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. 

Aug 18, 2021 07:08
NEW DELHI: Adda52.com, India’s largest online poker platform, has introduced a new campaign for the World Poker Tour (WPT) with former WWE star Great Khali and youtuber Chote Miyan. 
Aug 18, 2021 06:08
MUMBAI: Zupee, an Indian online skill-based gaming platform, has reportedly closed a $30m Series B funding round at a $500 million+ valuation. The round was co-led by WestCap Group and Tomales Bay Capital, with participation from Matrix Partners India. The company intends to use the funds to scale efforts through expansion of product portfolio and market reach and hiring of global talent.
Aug 16, 2021 19:08
NEW DELHI: India’s first-ever franchise-based Esports league, the Esports Premier League (ESPL) has finalised the top eight teams as the ultimate face off in the inaugural edition of the nation-wide Esports league began Monday, August 16.  State ministers from seven regions launched their respective franchise team names, logos, and jerseys. 
Aug 13, 2021 07:08
MUMBAI: Digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesys Thursday announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Chennai-based Skyesports, one of India’s largest e-sports organisations with a grassroots play.
Aug 10, 2021 16:08
SINGAPORE: Following the announcement by the Global Esports Federation of the Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games (GEG), the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) has commenced formation of the GEG Organising Committee. The organising committee (OC) will consist of the Singapore Esports Association, Razer and Thomson X.
Aug 09, 2021 15:08
LONDON: Parimatch Tech, an international product company that promotes the Parimatch brand globally and provides tech and marketing solutions in the betting and entertainment industry, has signed a partnership agreement with Premier league club Chelsea FC for the next three seasons.
Aug 09, 2021 13:08
NEW YORK: The Dallas Cowboys top Forbes’ 24th Annual NFL Team Valuations, maintaining the title of most valuable team for the 15th consecutive year, worth $6.5 billion followed by the New England Patriots, worth $5 billion. 
Aug 06, 2021 05:08
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has upheld online fantasy gaming site Dream11’s fantasy sports format as a ‘game of skill’ by its order dated 30th July 2021.  Through this order, it dismissed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) that argued that the Online Fantasy Sports (OFS) format offered by Dream11 amounted to gambling, wagering and betting and is not a ‘Game of Skill’.
Aug 05, 2021 16:08
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has unveiled the second team of Esports Premier League (ESPL) 2021. The Delhi-based franchise has been named as Delhi Dukes. Earlier ESPL had announced the first franchise side Hyderabad Hydras. 
Aug 04, 2021 07:08
NEW DELHI: The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is all set to roll out the 2021 edition of the much-awaited National Esports Championships (NESC) which is scheduled from August 6-22.