Colorado sportsbooks take in more than $300 million in wagers, bouncing back from February’s decline to post the second-highest volume month in the state’s first year of sports betting. The month was enough to push lifetime handle in Colorado past $2 billion, becoming the sixth U.S. state to reach the milestone just 11 months after launching, according to analysts from PlayColorado, which tracks the state’s regulated online gaming and sports betting market.… Read the rest
ESL Gaming & Intel announces prolongation of eSports partnership
Modern Times Group MTG AB’s ESL Gaming has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Intel® in what is the biggest brand partnership deal in esports history to date. Commencing in 2022, the renewal will see the brands invest over $100m in esports over three years up to and including IEM Katowice 2025, and marks 20 years of collaboration between ESL and Intel® – extending the longest running partnership in the esports industry.
NRG Esports Rocket League Team To Be Renamed “The General NRG”
NRG Esports’ World Champion Rocket League team and The General® Insurance announced that the parties have entered into an unprecedented new partnership in which NRG’s Rocket League team will be renamed “The General NRG” for all future competitive and non-competitive events. The partnership is the first of its kind in North American Rocket League and goes into effect immediately.… Read the rest
Mortal Kombat Film, New Featurette Video
From New Line Cinema comes the explosive new cinematic adventure “Mortal Kombat,” inspired by the blockbuster video game franchise, which most recently enjoyed the most successful video game launch in its history, Mortal Kombat 11. The film is helmed by award-winning Australian commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, marking his feature directorial debut, and produced by James Wan (“The Conjuring” universe films, “Aquaman,”), Todd Garner (“Into the Storm,” “Tag”), McQuoid and E.… Read the rest
Pokemon Masters, Fans of the Galar region will be pleased with update
DeNA Co., Ltd., in partnership with The Pokémon Company, has announced several updates related to the arrival of Galar region Gym Leader Raihan and his partner Pokémon Duraludon in Pokémon Masters EX.
Raihan & Duraludon Now Available
The Galar region sync pair of Raihan & Duraludon are available to add to players’ teams in Pokémon Masters EX via the sync pair spotlight scout, available from now until May 30 at 10:59 p.m.… Read the rest
TwinSpires’ $1,000,000 Kentucky Derby Challenge
Chalkline has again partnered with TwinSpires, the official betting partner of the Kentucky Derby, to power the TwinSpires $1,000,000 Kentucky Derby Freeplay Challenge for the third year in a row.
The Twinspires Freeplay Challenge celebrates the 147th Run for the Roses, giving racing fans a chance to play along by answering 15 questions about this year’s event.… Read the rest
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, update 11.2 – snuggle up at a Pajama Party
PUBG Update 11.2 is here and brings Season 11’s next content drop – Survivor Pass: Pajama Party. In addition to the Survivor Pass’ slew of slumber party-themed rewards, players should also expect to see a variety of in-game quality-of-life adjustments and balances, including tweaks to the Erangel Map and updates to in-vehicle passenger shooting.… Read the rest
Free Fire, ‘Theatre of Torment’ introduces David and Mysty
Free Fire invites Survivors to enter the Theatre of Torment where they will meet magician David and beast tamer Mysty, and can earn circus-themed rewards, including the Cursed Magician Bundle and the Cursed Beast Tamer Bundle. The Theatre of Torment EP is funny and lighthearted overall while also appearing dazzling and mysterious.
Pokémon GO Fest 2021, Shenanigans ensue in July
Trainers, Mark your calendars—Pokémon GO Fest will return this year as a two-day global event from July 17 to July 18, 2021!
Last year’s event featured the debut of a brand-new worldwide format that saw Trainers from around the globe working together to complete challenges, unlock rewards, and defeat Team GO Rocket.… Read the rest
Expect 2021 Triple Crown Betting Revenue Bounce Back
Because of the pandemic, the handle on the 2020 Kentucky Derby dropped significantly from the previous year. Handle on America’s signature horse race fell 49.8% from 2019. Churchill Downs didn’t run the race until September 5, four months after Derby’s traditional race day on the first Saturday in May.
PayPerHead agents are hopeful the 2021 Triple Crown results in a racebook revenue bounce back.… Read the rest
Florida Sportsbooks, Seminole Tribe Agreement Could be a Betting Boom
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ landmark compact agreement with the Seminole Tribe could open the door to a retail and online sports betting market that would potentially be the largest in the U.S., capable of generating as much as $12 billion in bets annually, according to estimates by PlayFL.com.
“Assuming the industry launches with the current framework in place, there is little question that sports betting will drive a massive amount of revenue for the state,” said Dustin Gouker, analyst for the PlayUSA.com… Read the rest
Mission Control Launches U.S. Parks and Recreation Esports Championship
Mission Control GG, a startup focused on gathering communities through esports, has announced the first ever U.S. Parks and Recreation Esports Championship (USPREC), presented by HyperX. This tournament brings parks and recreation communities across the country together for a month-long competition, where players will represent their hometown for ultimate bragging rights from the comfort of their own homes.… Read the rest
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, 2021 invitational starts May 11, 2021
Ubisoft confirmed that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Invitational 2021 will take place from 11th May through to 23rd May in Paris, France, with all four Rainbow Six Esports regions participating. Following approval from the French Government and local authorities, Brazilian teams will be authorized to join the competition in France, following additional safety measures.… Read the rest
Univ. Of Colorado & Univ. Of Montana Esports Rivalry Week
Global esports organization Gen.G and Conoco® announced plans to host a first-of-its-kind college esports rivalry week between University of Colorado and University of Montana esports programs. This marks Conoco’s first-ever activation in the esports space.
Rivalry Week presented by Conoco is a two-day event pinning the Buffaloes and Grizzlies against each other in Rocket League on April 27 and Minecraft on April 29.… Read the rest
2020-21 British Esports Championships, live grand finals at Confetti
The British Esports Association, the not-for-profit organization set up to promote and support grassroots esports, has partnered with Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies to deliver a live grand finals for the 2020-21 British Esports Championships.
The Championships are a series of competitive gaming tournaments for students aged 12+ in schools and colleges across the UK.… Read the rest