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Star Sports Network, a prominent Indian sports broadcaster, has acquired the broadcasting rights for the highly anticipated Esports World Cup. Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, this multi-title event is poised to be the largest esports and gaming extravaganza to date. Broadcasting Details Star Sports Network will stream the Esports World Cup on its Star Sports YouTube channel, as well as broadcast on Star Sports First and Star Sports 2 television channels. The coverage will include eight out of the 21 tournaments featured in the event, with broadcasts available in both English and Hindi. Selected titles for coverage include…

Esports data leaders Bayes Esports and GRID Esports have joined forces to support the prestigious Esports World Cup, scheduled for July and August in Saudi Arabia. Partnership for Event Integrity and Innovation Bayes Esports and GRID Esports will jointly provide official data solutions for the Esports World Cup, aiming to enhance match integrity and global community engagement. This collaboration follows Bayes Esports’ recent partnership securing its role in the tournament’s data management. Strengthening Industry Standards Both companies are recognized for their pivotal roles as official data partners across various esports sectors, including publishers, tournament organizers, and betting platforms. Bayes Esports’…

Esports betting poses unique challenges compared to traditional sports due to the dynamic nature of game rules and frequent updates, particularly evident in games like CS2 (Counter-Strike 2). Complexity in Game Modeling Creating accurate betting lines for CS2 requires meticulous multi-level analysis. Key factors include map-specific statistics, team strengths, and the impact of round outcomes on subsequent gameplay. Common Modeling Mistakes Map Modeling Bookmakers often overlook detailed map statistics and the significance of map picks, assuming a constant advantage regardless of match level. However, top-tier teams exhibit higher win probabilities on chosen maps (55% vs. 54% for lower-tier matches), necessitating…

BLAST, a prominent esports tournament organizer, has introduced a new content series titled “GG Chronicles” in collaboration with its betting partner GG.BET, showcased exclusively on the BLAST Premier YouTube channel. Overview of the Series The “GG Chronicles” series focuses on providing insights into the personal lives and backgrounds of renowned Counter-Strike 2 players from FaZe Clan, Team Vitality, and Natus Vincere (NAVI). Each episode, less than 10 minutes long, delves into the childhood and professional journey of a single player. First Season Details The inaugural season of the series, currently streaming on the BLAST Premier YouTube Channel, comprises four episodes.…

Renewed and Expanded Collaboration for Enhanced Esports Analytics Stream Hatchet Enhances Riot Games’ Tournament Operations and Influencer Marketing GameSquare’s Stream Hatchet, a leading provider of live streaming data analytics, has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Riot Games, the developer behind popular titles like League of Legends and VALORANT. For the past five years, Stream Hatchet has provided Riot Games with SaaS-based analytics solutions, supporting global event operations for League of Legends and the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). These solutions empower Riot Games with crucial insights into audience behavior, aiding in decision-making related to tournament scheduling and…

Esports bookmaker 1win has revealed its broadcast line-up for its recently announced $100,000 (~£78,000) tournament, 1win Dota 2 Series Summer. The second edition of the 1Win Dota 2 Series, set to take place online from June 27th-30th, will be broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube. Across the four-day event, six casters and analysts will be rotated throughout, including Australian caster Lachlan ‘Ares’ Williams and analyst Matt ‘Danog’ Joyce. 1win has also announced that Robbie ‘Robbnroll’ Blakeman and Luke ‘Fluke’ Pate will host the Dota 2 series. 1Win Dota 2 Series Summer will kick off on June 27th with Group A…

Day Two of the 1win Series Dota 2 Summer, a $100,000 (~£78,000) tournament organized by bookmaker 1win, featured Group B matches that determined the final playoff spots alongside some thrilling matches. Day Two Recap Beastcoast vs. Entity The first match of the day saw a major upset as Beastcoast defeated the reigning champions Entity in just under 19 minutes. Beastcoast displayed dominance with a 28-5 scoreline, led by Luis ‘Lumpy’ Yausin’s exceptional performance, ending with a 16/1/7 KDA and over 18,000 damage to enemy heroes. Nigma Galaxy vs. Team Spirit In the second Group B match, Team Spirit comfortably defeated…

The 1win Series Dota 2 Summer, a $100,000 tournament organized by bookmaker 1win, officially kicked off earlier today with Gaimin Gladiators and 1win qualifying out of Group A. Day One Recap Gaimin Gladiators vs. PSG Quest The first match of the day saw Gaimin Gladiators dominate PSG Quest in a sub-15 minute game, ending with a 20-6 scoreline. Erik ‘tOfu’ Engel’s impressive 10/1/7 KDA performance was a highlight of this quick victory. 1win vs. Virtus.Pro In a more competitive match, 1win secured a 23-9 win against Virtus.Pro in just under 34 minutes. The game was relatively even for the first…

Riot Games has announced the appointment of Paul ‘Pabro’ Bellezza as the new Executive Producer for League of Legends. Bellezza succeeds Jeremy ‘Brightmoon’ Lee, who will transition into a new role within the company. Bellezza’s Background and New Role Bellezza, one of the original developers of League of Legends, joined Riot Games in 2006. His extensive contributions to the game include work on champions, skins, in-game events, and the store. Most recently, Bellezza served as the Director of Creative Game Production for League Studio, where he led projects related to the Netflix series ARCANE and the mobile MOBA League of…

Later today, the 1win Dota 2 Series Summer will kick off with eight teams vying for the lion’s share of a $100,000 (~£78,000) prize pool. This marks the second edition of the 1win Dota 2 Series, organized by bookmaker 1win, with Indian esports organization Entity crowned the inaugural champion in March. The latest event features a mix of returning champions and new challengers. Here are the competing teams: Competing Teams Entity Overview: The reigning champion of the 1win Dota 2 Series. Notable Achievements: Qualifying for Riyadh Masters 2024 and The International 2024. Founded: 2016. Virtus.pro Overview: A finalist in the…