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The Esports Technical Advisory Committee inched closer last week to recommending Nevada’s first regulations for wagering on esports competitions.Millions of people watch esports matches online or in person, including events at Luxor’s HyperX Arena and at Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena. Even Madison Square Garden Entertainment is promising esports competitions at the MSG Sphere at…

The deal is believed to be “one of the largest ever eSports sponsorships in Europe” https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/993582/guild-esports-signs-its-largest-sponsorship-deal-ever-with-sky-to-fund-its-all-female-rocket-league-team-993582.html Guild Esports PLC (LSE:GILD, OTC:GULDF) said it signed its largest sponsorship to date after announcing a three-year deal with Sky UK. Guild said it will work with Sky to provide greater opportunities for women in the eSports industry, creating…

https://www.gamingtoday.com/news/new-jersey-esports-internet-betting-option/ New Jersey is looking at giving esports its own spot in the state’s internet gambling market. Esports betting has been legal under New Jersey law since 2021 but only through sports betting operators. Legislation (S2986) filed last Thursday by Sen. James Beach, D-Cherry Hill, would include esports under the state’s definition of internet gaming…

Axe body spray is dedicating more ad dollars to esports, gaming and entertainment-based marketing channels to attract a bigger share of Gen Z shoppers. Axe isn’t alone in its push into esports and online gaming. Earlier this year, Digiday reported that esports brand partnerships are on the upswing with brands like Garnier Fructis and Honda making investments…

https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2022/08/collegiate-esports-programs-provide-academic-pathways Colleges and universities present esports as a route to viable career opportunities. byChris Hayhurst The course titles speak for themselves: Introduction to Esports Management. Esports, Meeting and Event Tourism. Tournaments: Design to Execution. Hype, Engagement and Sponsorship. Competitive gaming has earned a spot in the curriculum at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Last…

https://afkgaming.com/esports/news/newzoos-global-esports-ecosystem-report-shows-the-rise-of-regional-streaming-platforms Abhimannu DasUpdated On: 12 Sep 2022, 08:51 AM In its new Esports Ecosystem Infographic for 2022, Newzoo gave its audience a glimpse into the world of its ecosystem and highlighted its major players. Regional streaming services like Loco, cryptocurrency platforms, and newer esports circuits have been highlighted in the new infographic for 2022. Publishers…

By The Game Haus Staff September 8, 2022Updated:September 9, 2022 Half of all gamers worldwide are now women. And data suggests that their number will only rise in the coming years. In the United States, women accounted for 45% of all gamers in 2021. In Asia, women make up 40 to 45% of the gaming population….

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-09-02/league-of-legends-women-s-esports-league-circuit-is-in-the-works By Cecilia D’Anastasio September 2, 2022, 3:15 PM EDTUpdated onSeptember 2, 2022, 3:48 PM EDT Woman versus game I reached Carlos Rodríguez, the founder and chief executive officer of the esports organization G2, while he was driving down a Berlin highway on the way to a McDonald’s. It was just a couple of hours…