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THE ESPORTS AWARDS PRESENTED BY LEXUS NAMES RIOT GAMES, 100 THIEVES, AND DISCORD AS WINNERS
The Esports Awards presented by Lexus, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, is excited to share the full list of winners from this year’s star-studded event which saw a return to a live ceremony after 735 days at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As the perfect backdrop to celebrate and honour the accomplishments of 2021, the Esports Awards played host to some of the biggest brands, organisations, and influencers from the esports industry and beyond.
Hosted by Eefje ‘sjokz’ Depoortere, James ‘Dash’ Patterson, Alex ‘Goldenboy’ Mendez, Soe Gschwind, Nyvi Estephan and Thom ‘F.’ Badinger, the Esports Awards provided an evening of excellence, celebration and prestige. Key moments from the evening included Lexus showcasing the Gamers’ IS, a one-of-a-kind vehicle designed by and for gamers, and digital appearances from Jürgen Klopp, Luke Combs and Steve Aoki. As well as this, money was raised across the event for Make-A-Wish, with the Truman Factory announcing they were donating $10,000 towards the great cause.
Amongst the biggest winners of the night was Riot Games, picking up awards for both Esports Broadcast/Production Team of The Year and Esports Publisher of The Year, with its FPS title VALORANT taking home Esports Game of The Year In Association With The Koyo Store. 100 Thieves was named winners for both Esports Apparel of The Year and Esports Organisation of The Year Presented by Lexus.
In the Pro and On-Air categories, Marc Robert “Caedrel” Lamont was named Esports Analyst of The Year, Zhu “paraboy” Bocheng took home the Esports Mobile Player of The Year Presented By Verizon trophy and recent PGL CS:GO Major winner Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev was named Esports PC Player of The Year.
The full list of Esports Awards presented by Lexus winners are:
ESPORTS APPAREL OF THE YEAR
- 100 Thieves – WINNER
- Team Liquid
- G2 Esports
- Cloud9
- FaZe Clan
- Ateyo
- Fnatic
- Spacestation Gaming
- Fallen Store
- Team Vitality
ESPORTS CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY ARLINGTON.ORG
- HECZ
- LS
- Ashley Kang – WINNER
- Thorin
- Macie Jay
- UpUpDownDown
- BananaSlamJamma (BSJ)
- Musty
- Sunless Khan
- iFerg
- Coconut Brah
- NadeKing
ESPORTS MOBILE GAME OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY VERIZON
- PUBG Mobile
- Free Fire – WINNER
- Brawl Stars
- Clash Royale
- LoL Wild Rift
- CoD Mobile
- Arena of Valor
- Mobile Legends
ESPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA
- HECZ
- Ocelote
- Sjokz
- Nobru – WINNER
- Nadeshot
- FalleN
- Interro
- Perkz
- Goldenboy
- Baiano
- JohnnyBoi_i
STREAMER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY LEXUS
- Valkyrae
- XQC
- MortaL
- Ludwig
- Nickmercs
- TheGrefg
- LOUD Coringa
- Summit1G
- Dr Disrespect
- Ibai – WINNER
- Shroud
- CouRage
ESPORTS CONTENT SERIES OF THE YEAR
- The Process – OpTic Gaming
- G2 Voicecomms
- TSM: LEGENDS
- LORE // VALORANT
- Metagame Documentary – WINNER
- The Eavesdrop Podcast
- Fight for First: EXCEL ESPORTS
- DOTA: Dragon’s Blood
- Liquid Origins | Driven by Honda
ESPORTS COSPLAY OF THE YEAR
- Sneaky
- Glory Lamothe
- Peyton Cosplay – WINNER
- Willow Creative
- Kinpatsu Cosplay
- LittleJem
- Skydaddi
- FusRoFran
ESPORTS CREATIVE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY ROLAND
- Thorsten Denk – WINNER
- LIQUID Enigma
- Aaron Create
- SesoHQ
- Euller Araujo
- Gabriel Ruiz
- Karina Ziminaite
- Caroline Parker-Stark
- Danny Lopez
- Robert Rogers
ESPORTS CREATIVE PIECE OF THE YEAR
- Introducing Team Liquid VALORANT
- FaZe Clan Enters Rocket League
- LEC Anime Teaser
- No Clue | adidas Partners with G2 Esports – WINNER
- Metagame Documentary
- LEC: Reckless with my heart
- Introducing Your LA THIEVES
- LPL Spring Split 2021 | Break The Silence
- Segue o Fluxo| Nobru and Cerol introduce the new LBFF Team
ESPORTS CREATIVE TEAM OF THE YEAR
- WePlay
- Paper Crowns
- AOE Creative
- 100 Thieves
- G2 Esports
- 1UP Studios
- StreamSpell
- Alex Productions – WINNER
- GETREKT Labs
ESPORTS VIDEO PRODUCTION TEAM OF THE YEAR
- G2 Esports – WINNER
- 100 Thieves
- TSM FTX
- YUNG ELDR
- OpTic Gaming
- 1UP Studios
- FaZe Clan
- Metagame Documentary Team
- LOUD
- Fluxo
ESPORTS BROADCAST/PRODUCTION TEAM OF THE YEAR
- Riot Games – WINNER
- ESL Gaming
- Nerd Street Gamers
- Psyonix
- Esports Engine
- Activision Blizzard
- Beyond the Summit
- BLAST Premier
- Garena
- FACEIT
ESPORTS COMMERCIAL PARTNER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY GRIND GAMING
- Intel – WINNER
- Red Bull
- BMW
- State Farm
- Logitech G
- Mountain Dew
- HyperX
- Alienware
- Verizon
- FTX
- Cash App
- KITKAT
ESPORTS COVERAGE PLATFORM OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH SIZZLE CREATIVE
- Dexerto
- The Esports Observer – WINNER
- Esports Insider
- Dot Esports
- HLTV.org
- Liquipedia
- Esportmaníacos
- Inven Global
- SiegeGG
- Upcomer
ESPORTS GAME OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE KOYO STORE
- League of Legends
- VALORANT – WINNER
- Free Fire
- CS:GO
- Call of Duty
- Rocket League
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Dota 2
- PUBG Mobile
- Overwatch
ESPORTS HARDWARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
- Logitech G
- Razer
- Elgato
- HyperX
- NVIDIA
- Intel
- AMD
- Alienware
- Secretlab
- Corsair – WINNER
- SteelSeries
- ASUS ROG
ESPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
- Jacob Wolf
- Richard Lewis
- Adam Fitch
- Ashley Kang
- FionnOnFire
- Kevin Hitt – WINNER
- Liz Richardson
- Wasif Ahmed
- Pablo ‘Bloop’ Suárez
- H.B. Duran
ESPORTS PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
- Riot Games – WINNER
- Tencent
- Garena
- Ubisoft
- Psyonix
- EA
- Activision Blizzard
- Epic Games
- Valve
ESPORTS SUPPORTING SERVICE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY UNION HOME MORTGAGE
- ESG LAW
- Paper Crowns
- Aftershock Media Group
- Hitmarker
- Discord – WINNER
- The Story Mob
- ESEA
- Creative Artists Agency
- Character Select Agency
- Prodigy Agency
- Mobalytics
ESPORTS COLLEGIATE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
- Dr. Chris “Doc” Haskell – WINNER
- Adam Antor
- Chris Turner
- Ariane Lim
- Ryan Johnson
ESPORTS COLLEGIATE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
- Northwood University
- Boise State University
- Maryville University – WINNER
- Grand Canyon University
- University of Hawai’i
- Buckeye Gaming Collective – Ohio State University
- Longhorn Gaming – University of Texas at Austin
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Illini Esports – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Winthrop University
ESPORTS ANALYST OF THE YEAR
- Anthony “NAMELESS” Wheeler
- Emily Rand
- Jacob “Pimp” Winneche
- Jess ‘JessGOAT’ Bolden
- Marc Robert “Caedrel” Lamont – WINNER
- Kyle “melonzz” Freedman
- Jonathan “Reinforce” Larsson
- Sean “sgares” Gares
- Jason “moses” O’Toole
ESPORTS COLOUR CASTER OF THE YEAR
- Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill – WINNER
- Mohan “launders” Govindasamy
- Michael “KiXSTAr” Stockley
- Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson
- Thomas “Chance” Ashworth
- Andrew “Vedius” Day
- Sam “Kobe” Hartman-Kenzler
- John “Johnnyboi_i” MacDonald
- Stephen “Sajam” Lyon
ESPORTS HOST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY ARLINGTON.ORG
- Eefje ‘sjokz’ Depoortere – WINNER
- Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez
- Soe Gschwind
- James “Dash” Patterson
- Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden
- Ana Paula ‘Ana Xisdê’ Cardoso
- Loviel “Velly” Cardwell
- Tres “stunna” Saranthus
- Brody “Liefx” Moore
- Ghassan “MiloshTheMedic” Finge
- Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons
- Chris “Puckett” Puckett
ESPORTS PLAY BY PLAY CASTER OF THE YEAR
- Parker “Interro” Mackay
- Alex “Machine” Richardson
- Miles Ross – WINNER
- Trevor “Quickshot” Henry
- Clayton “CaptainFlowers” Raines
- Mitch “Uber” Leslie
- Callum “Shogun” Keir
- Owen “ODPixel” Davies
- Lauren “Pansy” Scott
- BrunoClash
ESPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY EXPEDIA
- James “Crowder” Crowder
- James “Mac” MacCormack
- Bok “Reapered” Han-gyu
- Andrii “B1ad3” Gorodenskyi
- Dyjair “Mity” Soares
- Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun
- Arthur “TchubZ” Martins
- Emiliano “Sizz” Benny
- Andrey “Engh” Sholokhov
- Byung-chul “Moon” Moon – WINNER
- Mark “MarkyB” Bryceland
ESPORTS CONTROLLER PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCUF
- Chris “Simp” Lehr – WINNER
- Justin “jstn.” Morales
- Eric “Snip3down” Wrona
- Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris
- Joseph “Mang0” Marquez
- Evan “M0nkey M00n” Rogez
- Jack “JBM” Mascone
- Dominique “SonicFox” McLean
- Gavin “Tweek” Dempsey
- Victor “Fairy Peak!” Locquet
ESPORTS CONTROLLER ROOKIE OF THE YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCUF
- Jamie “Insight” Craven
- Evan “M0nkey M00n” Rogez – WINNER
- Raúl “DmentZa” Palazuelos
- Eli “Standy” Bentz
- Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
- Marc “MaRc_By_8.” Domingo
- Andres “dreaz” Jordan
ESPORTS MOBILE PLAYER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY VERIZON
- Zhu “paraboy” Bocheng – WINNER
- Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
- Gabriel “Syaz” Vasconcelos
- Mustafa “SkYRiiKZz” Ibrahim
- Karl Gabriel “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno
- Jash “Learn” Shah
- Piyapon “TheCruz” Boonchuay
- Brian “Tectonic” Michel
- Lucas “LucasXGamer” Vinícius Batista Rocha
- Cauan “Cauan7” da Silva
ESPORTS ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY LEXUS
- LOUD
- 100 Thieves – WINNER
- G2 Esports
- Team Liquid
- FaZe Clan
- NRG
- TSM FTX
- Fnatic
- Cloud9
- T1
- Envy
- OverActive Media
ESPORTS PC PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev – WINNER
- Luccas “Paluh” Vinicius Molina
- Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
- Heo “ShowMaker” Su
- Wang “Ame” Chunyu
- Kim “Doinb” Tae-sang
- Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov
- Ayaz “nAts” Akhmetshin
- Jae-Won “LIP” Lee
ESPORTS PC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY INDEED
- Kyle “Danny” Sakamaki
- Javier “Elyoya” Prades Batalla
- Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
- Ayaz “nAts” Akhmetshin
- Adam “Adam” Maanane
- Valeriy “B1T” Vakhovskiy – WINNER
- Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov
- Se-hyun “Pelican” Oh
- Robin “Robinsongz” Sung
ESPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH SECRETLAB
- Atlanta FaZe (CDL) – WINNER
- The General NRG (Rocket League)
- Natus Vincere (NAVI) (CS:GO)
- Ninjas in Pyjamas (Rainbow 6)
- DWG KIA (League of Legends)
- PSG.LGD (Dota 2)
- MAD Lions (LoL)
- Gambit Esports (VALORANT)
- Shanghai Dragons (Overwatch)
- Sentinels (VALORANT)
PANEL’S CHOICE AWARD
- Jas “Fizzi” Laferriere – WINNER
ESPORTS PHOTO OF THE YEAR
- Eric Ananmalay – WINNER
ESPORTS PLAY OF THE YEAR
- Virtue – WINNER
“As we conclude our sixth year I think it’s important to sit back and recognise just how far the esports industry has grown and the increased innovation and dedication we see year after year. I am so thrilled that we were able to return to a live event and give our winners the opportunity to be celebrated in true style. At the Esports Awards we pride ourselves on creating a lasting legacy and this year’s event has certainly been one for the history books,” said Michael Ashford, CEO, Esports Awards
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Innovative iGaming studio Peter & Sons has entered Alberta with its full game portfolio, marking another major step in the studio’s regulated North American expansion.
The launch brings Peter & Sons’ complete catalogue to one of Canada’s most closely watched iGaming markets, as Alberta continues to develop its regulated online gaming framework. Following the growth of Ontario’s regulated model, Alberta represents an important new chapter for suppliers looking to build long-term presence across Canada.
Alberta offers a strong opportunity for Peter & Sons, combining a clear regulatory direction with a growing appetite for high-quality digital casino content. Players in the province will gain access to the studio’s full portfolio, from visually distinctive slots and recognizable characters from games like Barbarossa: Dragon Empire, The Soapranos, Greedy Alice and many others.
Renowned for its creative direction and distinctive approach to game development, Peter & Sons continues to expand across regulated markets worldwide. The Alberta entry reflects the studio’s commitment to growing its North American footprint while bringing its complete catalogue to markets where originality, performance, and player engagement all matter.
Lauryn Duncan, Head of Sales at Peter & Sons, said: “Alberta is an exciting new market for Peter & Sons and an important step in our North American growth. Launching with our full portfolio gives us the chance to introduce the complete Peter & Sons experience from day one, from the art and characters to the mechanics and worlds that define our games. It is a market with strong potential, and we are proud to bring our games to players there.”
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Gaming Corps has launched its online casino content with bet365 in Alberta on the first day of the province’s regulated market opening on 13 July 2026, while also expanding its content distribution with the operator in Ontario and Spain.
The Sweden-based game developer said it is among the first wave of studios fully certified for Alberta’s newly regulated market. Gaming Corps will support bet365’s Alberta entry with more than 50 games at launch, spanning Slots, Table, Plinko, Mine Games and Instant Blitz.
As part of the expanded partnership, Gaming Corps said bet365 will also gain access to its football-themed titles, including Penalty Champion: Goals to Glory, and its 3 Pigs franchise, including 3 Pigs of Olympus, 3 Pigs of Olympus 2: Rise of the DemiHog, and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean.
The rollout also includes Gaming Corps’ Low RTP Blackjack titles, which the company said are designed around 93.57% RTP and approximately 6% operator hold, with flexible branding options and side-bet mechanics.
Graham Greensmith, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Extending our partnership with bet365 across Spain, Ontario and Alberta is a major moment for Gaming Corps, but Alberta is the real statement here. Going live with bet365 from day one reflects the work our teams have put into certification, onboarding and ensuring we can move quickly and confidently with major operator partners.
“As one of the earliest studios ready for Alberta, we’ll be bringing more than 50 titles to the province. That breadth matters, because it gives operators like bet365 a single partner across multiple verticals, with content designed to support acquisition, engagement and retention across different player segments. Spain and Ontario are also important regulated markets for us and expanding with a global operator of this scale highlights how far Gaming Corps has come in a short period of time.”
Richard Graham, Associate VP of Gaming at bet365at bet365 said: “Gaming Corps has become a valuable content partner, combining recognisable game identities with formats that add variety across our casino offering. We are pleased to extend the partnership into Spain, Ontario and Alberta, with the Alberta launch particularly important as part of our day-one commitment to the market.
“Expanding the relationship across multiple territories in a relatively short period reflects the strength of the collaboration, as well as the Gaming Corps team’s clear product direction, commitment and continued development as a game vendor. We look forward to giving players access to a wide-ranging portfolio from the moment the market opens.”
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Deal expands bet365 casino rollout in Spain and Ontario, with 50+ Gaming Corps titles certified for Alberta from 13 July 2026.
Gaming Corps has launched with bet365 in Alberta on the first day of the province’s regulated iGaming market opening (13 July 2026), while also expanding its content footprint with the operator in Spain and Ontario.
The Sweden-based, publicly listed game developer said it is among the first wave of studios certified for Alberta, supporting bet365’s entry with more than 50 games available at launch. The day-one portfolio spans Slots, Table, Plinko, Mine Games and Instant Blitz.
Gaming Corps said the expanded partnership includes its football-themed titles, including Penalty Champion: Goals to Glory, plus the 3 Pigs series (3 Pigs of Olympus, 3 Pigs of Olympus 2: Rise of the DemiHog and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean).
The rollout also brings Gaming Corps’ new Low RTP Blackjack titles to bet365, which the supplier said are designed around 93.57% RTP and approximately 6% operator hold, with side-bet mechanics and flexible branding options.
Graham Greensmith, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Extending our partnership with bet365 across Spain, Ontario and Alberta is a major moment for Gaming Corps, but Alberta is the real statement here. Going live with bet365 from day one reflects the work our teams have put into certification, onboarding and ensuring we can move quickly and confidently with major operator partners.
“As one of the earliest studios ready for Alberta, we’ll be bringing more than 50 titles to the province. That breadth matters, because it gives operators like bet365 a single partner across multiple verticals, with content designed to support acquisition, engagement and retention across different player segments. Spain and Ontario are also important regulated markets for us and expanding with a global operator of this scale highlights how far Gaming Corps has come in a short period of time.”
Richard Graham, Associate VP of Gaming at bet365 at said: “Gaming Corps has become a valuable content partner, combining recognisable game identities with formats that add variety across our casino offering. We are pleased to extend the partnership into Spain, Ontario and Alberta, with the Alberta launch particularly important as part of our day-one commitment to the market.
“Expanding the relationship across multiple territories in a relatively short period reflects the strength of the collaboration, as well as the Gaming Corps team’s clear product direction, commitment and continued development as a game vendor. We look forward to giving players access to a wide-ranging portfolio from the moment the market opens.”
The post Gaming Corps goes live with bet365 in Alberta on regulated market day one appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
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