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World Esports Championship: CS:GO team to kick off India’s campaign on December 2

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The Indian CS:GO team will be leading the country’s charge at the IESF’s 14th World Esports Championship as they take on Tajikistan in their opener on December 2.

A team, comprising of skipper Ritesh Sarda (Defaulter), Shuvajyoti Chakraborty (Mcg1LLzZz), Anshul Adarkar (KiiLSwitCh), Hrishikesh Shenoy (Crazy_Gamer) and Harsh Jain (lynX) has been placed in the Group C along with Tajikistan, Team IESF and Chile. After their eighth-place finish in the last edition of the tournament held in Eilat, Israel, the team will be determined to clinch a podium finish this time around.

Team India CS:GO captain Ritesh Sarda said “It’s been a great honour to represent India back-to-back in the WEC. We as a team are excited and prepared to play in the upcoming WEC starting next week in Bali. The world finals is going to be a huge spectacle. With the right mentality and proper grind, we have high hopes for the tournament and will try to bring the laurels to the country.”

Organised by International Esports Federation (IESF), the upcoming 14th World Esports Championship will witness the participation of top athletes from over 120 countries, competing in six different Esports titles—CS:GO, Dota 2, Tekken 7, eFootball as well as debutants PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Bang. With a massive prize pool of USD 500K (INR 4 crores approximately) up for grabs, the tournament will be conducted in Bali from December 1 to 12. Team India consists of the same athletes which represented India at the last World Esports Championship in Eilat and had won the National Qualifiers (NESC2022).

Besides CS:GO, India will also participate in the Tekken 7 and eFootball titles.

“This is another great opportunity post the Commonwealth Esports Championship for India’s esports athletes to prove their metal. With Olympics also announcing “Olympic Esports Week”, esports is inching towards its Woodstock moment; and medals in events like CEC, WEC will help in establishing India as a dominant-esports powerhouse’ globally. This set of our athletes have great potential and we are confident that they will give a tough challenge to the world’s best and emerge victorious and make our glorious nation proud. I wish them all the very best and look forward to see them triumph in their respective titles” said Yugal Kishore Sharma, Director of Esports Federation of India.

Hitesh Khorwal (Rcool) and Hemanth Kommu (Peshemak7) will represent India in the Tekken 7 and eFootball titles respectively.

Khorwal will battle it out against athletes from Pakistan, Bahamas, Venezuela and Palestine in the Group E and will be beginning his challenge against Lucius Antoine of the Bahamas on December 3.

The Indian’s clash against Arslan Siddique of Pakistan on the same day following his opening game will be one to watch out for. Arslan has won the VSFighting X, Dreamhack 2022 and Combo Breaker 2022 titles earlier this year.

I am really glad that I will be representing India in WEC this year, this feeling is adorable and I can’t explain my emotions. WEC is always an arduous task for Tekken participants since our scene has progressed tremendously well and reached a new zenith. So it’s a moment to cherish for me. It creates a perfect scenery of success for me after putting my blood and sweat into this game. This time I am more devised for the WEC. As a mountain to climb it already is, I feel confident as well as prepared for this. It’s a great opportunity to prove my mettle against the literal virtuosos of the title and my body, soul and mind, is ready for it. Bring it on, Bali!” Hitesh expressed his excitement ahead of the World Championship Finals.

Kommu, on the other hand, will be competing against athletes from Kazakhstan, Armenia and Guinea in Group P. He will play his first match against Cheick Conde of Guinea on December 3.

“It’s an amazing feeling and honour to represent our country at the 14th WEC. It’s a huge opportunity for me to play at such a big event with the top players from different countries competing. I’m confident with my grind and will try my best to get the best results in the tournament and want to bring some glory from it back home.” Hemanth said while expressing his thoughts on getting the opportunity to represent India in the world finals.

The group stage games for Tekken 7 will be contested in the best-of-three format and for CS:GO it will be in the best-of-one.

Following the conclusion of the group stage, the Top-2 teams from each group will progress into the next round in the CS:GO and Tekken 7 titles while for eFootball only the top team of the group will qualify for the next stage.

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Push Gaming enjoys further Spanish market growth with Bally’s Interactive

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B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has significantly amplified its European presence, launching its portfolio of hit titles in Spain with the prominent operator Bally’s Interactive. This strategic move is part of the studio’s broader growth strategy to appeal to a wider range of markets and player profiles.

Bally’s Interactive now has access to a variety of Push Gaming titles, including legacy hits such as Jammin’ Jars and Wild Swarm, along with all of the supplier’s expansive roadmap of high-quality new games like recent hit Wild Swarm Triple Hive

The Spanish activation builds upon an already robust collaboration between the two across the highly competitive UK market. Push Gaming is strategically focused on supporting its partners in newly regulated and key existing markets to achieve significant market share.

This latest launch will enable Push to further harness the impact of iGaming in Spain. According to the latest reports from the national regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), 2024 saw record-breaking performance with GGR reaching a high of €1.45 billion, representing a substantial 17.6% increase from the previous year. Online casinos were the primary source of this revenue, generating €730.7 million in GGR (up 17%), with slots contributing €472.2 million.

This partnership showcases Push Gaming’s commitment to expanding its reach across key regulated global territories and driving the Push Gaming brand in line with its ambitious growth strategy.

Joanna Wren, Senior Commercial Operations Manager at Push Gaming, said: “Launching our portfolio in Spain with Bally’s Interactive continues our growth in Europe. Strengthening our partnership with this top-tier operator boosts our confidence for a successful future in the region.

“Our goal is to achieve significant market share by developing our game range to suit a wide variety of player profiles while maintaining the high quality we are known for. We’re confident that our established localisation strategy, combined with our exciting slot content and Bally’s Interactive’s outstanding support, will ensure our titles resonate strongly with players and drive significant growth in the region.”

Richard Harris, CCO at Bally’s Interactive, said: “We are excited to introduce Push Gaming titles to our platform and are proud to host its brand in Spain. Its games align perfectly with our commitment to providing Spanish players with the highest quality and most entertaining casino content.

“Given the impressive performance of Push Gaming’s titles with our UK brands, we believe its content will attract players and help maintain our success in this vibrant market.”

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Betandyou supports the Legends Charity Game in Lisbon

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Betandyou is proud to announce its support for Legends Charity Game, a spectacular charity football match taking place at the iconic José Alvalade Stadium, bringing together over 50,000 fans in the stands and millions more watching online and on TV across the globe.

This is more than just a match, it’s a historic meeting of football legends. The pitch will host some of the greatest names in football history, including Kaká, Roberto Carlos, Carles Puyol, Del Piero, John Terry, Michael Owen, Petr Čech, and many others. Led by Peter Schmeichel and Diego Lugano, the World Legends will face the Portugal Legends, delivering a once-in-a-lifetime football spectacle.

But the true goal is charity. The event aims to raise over €1,000,000 to support children and families in Ukraine, Portugal, and around the world. Every goal scored, every cheer from the stands, and every contribution will help transform lives.

As a proud donor of the tournament, Winandyou contributed €10000, reinforcing its commitment to unity, support, and social responsibility. For us, it is not only about creating opportunities within the betting and affiliate industry, but also about making a meaningful difference where it matters most.

“We are proud to support such a significant event. The Legends Charity Game brings millions of people together and proves that sport has the power to change the world. For Betandyou, this is a chance to contribute to a greater cause and support those in need,” CEO of the company stated.

The Legends Charity Game is more than football. It’s a game where legends of the past help shape a brighter future.

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1/ST CONTENT and Italy’s MASAF form new partnership ahead of the Breeders’ Cup

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Distribution deal sees leading racing provider for the Americas extend its scope into Italy’s local pool betting via governing body for horse racing

1/ST CONTENT, the pre-eminent provider of premium North and South American horse racing content and a key division of 1/ST, has continued to grow its international footprint in a new partnership with the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) in the run-up to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, one of the true highlights on the global racing calendar.

The deal now opens a breakthrough gateway for local pool betting on North American, South American and Turkish racing in Italy – and was soft-launched over last month’s 100th edition of the Hambletonian at The Meadowlands, NJ. This milestone renewal, the pinnacle of harness racing and a format of the sport which is particularly popular with Italian racing fans, fostered immediate fan engagement, as reported by MASAF this month via https://www.grandeippicaitaliana.it/.

The agreement kicks off with the 2025 flagship finale at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in Del Mar (31 October – 1 November) and brings many of the premier stateside races to Italy, including the Pegasus World Cup (24 January) and the Triple Crown contests of Preakness 151 (16 May) and the Belmont Stakes (6 June). In the aggregate, 1/ST CONTENT’s extensive content portfolio maps approximately 90% of all North American racetracks, alongside South American and Turkish venues, neatly complementing Italy’s domestic sporting action with a reliable source of fast-settling betting content between 18:00 and 05:00 CET.

Italian and North American horse racing currently enjoy a strong reciprocal bond, thanks to three of Italy’s leading jockeys in Frankie Dettori, Umberto Rispoli and Antonio Fresu plying their trade in North America. These three Italian ambassadors were recently introduced to a mainstream global audience via Netflix’s acclaimed Race For The Crown.

1/ST CONTENT’s worldwide experience and customer base for pools betting features the Americas, Morocco, Italy, Singapore, Australia, Turkey, Sweden, France, New Zealand and Hong Kong. As a result, by leveraging 1/ST CONTENT’s unparalleled expertise in capturing and streaming elite live-racing events, bettors across Italy can now enjoy a best-in-breed international racing experience.

Key features of the deal include but are not limited to:

  1. Comprehensive Coverage: exclusive signals of all racetracks in the United States, Canada, South America and Turkey, ensuring an extensive and diverse range of racing content for Italian audiences.
  2. Cutting-Edge Technology: high-quality, immersive broadcasts, providing viewers with an unparalleled access to live racing and informative content that both engages the seasoned viewer and educates those unfamiliar with the sport.
  3. Enhanced Viewer Engagement: accompanying innovative marketing strategies, promotions, and engagement initiatives, enhancing the overall viewer experience and speaking to a dedicated racing community in Italy

Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “We’re thrilled to be working as a partner with MASAF on a program to rejuvenate their horse racing audience and breathe new life into the Italian industry. Our collaboration marks a cornerstone from which we can build together to ensure that racing is competitive with other betting options and further expands 1/ST’s global reach.”

Remo Chiodi, Director General for Horse Racing at MASAF, added: “This partnership is part of a broader framework aimed at strengthening relations between Italy and the United States in the horseracing sector: it is a path that consolidates ties between the two countries, enhances both our national excellence and international achievements, and opens up new opportunities for growth and exchange. It is a step that also involves breeding and training, while highlighting the image of Italian racing excellence in the United States, represented by our most renowned jockeys competing overseas.

“Thanks to this agreement, major American racing events will be broadcast free-to-air on EQU TV, expanding the television offering and allowing betting on the races within a fully integrated system. After years of challenges, Italian racing is redefining the entire sector to restore our sport to a position of strength, both at home and abroad.”

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