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RECORD DEAL FOR TENZ AND PRODIGY AGENCY – 40 000 MICE SOLD OUT IN A FEW HOURS – FINALMOUSE TENZ MOUSE ($7 599 600 total gross value)
Prodigy Agency, a leading esports representation agency, has revealed that the limited launch of the mouse of its player Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, a Valorant superstar from North America, with Finalmouse, sold out in just a few hours on Sunday, 17 July 2022.
A total of 40 000 mice were sold at a unit price of $189.99, representing a total gross value of $7 599 600. This is by far the biggest sale for an active esports player ever and TenZ will receive a share of the revenue generated.
Profit from the release will not be disclosed.
Prodigy Agency, founded and directed by Jérôme Coupez, with over 30 employees, represent more than 200 players around the world including some of the biggest stars in esports like Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski on CS:GO, Adil “ScreaM” Benrlitom and Tyson “TenZ” Ngo on Valorant, Alexandre “Kaydop” Courant on Rocket League, and Kacper “Inspired” Słoma on League of Legends.
Since joining Prodigy Agency in January 2021, TenZ has grown from less than a million followers to close to 8 million, with a massive reach and engagement on all platforms, including a peak at 113 373 viewers on Twitch, becoming a true esports icon.
He has also been one of the very best players in the world on Valorant, winning several international competitions with his current team Sentinels.
In addition to Finalmouse, he is also currently the ambassador of premium brands such as XTRFY , Secretlab and Aim Lab.
“We’ve been working for more than a year on creating this opportunity and bringing it to the finish line.
From the negotiations of a ground-breaking contract for TenZ with his team to anticipate this potential move, to exploring all the possibilities with peripheral companies, including Finalmouse, to this very final day of the drop!
When I first started to think about this idea, I really did envision it to be something similar to the Michael Jordan x Nike original deal – with the goal of creating something unique for esports players and paving the way for the future by proving that esports players can actually sell products… and a lot!
On top of being one of the best players in the world on his game, Tyson is perhaps the current biggest active esports pro player in the world, and he is truly becoming an icon for a whole generation.
It was a no-brainer to collaborate with Finalmouse on creating the first TenZ’ mouse as he was already playing with their products and they were the perfect match in terms of quality and image.
I couldn’t be prouder of Tyson and our team at Prodigy Agency and this is only the beginning of millions of possibilities for our players.” – Jérôme Coupez, Founder & CEO – Prodigy Agency
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Caitlin Clark Boosted Betting on March Madness Women’s Games by 540%; a Bellwether on Her WNBA Impact: Optimove Insights’ Analysis
Results based on more than 19 million bets during the 2024 NCAA March Madness tournament also revealed women’s games had more TV viewers, men’s games received more bets
Optimove Insights, the analytical and research arm of Optimove, has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the 2024 NCAA March Madness tournament, shedding light on the significant impact of standout player Caitlin Clark on betting behavior in women’s games. The report revealed that she boosted betting on March Madness by an average of 540%, a bellwether on her likely impact to the WNBA. The report was released at SBC Summit North America.
Results based on 19 Million+ Bets
Between March 29 and April 9, Optimove Insights analyzed more than 19 million bets placed on the 2024 NCAA March Madness tournament, encompassing both men’s and women’s games. The focus of this analysis was to track the betting trends surrounding games featuring Caitlin Clark, a prominent player in women’s college basketball, and the first pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Women’s Games: The Caitlin Clark Effect
Optimove Insights tracked the betting activity on women’s NCAA games from the Elite Eight stage through to the Championship game. The comparative baseline game, Oregon State vs. South Carolina, set at 100%, received the fewest bets among the games tracked.
The data revealed the impact of Caitlin Clark on betting activity, with games featuring her, witnessing an average 540% increase in bets compared to the baseline. This suggests a significant influence of individual players on the betting landscape, emphasizing the role of star power in driving fan engagement and betting interest.
Men’s Championship Game More Bets, Women’s Championship Game More Eyeballs.
Of note is that the women’s Championship game had an average of 18.7 million TV viewers compared to the men’s game at 14.8 million viewers, yet the men’s game attracted more than 3X the number of bets. This disparity underscores potential differences in viewer engagement versus betting activity between the two tournaments.
Men’s Games
The analysis also encompassed betting behavior in men’s NCAA games. Despite the men’s Championship game showing a 139% increase in bets over the baseline, the percentage increase in betting was notably lower compared to women’s games.
A likely explanation for this difference lies in the higher baseline of individual bettors in men’s games, resulting in lower percentage increases. Nevertheless, men’s games consistently attracted more bets throughout the tournament.
According to Rony Vexelman, VP of Marketing at Optimove, “As the WNBA season is about to tip off on May 14, it is doing so, with a generational player. The substantial boost in overall interest in women’s basketball catalyzed by Caitlin Clark is extraordinary. Her influence on boosting betting, TV viewership and more is already starting to drive a new women’s basketball economy in the trillions.”
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DigitalEjis Limited, an innovative research and development company, and Betpoint, a leading Italian regulated gaming operator, have signed a partnership agreement to improve technological safeguards for players and responsible gaming.
DigitalEjis, a pioneer in its field, is the only company that provides an advanced technological solution to assist gaming operators in promoting responsible gaming and ensuring a safer gaming environment for all customers. DigitalEjis has developed the world’s first anti-addiction prediction software, the result of years of scientific research conducted in collaboration with renowned institutions and enhanced by the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
This software aims to improve the protection of responsible gaming. Ian McLoughlin, CEO of DigitalEjis, emphasized the ethical imperative behind the development of the innovative software: “Our mission is to create a safe and fun gaming environment for all players. By allowing operators to better understand their players, we aim to implement protection tools for the most vulnerable users without compromising anyone’s fun”.
“It was a pleasure,” adds Ian McLoughlin, “to work closely with Betpoint to enable them to offer a quantum-leap in player protection compared to the competition. Through-out the process, Betpoint has shown a constant commitment to maximizing the safety of its players. What I now hope is that players will turn to gaming operators who offer more protection. Currently in Italy, Betpoint represents the reference point for this”.
Betpoint, a leading gaming operator in Italy, stands out for its leadership in the field of player protection. Long committed to promoting transparency, player trust, and their safety, Betpoint sees the collaboration with DigitalEjis as a further sign of its commitment to responsible gaming.
With the integration of the software designed and produced by DigitalEjis on its gaming platform, Betpoint confirms itself as the most committed operator in Italy on the front of the protection of safe and responsible gaming. Betpoint, a prominent name in the gaming sector in Italy, has consistently prioritized transparency and player trust. In its position as a premium operator, Betpoint has committed to actively promoting responsible gaming as an integral part of its
corporate philosophy.
Giuseppe Simone, CEO of Betpoint, stated: “The collaboration with DigitalEjis reflects our commitment to player safety. We firmly believe that operators should provide a safer gaming experience for their customers, and we are committed to doing exactly that”.
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ELA Games, an innovative slot provider in the iGaming industry, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest slot machine game, Big Wave Delight. This new game features an advanced design, original mechanics, and a unique “Bonus Purchase” feature, setting a new standard in the gaming industry.
“Dive into the ultimate Hawaiian surf adventure with Big Wave Delight,” says Mike Cini, Business Owner of ELA Games. “Our latest slot machine offers players a thrilling gaming experience with every spin. The unique ‘Bonus Purchase’ feature and the ‘Wild Wave Respin’ feature, where every Wild landing triggers a respin and summons a massive surfing board as a Wild symbol on the reel, are sure to keep players engaged and entertained.”
Players can also hit the waves with Free Spins, scoring 10 thrilling spins with random multipliers (up to 10x) on each whirl. With up to 3 Wild Surfboards on every spin, players can expect epic wins!
The ELA Games team has just returned from SIGMA Americas in Sao Paulo, which took place from 22-24 April. The team is now preparing for the CasinoBeats Summit 2024 in Malta, where Mike Cini will be participating in a discussion panel titled “Navigating niche – mainstream opinion on alternative games“ on 22nd May.
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