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Greenberg Traurig Forms Video Game and Esports Group: Team To Address Legal Needs of Clients in Billion-Dollar+ Industry
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Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has harnessed the collective competitive video gaming, or esports, experience of a core group of attorneys, to create a multi-office, cross-practice team that can serve the legal needs of clients involved in the billion-dollar-plus industry. Greenberg Traurig’s newly established Video Game and Esports Group will be headed by Steve Walkowiak and P. William Stark, litigation shareholders in the firm’s Dallas office.
The new group, founded with approximately 20 attorneys from across the firm, will leverage the firm’s deep industry knowledge in several areas, including emerging technology, intellectual property, corporate and securities, stadium development, media rights, and litigation. The Video Game and Esports Group will also draw upon the experience of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Gaming and Sports Law Practices to address the industry’s many facets.
“This type of cross-pollination enables the firm to provide tailored solutions while proactively navigating opportunities or challenges that can arise,” Stark said.
The group currently represents esports teams and game developers across a multitude of legal needs, ranging from governmental regulation and antitrust to employment and policy initiatives.
“Esports is estimated to be a billion-dollar industry and growing,” Walkowiak said. “As the business and legal landscape of this exciting industry continues to evolve, our goal is to expand on what we can offer clients with a broad range of experience and resources leveraging our expansive knowledge with this industry specific focus.”
Esports involves multiplayer video gaming played competitively for spectators, typically by professional gamers. According to published reports, the industry recently experienced a resurgence, thanks to faster online streaming capabilities, big-name investors, and a global audience that continues to grow into the hundreds of millions daily.
The relocation of world-famous esports teams to major cities across the United States is also reported to be spurring development of new startups and large-scale real estate projects. In November, the city of Arlington, Texas opened a $10 million, 100,000-square-foot facility called Esports Stadium Arlington—making it one of the largest esports stadiums in the U.S.
Stark said that he believes “the legal needs of clients are dynamic, and it is important for the firm to be adaptive and strategic in how we solve those needs. Adding a video game and esports group allows us to draw from our existing expertise and develop viable solutions for clients involved in this sector.”
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017 and is among the Top 20 on the 2018 Am Law Global 100. Web: www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.
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Playtime with Sumo Baby: PopOK Gaming’s Adorable New Slot Unveiled!
PopOK Gaming is thrilled to announce the launch of Sumo Baby, a charming new 3×3 slot game that brings a playful twist to the world of traditional sumo. This delightful slot combines the cuteness of a baby sumo wrestler with exciting features to deliver a rewarding experience for players who enjoy Asian-inspired themes and high winning potential.
Sumo Baby is set on a straightforward 3×3 layout with 5 paylines, making it accessible for both casual players and slot enthusiasts. What makes this game truly unique is the Multiplier Reel beneath the main reels, offering random win multipliers of x2, x5, or x10 on any spin to amplify winnings.
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Evoplay launches one of the first-ever tap titles with Tap Craze
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, debuts in the tap game vertical with Tap Craze, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio with innovative interactive content for operators.
Designed to offer an engaging and dynamic gameplay experience, Tap Craze introduces players to Capybara Joe, the title’s central character, alongside a suite of features aimed at maximising retention and engagement.
Operators can leverage the unique Happiness Scale mechanic, encouraging players to maintain Joe’s glee to unlock the Wheel of Fortune, offering multipliers of up to 500x.
Tap Craze includes three fixed jackpots, Minor, Major, and Grand, offering significant rewards. It also offers customisable components, including a Costume Gallery for personalisation and a competitive Top 15 Leaderboard to foster engagement.
With a live Information Ticker showcasing the latest wins, Tap Craze is designed to create a sense of community and excitement among audiences.
The introduction of the title with new engaging mechanics highlights Evoplay’s commitment to innovation and reinforces its position as a leading supplier in the iGaming industry.
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Tap Craze represents a significant step forward for Evoplay as we continue to diversify our portfolio with cutting-edge interactive content.
“By introducing innovative mechanics and highly interactive features, this game provides operators with a product that both entertains and drives strong retention and performance. We’re excited to offer a unique addition to our portfolio that aligns with our partners’ needs and demands in competitive markets.”
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Stakelogic Seals the Deal with Light & Wonder Integration
Industry-leading slot and live casino content provider signs a new deal with Light & Wonder, ensuring expanded distribution across key European and US markets
Stakelogic, the in-demand iGaming content provider, has put pen to paper on a deal with industry leading aggregator Light & Wonder that will see its slot and live casino content integrated into Light & Wonder’s content marketplace.
This direct integration will see Stakelogic’s game-changing content offered to leading operators in key regulated markets in Europe and the US. The integration includes hot releases like DRAGON’S DAWN, MANIMALS, AND TIKI TIKI HOLD ‘N’ WIN all making their way to the content marketplace.
In addition, Stakelogic’s range of classic online slots will also be included in the deal. This portfolio combines the nostalgia of old-school fruit machines with the innovation of modern-day slots, providing one of the best classic slot experiences on the market.
Furthermore, Stakelogic’s cutting-edge live casino content will also be available. Speed Baccarat, and the Super Wheel side-bet, the industries’ first game which gives the opportunity to players to progress from slot games to the live casino bonus rounds, are just some of the live casino games being integrated onto Light & Wonder’s content marketplace.
Light & Wonder’s leading online content marketplacehosts over 4,500 games from some of the world’s leading content game studios and its own in-house developed games. Its integration platform is one of the best in the industry, with the company working alongside some of Europe’s and America’s leading online operators.
Neil Tanti, Head of Sales at Stakelogic, said: “Light & Wonder is a market-leading aggregation platform that can provide us unparalleled access to some of our most important strategic markets. Its reputation among providers speaks for itself and we are excited about the opportunities this new agreement presents.”
James Bustin, Business Development Manager, at Light & Wonder, said: “At Light & Wonder, we aim to provide our customers with the most innovative and exciting games available, and to achieve this, we have to work with the best of the best. Stakelogic is firmly established as one of the hottest content providers in the world, and we are proud to add them to our ever-growing content marketplace.”
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