Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports, eSports and Gaming Events
BetMGM announced the expansion of its market-leading sports betting app into Washington, D.C. in partnership with the Washington Nationals, making BetMGM the only mobile sports betting app available at Nationals Park. Today’s news is part of BetMGM’s multi-year, exclusive partnership with the Washington Nationals, which also includes a retail BetMGM Sportsbook connected to Nationals Park, scheduled to open later this year.… Read the rest
In the first of a planned series of PUBG: NEW STATE “Field Trip to Troi” videos, KRAFTON, Inc. offered an in-depth look at Troi, a massive and futuristic 8×8 world that was designed to ensure players have as much fun as possible when dropping into the map.
During this first “Field Trip to Troi,” four new key points of interest were revealed, including Exhibition Hall, Mall, Laboratory, and Trailer Park.… Read the rest
Bettors placed $114.9 million in wagers at Iowa sportsbooks in May, according to official data released Thursday. That is down 2.9% from the $118.4 million in bets generated in April, and well short of the record $161.4 million in wagers in March. Betting fell to $3.7 million per day over the 31 days in May from $3.9 million over the 30 days in April.… Read the rest
DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot has been one of the most epic Dragon Ball Z video game experiences ever developed and the third and final DLC drop, titled Trunks: The Warrior of Hope will ensure its epic status for the foreseeable future. Experience the drama and over-the-top battles in this latest story arc featuring the exploits of Trunks as can only be told and experienced in DRAGON BALL Z: Kakarot!… Read the rest
Get ready for the Battleground of the Gods to turn Upside Down. Heroes and monsters from the Netflix Original Series, Stranger Things will be playable in the hit video game SMITE starting July 13.
Through an all-new SMITE Battle Pass, fans of Stranger Things series will be able to play as Eleven, Hopper, and two of the most famous and blood-curdling creatures from the series – the Demogorgon and the Mind Flayer.… Read the rest
Atlanta FaZe, in partnership with UMG Gaming announced a two-part, $25,000 Warzone Tournament series. Both events will involve two online qualifiers open to the public as well as a final invitational, each with a $25,000 prize pool. The first qualifier will kick off on Saturday, June 19, 2021 with registration available on UMGGaming.com.… Read the rest
In Sports Illustrated’s July issue, Rohan Nadkarni details how FaZe Clan, the gaming, streaming, merchandising, content-creating monster, grew a following and brand reach well beyond the world of esports. The issue, available online and on newsstands June 17, also includes Alex Prewitt on the most expensive baseball card ever sold, Tom Verducci on the mental and emotional toll of baseball’s gig economy, Grant Wahl on the collision of soccer, sports media and authoritarian politics in Azerbaijan, and Mark Bechtel on the 100th anniversary of the Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier fight – the first live radio broadcast of a sporting event.… Read the rest
Gridiron Gaming, powered by the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), announced Gridiron Bowl, a 3-on-3 Madden tournament produced by Thunder Studios.
Participants will have a chance to compete for a $10,000 prize pool. The community portion of the tournament will kick off on June 12 and lead up to the main event on June 26.… Read the rest
Jon Rahm remains the consensus betting favorite to win the 2021 U.S. Open, even after his forced withdrawal from last week’s Memorial Tournament. But with Rahm’s status still uncertain ahead of Thursday’s first round at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, oddsmakers’ boards for the U.S. Open could still shift significantly, according to TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S.… Read the rest
Online entertainment has become a popular pastime for millions of people in 2021, and the trend is still growing. As more and more people try to distance themselves from others physically, the demand for online shopping, streaming services, and social media has increased. This social distancing trend has also forced many casino players to stay away from land-based operators and explore online platforms to satisfy their desire to enjoy casino games.… Read the rest
Esports Technologies announced the launch of its international consumer platform, Gogawi, in Brazil. Gogawi.com, which recently also launched in Japan and Thailand, is an immersive betting destination offering wagering on the top esports tournaments and matches with market leading odds.
It’s believed Gogawi will bring a powerful and dynamic platform built for esports betting to the Brazilian market, which is expected to become one of the country’s most popular sports categories over the next few years.… Read the rest
The stage is now set for the PCS4 Grand Finals, which will take place across four regions from 10-27 June. Sixteen teams in each region (Europe, Americas, Asia, and Asia Pacific) are ready to battle it out for their share of $1 million USD. See all the details below.
PRIZE POOL DETAILS
The total combined prize pool for these regional tournaments is $1,000,000, an increase on the PCS3 combined prize pool of $800,000.… Read the rest
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, announced a partnership that designates BetMGM as a “US Authorized Gaming Operator of the PFL”. Fans across the country will be able to wager on fight lines on BetMGM beginning with PFL 4 airing on Thursday, June 10th in primetime on ESPN networks and streaming platforms.… Read the rest
Farming Simulator 22 releases this year – limited Collector’s Edition available soon. The game, self-published by developer and publisher GIANTS Software, will come to PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia in Q4 2021.
In limited quantity, the PC version will be available as a stylish Collector’s Edition including a branded, high-quality beacon light.… Read the rest