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THE ESPORTS AWARDS REVEALS FULL LINEUP OF FINALISTS AHEAD OF SUMMER CEREMONY AT ESPORTS WORLD CUP
Disguised Toast, S8UL Esports, and Riot Games are among the finalists revealed live on stream by on-air talent Trevor “Quickshot” Henry and host Jasmine “Veracity” Kanuga.
- The summer ceremony, taking place at the end of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, August 24th, will focus on the Entertainment and Creative categories. The Esports Awards will have a second ceremony in London at the end of the year to give a spotlight to the Pro categories.
- The Esports Awards have partnered with the global gaming and esports festival, Esports World Cup, alongside sports and lifestyle brand Oakley to elevate the ceremony to new heights
- Voting is now open for the Riyadh ceremony finalists, register your vote at esportsawards.com/vote/
- You can register your interest to attend this year’s ceremony at esportsawards.com/register-interest/
The Esports Awards, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, is excited to unveil the finalists for this year’s Riyadh ceremony. With voting now open for fifteen categories, including Esports Game of the Year, Streamer of the Year, and Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year, fans can expect the biggest ceremony yet. The main event, in partnership with the Esports World Cup, will conclude the tournament circuit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 24th.
The finalists were announced live across the Esports Awards broadcast platforms, including their Twitch.tv channel, presented by former LEC caster and seasoned on-air talent Trevor “Quickshot” Henry alongside esports host and interviewer Jasmine “Veracity” Kanuga.
This year’s Esports Awards will see the return of fan and industry favourite activities, including the Lifetime Achievement Award award, which celebrates individuals who have dedicated their professional lives to improving the industry. The Esports Awards Village and the Red Carpet event will be back as well, which in 2023 featured a Razer-customised 2024 Lexus TX and the iconic Glambot, capturing and creating memorable moments for fans and attendees alike.
The full lineup of categories and finalists for the Esports Awards Riyadh are:
Entertainment
Streamer of the Year
- Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart
- Kai Cenat
- Ibai “Ibai” Llanos
- Cody “Clix” Conrod
- Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr.
- Case “CaseOh” Baker
- Félix “xQc” Lengyel
- Marc “Caedrel” Lamont
- Victor “Coringa” Augusto
- Alexandre “gAuLeS” Chiqueta
- Samantha “Rivers” Treviño
Esports Personality of the Year
- Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang
- Tarik “tarik” Çelik
- Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag
- Seth “scump” Abner
- Ibai “Ibai” Llanos
- James Banks
- Marc “Caedrel” Lamont
- Naman “Mortal” Sandeep Mathur
- Bruno “Nobru” Goes
Esports Content Group of the Year
- G2 Esports
- Offline TV
- Karmine Corp
- Sentinels
- Fnatic
- T1
- S8UL Esports
Esports Game of the Year
- Counter-Strike 2
- VALORANT
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Dota 2
- Apex Legends
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Rocket League
- PUBG Mobile
Mobile Esports Game of the Year
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Brawl Stars
- Honor of Kings
- PUBG Mobile
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- Clash Royale
- Free Fire
- Pokémon UNITE
Industry
Esports Content & Coverage Platform of the Year
- Liquipedia
- Esports Chart
- Dexerto
- HLTV
- Dot Esports
- Sports Business Journal
- Esports Insider
Esports Publisher of the Year
- Riot Games
- Valve
- Epic Games
- Microsoft Gaming
- Ubisoft
- Capcom
- EA
- Moonton
Esports Commercial Partner of the Year
- Red Bull
- Intel
- Logitech G
- Mastercard
- Razer
- Lenovo
- AT&T
- Adidas
Creative
Creative Team of the Year
- ESL FACEIT Group
- Riot Games
- BLAST
- 100 Thieves
- Flyquest
- LOUD
- NRG/Full Squad Gaming
- Sentinels
- Team Liquid
- Team Vitality
- G2 Esports
Esports Content of the Year
- GODS ft. NewJeans (뉴진스) (Official Music Video) | Worlds 2023 Anthem – League of Legends
- Think Like A Pro VALORANT Duelist | Know Your Role
- G2 Esports x Mastercard: Mastercard Gamer Academy Educational Content Series
- Manners maketh man | T1 x Ralph Lauren
- TEAM LIQUID x AURA & ECHO || HELLO INDONESIA & THE PHILIPPINES
- The 3 prodigies of Rocket League | Worlds 2023 documentary
Pro
Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets – Team Spirit
- Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira – LOUD
- Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak – Team Falcons
- Han “SangJoon” Sang-jun – REJECT WINNITY
- Pedro “swiftt” Gomes – Ninjas in Pajamas
- Daniel “Daniel” Piecenski – G2 Stride
- Wang “UMA” Yuan-hao – Street Fighter player
- Rayan “Sniper” Shoura – 100 Thieves
On-Air
Esports Analyst of the Year
- Emily Rand
- Mimi “aEvilcat” Wermcrantz
- Jacob “Pimp” Winneche
- Tyler “Tbates” Bates
- Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez
- Kevin “Purge” Godec
- The7WorldsGaming
- Léo “Alphama” Robine
Fans can also expect upcoming announcements around the beloved Lifetime Achievement award, which is celebrated at its own dedicated moment, alongside additional awards that will be announced live during the main ceremony this
August in Riyadh including:
- Breakthrough Game of the Year
- ONES TO WATCH
- Community Leader
“Year on year, I am amazed at the vast and incredible talent present in the esports industry. It’s an absolute honour to gather everyone across all aspects of the industry to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in esports and foster growth for the industry,” said Michael Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards, “With the Esports Awards kicking off in Riyadh earlier this year, amidst a calendar brimming with incredible events, we wanted to make sure we give every achievement the spotlight it deserves. This is why for the first time this year we are hosting not one, but two ceremonies! Stay tuned for more details about the London ceremony later this year, where we’ll be shining an even brighter light on the Pro categories.”
This year, for the very first time, the Esports Awards has split its awarding ceremony into two separate events. The first ceremony will take place on August 24th as part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the second ceremony will take place in London later this year. The second ceremony will feature a heavier focus on the Pro categories, picking up fan favourite awards such as Esports Player of the Year and Esports Team of the Year.
Fans can stay tuned for more details around the Esports Awards London ceremony at: x
Fans can catch the finalist announcement live stream, and VOD, across Esports Awards official broadcast channels: X, Twitch and youtube.
The 2024 Esports Awards is brought to you in partnership with the Esports World Cup and Oakley. Find out more about the Esports Awards Riyadh at: esportsawards.com/
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NetBet Partners with Fight Disciples
NetBet, a leading online gaming platform, has announced an exciting new partnership with world-renowned boxing & MMA podcast the Fight Disciples, co-hosted by award-winning broadcasters Adam Catterall and Nick Peet.
The partnership will span some of the UFC’s biggest events, including Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, as well as major upcoming boxing bouts.
This partnership builds on NetBet’s recent announcement as the official betting partner of the UFC in the UK and other parts of Europe. It will play a key role in boosting visibility for NetBet’s popular UFC Predictor Game. As part of the collaboration, NetBet branding will feature across all Fight Disciples UFC content, including behind-the-scenes access and exclusive fighter interviews.
Part of this deal will also see the Fight Disciples and NetBet team up to provide all-encompassing coverage for three huge upcoming boxing fights; Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois, Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Terrance Crawford.
Adam Catterall, co-host of the Fight Disciples Podcast, said: “We’ve always prided ourselves on being the voice of the fight fan, so teaming up with NetBet – the official sportsbook and betting partner of the UFC – is a massive moment for us. This partnership gives us the opportunity to get even closer to the action and, more importantly, bring our audience along with us. Whether it’s behind-the-scenes insight, exclusive content, or on-the-ground access at the biggest events, it’s all about delivering that front-row feeling to our listeners.”
Tristan Wootton, Head of UK at NetBet added: “With NetBet making huge waves in the world of fight sports, this partnership with the Fight Disciples represents another exciting opportunity with regard to brand development. We feel confident that our players will enjoy the engaging content produced from this partnership, with so many brilliant UFC and boxing shows just on the horizon!”
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Soft2Bet’s brand Don.ro Becomes Main Sponsor of CFR Cluj in Multi-Year Agreement
Soft2Bet continues its strategic expansion in Romania through its rapidly growing online entertainment brand, Don.ro, which has entered a multi-year agreement as the main sponsor of CFR 1907 Cluj, one of Romania’s leading football clubs.
Beginning with the 2025-26 Liga 1 season, leading Romanian brand Don.ro’s logo will feature prominently on CFR Cluj’s home and away kits, training gear, and throughout the “Dr. Constantin Rădulescu” stadium. The partnership with CFR Cluj also includes a slate of live and digital activations powered by Soft2Bet’s innovative platform, designed to deepen fan engagement.
“We are excited to announce our partnership with Don.ro, a Romanian brand that shares our values of performance, professionalism, and the desire to build something lasting. The fact that Don.ro is becoming the main partner of our club is both a validation of the work we do every day and an important step in strengthening CFR Cluj’s image both nationally and internationally.
We are pleased to have a dynamic partner by our side, one with a modern vision who believes in the power of sport to inspire and bring people together. Moreover, Don.ro has chosen to offer each season ticket holder this season an official jersey — a gesture of appreciation for the passion and loyalty with which they support us.” — Cristian Balaj, CFR Cluj President.
The partnership between Soft2Bet and CFR Cluj brings together Don.ro’s award-winning online gaming brand and a club with a rich history of success, including eight league titles, four Romanian Cups, and four Super Cups. Both sides are driven by a commitment to high performance, bold ambition, and fresh ideas, which makes this collaboration especially well-aligned.
“We are honored to join the CFR Cluj family, a symbol of excellence in Romanian football. This partnership reflects the shared values that bring us together — performance, responsibility, and respect for the community.
At Don.ro, we are committed to promoting a safe and balanced entertainment environment, and through our collaboration with CFR Cluj, we aim to deliver a strong message about the importance of responsible play, both on and off the field.” — Marius Mirasovici, Official representative of Don.ro brand
The partnership is designed to deliver real value to Don.ro’s players and the wider local community. With Soft2Bet’s backing, Don.ro will launch a range of activations tailored to Romanian audiences, such as exclusive match-day experiences, localised campaigns, community events, and responsible gaming initiatives, bringing fans closer to the action and rewarding their loyalty in meaningful ways.
Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, highlighted: “At Soft2Bet, we excel in building powerful and award-winning brands that forge deep connections with players through localised experiences. Don.ro’s partnership with CFR Cluj embodies this vision,combining a top-performing club with our drive for tailored gamified experiences, product excellence, and a passion for performance.”
Launched in 2024 and recognised as “Best Launch of the Year” at the 12th Meeting of Gambling Professionals, Don.ro delivers over 3,484 casino games, a full live-dealer lineup, and a complete sportsbook. The platform runs on Soft2Bet’s proprietary MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application) technology, which enhances player engagement through mission-based features and in-game challenges.
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Week 27/2025 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
PG Soft has served up a classic slot with its Diner Frenzy Spins. This is a 5-reel, 4-rows video slot featuring connecting ways and sticky symbol respins. Diner Frenzy Spins is set within a vibrant, retro-futuristic diner with a buzzy atmosphere thanks to a playful soundtrack. During any spin, the Mystery Respin may be randomly triggered while the reels are spinning.
ELA Games calls back to a classic yet luxurious gaming experience with its new title, Juicy Crystal. The game offers a unique and modern twist on the beloved and familiar fruit machine format, featuring timeless symbols and rich visuals. The studio’s trademark attention to detail and quality delivers a game that’s exciting, memorable and elegant.
Amusnet presents its newest Online Casino portfolio expansion – a royal-themed slot filled with exciting bonus features. The release adds to the fun of the player-favourite Extra Crown game series, this time with six reels and 100 paylines, top-notch graphics and a vibrant soundtrack. A total of 11 symbols are scattered across the now six reels and 40 fixed paylines, along with some special features that make the gameplay more engaging and fun.
Play’n GO illuminate their classic Moon Princess universe once more with Moon Princess Stargazing, a grid slot set among icy stars and rising multipliers. Set beyond Neptune in the icy reaches of the Kuiper Belt, Moon Princess Stargazing marks a radiant new chapter in one of Play’n GO’s most celebrated series. Players reunite with Star, Nova and Astra – the celestial trio whose powers help forge constellation connections and unlock sky-high wins.
Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with Ra’s Relics Bonanza, a thrilling 6×5 cascading slot adventure from Booming Games! Land 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the reels to secure a win, as winning symbols vanish and new ones tumble down, unlocking endless chances for treasure. Keep an eye on the Divine Scarab, collecting scatter symbols throughout the base game and triggering Free Spins at any moment.
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