World Cup.”
With the Esports World Cup, EWCF has created an unprecedented celebration of competitive gaming and esports fandom. This summer, top esports organizations will face off in Riyadh, to compete in a unique cross-game structure for the largest prize pool in esports history. Recently, the EWC has announced the addition of ten popular titles – Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Honor of Kings, PUBG, PUBG Mobile, Overwatch, Free Fire, Fortnite and Rainbow Six Siege – as participating games. More games will be announced soon.
Asia
Ocean Sharma Becomes the First Esports Caster to Join World’s Biggest Cricketing League – IPL 2024
Ocean Sharma, a prominent caster of the country’s Esports industry, has been appointed as the national presenter for the highly anticipated season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by Star Sports. This groundbreaking move marks a historic moment in Esports and sports broadcasting, as Ocean becomes the first Indian Esports caster to join the world’s premier franchise cricket league.
Ocean is widely recognised within India’s Esports landscape for his extensive experience and expertise as a caster and game analyst. His notable achievements include casting for official Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournaments and global Esports events such as the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: League – East, PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: Grand Finals, and PUBG Mobile Pro League – South Asia Spring 2022.
For IPL 2024, Ocean will join hands with the league’s national presenters Mayanti Langer Binny, Jatin Sapru, Tanay Tiwari, Suren Sundaram and more to undertake various responsibilities as an anchor and reporter.
Ocean Sharma said: “As a passionate cricket fan, being appointed as the national presenter for IPL 2024 is truly a monumental moment for me. It presents an incredible opportunity to bridge the gap between Esports and mainstream sports in India, and I am honored to be at its forefront. With my experience, I am committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for all viewers and cannot wait to kickstart this innings of my career.”
Having enjoyed an illustrious career in Esports, this will not be Ocean’s first stint in the country’s sporting landscape as he has previously showcased his casting talent in high-profile tournaments such as Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League.
“We are thrilled to see Ocean making strides in India’s sports industry after establishing himself as a notable figure in Esports. His journey is an inspiration for aspiring Esports enthusiasts, showcasing that the sector offers lucrative growth prospects in roles other than being a gamer as well. We are confident that his distinctive presenting skillset will enhance the excitement of IPL viewing for fans nationwide,” said Ketan Singhal, Ocean’s business manager and Founder of Phiesi.
Ocean’s unique content has established him as a distinguished figure in the Indian video gaming community with his Youtube channel comprising more than 858k subscribers and Instagram handle exceeding 450k followers. His inclusion in the IPL star cast is not only an individual achievement but also signifies a significant step forward in recognising the growing influence of Esports in mainstream sports.
eSports
HAWKS TALON GC ADVANCE TO ROUND FOUR IN BRACKET PLAY OF SLAM OPEN
Hawks Talon GC, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, advanced to the fourth round of bracket play in the SLAM OPEN after a 3-1 victory over the No. 19 seeded Gen.G Tigers on Thursday night.
Talon took game one 21-19, followed by wins of 22-13 and 22-9 in games three and four to close out the series. Mark David ‘MDS’ Smith lead the way, netting 16 and 10 points in games three and four. ‘MDS’ averaged 9.5 points on .700% from the field (14-20 FGM) and .770% from deep (10-13 3FGM) and 4.0 assists over the four games.
“The team is really working as a unit right now, and that includes all five guys and not just the three playing,” said Hawks Talon head coach Ismael ‘MAELO’ Diaz Tolentino. “They’re communicating constantly, and I’m really happy to have a group of guys like this.”
The No. 22 seeded Talon advanced with victories over No. 11 Bucks Gaming (3-0) last Friday night, No. 27 Rim Runners (3-1) on Wednesday night, and No. 19 Gen.G Tigers (3-1) Thursday night.
Hawks Talon will face No. 2 Lakers Gaming in round four on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
In the double elimination bracket format, Hawks Talon will advance to the semifinals portion of the bracket with a win against Lakers Gaming tomorrow night or will bump down to the losers portion of the bracket with a loss, where all games would be single elimination. All semifinals and finals games will be played on Saturday afternoon
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