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MPL acquires GamingMonk to widen e-sports portfolio

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Apr 20, 2021 18:04

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NEW DELHI: Mobile gaming platform Mobile Premier League (MPL) on Tuesday said it has acquired city-based e-sports gaming platform, GamingMonk.

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

GamingMonk hosts e-sports tournaments across multiple platforms including PC, console and mobile phones. It also serves as a launchpad for publishers and gamers community, creating an integrated ecosystem across e-sports, live streaming, and content discovery.

GamingMonk has a registered user base of over 1.3 million users.

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