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TEAM VITALITY ANNOUNCES ITS PARTICIPATION TO ESPORTS WORLD CUP FOUNDATION CLUB PROGRAM 2025
- After securing a top-4 finish and cementing its place among the world’s leading esports clubs, Team Vitality returns to the Esports World Club Program for a second consecutive year, aiming to continue its success by hoisting World Cup trophies.
- Driven by its ambition to become the best esports club in the world, Team Vitality is setting bold objectives for the 2025 Esports World Cup. This global competition presents a key opportunity to reinforce its status as an esports powerhouse by fielding top-tier rosters and competing for every title. Because in esports, every win counts.
Leading esports club Team Vitality is proud to announce its return to the Esports World Cup (EWC) for the 2025 edition. As an official Club Partner of the Esports World Cup Foundation, Team Vitality is set to showcase its competitive excellence on the global stage and reaffirm that performance is at the core of its identity. Over and above the performance, this type of major event allows us to continue to globalise the Team Vitality brand and increase our visibility around the world.
And this year, the French club is more determined than ever to win its flagship games (Counter-Strike, VALORANT, Rocket League, MLBB, RENNSPORT) and to spring a surprise on others (TFT, Chess, etc.). For the EWC Club Championship, Team Vitality is determined to make history alongside its global fan community!
NEW YEAR, NEW AMBITIONS, NEW GAMES
Launched in 2023, the Club Partner Program is a pioneering initiative that brings together top-tier esports clubs from around the world. Designed to unite esports fans across various game ecosystems, the program aims to expand the global esports community and elevate the sport’s reach and impact. After securing a top-four finish at last year’s inaugural tournament, Team Vitality is aiming for even greater success at the 2025 Esports World Cup.
With the introduction of new titles such as VALORANT and Chess to the competition, the EWC enables Team Vitality to expand its competitive ambitions across multiple disciplines. The club recently welcomed chess grandmaster Maxime ‘MVL’ Vachier-Lagrave as its first professional chess player and made a dominant statement in VALORANT by winning the VCT EMEA Kickoff with its star-studded roster.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE ESPORTS HISTORY IN FRONT OF OUR FANS
Competing at this prestigious international event presents a unique opportunity to solidify its place among the world’s best esports organizations. As one of the most renowned global competitions, the EWC has become a key milestone for leading clubs and a catalyst for accelerating international expansion through strategic roster acquisitions.
Team Vitality Co-Founder and President Fabien “Neo” Devide comments: “We are excited to join the Esports World Cup Foundation as an official Club Partner for 2025. This partnership reinforces our commitment to excellence on the global stage and our ambition to reach new heights. Our objective is clear: every win counts and brings us closer to being the best. The EWC presents a unique opportunity to showcase our strength across multiple esports disciplines and secure prestigious titles for our fans and legacy.”
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Evoplay’s premium titles hit SkillOnNet platform in multiple markets
Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet has bolstered its already diverse platform by rolling out Evoplay’s cutting-edge games across multiple regulated markets worldwide.
Players at SkillOnNet’s flagship gaming sites like PlayOJO, PlayUZU, and BacanaPlay can now sink their teeth into Evoplay’s award-winning portfolio, including fan-favourite slots such as The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy and Hot Triple Sevens, as well as engaging instant games such as Penalty Shoot-out.
Instant games are especially popular in Brazil – a key market for both companies. SkillOnNet recently entered the newly regulated jurisdiction with its BacanaPlay and PlayUZU brands and sees the Evoplay deal as an opportunity to offer high quality content to the burgeoning Brazilian market.
Jani Kontturi Head of Games at SkillOnNet said: “Evoplay has redefined online gaming with its next-generation instant games and visually stunning slots. Their content is a perfect addition to our platform as we continue expanding into new regulated markets. With Brazil now a big focus, we’re confident that Evoplay’s innovative titles will resonate strongly with players there.”
Ihor Zarechnyi, CCO at Evoplay said: “SkillOnNet is a powerhouse in the industry and shares our passion for innovation and quality. We look forward to a successful partnership that will bring exceptional gaming experiences to players around the globe.”
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Former Entain exec Jez White joins BetComply
BetComply, iGaming’s most trusted technical and regulatory compliance firm, has hired the former Entain executive Jez White in a new role overseeing safer gambling and sustainability.
White joins BetComply as the firm’s first Safer Gambling & Sustainability Specialist, following more than eight years at Entain, where he served as Director of Player Protection Systems and Analytics. His expertise across responsible gaming, risk management, and player protection technology has been instrumental in shaping industry standards.
In his new position, White will design and implement safer gambling strategies, audit existing safer gambling models and design CRM strategies for BetComply clients.
Daniel Brookes, CEO of BetComply said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Jez, who has been at the very cutting edge of regulated online gaming for many years now. Few, if any, can match his level of expertise, and this is a major coup for BetComply and our partners. His insights and experience will be invaluable as we continue to set new benchmarks in compliance and sustainability.”
Jez White, Safer Gambling & Sustainability Specialist at BetComply, added: “I’m incredibly proud of the advancements made in player protection during my eight years at Entain, and I’m now excited to join BetComply. They have very quickly emerged as the leading compliance firm in our industry, and I’ll be contributing to their vision of creating a safer and more sustainable gaming sector.”
While at Entain, White led the implementation of an industry-leading safe gambling strategy that incorporated pattern recognition models and real-time interaction technology.
BetComply has been expanding its senior team over recent weeks. In February, Paola Menchem was brought in to lead its legal and regulatory compliance services.
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Darts Player Prakash Jiwa Gets Eight-year Ban for Match Fixing
Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned from all Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting on darts.
The UK Gambling Commission’s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) supported the investigation by facilitating information gathered in the course of its enquiries.
Following a hearing before the DRA Disciplinary Committee on 21 January 2025, Jiwa was found guilty of fixing four matches and betting on darts. He was found not guilty of obstructing the enquiry.
The Committee has suspended him from playing in or being involved in any DRA-regulated events until 6 November 2031, provided he pays costs of £17,741.46 in full.
There is no suggestion that the other players in these matches were involved.
John Pierce, Commission Director of Enforcement, said: “All betting customers in Britain should have confidence that bets placed with licensed gambling businesses are on markets that are fair and free from betting-related corruption.
“Our Sports Betting Intelligence Unit works closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to support sporting integrity investigations and combat match-fixing. This decision sends a clear message that betting-related corruption in sport will not be tolerated.”
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