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VSPO Co-founder Danny Tang: Half of VSPO's Esports Tournaments Now Assisted By AI

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Friday, September 13, 2024

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VSPO, Asia's biggest esports company, organizes and produces more than 80 tournaments and 7,000 matches every year, captivating an online fan base of over 800 million.

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VSPO, Asia's biggest esports company, organizes and produces more than 80 tournaments and 7,000 matches every year, captivating an online fan base of over 800 million.
As the leading conference for the Esports World Cup Foundation, the NGSC 2024 hosted a global delegation of over 1,200 industry thought-leaders at the Kingdom Centre on August 24-25.
At the event, Tang introduced VSPO's two proprietary AI tools, "AIOB" and "AICam", which have been instrumental in streamlining esports production process.
AIOB, an algorithm trained on extensive tournament data, assists directors in identifying and broadcasting the most thrilling moments in real time.

eStar Gaming and Dalian Young Boy Football Club Announce Intention of Collaboration to Pioneer "The Integration of Esports and Traditional Sports"

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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DALIAN, China, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading esports brand, eStar Gaming, a subsidiary of NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG), today announced its intention to collaborate with Dalian Young Boy Football Club.

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DALIAN, China, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading esports brand, eStar Gaming, a subsidiary of NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG), today announced its intention to collaborate with Dalian Young Boy Football Club.
Kui Wang, Investor and Chairman of Dalian Young Boy Football Club commented: "We are delighted to partner with eStar Gaming, a pioneer in the esports industry.
Our 'esports+ football' collaboration is set to spark excitement and innovation, enriching the traditional sport of football with new dimensions.
We anticipate expanding our collaboration with Dalian Young Boy to include cultural exchanges, tourism promotion, and esports festivals, exploring the full potential of digital-inclusion."

National Football League and PlayVS Announce the First-Ever Madden NFL Youth Championship

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Monday, September 9, 2024

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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League and PlayVS, a leading amateur esports platform, announced today the launch of the Madden NFL Youth Championship (MYC), the first-ever Madden NFL 25 tournament series exclusive to middle and high school students across the United States. The program is designed to promote leadership skill development, camaraderie and personal growth through joining a community of Madden NFL players.

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The program is designed to promote leadership skill development, camaraderie and personal growth through joining a community of Madden NFL players.
ET to discuss the Madden Youth Championship's positive impact on participants and what they can look forward to by participating in the MYC.
"The Madden NFL Youth Championship aligns perfectly with our goal to engage young fans and foster a love for football through innovative and accessible platforms.
Registration for both the Madden Youth Championship middle and high school scholastic leagues and open tournaments is now open.

GAIMIN GLADIATORS ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH STEELSERIES

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

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TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Gaimin Gladiators , a leading esports organization renowned for its dominance across multiple gaming titles, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in premium gaming and esports peripherals.

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TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Gaimin Gladiators , a leading esports organization renowned for its dominance across multiple gaming titles, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in premium gaming and esports peripherals.
The partnership will see Gaimin Gladiators' players equipped with the latest in SteelSeries technology, enhancing their performance in competitive arenas across the globe.
Gaimin Gladiators and SteelSeries are both dedicated to empowering gamers at all levels, and this partnership will serve as a catalyst for new and exciting developments in the esports world.
To learn more about SteelSeries, visit steelseries.com , check out the steelseries.com/blog , and join the conversation on Twitter at @SteelSeries , Instagram at @SteelSeries , and TikTok at @SteelSeries .

Lottery.com Completes Acquisition of S&MI Ltd, Rebranding as Sports.com Media Ltd

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

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The consideration for the acquisition, finalized on September 1, 2024, is all in common stock of Lottery.com valued at $3.00 per share.

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The consideration for the acquisition, finalized on September 1, 2024, is all in common stock of Lottery.com valued at $3.00 per share.
The acquisition of S&MI marks a significant milestone for Lottery.com, substantially enhancing the long-term value of the Sports.com brand.
In conjunction with the acquisition, Sports.com Media has made significant progress in expanding its global footprint.
These initiatives bring Sports.com content to a potential audience of over 100 million sports viewers and fans across these regions.

DouYu International Holdings Limited to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on September 12, 2024

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

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WUHAN, China, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2024 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

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WUHAN, China, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2024 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
The earnings release will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.douyu.com/ .
DouYu's management will hold a conference call on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time or 7:00 p.m. Beijing Time to discuss the financial results.
Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

NGSC24: Esports World Cup Foundation Signs MoU with China Media Group and VSPO

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), on August 25th had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Media Group's National Institute for Esports Development (NIED) and VSPO, the largest esports company in Asia, at the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC24).

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), on August 25th had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Media Group's National Institute for Esports Development (NIED) and VSPO, the largest esports company in Asia, at the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC24).
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer of Esports World Cup Foundation; Mr. Xu Qiang, Director of the Youth Sports Program Center of China Media Group and Executive Vice President of NIED; and Dino Ying, Founder, Chairman and CEO of VSPO.
Key areas of cooperation include esports event broadcasting on CCTV, the application of cutting-edge technologies, market expansion, and the promotion of event content
Faisal Bin Homran said: "I welcome this collaboration between the Esports World Cup Foundation, China Media Group's National Institute for Esports Development and VSPO.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth and development of esports and gaming.

AUGUST LEADERSHIP CONTINUES TO INNOVATE AND GROW WITH TWO NEW PRACTICES

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Friday, August 30, 2024

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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- August Leadership, the premier global executive search and leadership advisory firm, continues to grow with two new specialized practices: Media & Entertainment, and Legal.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- August Leadership, the premier global executive search and leadership advisory firm, continues to grow with two new specialized practices: Media & Entertainment, and Legal.
His experience covers a range of industries, from Biotech and Pharmaceuticals to High-tech, Finance, Healthcare, and beyond.
"Unlike traditional firms where legal search is a standalone specialty, August Leadership integrates its legal search practice with other industry practices and board advisory, acting as a trusted advisor.
Founded in 2020, August Leadership is a New York City-based global executive search and leadership advisory firm committed to fostering purpose-driven, people-oriented, forward-looking leadership globally and across industries through Partner-led, cross-functional search without restrictions.

JOYY Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results: Total Revenues up 3.3% Year Over Year, BIGO Achieves Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Growth

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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JOYY continued to advance shareholder returns in the second quarter by repurchasing an additional 2.3 million ADS for a total consideration of US$71.4 million.

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JOYY continued to advance shareholder returns in the second quarter by repurchasing an additional 2.3 million ADS for a total consideration of US$71.4 million.
BIGO revenue reached US$507.2 million, a 7.7% year-over-year increase, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of recovery.
Net revenues increased by 3.3% to US$565.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$547.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
Non-GAAP net income[1] attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY was US$74.0 million in the second quarter.

Esports World Cup Draws More Than 500 Million Viewers, Crowns Team Falcons First Club Champion

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Monday, August 26, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Esports World Cup Foundation ("EWCF"), the non-profit organization dedicated to hosting the Esports World Cup ("EWC"), the world's largest esports competition and gaming festival, celebrated the historic inaugural event by crowning Team Falcons the first Esports World Cup Club Champion on Sunday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Closing Ceremony concluded the biggest weekend in esports history, which also showcased the star-studded 2024 Esports Awards and the 2024 New Global Sport Conference.

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Across its eight-week run, the Esports World Cup recorded more than 500 million viewers who consumed over 250 million hours of content, making it the most-watched tournament in 2024.
Team Falcons fielded competitors in 18 of the event's 22 game championships, making them the most-represented Club at the Esports World Cup.
Ralf Reichert, CEO, Esports World Cup Foundation, said: "The Esports World Cup has been an incredible success in year one, driving global esports to new heights.
For more information on the Esports World Cup, visit esportsworldcup.com , and follow all upcoming Esports World Cup announcements on X (formerly Twitter).