Latest News
Tekken star Abhinav Tejan and eFootball ace Ibrahim Gulrez crowned champions of NESC 2023; qualify for 15th World Esports Championships
Putting up stellar performances, notable Tekken athlete Abhinav Tejan and eFootball pro Ibrahim Gulrez triumphed in the finals of the National Esports Championships (NESC) 2023 organized by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and secured their berths at the global finals of the 15th World Esports Championships (WEC) which will take place in Iasi, Romania from August 24 – September 4, 2023.
The 15th World Esports Championship 2023 will have a whopping prize pool of $500,000 (INR 4.12 crore) and is set to be the largest edition of the tournament to date with at least 130 countries participating in eFootball, DOTA 2, Tekken7, Mobile Legends, PUBG: Mobile and CS:GO.
Despite starting from the loser bracket, Tejan who is a well-renowned name from the Tekken7 community proved his mettle against other top athletes of the country and will be representing India at the WEC for a record 6th time. The 29-year-old who won the South Asia regional finals of the Tekken World Tour 2022 last year defeated Loveneet in the grand finals by 3-2, 3-2.
“I have won a lot of tournaments in these past few years but winning the NESC 2023 was really important to me I had lost two times in it in the past 2 years. So, I wanted to make a comeback by winning it this year. Qualifying for the IESF finals in Romania had given me the chance to represent India for the 6th time in IESF finals which is personally a really proud moment. I am really looking forward to the finals where I will try my level best to get my country a medal this year,” said Abhinav Tejan.
Similar to Tejan, Gulrez also began his campaign from the loser bracket and displayed immense perseverance as well as high-quality gameplay to become the eFootball champion. He beat Pritesh Quinton Dsouza (bad_pritt) by winning the first round by 3-2 and the second round by 3-0 to seal his maiden qualification at the WEC.
“The feeling is really amazing. I have been trying to achieve this feat for the last couple of years and to finally get there feels amazing. My victory involved a mixture of hard work and some luck. One can only feel that happiness after trying so hard to win the competition for the last couple of seasons,” said Ibrahim Gulrez.
Alongside Tekken and eFootball, the esteemed national qualifiers were also organized for popular PC titles CS:GO and DOTA 2.
In CS:GO (Open), Team Orgless5 toppled the two-time NESC champions Team Wicked Gaming by winning the finals by 2-0. Comprising team captain Harsh Jain (f1redup), Jaspreet Singh (SpawN), Sadab Khan (SK wow^), Piyush Kalwania (clouda), Nikhil Kathe (N1kace) and substitute Omkar Thube (omkar09), the team was dominant throughout the tournament and produced scintillating performances against India’s leading CS:GO teams.
“Our motto to win the qualifiers was to trust the process, trust ourselves and trust our decisions. We worked extremely hard to defeat the country’s best CS:GO teams and become the champions. The World Esports Championships are very important for us and now we will prove ourselves in the regional qualifiers to qualify for the global finals as well,” said Harsh Jain, captain of Team Orgless5.
On the other hand, Team Top G comprising skipper Manav Kunte (mnz), Vishal Vernekar (HBK), Abhishek Yadav (Abhi-), Shahbaz Hussain (PinkMaN), Krish Gupta (Krish`) and substitute Jaikishan Malik (KaEL) prevailed in the finals of DOTA 2 by defeating Team Mob with a 2-0 score line in the finals. The squad’s notable players Vishal and Abhishek were also part of the historic DOTA 2 team that won the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Esports Championships in 2022.
“We are beyond ecstatic to win the DOTA 2 India Qualifiers and it is an honour for us to represent India on the international stage. We have put in countless hours of practice, analyzing every move, and strategizing every play to reach this point, and it’s an incredible feeling to see our hard work pay off. The team has an unbreakable bond and we know that we can achieve anything if we keep this synergy together. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to ESFI for providing us with this amazing opportunity to showcase our skills on a national platform and we promise to give our best shot to bring home the championship,” said Manav Kunte, captain of Team Top G.
Team Orgless5 and Top G will now be participating in the upcoming Asia regional qualifiers to qualify for the global finals of WEC 2023. The teams will first be competing in the South Asian qualifiers in online mode and upon qualifying will play the regional finals offline. The dates of the regional qualifiers will be announced by the International Federation soon.
One of the country’s top sports & Esports communication agencies, Artsmith-Concepts & Visions, will continue its support to the Esports Federation of India as their official communication partner. NESC23 was also supported by Upthrust (Event Partner), Inox (Multiplex Partner) & Hama (Training Partner)
The NESC’23 concluded on Monday, March 27 and witnessed a total participation of 275 athletes from all over the country.
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Betsson has become the Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC. Following the success of the Betsson Greek Cup and the sponsorship of OFI Crete, this collaboration further strengthens Betsson’s footprint in Greek football and adds another iconic team to its growing sports family.
With a history spanning more than a century, Iraklis FC stands as a true symbol of sportsmanship, tradition and passion for football. The club has left an indelible mark on Greek football history, inspiring generations of fans while consistently representing the values of integrity, perseverance and fighting spirit.
Starting from the 2025–26 season, the Betsson logo will appear on the back of Iraklis’ jersey, marking a partnership built on shared values of excellence, dedication and fair play.
This sponsorship comes at a pivotal moment for Iraklis, as the team strives for promotion from the Super League 2 and aims to reclaim its place in Greece’s top football division. With Betsson’s support, the “Elder” enters a new era of confidence, ambition and success—both on and off the pitch.
Thanos Marinos, Managing Director of Betsson Greece, said: “We are truly delighted to become the Official Sponsor of this historic club. With more than a hundred years of history, the team embodies values that perfectly align with our own philosophy—passion, integrity, and love for football. Through this partnership, we aim to stand by Iraklis in its effort to return to where it belongs: the top division. We believe our support can make a meaningful contribution to the team’s journey and the club’s long-term ambitions.”
The post Betsson Becomes Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
EveryMatrix platform technology has been selected by tier-1 operator Danske Licens Spil to power its casino and bingo in a long-term partnership.
Denmark’s leading casino brand and a subsidiary of state-owned Danske Spil will migrate its casino and bingo business from its existing provider to the EveryMatrix tech stack ready for a summer 2026 launch.
This includes EveryMatrix’s proven gamification and engagement tools enabling the brand to offer its customers richer, more engaging experiences while increasing acquisition and retention levels.
The partnership marks the tier-1 supplier’s most significant casino platform deal of this year and another large-scale state-owned operator signing a long-term technology agreement, cementing EveryMatrix’s place as one of the world’s most trusted and valuable iGaming platform providers.
It has delivered and won its largest tier-1 platform deals and generated record-breaking growth and profitability for both the business and its customers via its turnkey platform offering with casino, sports betting and technologies at the heart of its success.
Ebbe Groes, Group CEO & Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “To earn the confidence of the Danske Licens Spil’s management team to deliver this project and replace their existing platform technology for the first time since Denmark regulated in 2012 is a huge endorsement. I’d like to personally thank them for the trust they’ve placed in EveryMatrix.
“The rate at which we’re winning and delivering large, tier-1 turnkey platform deals to power some of the world’s best-known brands is rapidly accelerating. This is thanks to the tireless efforts of our experts and the superior technology solutions they design and deploy.”
Søren Schneider, iGaming Director at Danske Licens Spil, said: “After a thorough selection process, we have chosen EveryMatrix as our future platform partner for casino and bingo. We look forward to leveraging their modern and flexible technology to enhance our offering and provide an engaging and responsible gaming experience for our customers. EveryMatrix’s agile platform makes it easy for us to integrate with a wide range of game providers, strengthening both our offering and the overall player experience.”
The post Danske Spil selects EveryMatrix to power casino and bingo offerings appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Reading Time: < 1 minute
AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (AGCCS) has a successful Q3 in 2025, helping players recover over $2.8 million and exceeding last year’s numbers.
The Q3 2025 numbers are out, showcasing the results achieved by the AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service. The report highlights the most important accomplishments between 1 July and 30 September.
In the previous quarter, the AGCCS team helped 2807 users get their funds from online casinos and sportsbooks, returning $2,813,351 in total. The team received exactly 3881 complaints that affected 960 operators and affiliates.
Things aren’t always running smoothly. Even if a complaint gets rejected, the users walk out satisfied with the service they’ve received. One of AskGamblers’ players ended up receiving the money from the casino, even though their complaint was rejected initially:
“I just wanted to let you know that the funds have been successfully returned to my account. Thank you a thousand times – I’m certain that without your help, this wouldn’t have been resolved so quickly.”
The AGCCS is actively working on sports betting complaints, too, returning $53,633 in Q3 to bettors all over the world. During this period, they’ve managed to break a record in the number of resolved complaints (1013).
Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Props to our AGCCS for doing an awesome job, staying at the forefront and being there for players. It’s a joy to see our users happy, wishing to send tips and buy us lunch. Even though we have to reject that (unfortunately), this just shows the commitment of our team to our players, which will continue in the future.”
The post AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service Returns Over $2.8M to Players in Q3 2025 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
-
Latest News3 months ago
Light & Wonder to Participate in the 2025 Australasian Gaming Expo
-
Latest News3 months ago
ReferOn Shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at SBC Lisbon 2025
-
Latest News3 months ago
Gavin Hamilton Joins Sports & Wellbeing Analytics as Chairman to Accelerate Global Expansion
-
Latest News2 months ago
Duels for Friends in Trophy Hunter. Invite your friends and create a shared space for fun and competition.
-
Latest News3 months ago
BC.GAME Launches “Nezha” Slot with Up to 46,656 Ways to Win and 10,000x Max Payout
-
Latest News1 month ago
Announcement: 25th September 2025
-
Latest News2 months ago
NODWIN Gaming Acquires Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Stake in Evo; Becomes Majority Holder
-
Latest News2 months ago
Flamez – A Fiery New Online Casino Contender from Ganadu
You must be logged in to post a comment Login