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Research of ISU Graduate Student Focuses on Burnout in Collegiate Esport Athletes
New research by a graduate student of Idaho State University is focusing on burnout in collegiate esport athletes.
Tyler Moerer, who is currently in ISU’s Master of Physical Education in Athletic Administration programme, has always been fascinated with sports and esports psychology, specifically understanding why top-level players are ending their careers early due to mental health. Tyler’s thesis research is aimed to understand this issue and is titled, “Non-Functional Overreaching and Overtraining Syndrome within College Esports.”
Moerer’s study has included data collection from Big Sky Conference Universities who participate in collegiate esports. In the Fall 2022 semester, he examined 10 athletes to understand burnout and prevention methods.
“When we talk about burnout or the complete removal from sports, we look at what happens before a player completely leaves. With overtraining syndrome, somebody will practice or play a game that is high intensity and short duration. Because their adrenaline is increased, this leads to an improvement in their skills. However, if it is not followed by proper recovery, this will lead to a decrease in their overall performance,” said Moerer.
Esports, also known as electronic sports, is a series of games that are played through electronic devices whether it be a computer, playstation, x-box or another gaming console. Typically, esports game play includes one person against one person or team versus team(s). Super Smash Bros, Primary Rocket League, League of Legends, and Overwatch are predominantly played at the professional level. Esport athletes in their prime are known to play their game 9-14 hours a day, seven days a week.
“If a top esport athlete is playing this often, they are prone to overtraining syndrome. This can lead to mental health issues in players such as stress, depression, or anxiety,” Moerer said.
Much attention has been given to the esport industry as secondary schools and colleges/universities esport programmes have grown in popularity. Because esports are not tied to a specific nation and can include worldwide participants, viewership has increased in recent years which has led to an increase in monetary prizes offered to athletes. However, little research has been done to understand athlete’s mental health.
“It has always confused me as to why athletes drop out when they are at the height of their professional career, but sports isn’t everything. It is important as an esport athlete to have outside hobbies and activities that you are involved in to avoid burnout,” said Moerer.
While Idaho State University is currently not active in esports on the collegiate level, Moerer hopes his research can shed light on ways to better help and support collegiate esport athletics.
“Regardless of whether you believe esports are sports, they are a product of sportification and they are built around the model of sports, teams, and team building. My goal is to bring awareness to this under researched area to better help athletes,” said Moerer.
Moerer is expected to graduate from the athletic administration programme in May 2023 where he plans to enter a PhD programme with the eventual goal of becoming a sport psychologist. In his free time, Moerer serves as a Graduate Assistant for the Human Performance and Sport Studies Department where he teaches classes such as table tennis, weight training, and sport psychology. He also enjoys playing esports, specifically Super Smash Bros.
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY Acquires GPI Dice Business, Becomes Global Dice Industry Leader.
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the leading global supplier of world-class casino equipment and services, today announced the strategic acquisition of the dice manufacturing business from Gaming Partners International (GPI).
This landmark acquisition provides TCSJOHNHUXLEY with immediate ownership of GPI’s dice manufacturing capabilities, significantly expanding the company’s production footprint and product portfolio.
With this purchase, TCSJOHNHUXLEY is reinforcing its position as the definitive industry leader. The company will now offer three premier dice brands: TK, Paulson, and TCSJOHNHUXLEY. Crucially, operations will be maintained in both Mexico and Missouri, USA, providing customers with dual supply capabilities for enhanced supply chain resilience and flexibility across all global markets.
This acquisition is a strategic move that enhances TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s core offering, secures its dominance in the dice sector, and ensures the continued delivery of the highest quality and most secure gaming dice to casinos worldwide.
The combined capabilities solidify the company’s commitment to producing the highest standard of precision gaming dice. TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s own “Certified Perfects” Dice are globally acknowledged as the world-wide industry standard for casino gaming dice and are trusted globally for accuracy, quality, and security. Available for Craps, Sic Bo, and Pai Gow, the dice can be specified with razor edge or ball corner profiles, come in various sizes, and are manufactured with dots flush to the surface before being wrapped in the signature gold foil, with options for monogramming or serialization to a casino’s specifications, ensuring complete security.
Tristan Sjoberg, Executive Chairman of TCSJOHNHUXLEY, commented “The acquisition of the GPI dice business is a truly transformative step for TCSJOHNHUXLEY. By immediately securing the renowned TK and Paulson brands, we are fundamentally consolidating our position as the definitive global leader in casino dice manufacturing. Leveraging this increased scale and our dual production capabilities, we can provide customers with unmatched supply security and sustained access to the world’s most precise, trusted, and high-quality gaming dice.”
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Speedz Welcomes Nolimit City Portfolio
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Ganadu Gaming has announced the addition of sought-after Nolimit City titles to the stacked games lobby at Speedz online casino.
The operator welcomes selected Nolimit City titles as an essential part of the slots offering within newly-launched Speedz, stating that the portfolio represents some of the world’s most popular games, notable for their boundary-challenging storylines, innovative mechanics, stunning graphics and slick gameplay and a chance to win generous rewards (with a bit of luck!).
Epic games, unforgettable experiences
Players around the globe have come to appreciate Nolimit City titles such as the phenomenal Fire in the Hole mining-themed series, the gritty urban flavour of the Punk series, including Punk Toilet, deranged adventures in Serial and Mental, and lighter fare like Walk of Shame and Tomb of Akhenaten. Nolimit City titles are instantly recognisable for their dark humour and amusing characters.
These, and other exceptional online slot experiences, can be enjoyed on Speedz, with many of them available to try out for free in Demo Mode. Nolimit City’s attention to detail is the thread that connects them all, the hallmark of quality that keeps players coming back for more.
Built for pace
Speedz is Ganadu Gaming’s second brand following the launch of Flamez in September 2025. As the name suggests, everything about Speedz is designed to match player expectations regarding their play experience. It’s easy to get started at Speedz, and every part of the user journey is met with rapid processes, from registration to deposits and withdrawals.
Sven de Waard, Head of Casino at Ganadu Gaming, is enthusiastic: “Speedz is all about user experience, and Nolimit City titles are the perfect vehicle to showcase performance excellence. Our players relish their creative takes on how a slot should look and feel, and this gaming provider is a must-have for any reputable online casino. We’ve got a full representation of their titles and we look forward to their new releases being added to our games lobby – something our players will have to look forward to with this partnership”.
Ganadu Gaming offers players peace of mind entertainment, with a licence from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) and a reputable ISO 27001 certification. In Finland, Speedz is a Pay’n Play casino; players can use BankID for registration and verification, allowing them to start playing and withdrawing immediately. A variety of credit cards, e-Wallets and online banking options are available to players depending on their location.
Speedz and Flamez both offer a world-class gaming experience, and Ganadu Gaming has already hinted that another brand is in the pipeline for players to enjoy.
Please note: Selected games at Speedz are only available in certain regions due to regulatory requirements. Contact Affiliatez.com for more information.
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Max is back in Unusual Suspects Ultra Link&Win ™
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Max Spinwell returns in Unusual Suspects Ultra Link & Win
, the latest instalment in Northern Lights Gaming’s blockbuster slot franchise.
This time, players find themselves in a sprawling metropolis where every alleyway hides secrets and each skyscraper looms over a world of crime and justice.
Once again, hero Max Spinwell takes the detective role, navigating the mean streets, and the unusual suspects he encounters along the way, to uncover the game’s biggest wins.
The reels are framed by a dynamic landscape, with towering buildings and darkened streets filled with danger and opportunity.
Symbols bring the theme to life with iconic underworld images such as briefcases overflowing with cash, handcuffs and dynamite.
The gameplay is just as fierce, with bonus features including:
- Ultra Link&Win
- Max Mode
- High Speed Pursuit
- Scatter Symbol Wins
- Free Spins
- Buy the Bonus
The action really hots up during the Free Spins and Link&Win feature.
Landing three Free Spins symbols trigger ten Free Games, which play out with giant 3×3 symbols, retriggers and Ultra Link&Win, which can be retriggered from the Free Spins, too.
Ultra Link&Win begins with four locked rows and three unlocked rows. Three Respins are awarded during which landing additional Link&Win symbols unlocks more rows.
Respins reset to three whenever a new Link&Win symbol lands in view – a full reel set awards the Grand Jackpot.
Players also have the option of activating Max Mode, which increases the amount of Link&Win symbols that appear on the reels.
Then there’s High Speed Pursuit, which is triggered at random during the base game. Once activated, the bonus will either award Wilds, Scatters or Link&Win symbols.
Unusual Suspects Ultra Link & Win
is a high volatility slot with 25 paylines and a 96.13% return to player, but with different RTP options available upon request.
It’s the latest title in the studio’s hugely popular Unusual Suspects series, with other titles including Unusual Suspects Legends of Olympus and Wanted Unusual Suspects.
Chris Loftus, CEO at Northern Lights Gaming, said: “Max is back and this time he’s looking to defeat the baddest of crime bosses while unlocking big wins for players.
“The game is based around our proprietary Link&Win bonus, which sees players unlock rows to expand the reel set and boost their chance of hitting massive wins.
“This, combined with other bonuses like Free Spins, High Speed Pursuit and Max Mode takes players to the heart of the city where crime runs rampant but with Detective Spinwell on the case, they can take back control and unlock plenty of big wins along the way.”
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