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

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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PlayVS Announces Multi-year Partnership with Zenni Optical

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PlayVS, the leading esports platform in North America, announced a multi-year partnership with Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer. This partnership establishes Zenni as the official eyewear partner of PlayVS, bringing exclusive benefits to PlayVS’ esports community.

As part of this collaboration, Zenni will serve as the official eyewear partner of the PlayVS Cup, the annual national esports championship for high school students. The Cup provides top scholastic esports teams from across the country with an opportunity to compete for a national title and earn recognition and awards, including college scholarships. Zenni’s partnership will help power scholarship prizes for Cup finalists, furthering PlayVS’ dedication to empowering students and supporting their educational and athletic ambitions. These scholarships not only aid with alleviating financial strain, but also highlight esports as a viable pathway to academic and professional success.

Zenni’s eyewear will also be included in the prize packages that PlayVS Cup champions and PlayVS Awards winners receive, providing students with high quality eyewear to complement their gaming performance. Additionally, Zenni will offer members of the PlayVS community exclusive discounts on eyewear.

“We are excited to partner with PlayVS and expand our ongoing support of the gaming and esports community. Empowering a dedicated high school esports program that not only will generate awareness around the importance of eye health to a new generation of gamers but also support their academic pursuits is such an amazing opportunity for Zenni to partner with,” said Robb Chiarini, Head of Partnerships, Licensing, & Events at Zenni Optical.

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Through this partnership, Zenni will also be integrated into PlayVS’ content series, Road to the PlayVS Cup, a set of videos showcasing different esports programs across the nation as they compete to earn a spot in the PlayVS Cup.

“Partnering with Zenni is a natural fit for us as we continue to grow the high school esports community. Zenni shares our commitment to supporting students in both esports and academics. By joining forces with Zenni, we’re empowering students with scholarships and enabling them to partake in healthy competition to foster their esports careers. We’re excited to work together and bring Zenni’s eyewear to our community of gamers,” said Jon Chapman, CEO of PlayVS.

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Genius Sports Signs Partnerships with Bayes Esports and GRID

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Genius Sports Limited has signed new partnerships with Bayes Esports and GRID Esports (GRID) to provide sportsbooks with the highest-quality official esports offering.

GRID, as the only game data platform directly working with the game publishers will provide Genius Sports with exclusive access to official live esports data from League of Legends, and VALORANT, the fastest-growing betting esports title, alongside Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six data, and a robust portfolio of CS2 and Dota2 data from the global tournaments by BLAST and Champion of Champions.

Genius Sports’ sportsbook partners will also be able to access official streaming and data visualizations powered by official GRID data.

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Bayes Esports is helping power Genius Sports’ esports offering with its highly granular Live Match Data. As the exclusive data partner of key esports tournament organisers such as ESL FACEIT Group, Bayes Esports covers the majority of official live data for Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 esports, which brings in some of the highest revenue for sportsbooks.

Genius Sports will further enhance its offering with Bayes Esports’ data product suite, including low-latency video and live data-powered widgets. Select Genius Sports products will be available through Bayes Esports’ distribution in return.

Going forward, Genius Sports will provide sportsbooks worldwide with an end-to-end esports trading product across pre-match and in-play, powered by ultra low-latency data to guarantee sharp odds and maximum market uptime. Through this product, sportsbooks can unlock new revenues by reaching a highly engaged audience with high-octane, year-round content.

“We are thrilled to announce these new partnerships with Bayes and GRID, two leaders in their field, to create an unrivalled esports content suite for our sportsbook partners. As the new home of esports for sportsbooks, we will provide our partners with the highest-quality data and odds on the most prestigious titles in the sport,” said Matt Stephenson, Global Partnerships Director at Genius Sports.

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DACH CS Joins as Member of Esports Integrity Commission

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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has announced that DACH CS GmbH (DACH CS), a tournament organiser seeking to revitalise competitive Counter-Strike in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has officially joined ESIC membership.

By joining ESIC, DACH CS commits to upholding the highest standards of competitive integrity. The membership requires the league to implement ESIC’s Integrity Programme across all of its tournaments, tackling key issues such as match-fixing, cheating, and doping, fostering a culture of fair play within the region.

As an ESIC member, DACH CS will integrate ESIC’s codes of conduct, actively cooperate in investigations, and enforce ESIC’s rulings. This commitment aligns DACH CS with global best practices, ensuring that the DACH Counter-Strike esports scene operates with a proven integrity framework.

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Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ESIC, said: “DACH CS’s dedication to rebuilding and strengthening the competitive Counter-Strike scene in the DACH region makes them a valuable addition to ESIC’s growing membership. Their commitment to competitive integrity and fair competition aligns perfectly with our mission to safeguard esports. We look forward to working closely with them to support a sustainable and transparent ecosystem for players, teams, and stakeholders in the region.”

Anton Christoph, Founder & Managing Director of DACH CS, said: “At DACH CS, we’re on a mission to take the Counter-Strike Scene in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to old and new heights! We’re super excited to be joining forces with ESIC, as we’re confident that this is a vital step in keeping our community’s most prized values at the heart of our operations. By teaming up with ESIC and aligning with their globally recognised integrity standards, we’re making a promise to you, our players, teams and stakeholders, to provide a competitive environment that’s both trusted and well-structured. We are excited to work closely with ESIC to build a sustainable and respected esports landscape in the DACH region.”

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