Video game culture

Addressable Market of $8 Billion for Wild Card Sports

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Video game culture, John Zogby, Pollsters, Zogby, Human activities, Gamer, Wild card, Card, Major League Baseball wild card, Prize, Human behavior, Entertainment

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A study conducted by John Zogby Strategies for Wild Card Sports found that the serviceable addressable market (SAM) for the company is $8 billion.

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  • NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A study conducted by John Zogby Strategies for Wild Card Sports found that the serviceable addressable market (SAM) for the company is $8 billion.
  • The study also found that gamers were willing to pay $120 a season to play Wild Card Sports, competing for prizes in weekly and season-long contests.
  • The Zogby Study clearly shows that Wild Card Sports has the potential to be a large and profitable company."
  • Along with big prizes, Wild Card Sports will offer an ownership share in the company for every four seasons played.

Esports Technologies Accelerates IP Development of Advanced Predictive Gaming Models

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
eSports, Video game culture

LAS VEGAS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Esports Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: EBET), a leading global provider of advanced esports wagering products and technology, has established a dedicated quantitative analysis ("quant") team to continue to develop the company's intellectual property, focusing on new esports predictive gaming models and predictive consolidated data feeds.

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  • LAS VEGAS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Esports Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: EBET), a leading global provider of advanced esports wagering products and technology, has established a dedicated quantitative analysis ("quant") team to continue to develop the company's intellectual property, focusing on new esports predictive gaming models and predictive consolidated data feeds.
  • Esports Technologies is developing groundbreaking and engaging wagering products for esports fans and bettors around the world.
  • Esports Technologies is one of the leading global providers of esports product, platform and marketing solutions.
  • The company is developing esports predictive gaming technologies that allow distribution to both customers and business partners.

GEN.G Esports And Crocs Partner To Launch 'Build Your Life In Color'

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Fashion, Crocs, eSports, Video game culture, Gen.G, Video gaming, Contemporary history

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and innovative casual footwear brand Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) announced a partnership for a Minecraft build competition.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and innovative casual footwear brand Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) announced a partnership for a Minecraft build competition.
  • "Working with a brand like Crocs, who routinely makes waves in the fashion and music world, has been a blast.
  • There will also be chances for six lucky winners who design their own unique custom Jibbitz charms produced by Crocs.
  • The All Family Tie-Dye collection from Crocs transcends all ages and genders with new patterns and silhouettes for the whole family.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. Names Greg Kim Head of CLG

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Electronic Games, Other Sports, Other Communications, Sports, Entertainment, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Communications, General Entertainment, eSports, Cablevision, Madison Square Garden Sports, Game players, Video game culture, Counter Logic Gaming, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., CLG, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS CORP., CLG

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) (MSG Sports) today announced that Greg Kim, a well-regarded esports industry executive, has been named Head of CLG, effective immediately.

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  • Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) (MSG Sports) today announced that Greg Kim, a well-regarded esports industry executive, has been named Head of CLG, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Kim will be responsible for maximizing CLG business performance; launching new growth initiatives; driving marketing partnerships; enhancing fan engagement; and providing leadership in the evolving esports community.
  • In 2017, CLG partnered with The Madison Square Garden Company (now Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.), allowing CLG to further disrupt and cement its legacy in esports history.
  • CLG has won multiple championships throughout its history, most notable are the LCS Summer 2015 Championship at Madison Square Garden, the LCS Spring 2016 Championship at Mandalay Bay; and the Halo 2016 World Championship in Hollywood, California.

eSports Team Known as Team 33 Appoints Luis Rodriguez (Known as 33 Rodz) as its President

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Video game culture, eSports, Twitch, Cultures, Gamer, Human activities, Human behavior

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Team 33, an elite eSports team based out ofLos Angeles, is announcing today the appointment of Luis "Rodz" Rodriguez ( 33 Rodz on Twitter) as its President.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Team 33, an elite eSports team based out ofLos Angeles, is announcing today the appointment of Luis "Rodz" Rodriguez ( 33 Rodz on Twitter) as its President.
  • Before joining Team 33, Luis was working on creating one of the best LATAM teams at TWSTD.
  • Team 33 is an elite invite-only eSports team based out ofHollywood,California.
  • Team 33 is planning to launch charity events on Twitch, backed by high profile celebrities and gamers hosted at world famous House 33 the official gaming house for Team 33.

Esports Organization Dignitas Names Zytara Official NFT Partner

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
eSports, Video gaming, Video game culture, Philadelphia 76ers, Dignitas, Team Razer, Video gaming in the United Kingdom, Non-fungible token, Twitch

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas , the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment Inc. (NME), today announces it has named Zytara Labs its official digital playing cards and NFT partner.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas , the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment Inc. (NME), today announces it has named Zytara Labs its official digital playing cards and NFT partner.
  • Zytara Labs, which will launch its NFT platform in Q3-2021, will create Dignitas NFT collections and playing cards on the DigitalBits protocol throughout this multi-year partnership.
  • Zytara Labs and Dignitas will also collaborate on unique activations through social media and Twitch giveaways to drive fan engagement.
  • Zytara Labs is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zytara Inc., the fintech company building the digital financial institution of tomorrow.

Subnation and Seiler Financial Announce Inaugural Players Symposium: Esports Edition

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Video game culture, eSports

LAS VEGAS, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Subnation Media , an entertainment holding company focused on the culture of gaming and lifestyle of esports, announced today the first annual Players Symposium in partnership with financial wellness firm Seiler Financial Education Consultants.

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  • LAS VEGAS, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Subnation Media , an entertainment holding company focused on the culture of gaming and lifestyle of esports, announced today the first annual Players Symposium in partnership with financial wellness firm Seiler Financial Education Consultants.
  • Supporting the inaugural Players Symposium are sponsors Alienware, The Ben Moss Group, Dreamseat, Eleve Health, and Voyager.
  • In addition, the Players Symposium will host a star-studded esports tournament, giving pro athletes the chance to compete for $50,000 in an intense 16-team bracket.
  • Subnation Media is a gaming and esports media holding company that develops, produces and manages lifestyle content, immersive experiences, and original properties that influence today's culture.

Esports Organization Dignitas Names Zytara Official NFT Partner

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
eSports, Video gaming, Video game culture, Philadelphia 76ers, Dignitas, Team Razer, Video gaming in the United Kingdom, Non-fungible token, Twitch

LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas , the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment Inc. (NME), today announces it has named Zytara Labs its official digital playing cards and NFT partner.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas , the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment Inc. (NME), today announces it has named Zytara Labs its official digital playing cards and NFT partner.
  • Zytara Labs is a full-service NFT production studio serving musical artists, pro-athletes, major brands, and well-known names in entertainment by creating unique and rare digital items for their fans and consumers.
  • Zytara Labs, which will launch its NFT platform in Q3-2021, will create a series of Dignitas NFT collections and playing cards on the DigitalBits protocol throughout this multi-year partnership.
  • Zytara Labs and Dignitas will also collaborate on unique activations through social media and Twitch giveaways to drive fan engagement.

Allied Esports Launches AE Studios to Expand Original Content Development and Production Services

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Electronic Games, Other Sports, Sports, General Sports, Entertainment, Online, Golf, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Video game culture, eSports, Draft:Esports Awards

Allied Esports , a global esports entertainment company and a subsidiary of Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE), today announced the launch of AE Studios, a new division that will serve as the original content development, storytelling and production services arm of Allied Esports for partners in need of a turnkey solution outside of esports tournament operations and broadcasts.

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  • Allied Esports , a global esports entertainment company and a subsidiary of Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE), today announced the launch of AE Studios, a new division that will serve as the original content development, storytelling and production services arm of Allied Esports for partners in need of a turnkey solution outside of esports tournament operations and broadcasts.
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    Allied Esports has launched AE Studios as a new solution for original content, storytelling and production services needs outside of esports tournament operations and broadcasts.
  • AE Studios, Allied Esports original content development and production services division, is a leader in storytelling beyond competition through live streamed productions across a variety of industries.
  • Allied Esports International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc.
    Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE) is a global leader in esports entertainment, providing innovative infrastructure, transformative live experiences, multiplatform content and interactive services to audiences worldwide through its strategic fusion of two powerful brands: Allied Esports and the World Poker Tour (WPT).

PrizePicks Signs Partnership With Atlanta Falcons, Will Host Fantasy Draft Night Event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Early September

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
eSports, Video game culture, Atlanta, National Football League

The partnership is the first of its kind for both PrizePicks and the Falcons.

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  • The partnership is the first of its kind for both PrizePicks and the Falcons.
  • The partnership is a crown jewel for Atlanta-based PrizePicks, which has built a partner strategy focused on greater Atlanta and the South region across the NFL, Major League Baseball, esports and others.
  • PrizePicks members will also have opportunities to receive game tickets and "Terrapin Tailgate" passes to select games during the season.
  • "We are pleased to be partnering with Atlanta-based PrizePicks," says Mace Aluia, Vice President, Corporate Partnership Sales, AMB Sports and Entertainment.