Gaming

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Mar 24, 2021 17:03
MUMBAI: Dream Sports, parent company of India's leading fantasy sports platform Dream11, has raised $400 million in a new financing round. With this funding, which didn’t include issuance of any new shares, Dream Sports is now valued at an incredible $4 billion+, just six months after it raised $225 million at a $2.5 billion valuation.
Mar 23, 2021 18:03
MUMBAI: Games24x7 has appointed international cricketer and Indian Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane as a brand ambassador of My11Circle, its fantasy sports platform.   Rahane joins former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, and one of cricket’s greatest batsmen VVS Laxman on the platform's endorsements roster.
Mar 22, 2021 19:03
MUMBAI: Indian esports team ReckoninG Esports has partnered with Irony Inc. as its commercial partner. As part of this agreement, Irony Inc. will be responsible for the brand building, fan engagement, and commercialization of the ReckoninG Esports team, as well as the assets of its parent organization Yuvin Esports.
Mar 22, 2021 19:03
LONDON: IMG Arena, a leading sports betting service and content hub, announced Monday that BetMGM has signed an agreement to utilize IMG Arena’s Golf Event Centre product.  The Golf Event Centre is IMG Arena’s front-end sports betting solution that enables interactive in-play betting on the sport. 
Mar 18, 2021 17:03
NEW YORK: Tiger Woods is making his video game return to the golf course, signing on to an exclusive, long-term partnership with 2K Sports. 
Mar 18, 2021 12:03
MUMBAI: The initial public offering of India-based gaming and sports media platform Nazara Technologies was subscribed 6.89 times by the Thursday morning, March 18, the second day of the IPO's opening, Moneycontrol reports.  The IPO closes for subscription on Friday, March 19.
Mar 17, 2021 19:03
MUMBAI: Mobile gaming company Nazara Technologies opened its Rs 5.83 billion initial public offering on Wednesday. The IPO, the first from an Indian company in the pure play gaming business, has received an enthusiastic 'subscribe' rating from analysts.
Mar 17, 2021 19:03
LONDON: Stats Perform and Sportradar, two global providers of media and betting data, have agreed to partner in order to deliver official WTA tennis data, which will power Sportradar’s in-play tennis odds and trading services outside of the US.
Mar 17, 2021 19:03
MADRID: Dorna Sports and Lenovo have renewed a multi-year agreement to extend the collaboration between the two brands, ensuring Lenovo will continue in its role as a key partner of the MotoGP eSport Championship.
Mar 12, 2021 15:03
MUMBAI: Indian esports organization Marcos Gaming has announced a partnership with Irony Inc to develop its fan community.  Irony will now manage the Marcos Gaming brand, as well as work with the team to leverage content, to grow stronger ties with the Marcos fan community.