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. 

Apr 03, 2018 12:04
MUMBAI: Leo Burnett Orchard has won the creative mandate for cricket-focused sports gaming platform Dream11. As part of its new duties, Leo Burnett Orchard will partner Dream11 for all of its sports tie-ups, and will help consumers realise the joy of fantasy sports. There was no multi-agency pitch involved in the assignment of the creative mandate.
Mar 27, 2018 16:03
MUMBAI: Fantasy sports gaming in India is showing massive growth, with 67 per cent online cricket fans in India aware of the genre and third screen interactivity showing a marked rise, both in metros and non-metros, according to a new study.
Mar 05, 2018 18:03
MUMBAI: Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named brand ambassador for Mars Wrigley Confectionery's chocolate brand Snickers as well as sports gaming platform Dream11.
Mar 03, 2018 15:03
LONDON: The ITF Friday announced the addition of Sportradar’s Integrity Services to its integrity protection measures. As an extension of its current partnership with the ITF, Sportradar will use its Fraud Detection System to monitor betting patterns across more than 50,000 ITF Pro Circuit tennis matches.
Feb 28, 2018 14:02
LOS ANGELES: WPT Enterprises, Inc., creator of the World Poker Tour and the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment and a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed corporation Ourgame International Holdings, Ltd. Tuesday announced a four-year contract extension for CEO Adam Pliska – who has been leading WPT's growth and expansion since becoming president and CEO in 2009. 
Feb 20, 2018 12:02
NEW DELHI: Raj Kundra's Viaan Industries Ltd., the licensing, entertainment and wellness firm that is the commercial rights holder for Match Indian Poker League, announced here that Match IPL Season 2 will be held on 31st March in Kolkata. 
Feb 15, 2018 15:02
MUMBAI: At this year’s ICE Total Gaming, the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) and Betradar formalised their relationship, committing to "understand, explore opportunities and network across India around sports betting and gaming".
Feb 06, 2018 16:02
MUMBAI: Sports Gaming platform Dream11 has appointed Vikrant Mudaliar as chief marketing officer. 
Feb 03, 2018 16:02
MUMBAI: Online poker gaming platform Spartan Poker has initiated a marketing campaign to connect to players across India with the #BabajiRaiseTheBarCampaign as it builds up to the second edition of its flagship property - India Online Poker Championship. 
Feb 02, 2018 18:02
MUMBAI: Businessman Raj Kundra, promoter of the Match India Poker League (IPL) that was was launched last year, has been accused of match fixing by a former owner of IPL's Goa franchise.