China declares eSports as a profession
China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (CMHRSS) has officially recognised esports as a profession. The new professions “esports…
Konami to stop in-game currency sale for PES 2019 in Belgium
The Japanese gaming developer Konami has stopped the in-game sale of Pro Evolution Soccer 2019’s (PES 2019) myClub Coins currency…
Bird & Bird starts offering legal support for ESIC
International law firm Bird & Bird has launched an initiative through which those in the Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) can…
Ajax eSports signs deal with ICONIX
Dutch football club Ajax has signed a 10-year partnership with energy drink brand ICONIX. As per the deal, the club…
NCAA president expresses concern over sports betting and eSports
Mark Emmert, president of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has said that sports betting is a huge threat to his…
Swift buys Blitz Esports App
Esports investor Swift, known mainly as the parent company of Team SoloMid, has acquired Blitz Esports App. The App specialises…
DOJO Madness–Sportradar to launch Bayes Esports Solutions
DOJO Madness and Sportradar have announced the launch of Bayes Esports Solutions that leverages esports data products for business customers,…
Turkey’s esports community gets a fillip with Europe’s largest venue
Europe’s largest esports venue has been established in Istanbul’s Ataşehir district, which will be a massive boost to the rapidly…
Mercedes-Benz and FC Köln buy stakes in SK Gaming
FC Köln and Daimler AG (parent company of Mercedes-Benz) have bought substantial stakes in the German multigaming organisation SK Gaming.…
Chris Park joins eSports organisation Gen.G
MLB executive vice president Chris Park has joined the South Korea-based eSports organisation Gen.G its new chief executive officer. Park…