iGaming Industry
eSports get serious: Alienware, top team partner on training sites
The gamer-friendly PC maker is shaking hands with Team Liquid, a forerunner among eSports team, on two gyms to sharpen up the gaming skills of its players’ because becoming a phenomenal gamer demand more than lightning reflexes.
Like other tough rivals in the industry regular exercise, constant training and occasional scuffle against other teams are essential for eSports players and will well equip them to deliver their very best.
This lead Alienware, the Dell gaming devices brand to collaborate with Team Liquid, one of the preponderant gaming teams in the world, to give birth to Alienware eSports Training Facility at Los Angeles, an 8000 square-foot building. The building will serve as an abode to gym equipment, administrators, an in-house chef, sports psychologists, nutritionists and, obviously a bunch of high-performance computers.
Mike Milanov, the Chief Operating Officer of Team Liquid, said “We’re definitely being as sophisticated in terms of support structure of a typical sports team”. The Team Liquid has groups that compete in hit titles like League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Defense of the Ancients 2.
The partnership, which includes a smaller site in Europe, is getting announced during CES, the tech industry’s largest annual trade show. Dell is also using this week’s Las Vegas show to announce new XPS-labelled gaming computers and software to manage them. Along the same lines, the company is hosting a tournament amid CES for a VR running game called Sprint Vector.
The investment in training sites marks another step in the gradual move towards treating eSports as legitimate international competition. Over the past couple decades, competitive gaming has expanded from players coming together to face off for fun to matches broadcast on national television in South Korea.
By 2013, the world championship for League of Legends sold out the 21,000-seat Staples Center in Los Angeles and attracted 32 million viewers through streaming services. That’s more than the number of people who tuned in for the finales of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Late Show with David Letterman” — combined.
Meanwhile, all manner of investment is flowing in. The Philadelphia 76ers NBA team, for example, bought two eSports teams in 2016 and opened up its training sites to them. Meanwhile, Facebook has teamed up with ESL, one of the largest eSports leagues in the world, to stream competitions. Even the sporting news heavyweight ESPN covers eSports.
“We’re getting a lot less ‘this is not a sport’ comments,” Milanov said.
The competitions are growing rapidly enough that Andrew Paradise, the CEO of eSports technology company Skillz, expects eSports to hit the big time sooner rather than later. “You’re looking at esports becoming a part of the Olympics in the 2020s,” he said.
Alienware chose to work with Team Liquid both because it wants to help further legitimise eSports. The company also sees it as a chance to learn from the players, so it can build mice, keyboards and other devices the teams will want to use in competition.
“We want to be the hardware that’s driving the next generation of esports players,” said Bryan de Zayas, head of Dell’s gaming efforts.
As part of the three-year deal to support Team Liquid’s training sites, Alienware will outfit players with high-performance computers and work with them to create team-approved devices it can sell to fans and aspiring competitors.
“The level of coaching — even a chef and nutritionist on staff — preparation and technology in the facilities is unprecedented,” said Jeff Clarke, Dell’s Vice Chairman of products and operations.
It’s all a necessary part of helping the industry grow into a legitimate worldwide sport, said Mike Vorhaus, President of brand consulting firm Frank N. Magid Associates. Vorhaus said he realised eSports would be huge when he learned that teams have dedicated fans and even groupies.
“This is just like real sports,” he said.
Source: CNET
Source: European Gaming Portal
eCOGRA, a leading international authority in Testing, Inspection and Certification services for the iGaming industry, has secured new regulatory approvals across three key jurisdictions: Arizona, Indiana and Panama. With these developments, eCOGRA strengthens its position in the U.S. and Latin American markets, offering excellence in compliance through their Quality, Speed, and Service promise.
This strategic expansion allows eCOGRA to conduct independent compliance audits and certification services in each region, addressing the growing demand for rigorous regulatory oversight in the fast-evolving global iGaming industry.
Securing approval in Arizona, where eCOGRA has now been licensed as an Event Wagering Ancillary Supplier, enables the International Testing Laboratory (ITL) to audit event wagering licensees in line with Arizona’s expanding regulatory landscape. Indiana, which introduced online sports betting in September 2019, has authorised eCOGRA to perform regulatory compliance audits, providing licensed operators with crucial assurance in meeting the state’s high standards.
In Panama, the Board of Gaming Control officially recognised eCOGRA as an Authorised Entity for Compliance Certification, specifically for slot machines and gaming software. This endorsement reinforces eCOGRA’s role as a trusted partner for operators seeking to meet stringent regulatory requirements in Latin America’s emerging iGaming sector.
“Our recent approvals in Indiana, Arizona, and Panama underline our dedication to continually expand our offering, to support our growing portfolio of clients with their global growth plans. We are committed to ensuring that we bring the same quality, speed and service that marks us out to both our clients and regulators in these dynamic markets,” said Will Shuckburgh, Group CEO of eCOGRA.
Bradley Khoury, Chief Technology Officer at eCOGRA, said: “Securing licensure as an Event Wagering Ancillary Supplier in Arizona and an Authorised Entity in Panama underscores our dedication to supporting responsible and sustainable iGaming operations. We are committed to driving trust and accountability within the industry by providing compliance solutions that uphold the highest standards.”
BetConstruct, a global leader in the iGaming industry, is going to showcase its cutting-edge solutions at the highly anticipated Global Gaming Expo (G2E), taking place from October 7-10.
As the premier event for the global gaming industry, G2E serves as a hub for innovation, driving growth by bringing together industry professionals from around the world to foster business opportunities.
Taking place at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, this all-in-one event features both an education program from October 7-10 and an expansive expo hall running from October 8-10.
BetConstruct’s stand is 5230, where the team will showcase an exciting range of products, including the newly launched the Last Battle, a novel loyalty system that is the byproduct of BetConstruct’s commitment to innovation. The company will also demonstrate its comprehensive Sportsbook and Casino Suite, along with DECA, its next-level decentralised casino platform, and Umbrella, an AI-powered risk management solution. These offerings are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of operators, ensuring seamless and engaging experiences for players across the regulated market.
Amusnet has announced its participation in the 23rd edition of G2E Las Vegas (Global Gaming Expo) at The Venetian Expo from October 7-10. As one of the largest expos globally, G2E provides a platform for the company to showcase products across its Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-based verticals, positioning Amusnet as a prominent all-casino provider in the competitive iGaming industry.
“We are excited to attend G2E Las Vegas 2024 to present our latest online casino portfolio and Type S slot cabinets: our first-ever product series for Land-based casinos, designed to offer a competitive edge by combining Amusnet’s top-notch game portfolio with an immersive player experience. Our focus is on delivering solutions that maximize performance and cater to the evolving needs for both online and land-based casinos,” said Borislav Marinov, Head of Business Development, Land-based, at Amusnet.
Alongside its technical excellence, the premium Type S series showcases the company’s award-winning titles, including 20 Golden Coins, Extra Crown, Fruits & Gold, and Cocktail Rush. It also features Amusnet’s popular four-level bonus game, Jackpot Cards, along with other exciting features like Free Spins, Buy Bonus, Pick Me Bonus, and Symbol Upgrade.
Amusnet will host an activation featuring its premium slot cabinets at the upcoming expo, offering attendees the opportunity to experience the thrill of Type S in real time and win exciting gifts.
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