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Epic Esports Events announces EPICENTER Major, the fifth Major of the Dota Pro Circuit 2018-2019 season
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Epic Esports Events (part of ESforce Holding) will organize the fifth Major of the Dota Pro Circuit 2018-2019 season, EPICENTER Major. The tournament’s final stage will be held in Moscow on June 22-30. The winning team will claim $350 000 of the $1 000 000 total prize pool and receive 4950 DPC points on its way to the year’s most anticipated esports event, The International 2019.
The group stage of EPICENTER Major will be held on June 22-23 in accordance with global guidelines for Majors. The results of the group stage will decide the upper- and lower-bracket seeds between the participant-teams, followed by Double Elimination playoff system. Playoffs start on 24 June in a studio format. The final days of the playoff stage will be held on 28-30 in the CSKA Arena formerly known as “VTB Ice Palace”. For the first time in the history of EPICENTER Dota 2 series, the tournament will offer visitors a perfectly unobstructed viewing angle from any side of the arena thanks to the 360°-view stage design.
16 teams from all around the world will participate in EPICENTER Major. 15 of them will compete for their spots in the open and closed qualifiers in Europe (3 slots), CIS (3), China (3), Southeast Asia (2), North America (2), and South America (2) regions. The winner of the previous Minor will be the final participant of EPICENTER Major.
Dates and formats of the EPICENTER Major open qualifiers will be announced on April 2 immediately after the conclusion of the qualifiers for the fourth Major in DPC 2018-2019 season. The closed qualifiers will take place on May 15-19.
Tickets and passes for the tournament’s final stage, which will take place on June 28-30 in Moscow, are already available for purchase on epicenter.gg website, starting from 490 rubles for single-day tickets. Holders of three-day passes traditionally receive bonuses and gifts depending on the passes’ tier, including: early access to the stadium, guaranteed access to autograph sessions, and more. Detailed information regarding the contents of gift sets will be available later.
Epic Esports Event specializes in hosting international competitions and is the organizer of EPICENTER tournament series in Dota 2 and CS:GO in Moscow and Saint Petersburg since 2016. The first tournament of the series in Dota 2 was recognized as the best European event in Live Entertainment nomination according to a prestigious European award EUBEA 2016. The first Major Dota tournament in the history of the Russian esports, EPICENTER XL, took place in 2018 in Moscow and became the second most viewed tournament in Dota 2 in 2018 and the most viewed tournament in Dota 2 held by a third-party organization.
Tournament teaser available via this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udwihXCK2vg
*supported by Valve, Dota 2 publisher.
**supported by Valve. Minors’ prize pools and DPC points pools are smaller compared to these of Majors’. The winner of a Minor-class tournament receives a direct invitation to an upcoming Major-class tournament.
ESforce Holding is one of the world’s largest esports organizations and the leader of electronic sports in Russia. The holding company integrates all key areas of the esports business, from organizing international tournaments and professional content creation to publishing and advertising activities as well as online retail sales of esports-themed merchandise. ESforce owns over 220 popular online resources with a combined audience of 12 million followers and 114 million annual unique visitors, which provide a 90-percent reach to esports broadcast viewers in Russia and the CIS as well as access to a significant share of relevant international audiences. In 2018, the holding became part of the largest technology company in Russia, Mail.Ru Group.
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New Title Boosts Player Engagement and Solves Liquidity Challenges with Bitcoin Lightning Network
THNDR, a trailblazer in skill-based peer-to-peer (PvP) gaming solutions, announced the launch of its latest title, Blackjack, now available on its B2B PvP platform. Designed for iGaming operators and aggregators, this classic game with a skilled twist leverages THNDR’s cutting-edge betting liquidity network and instant payment settlements to redefine player engagement, retention, and monetization in the iGaming industry.
Underlying the new Blackjack title, THNDR’s tech addresses long-standing pain points for operators, including player liquidity gaps and slow payout processes. By tapping into THNDR’s cross-operator liquidity network, the game ensures players are matched instantly, eliminating unfilled wagers and keeping the action flowing. Coupled with real-time payouts, operators can offer their players PvP games in any currency while benefiting from behind-the-scenes settlement with zero delays or chargebacks.
“We’re thrilled to bring a skill version of Blackjack to our PvP platform,” said Desiree Dickerson, CEO and Co-Founder of THNDR. “This isn’t just another game, it’s a powerful re-engagement and monetization tool for operators. By blending skill-based competition with our innovative tech, we’re delivering a solution that keeps players engaged longer, boosts retention, and opens access to a broader market of new users.”
Unlike traditional casino-style Blackjack, THNDR’s version rewards strategy and decision-making, appealing to a growing demographic of competitive players seeking more than chance-based entertainment. Early partners include BetOpenly, Speed Wallet, Maincard, Telobet, and more.
For iGaming operators and aggregators, the benefits are clear:
- Instant Liquidity: Players connect across THNDR’s betting network for a nearly 100% match rate.
- Enhanced Monetization: Instant payouts encourage higher spending and user trust.
- User Acquisition: Skill-based games allow licensed operators to reach a wider market.
- Seamless Integration: The platform can be integrated with just a few lines of code and works with any currency.
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Altenar offers sportsbook advice with ‘Behind The Bet’ webinars
Altenar is launching a series of free online webinars with helpful tips and advice for operators to gain a better understanding of how to maximise the potential of their sportsbook.
In the webinars titled ‘Behind The Bet’, experts from across Altenar’s departments will present their thoughts on a range of topics aimed at educating the audience and helping them optimise their sportsbook offering.
As a leading sportsbook provider in regulated markets around the world, Altenar’s products are tailored to the demands of various regions and are developed based on the localised expertise of the team.
Account managers already play an important role in the business development of existing clients but ‘Behind The Bet’ will allow both current and potential customers to improve their understanding of various markets, regulations and sportsbook products.
The webinars will be held in English, Spanish and Portuguese to cater to the needs of a global audience, with the presentations followed by a question-and-answer session.
The first edition of Behind The Bet will focus on one of the hottest topics in the iGaming industry as Altenar’s Head of Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Magno Neiva and Sales Manager Frederico Caputi discuss the legal landscape in Brazil.
Charlie Williams, Commercial Director at Altenar, said: “The newly regulated market has opened up exciting opportunities for iGaming companies, but there are also many regulatory challenges to overcome in order to maximize market potential. Altenar’s success in highly regulated markets across the globe, and in South America, positions us to deliver a flexible range of products and services to help our clients grow in Brazil.”
Magno Neiva, Head of Licensing and Regulatory Compliance, said: “The Brazilian iGaming market is evolving rapidly, presenting exciting opportunities for operators and providers alike. As one of the most dynamic and promising regions in the industry, Brazil is at the centre of innovation and the new regulatory advancements are shaping the future of online betting and gaming in South America.
“Altenar is proud to be part of this journey, bringing its expertise and cutting-edge solutions to a market that is poised for significant growth.”
This webinar, the first in a series, could not have chosen a more relevant market to explore. Through this discussion, Altenar aims to showcase how its advanced sportsbook and gaming solutions can help businesses thrive in this fast-moving environment.
The first edition of Behind The Bet will be held in Portuguese and takes place on March 12 at 11am (Brazilian Standard Time).
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Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion to promote world’s number one crash game to his fans
SPRIBE, the developer behind the number one crash game in the world, Aviator, has added yet another UFC superstar to its roster of brand ambassadors with Tom Aspinall promoting the game to his fans around the world.
Aspinall is the interim UFC heavyweight champion, actively defending his title and solidifying his place as one of the most dominant forces in MMA today. His championship mindset aligns perfectly with Aviator’s commitment to working with the best, ensuring fans experience the thrill of elite competition.Aspinall will take part in a number of campaigns promoting Aviator to UFC audiences worldwide. He joins other Aviator brand ambassadors like Alex Pereira, Johnny Walker and Merab Dvalishvili.
These brand ambassador partnerships form part of a wider marketing deal between SPRIBE and UFC, which sees Aviator branding appear in and around the Octagon for UFC Fight Nights and Pay Per View events. It also established an athlete ambassador fund for agreements such as this.
The deal will help to build even more momentum behind Aviator, the original crash game now available at more than 4,500 online casinos and with more than 42 million active players a month placing upwards of 350,000 bets per minute.
Its popularity comes down to the simple and easy-to-understand increasing curve format and the high-risk/high-reward gameplay. Aviator is also multiplayer with tons of social interaction built into the experience including a chat function and real-time leaderboards.
David Natroshvili, Founder & CEO at SPRIBE, said: “Tom is one of the toughest and most celebrated fighters in the UFC right now and we are excited for him to join our ranks as an Aviator ambassador.
“He has a large and loyal fanbase that we are certain will love the thrills that Aviator provides and look forward to working with Tom on a number of campaigns over the coming 12 months.
“These brand ambassador deals, and our partnership with the UFC and other sports franchises, show our commitment to ensuring Aviator remains the number one crash game on the planet and that as many people as possible get to play it.”
Tom Aspinall, UFC interim heavyweight champion and Aviator Brand Ambassador, added: “Taking flight in Aviator is just as thrilling as stepping into the Octagon on fight night so I’m excited for my fans to experience what the game has to offer.
“The team at SPRIBE have some great campaigns planned for the coming months which I’m excited to be a part of as we work together to ensure that Aviator really takes flight.”
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