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Chess.com, MOONTON Games, and SNK join the ENC alongside Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft, to strengthen the foundation of the world’s first international, nation-based competition at this scale

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event of its kind at this scale.

Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK join as Official Publishers, alongside Founding Publishers and video game companies EA, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft – the core partners developing the foundational structure of the ENC – bringing with them their iconic titles, global reach, and player communities to enhance the first Esports Nations Cup.

The three new publishers and all forthcoming Official Publishers will co-design qualification paths and competition formats for their respective titles — ensuring integrity, competitive relevance, and a consistent global structure.

The EWCF and its Founding Publishers continue to co-develop the ENC to establish the tournament’s foundational framework, structure, and format from inception, representing a deeper level of strategic partnership and commitment than other publishers.

“By partnering closely with publishers, we can make the Esports Nations Cup truly player-centric, and give players the opportunity to represent their country in the games that define their careers,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “With the seven partners announced so far as close collaborators, we can activate players worldwide and deliver a Nations Cup that feels earned for players and real for fans, and build a stage that national teams can aspire to for years to come.”

As the newest addition to the EWCF portfolio, the Esports Nations Cup builds on the momentum of the Esports World Cup — the world’s largest multi-title esports event — and extends its mission to a new layer of global competition. While the Esports World Cup unites the best clubs, the ENC unlocks a new frontier powered by national identity and regional representation.

The ENC will feature national teams from all major regions – including North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania – competing in both team-based and solo-player formats. A multi-layered qualification model will balance competitiveness and inclusivity: combining global rankings, regional qualifiers, and wildcard entries, including solidarity placements, to ensure a broad and representative competitive stage in every game.

The Esports Nations Cup will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026, before moving to a rotating host model, bringing national esports teams to fans and cultures worldwide. Held every two years, the ENC will provide a dependable structure for players and esports organisations, encouraging long-term investment in national team programmes.

Additional information about the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks.

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Casino games aggregator St8 has gone live with its first partner in the United Kingdom, following a successful integration with Annexio-owned lottery betting brand LottoGo.

Through the partnership, LottoGo now gains access to St8’s complete portfolio of premium casino content from hundreds of top-tier suppliers, along with a steady pipeline of upcoming releases all delivered through a single API.

The launch represents St8’s official entry into the UK market, coming shortly after the company secured its UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) remote gambling software licence in July this year.

Tom Brodie, Founder and CEO at LottoGo, said: “It’s an honour to be St8’s first partner in the UK. The integration has been remarkably fast and stress-free, with the St8 team supporting us at every step. With access to such a deep pool of high-quality content through a single API, we’re now able to bring LottoGo players an even richer selection of world-class casino content.”

Vladimir Negine, founder and CEO at St8, added: “LottoGo is a fast-growing, forward-thinking brand and an ideal match for us at St8. We’re proud to offer LottoGo seamless access to the industry’s best content. Delivering top-tier service is central to who we are, and we’re excited to support LottoGo as they scale their casino offering.”

St8 continues to rapidly expand its regulated footprint. As well as the United Kingdom, the aggregator holds licences or certifications in Romania, Malta, Isle of Man, Anjouan, and, most recently, Ontario.

Operators in regulated markets worldwide are choosing St8 not only for its deep content portfolio but also for the rich functionality offered beyond the core offering. This includes its powerful Bonus API for tailored promotions and instant rewards, a sophisticated reporting system with real-time, regulation-ready dashboards, and one of the industry’s most comprehensive thumbnail libraries- all available through St8’s unified API.

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