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. 

Oct 02, 2020 17:10
MUMBAI: With the ongoing 13th edition of the Indian Premier League being played behind closed doors, and all teams staying in a bio-secure bubble, the restriction on movement has proved a boon for the Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 
Oct 01, 2020 12:10
FOOD DELIVERY tech companies Zomato and Swiggy received notices from Google for violating its Play Store policies.  The two companies had been promoting cashback schemes through fantasy sports features.
Sep 30, 2020 14:09
RENO, Nev.: Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and William Hill PLC announced Wednesday that they have agreed terms wherein the US casino operator will acquire the British bookmaker for approximately £2.9 billion ($3.72 billion). 
Sep 29, 2020 18:09
MUMBAI: Indian Premier League 2020 title sponsor Dream11 has declared that players from Andhra Pradesh and five other states will not be able to "join" paid contests on India's leading online fantasy gaming platform.  
Sep 25, 2020 19:09
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is reportedly reviewing a study commissioned to explore the feasibility of legalizing online sports betting in the state. The study was authored by a task force appointed by the state government that aims to provide an outlook regarding the feasibility of implementing this project, Legalgamblingandthelaw.com reports. 
Sep 24, 2020 17:09
MUMBAOI: Looking to leverage the mass attention the ongoing Indian Premier League is getting, Dan Bilzerian’s official poker room, BLITZPOKER, has joined hands with Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik to launch the Blitz Premier League (BPL).  The wicketkeeper-batsman and current captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing IPL 2020 has been onboarded as the face of Blitz Premier League.
Sep 22, 2020 13:09
SAN FRANCISCO: Mobile Premier League (MPL) confirmed Monday that it had raised $90 million in Series C funding, led by SIG and early stage tech investor RTP Global, along with MDI Ventures and Pegasus Tech Ventures.  Existing investors Sequoia India, Go-Ventures, and Base Partners also participated in this round. The investment brings MPL’s total funding to $130.5 million after previously raising $40.5 million.
Sep 18, 2020 16:09
NEW DELHI: Fantasy sports platform Faboom has announced Indian YouTube star Bhuvan Bam as its brand ambassador. Bhuvan, who is one of the earliest and biggest YouTube stars in India, will be the face of Faboom during this season of Indian Premier League. Through this association, he will create content and promote the brand's format to his existing followers and a wider audience.
Sep 18, 2020 15:09
MUMBAI: Close on the heels of fantasy sports platform Dream11's parent company Dream Sports raising $225 million in primary and secondary investment, Mobile Premier League (MPL) has reportedly closed $75 million in fresh financing led by SIG Global India Fund.
Sep 17, 2020 19:09
MUMBAI: Indian Premier League title defenders Mumbai Indians Thursday launched an array of virtual fan engagement innovations to share with its "MI Paltan" (fan army).   After launching its season’s theme campaign earlier this week, calling fans for responsible celebrations, the franchise has now unveiled a slew of digital initiatives just ahead of their IPL 2020 season opener on 19th September.