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Riot Games chooses GGTech Entertainment as Tournament Organizer for TFT Remix Rumble Season in North America

The partnership reinforces commitment to expand GGTech’s North American presence.
■ Riot Games redefines competitive TFT with Remix Rumble Set. For this set, two cups will be contested: the K/DA Cup and the Heartsteel Cup.
■ The North American TFT Set kicked off with a LAN event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. North American player Milala emerged as the champion, claiming the top prize of $100,000 USD.
Austin, TX, December 14th, 2023.- GGTech Entertainment, one of the leading corporations in the esports and gaming industry worldwide, has been selected by Riot Games to team up and operate the Teamfight Tactics Remix Rumble Set in North America. The global company will assume the role of the Tournament Organizer and Broadcast Operator for the TFT Remix Rumble season across the United States and Canada.
In this way, GGTech and Riot Games aim to further enhance the competitive TFT scene globally and to offer the best experience to fans and communities. From TFT Dragonlands (Set 7), GGTech has consolidated its position as the TFT World Championship producer for Riot Games.
In addition, this new partnership cements GGTech’s commitment to further expand its operations in North America.
What’s new for this set?
Riot Games has unveiled Remix Rumble on November 21st, introducing significant changes to enhance the gaming experience. The mid-set has been removed, and the set duration is extended to 4 months.
Remix Rumble brings Riot’s beloved music IP to the forefront, blending creativity into an exhilarating set. This release also signifies a move towards a schedule of 3 sets annually.
How will the competition be?
With the arrival of Remix Rumble Set, exciting changes are on the horizon for the competitive format, promising a more concise and action-packed gaming experience. Two cups, the K/DA and the Heartsteel Cups, will take center stage, each offering four coveted slots for the Regional Finals. Additionally, the top 10 players with the highest accumulated points across both cups will also advance to the next phase. The top 6 leaders of the Official Ladder Board will do the same, with Snapshots obtained every Wednesday between January 3 and February 7.
The Regional Finals will be a fierce battleground, in which four players will qualify to the Remix Rumble Championship, the global competition of Teamfight Tactics. Qualifier points will be earned by players based on their performance in both the K/DA Cup and the Heartsteel Cup. The top 10 players with the highest cumulative points across both cups secure spots at the North American Regional Finals.
The K/DA Cup and the Heartsteel Cup will boast a prize pool of $12,500 each, while the Regional Finals will offer a substantial $35,000 prize pool.
For more detailed information on registration, breakdown of qualifier and leadership snapshots, please visit: natftesports.teamfighttactics.leagueoflegends.com
TFT Las Vegas Open
From December 8 to 10, 512 players worldwide faced off at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for a LAN event, marking the start of North America’s TFT Remix Rumble competitive season.
Milala, from NA, dominated the competition, securing the first-place prize of $100,000 USD out of the total $300,000 USD distributed in the tournament. Thus,
Milala became the inaugural winner of the TFT Vegas Open, defeating Humbug in the Annie reroll comp from NA.
eSports
GRID Launches GRID Insights: Real-Time AI Context for Esports Tournaments

GRID, an in-game data infrastructure platform trusted by the leading game publishers and sportsbooks, has unveiled GRID Insights — a new AI-driven product delivering real-time, predictive context to live esports broadcasts and betting experiences.
GRID Insights transforms raw gameplay data into dynamic, predictive insights in milliseconds — surfacing real-time narratives like player streaks, weapon stats and record chases, all tailored to the stream’s brand and audience.
“With GRID Insights, we’re building the storytelling engine of live esports, powered entirely by official data. We use official in-game data and real-time pipelines to generate predictions, contextual stats, and behavioral patterns that previously required an analyst team. Now it’s automated and scalable, enabling our partners to create more immersive, informative, and engaging experiences that today’s digital-native audiences expect,” said Moritz Maurer, CEO of GRID.
Thanks to GRID’s deep partnerships with top game publishers and tournament organisers, Insights is built on structured, official data, enhanced by large language models (LLMs) and available via plug-and-play SDKs or APIs. The product supports major esports titles including CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends and VALORANT, with full customisation across branding and output formats.
GRID Insights made its live debut during the Champion of Champions Tour Season 3 (CS2), with broader adoption already underway. Among early adopters is the European Pro League (EPL), now integrating GRID Insights into its tournament broadcasts.
“GRID Insights is a game-changer for how fans engage with the action. At EPL, we’re always looking for new ways to elevate the viewer experience—and with GRID Insights, the instant, story-driven context keeps fans both informed and immersed. Whether you’re a dedicated follower or a casual viewer, it makes every moment more exciting,” said Oleksii Krasnikov, CEO of EPL.
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Esportes Gaming Brasil unveils Ana Carolina Luna Maçães as Compliance Manager to reinforce regulatory commitment

Esportes Gaming Brasil, the owner of Onabet and Esportes da Sorte, has unveiled Ana Carolina Luna Maçães as its new Compliance Manager. The hire reinforces the company’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and good governance in Brazil’s evolving betting market.
Esportes Gaming Brasil’s new Head of Compliance, Ana Carolina Luna Maçães, commented: “Esportes Gaming Brasil has set a high standard in Brazil’s betting market with its total commitment to integrity, governance, and responsible gaming. It’s a privilege to join this exceptional team as Compliance Manager. My role is to reinforce our culture of compliance, navigating us through complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions with as little friction as possible. Our mission is to deliver secure, transparent, and competitive services for our partners and clients.”
A seasoned legal and compliance professional who has spent time at NSX Brasil, Maçães joins with expertise in financial crime prevention, responsible gambling, and corporate ethics. She has earned a CPC-A certification from LEC (Legal, Ethics & Compliance), and she significantly strengthens the group’s in-house compliance work.
Esportes Gaming Brasil CEO Darwin Filho, added: “It’s more than just complying with and supporting regulations. Esportes Gaming Brasil has been actively leading the process of maturing the betting sector in the country. Our commitment to governance has been an essential part of our business model since the beginning. The arrival of Ana Carolina represents a strategic reinforcement, further strengthening the culture of compliance that has always guided the company.”
Esportes Gaming Brasil is proud to be one of the Brazilian-licensed operators under the SPA/MF framework and is renowned for impactful responsible gambling measures, including self-exclusion tools, behaviour monitoring, and an addiction support network.
With deep relationships to national sport and culture through major football sponsorships and experiential collaborations, and a growing digital presence via Onabet, the group is committed to shaping a safe, sustainable, and responsible future for Brazil’s gaming sector.
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Gamercraft Fully Adopts ESIC Integrity Codes and Joins Commission to Elevate Global Esports Standards

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) announced that Gamercraft has joined ESIC as a Platform Tournament Organiser Member, formally embedding ESIC’s Integrity Codes into its Terms & Conditions and Terms of Use.
As part of its membership, Gamercraft will:
• Integrate ESIC’s Anti-Corruption, Anti-Cheating and Player Conduct Codes directly into every user agreement.
• Work hand-in-hand with ESIC to manage integrity-related complaints and appeals, including reviews of platform bans, to ensure transparent and independent resolution.
As an esports tournaments platform, Gamercraft delivers skill-based competitive experiences powered by proprietary tournament formats and performance-driven systems. With its integration into ESIC, Gamercraft solidifies its commitment to competitive integrity by adopting the ESIC Integrity Programme across all its operations.
Gamercraft joins a growing list of distinguished international tournament organisers and stakeholders who rely on ESIC’s Integrity Programme to form the foundation for competitive integrity within their operations.
Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC, said: “We are pleased to welcome Gamercraft, Inc. into ESIC membership. As a tournament organiser operating in the fast-evolving space of platform-based esports competition, their adoption of the ESIC Integrity Program is a meaningful step toward upholding fairness and ethical conduct across online tournaments. We look forward to supporting Gamercraft as they continue to scale their efforts with integrity at the core.”
JJ Garcia-Rovira, CEO of Gamercraft, said: “At Gamercraft, integrity forms the foundation of fair competition. Joining ESIC formalizes our commitment to maintaining the highest standards across our tournament ecosystem. As we pioneer new formats in skill-based competition and esports, this partnership ensures our community can compete with complete confidence in the fairness and transparency of our platform. We’re excited to work alongside ESIC in elevating integrity standards throughout the competitive gaming ecosystem.”
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