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October 19, 2022
Esports gaining foothold in Atlantic City as innovation center unveiled

https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/esports-gaining-foothold-in-atlantic-city-as-lab-unveiled/article_8b1b5e32-4f1c-11ed-af0c-f3afbb13be3f.html The Casino Esport Conference kicked off at Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus with breakout sessions on esports, as well as a ribbon cutting for an innovation lab focusing on the industry. Amid the activities was a lot of optimism about the impact of the video gaming market. ATLANTIC CITY — The fast-growing esports industry…

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October 13, 2022
With esports gaining popularity, betting is sure to follow

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…

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October 12, 2022
Guild eSports signs its largest sponsorship deal ever with Sky to fund its all-female Rocket League team

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…

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September 29, 2022
New Jersey Looking at Esports as Internet Betting Option

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…

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September 20, 2022
‘Gaming is very much here to stay’: Why Axe body spray is taking a bigger swing at esports marketing

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…

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September 13, 2022
Collegiate Esports Programs Provide Academic Pathways

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…

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September 13, 2022
Global Esports Ecosystem Report Highlights Regional Streaming Platforms

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…

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September 10, 2022
Can women drive the growth in esports worldwide?

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….

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September 9, 2022
Applications, enrollment, housing all up — big — at Stockton University

First-year enrollment at Stockton University this fall jumped 16% over the fall of 2021 as the school welcomed more than 1,550 new students, the school announced Thursday. On-campus housing jumped, too — as more than 3,000 total students now live on campus, with many taking advantage of the school’s new housing options at its Atlantic City campus….

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September 7, 2022
Women’s League of Legends Esports Competition Is in the Works

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…

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