Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $479.4 million in wagers in April, according to official data released Tuesday, snapping a streak of four consecutive months above $500 million in wagers. April’s volume was down 14.4% from $560.3 million in March and the lowest since sportsbooks generated $462.8 million in September. Still, handle was up dramatically over the $46 million in bets taken in April 2020.… Read the rest
SMITE: Battleground of the Gods, New Monstercat Battle Pass
Hi-Rez Studios released SMITE’s brand new Battle Pass designed in close partnership with electronic music label Monstercat.
Dedicated web page: https://www.smitegame.com/battle-pass/
The iconic sounds of electronic artists Slushii, Sullivan King, Noisestorm, and Koven soundtrack the Monstercat Battle Pass. Live today, it brings four character skins, music themes, and more to the SMITE universe.… Read the rest
Sporttrade, Sports Betting Platform to Leverage Stock Exchange Technology
Sporttrade , a Philadelphia-based sports betting platform, launched sporttrade, introducing the gaming world to an unrivaled entrant with a unique perspective and mission.
Established in 2019, Sporttrade utilizes proven exchange technology and processes and applies them to sports betting, aimed at enhancing and democratizing the entire industry. Sporttrade will allow participants to trade sporting events like they trade stocks, drastically improving the customer experience by building a fairer, more efficient, and engaging customer.
Celebrities & Athletes Are Investing In Global eSports
What once may have been dismissed as a fringe hobby – watching others play video games – is now a mainstream source of entertainment, and is growing rapidly. In fact, the audience for the League of Legends gaming tournament now exceeds that of the NBA finals… and famous celebrities and professional athletes are becoming owners not just players or actors.… Read the rest
Guild Esports announces the opening of the Guild Academy
Guild Esports announced the opening of the Guild Academy – the world’s most comprehensive and innovative esports online academy.
The online academy will welcome budding players aged 11+, and provide a range of resources designed to nurture their learning and life skills, as well as gaming abilities. The Guild Academy will provide all players of any ability individualized support and personalized challenges.… Read the rest
EVOS Esports has announced a collaboration with PUMA
EVOS Esports has announced a collaboration with global sports apparel, PUMA. The collaboration includes an exclusive co-branded EVOS Esports PUMA tracksuit and the first-ever unique activation by bundling both virtual and physical items together.
EVOS Esports’ professional esports athletes and gaming talents based in Malaysia will be decked out in the co-branded tracksuit and lifestyle clothing range.… Read the rest
New Jersey Sportsbooks $748 million in Bets in April
New Jersey’s sportsbooks accepted $748 million in wagers in April, according to official data released Friday. That is down 13% from $859.6 million in March, but up 1,270.1% over $54.6 million in bets taken in pandemic-marred April 2020.
Operator revenue dropped 9.9% to $54.8 million in April from $60.8 million in March.… Read the rest
Free Fire World Series 2021, Play-Ins & Finals Dates
Garena revealed that while the play-in stage will still take place on May 22, the grand finals will be pushed from May 27 to May 30 in order to guarantee the players’ health and safety. The event is expected to host 18 global teams from 11 regions battling for portions of the $2 million prize pool.… Read the rest
Call of Duty League, Back to Playing LAN Matches
After 15 months of remote matches, including a vast majority of its inaugural season, the Call of Duty League has made the call to have each of its 12 in the same location playing LAN matches.
Call of Duty League Major IV will be played in a live event setting, hosted by the 2020 Call of Duty League Champions Dallas Empire.… Read the rest
Michigan’s online & retail sportsbooks collected $274.2 million in April Bets
Michigan sportsbooks accepted $249.9 million in online handle in April, according to official data released Friday. That total was down 30.5% from $359.5 million in March. Combined with $24.2 million retail handle, Michigan’s online and retail sportsbooks collected $274.2 million in bets. The combined handle was down 28.5% from $383.7 million in March.… Read the rest
Penn National Gaming’s Barstool Sportsbook Mobile App in Indiana
Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that the Indiana Gaming Commission (“IGC”) has approved the Company’s application to offer online sports wagering in Indiana. Penn National plans to launch its Barstool Sportsbook mobile app on iOS and android, as well as for desktop users, at 10:00 a.m. CST on May 18, 2021, pending any final regulatory approvals.… Read the rest
CS:GO, ESL and BLAST Rescheduled Events
CS:GO stalwarts ESL and BLAST revealed tweaks to this year’s key competitions in ESL Pro League, BLAST Premier Fall Groups and IEM Fall , rescheduling the lineup.
Previously announced dates that were set for the ESL Pro League Season 14 and BLAST Premier Fall Groups have been rescheduled within their existing allocation to ensure competing teams receive flexibility in order to travel and compete. … Read the rest
Dota 2 International Returns In August
The Dota 2 International 10 will take place this August in Stockholm, Sweden. It all starts with Group Stage, running August 5 – 8 and setting the field for what’s to come. The Main Event kicks off August 10 and continues through August 15, when the final teams battle in the Grand Finals to be crowned TI10 champions – and claim their share of the $40,018,195 prize pool that awaits.… Read the rest
Betway’s Multiyear Partnership With National Hockey League
SGHC Limited announced that Betway, its premier online sports betting brand, has entered into a multiyear U.S. partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). This new deal makes Betway an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL® and represents the brand’s first sports betting partnership with a North American professional sports league.… Read the rest
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) Invitational, Registrations are open
Esports and gaming authority Mettlestate is gearing up to host the third Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) Invitational, with a whopping prize pool of R 100 000, of which R 50 000 will go to the grand prize winner. The Grand Finals will be broadcast live on Mettlestate’s Twitch TV and DStv’s GINX esports TV channel (Channel 127).… Read the rest