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Intel® Extreme Masters to return down under as ESL presents Intel® Extreme Masters Sydney 2023
ESL, an ESL FACEIT Group brand, has today revealed that it will bring more world-class esports to Australia later this year as Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) returns to Sydney for the fourth time.
IEM Sydney 2023 will happen in connection with SXSW Sydney 2023 on October 16-22. Fans from Australia and beyond can look forward to cheering on their favorite Counter-Strike teams during the final stage of the competition, which will take place in the Aware Super Theatre at ICC Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
Featuring 16 top-tier Counter-Strike teams from around the globe, the competition kicks off with the Group Stage on October 16-18. During those days, the competing squads will face off in two groups of eight.
At stake are one of six available spots in the Playoffs on October 20-22 and a share of the $250,000 (USD) total prize pool. Furthermore, the winning team will qualify for the first next ESL Pro Tour Championship event in 2024, and can add a win in the race to the Intel® Grand Slam helping them get one step closer to obtaining its $1,000,000 cash prize.
The 16 competing squads consist of six Partner Teams, a Local Hero Invite, and four teams qualifying via the ESL World Ranking. The remaining five teams qualify via regional Open and Closed Qualifiers:
- Europe
- Open Qualifier #1 – August 9-10 – Two teams progress to the Closed Qualifier
- Open Qualifier #2 – August 11-12 – Two teams progress to the Closed Qualifier
- Closed Qualifier – August 23-25 – Featuring eight teams of which two teams qualify for IEM Sydney 2023
- North America
- Open Qualifier #1 – August 9-10 – One team progresses to the Closed Qualifier
- Open Qualifier #2 – August 11-12 – One team progresses to the Closed Qualifier
- Closed Qualifier – August 24-25 – Featuring four teams of which one team qualifies for IEM Sydney 2023
- Asia
- Open Qualifier #1 – August 9-10 – One team progresses to the Closed Qualifier
- Open Qualifier #2 – August 11-12 – One team progresses to the Closed Qualifier
- Closed Qualifier – August 24-25 – Featuring four teams of which one team qualifies for IEM Sydney 2023
- Oceania
- Open Qualifier #1 – August 9-10 – One team progresses to the Closed Qualifier
- Open Qualifier #2 – August 11-12 – One team progresses to the Closed Qualifier
- Closed Qualifier – August 22-23 – Featuring four teams of which one team qualifies for IEM Sydney 2023
“Since our last IEM Sydney tournament in 2019, we’ve heard the growing chorus of Australian esports fans who have expressed their desire for a return of this iconic event,” commented Graeme Du Toit, Head of Sales & Marketing Australia at ESL FACEIT Group. “So, when we were presented with a special opportunity to host IEM in Sydney again this year, we leapt at it. We’ll be counting on our fans to once again show why they’re the best esports crowd in the world this October.”
“Australia has a special place in our hearts when it comes to Counter-Strike events. Over the past months, Melbourne has been an amazing host for our ESL Challenger competitions, and we definitely can’t wait to come to Sydney with another IEM event,” said Shaun Clark, Senior Director Game Ecosystems – CS:GO at ESL FACEIT Group. “The city has already seen some of the greatest teams in Counter-Strike history be crowned Champions, including SK Gaming, FaZe Clan, and Team Liquid. Now, fans can look forward to another unforgettable event, as the world’s best teams will return to the city soon.”
The ticket sale for IEM Sydney 2023 starts on June 22, 2023, at 4:30 PM AEST. 3-day General Admission tickets are available from A$159, with General Admission Plus (A$199), Premium (A$279) and ‘God Mode’ (A$1,399) ticket types also available.
SXSW badge holders with a Sydney Platinum (A$1,495) or Games (A$1,095) badge can also access all three days of IEM Sydney 2023. An allocation of seats in the Aware Super Theatre will be set aside each day for SXSW Sydney badge holders. Learn more and buy your badge at https://sxswsydney .com/.
IEM Sydney 2023 will be broadcast live on ESL Counter-Strike’s Twitch and YouTube channels, and via dedicated broadcast partners. For more details about the competition, check out the official website and follow ESL Counter-Strike on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For more general information, head over to eslfaceitgroup.com and follow ESL FACEIT Group on LinkedIn.
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REEVO Announces Strategic Partnership with YEEBET Gaming
REEVO, a leading innovator in the iGaming industry, has announced a strategic partnership with YEEBET Gaming, a trailblazing game provider renowned for delivering cutting-edge, immersive entertainment experiences. This partnership marks a significant step forward in REEVO’s mission to connect players with world-class gaming content while providing unparalleled value to its partners.
“At YEEBET Live, our commitment to innovation and delivering the highest-quality iGaming experiences drives everything we do. Our partnership with REEVO is a testament to our shared vision of enhancing player journeys and redefining what online gaming can be. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for entertainment excellence,” said Michael Lee, Chief Executive Officer of YEEBET Live.
Through this partnership, YEEBET’s cutting-edge content will be seamlessly integrated into REEVO’s aggregation platform, offering operators a diverse and innovative portfolio designed to captivate players worldwide. This collaboration empowers both companies to leverage their unique strengths, driving the evolution of the iGaming landscape.
Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Our collaboration with YEEBET aligns perfectly with REEVO’s vision of delivering extraordinary gaming experiences through innovation and creativity. By bringing YEEBET’s groundbreaking content to our platform, we are enabling our partners to offer players an experience that goes beyond expectations. This partnership is a bold step forward in shaping the future of iGaming, and we couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.”
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Go on an intrepid slot adventure with Jenny Nevada and the Diamond Temple
Embrace the spirit of adventure in Jenny Nevada and the Diamond Temple, the latest slot from the in-demand content provider, Rival.
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DGOJ Holds Conference on Prevention of Money Laundering
The Spanish gaming regulator (DGOJ), in collaboration with the Public Treasury and the Executive Service of the Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Monetary Offences (Sepblac), has held the first Sectoral Conference on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing with online gaming operators.
The meeting, which took place at the headquarters of the DGOJ on February 6, brought together representatives of authorised online gaming operators and regulatory and supervisory bodies to address current challenges in the prevention of money laundering, related to the area of regulatory compliance and the main risks of the activity.
The meeting was inaugurated by Mr. Mikel Arana, Director General of Gaming Regulation, together with Ms. Irene Sánchez Pérez, advisory member of the Public Treasury.
Arana then moderated the various presentations in which leading experts from Sepblac, the Financial Intelligence Unit and the Supervisory Authority for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Public Treasury analysed the latest regulatory developments and sanctions at European and international level, presented the main findings in inspections of operators and spoke about the role of financial intelligence in the prevention and detection of risky operations, among other topics.
This was followed by a round table discussion, attended by experts such as Alberto Navarro, deputy assistant director of inspection at the DGOJ, and representatives of Sepblac and the Public Treasury, where the questions and doubts raised by online gaming operators were resolved.
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