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English Football Club Manchester City Expands its Esports Team
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One of the major trends occurring in world football hasn’t been on the pitch or in the dressing. In fact, it has been upstairs and away from the players and coaches that are employed by the clubs. Esports have become a popular area at football clubs around the world a number of top esports athletes have signed contracts to represent teams. Esports fans are gearing up for the latest round of the FIFA 20 Global Series. Fans are eager to see which player emerges victorious and fans can bet on Gentpromocode and pick the player they believe will win the tournament.
Investing in the future
English football club Manchester City recently announced the signing of a new esports star for the FIFA 2019-20 season. Manchester City officially signed Ryan Pessoa, who joins Shaun “Shellzz” Springette at the club. Pessoa is not a new name to the Manchester City line-up. He teamed up with Springette at the FIFA 19 eClub World Cup where the duo reached the tournament’s quarterfinals. Esports fans can wager on the FIFA 20 Global Series with William Hill and follow Manchester City’s exciting duo throughout the tournament.
Pessoa is a fantastic FIFA talent. During the 2019 season, he was ranked 17th globally on Xbox making him one of the most in-demand FIFA players on the planet. The esports athlete previous played for Hashtag United and will take part in the ePremier League qualifiers as a Cityzen.
Growing number of football clubs in esports
Manchester City’s announcement that Pessoa had joined the club’s esport team for 2019-20 comes on the heels of their partnership with FaZe Clan. The esports organization is expected to help Manchester City grow its reach in the gaming world.
FaZe Clan will help Manchester City focus on FIFA, in particular, but that isn’t the only game the club could delve into. The North American esports group has professional players in a variety of games including Fortnite, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, and FIFA.
Football clubs continue to enter and expand their networks in the esports realm. Many of the world’s top football clubs see esports as a way to capture Millennials’ fans. Although some football clubs such as FC Copenhagen have opted to have esports teams that play games outside of FIFA, a large majority have decided to keep things focused on football. FC Copenhagen took the bold step of signing a Counter-Strike team while Schalke 04 added a League of Legends team in 2016.
Revenue potential
Reports continue to surface with incredible estimates on the future revenue of esports. It is claimed that revenues could reach $1.5 billion by the year 2021. The word to focus on here is could.
With so much potential money at stake, football clubs want to get a piece of the pie before others. Professional sports teams are already in a good position to create esports divisions and partnering with gaming brands makes it possible to jump right in.
Due to further exposure, football clubs can earn more money with a diverse range of sponsorships. Esports may be the new fad that football clubs are jumping on, but the money they could earn will go into the “real” football players rather than the gamers. If the revenue estimates become a reality, football clubs could see even more financial growth.
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Bulgaria first for Push Gaming with Kaizen Gaming’s Betano
Push Gaming has entered the Bulgarian market thanks to an exclusive deal with Kaizen Gaming brand Betano, marking a milestone in its expansion in globally regulated markets.
For 12 weeks, tier-one operator Betano will have exclusive rights to Push Gaming’s portfolio in the country as it brings the studio’s hugely popular titles to Bulgaria for the first time.
Push’s extensive back catalogue of major hits, including Razor Shark, Razor Returns, Jammin’ Jars, Big Bamboo and Wild Swarm, are now ready to be enjoyed by players in Bulgaria, with more recent releases due to roll out imminently.
The launch enhances Push’s relationship with Kaizen Gaming, which has already seen success with its award-winning content in Greece, Denmark, and Brazil.
Agreements with over 15 direct integration partners have been achieved in 2024, and the supplier’s significant growth will be bolstered by several more announcements in the remainder of Q4.
Fiona Hickey, Chief Business Development Officer at Push Gaming, said: “Bulgaria is a territory we’ve been working on for some time, so it’s particularly pleasing to launch there with such an established and respected name as Betano.
“We know the strength of our product, and allied with Kaizen Gaming’s prominent positioning across regulated markets, we can make the most of our regional entries. They’re a fantastic strategic partner to work alongside, which breeds exceptional confidence that every launch period will perform strongly.”
Evangelos Dedoulis, Director of Product, Gaming and Rewards at Kaizen Gaming, added: “Push Gaming is responsible for some of the finest games on the market, and as such, we have been eagerly anticipating bringing them to our Betano platform in Bulgaria too. In other markets where we have integrated Push Gaming’s titles, the reception from our audience has been exceptional, and we expect the same in this case too.”
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Kambi Group plc and BetCity strengthen partnership with multi-year extension
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has agreed a multi-year extension to its successful sportsbook partnership with BetCity, a leading online sports betting and gaming operator in the Netherlands. In 2022, BetCity was acquired by Entain, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups.
The extended agreement will see Kambi continue to provide BetCity with its online Turnkey Sportsbook, the world’s leading end-to-end sportsbook solution. BetCity also leverages native app technology from Shape Games, Kambi Group’s Front End division, to provide an enhanced user experience.
Kambi first partnered with BetCity in 2021, successfully launching on day one of the Netherlands’ regulated online gambling market opening in October of that year. Following the launch, BetCity quickly established itself as one of the Netherlands’ leading brands.
Werner Becher, Kambi CEO, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with BetCity, a brand that has demonstrated exceptional ambition since its inception. This agreement reflects the strong relationship we have built over the past few years and underscores Kambi’s commitment to empowering partners with the premium technology and services needed to succeed in regulated markets. We look forward to continuing this journey with BetCity and supporting their next phase of growth as part of Entain’s stable of brands.”
Vic Walia, CEO of BetCity, added: “Since partnering with Kambi, BetCity has gone from strength to strength, achieving a prominent position in a highly competitive market. Kambi’s advanced Turnkey Sportsbook and high-quality service have been pivotal to our success, and we are excited to extend this collaboration as we continue to deliver a premium betting experience to our players in the Netherlands.”
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