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MOGO launches India Esports Campus Ambassadors Program

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3 years ago

February 23, 2023

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Mobile Global Esports Inc., the mobile esports company driving collegiate esports tournament, team, and player development in India, announced today the official launch of the MOGO Campus Ambassadors program. 138 students have signed on as MOGO campus ambassadors at their respective colleges and universities to drive forward their competitive gaming and industry aspirations while creating a grassroots collegiate esports outreach network across India.

“The MOGO Campus Ambassador Program is proving to be very popular with students across India seeking more experience within the esports arena,” said Mobile Global Esports CEO Dave Pross. “It’s a phenomenal way to reach gamers within our existing collegiate alliances as well as expand our alliance network as more student athletes become aware of our program and work to sign their respective institutions into the MOGO tournament network. The Ambassadors are a vital and engaged constituency that we strive to serve in ways that forward their careers and aspirations their collegiate years and and beyond. We are building a lasting and replicable template for our collegiate esports network that benefits ambassadors and athletes while building brand awareness, activations and on-campus presence.”

“Our Campus Ambassador program selects student representatives from universities and colleges all over India eager to learn about organizing, producing and promoting MOGO online and in-person esports tournaments, develop university alliances, and drive social media marketing, engagement and expansion,” said MOGO Chief Gaming Officer Kim Meltzer. “The student ambassadors get hands-on experience, certifications, internship and job opportunities that will serve them well in their future endeavors within the esports industry.”

Comments from MOGO Campus Ambassadors follow:

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. Working with MOGO has helped me explore various new domains,” said Aashi Gupta, at VIT Bhopal. “The friendly work environment and support from mentors made it a memorable experience. We love to hear the feedback of the gamers and ensure that the challenges being faced by them are something that we can implement real change in. I am glad and honored to be a part of MOGO’s Campus Ambassador program.”

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. I am grateful for the opportunities and support that MOGO has provided me,” said Pranav Kumar Vasudeva of VIT Bhopal. “I am committed to contributing my best efforts to make a positive impact in Indian esports. MOGO has given me great opportunities to showcase my talents, use my potential to the fullest and work on my skills even more. MOGO has also provided me with a very healthy work environment where I can share the problems I face as an intern with my managers.”

Snigdha Deb of VIT Bohpal stated that “I’m pushing boundaries and constantly improving. It’s been a great journey so far, and I have learned a lot of things from my seniors at MOGO, including how to communicate with different people. I’ve also learned a lot about graphic design, content writing and esports related talents to explore my own strengths and weaknesses.”

According to Snehan Singh of Mumbai University, “It always seems impossible until it’s done. I joined MOGO in November 2022 as a Campus Ambassador. Working here has been completely amazing and made me realize my passion for gaming at its best and helped me work on it. MOGO gave me a platform to showcase my talent by promoting me as their Intern in January 2023. It’s a great place to do an internship – lots of learning, to-do tasks with leader assistance and mentorship guidance.”

MOGO Campus Ambassadors help manage the relationship with the administrators at their respective institutions, coordinate MOGO pop-up arena tournaments and are building social media presence and engagement in advance of the launch of the #MOGOsocial platform. In addition they help to expand the non-competitor viewing audience through their work promoting tournaments, as well as developing and coordinating activation opportunities for MOGO tournament sponsors.

eSports

Esports Foundation names Faker Game Ambassador for EWC and ENC through 2028

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9 hours ago

July 15, 2026

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Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation’s Ambassador Program.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has appointed Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok as a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC) through 2028, the organization said on July 15, 2026 in a statement issued from Riyadh and Paris.

EF said Faker joins Cristiano Ronaldo, listed as the Foundation’s Global Ambassador, and Magnus Carlsen as part of the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program. The Foundation said Faker will represent “the perspective of esports players” across its international events, athlete initiatives, media engagements and leadership forums.

“You can’t talk about esports without mentioning Faker. He is the defining athlete of competitive gaming: a champion whose excellence, discipline and longevity have inspired an entire generation,” said Ralf Reichert, Chief Executive Officer of the Esports Foundation. “As our Game Ambassador, Faker represents something fundamental to the Ambassador Program: esports creates its own global sporting icons. Across EWC, ENC and NGSC, he will help ensure that the players who built this sport have a voice in shaping where it goes next.”

Faker said: “Competition has shaped my life, and I am proud to join the Esports Foundation as Game Ambassador. I want to continue competing for the biggest titles with T1 while representing the players and fans who have helped esports grow worldwide. Through the Esports World Cup, Esports Nations Cup and the Foundation’s wider platforms, I hope to inspire the next generation to pursue excellence, remain resilient and believe in how far competitive gaming can take them. There is still much more to achieve.”

EF highlighted Faker’s competitive record, describing him as a six-time League of Legends World Champion, EWC 2024 winner, two-time MSI champion and ten-time domestic champion with T1. The Foundation also said Faker became the first esports athlete to receive the Blue Dragon Medal in 2026, describing it as the Republic of Korea’s highest sporting honor awarded by President Lee Jae-myung.

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Midnite signs as Middlesbrough FC principal partner for 2026/27 season

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16 hours ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Midnite has agreed a partnership with Middlesbrough FC that will see the UK bookmaker become the club’s principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 campaign, which Middlesbrough describes as its landmark 150th season.

The companies announced the deal alongside a fan activation at Riverside Stadium on Thursday, July 9, branded “This Season’s On Us”. The initiative offered supporters prizes including 2026/27 season tickets, 2026/27 shirts, match tickets, or a £25 club shop voucher, with fans required to answer Middlesbrough trivia and complete a football challenge.

Middlesbrough former players Craig Hignett and David Wheater attended the event, and, according to the company, took bonus attempts on behalf of participants who missed out.

Andrew Mook, Midnite’s Head of Brand Marketing, said:

“Middlesbrough have a storied history and we’re delighted to announce this partnership during such a monumental year with the club celebrating their 150th anniversary.

“It was great to see so many Middlesbrough fans at the “This Season’s On Us” activation, we hope they enjoyed taking part and meeting club legends, with David Wheater hitting top bins on several occasions and allowing fans to win big with season tickets.

“We can’t wait to get to Riverside Stadium in August to kick-off a new season and we’re excited to say that we have plenty of new and captivating campaigns planned.”

Lee Fryett, Middlesbrough FC Chief Commercial Officer, added:

“We’re delighted to welcome Midnite as our new Principal Partner.

“We’re looking forward to working closely with Midnite to develop engaging campaigns, content and unique experiences that bring our fans even closer to the club.

“We’re confident this partnership will provide real value for our supporters while supporting our ambitions both on and off the pitch.”

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AGCO

ThrillTech secures AGCO supplier licence for Ontario launch

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16 hours ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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ThrillTech has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to launch in Ontario’s regulated market.

The licence allows ThrillTech to deploy its opt-in side bet jackpots technology with regulated online casino, sports betting and lottery operators across the province.

Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”

The company said its “ThrillPots” mechanics sit as an independent, player-funded side bet and do not alter the underlying game’s return-to-player mathematics.

ThrillTech said the Ontario approval enables its existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to launch its side bet jackpots locally, while it also holds talks with potential new operator partners. The company lists its regulated footprint as including the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil and Peru.

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