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Red Bull Mobile Esports Open, the global mobile gaming tournament, is back for season 5!
Red Bull Mobile Esports Open, the multi-game global mobile gaming competition, is back! Returning for its fifth year, this year’s tournament will include some of the most popular mobile games in the world, such as PUBG MOBILE, World Cricket Championship, Hearthstone Battleground and Arena of Valor – which will vary on a regional basis. Over 20 countries are taking part in the competition, which will run from May to December, featuring both National and Regional Qualifiers and Finals. Open to all, won by one, Red Bull M.E.O. gives competitive mobile players across the world the chance to compete, win, and build their reputation as the best mobile gamer in their country and beyond.
Red Bull M.E.O. is a fully open and free to enter competition, featuring some of the most popular mobile games in the world. With mobile gaming enjoyed by tens of millions around the world, and in many areas are the most popular esports games, this tournament is designed to offer talented gamers from around the world the ability to test their skills by playing against the very best. Each country and region participating in Red Bull M.E.O. has a dedicated and tailored selection of games available, based on the most popular titles in that area. This year the tournament is set to be more open than ever, with players from across the world able to progress to the big stage.
Red Bull M.E.O. Season 5 takes part in over 20 countries, with the circuit running from May to December. Throughout the year players will have the ability to qualify for their respective regional finals, experiencing competitive esports at the highest level. A number of LAN events are also planned for 2022 – stay tuned for details on these and individual regions and games at redbull.com/meo.
PUBG MOBILE will feature as the most represented game in Red Bull M.E.O. Season 5. One of the most popular mobile games of all time, Red Bull M.E.O. is set to showcase great new PUBG MOBILE talent from across the globe. World Cricket Championship, Hearthstone Battleground and Arena of Valor will also feature in select regions.
This year’s circuit follows on from an incredible Season 4, with epic battles and standout events having taken place across the world. KHK ESPORTS, a Bahrain-based esports team, said of the tournament after winning the PUBG MOBILE Arab Finals in Egypt: “The experience was spectacular and insane. It was very competitive and a unique experience on its own. Honestly it’s much harder than I expected. The setup and environment were crazy.
The feeling is out of this world and you can see it from my expressions during the tournament, and when we got our winner winner chicken dinner you can see how I reacted. it was priceless, the feeling can’t be bought, and being the first between all the best teams is an insane feeling that no one can describe unless you are physically there.”
Shrey Aggarwal is another player who proved his skills through Red Bull M.E.O., winning the World Cricket Championship 3 tournament in India. On the circuit, he had to say: “I had a wonderful experience participating in the WCC competition at Red Bull M.E.O. Season 4. The format was interesting – we had to maximize our scores playing against the AI, and I was thrilled to finish on top of the leaderboard. The competition was organized so well. The tournament hosts were friendly, active, and punctual and it made it a memorable experience. The competition was quite intense right from the qualifiers. So, to emerge victorious after beating some of the best players in the country feels so special. It was a proud moment lifting the trophy being called the India Champion.”
Pioneering esports odds, data and betting products provider now available to operators powered by leading platform supplier with the integration facilitated by Sporting Solutions
PandaScore, the award-winning provider of esports odds, data and betting products, has integrated its suite of solutions with Playbook Engineering, the global sportsbook platform provider.
The partnership has been facilitated by Sporting Solutions, which has strategic partnerships with both PandaScore and Playbook Engineering.
Playbook Engineering has established itself as a leading sportsbook platform provider, supporting brands such as Star Sports, AK Bets, Priced Up, Bet Wright, Gentleman Jim, and Dragon Bet.
Following the integration, online sportsbooks powered by Playbook Engineering can access PandaScore’s Odds feed allowing them to offer comprehensive and competitive esports odds for some of the most popular disciplines.
The scope of markets and the value of odds are unrivalled with PandaScore using sophisticated models backed by a team of experienced traders including specialist traders for disciplines like CS2, Dota 2 and LoL.
A growing number of platform providers and operators are making a move into the lucrative esports betting space, with PandaScore recently surpassing €1bn of bets through its platform off the back of a sharp rise in demand among players and operators.
Joseph Noone, Senior Sales Manager at PandaScore, said: “Playbook Engineering powers some renowned sportsbooks as well as up and coming brands that are really making an impact.
“It’s great that these sportsbooks can access our esports odds, data and betting products, allowing them to engage new and existing player cohorts with a compelling esports offering that stands out when it comes to the range and value of odds.
“The integration wouldn’t have been possible without our shared partner Sporting Solutions, and stands as an example of what can be achieved when providers work together.”
Luke Cousins, Commercial Director at Playbook Engineering, added: “Sportsbook operators simply can’t ignore the demand for esports betting and in PandaScore, we have a premium odds, data and betting product provider that lives and breathes esports.
“This partnership, done through our mutual friends, Sporting Solutions, further positions Playbook Engineering as a tier-one platform provider to some of the most exciting sportsbook brands around the world. This makes it a win for us, our partners and their players.”
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Phygital International (PI), the exclusive rights holders and custodians of The Games of the Future (GOTF), announced that Brazil, Serbia, South Africa, and Uzbekistan are the shortlisted applicants to host GOTF 2027. The Games of the Future is the world’s leading phygital sports tournament, bringing together sports and esports athletes from around the world.
With the UAE set to host GOTF 2025 and Kazakhstan in 2026, the competition for the 2027 edition has drawn significant interest from nations eager to position themselves as leaders in the world of phygital sports.
Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: “We received bids from right around the world which highlights the growing awareness and passion for phygital sports globally. We would like to thank all the nations who bid to host The Games of the Future 2027 and are pleased to announce that Brazil, Serbia, South Africa, and Uzbekistan have been selected as the nations shortlisted as potential hosts.”
Following further evaluations and detailed assessments of each finalist’s proposal, the final decision on the host country for GOTF 2027 will be announced in the summer of 2025.
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The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), Asia’s premier multi-title esports tournament hosted by Hero Esports, has officially announced the addition of VALORANT to its inaugural lineup.
Previously, ACL unveiled six game titles: Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), Honor of Kings, Teamfight Tactics, Delta Force, and Crossfire. With VALORANT joining the roster, the total number of games now stands at seven, with more titles expected to be announced soon.
Through continued collaboration with the Esports World Cup, ACL has revealed that the champions of the ACL CS2 and Honor of Kings Tournaments will secure direct entry to the Esports World Cup. Further collaborations on the remaining titles of the ACL are anticipated.
The ACL VALORANT Tournament will be the only international-level VALORANT tournament held in China during the first half of 2025, attracting top teams from overseas. The Final of the event will take place offline in Shanghai. The event will use world-class production and cutting-edge live broadcasting technology to enhance audience experience.
The ACL is set to take place in the first half of 2025, with the Finals of the ACL CS2 Tournament and Honor of Kings Tournament scheduled for May. The ACL will have a total prize pool of $2 million.
Jonny Wang, CEO of the Asian Champions League, said: “We are excited to announce the addition of VALORANT to the ACL. Our ambition is to make ACL into a truly comprehensive tournament, providing a larger stage for players and teams across various competitions while delivering more exciting content for our audience.”
Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, said: “We are pleased by the progress of the ACL and its ability to attract top teams and titles to compete across Asia. We look forward to the continued collaboration between Hero Esports, ACL and the Esports World Cup Foundation, which is testament to our shared ambition to shape and empower esports globally.”
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