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DreamHack India 2024: A complete guide to the esports tournaments with INR 45+ lakh prize pool on the line
DreamHack India will be taking place alongside Hyderabad Comic Con from November 15 to 17
DreamHack India, the country’s biggest gaming festival, is marking its fifth anniversary this year. Over time, it has solidified its place as a key event in India’s gaming and esports calendar, offering thrilling LAN tournaments across multiple esports titles, cosplay competitions, tech exhibitions, meet-and-greet sessions with popular content creators and streamers, and the popular Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) zones.
This year, NODWIN Gaming, a leader in new-age youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, in collaboration with the leading ticketing and live entertainment platform Insider.in, will be hosting DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con, the country’s largest pop culture celebration, from November 15 to 17.
Here’s a rundown of the tournaments happening this year, contested over three days and boasting a combined prize pool of INR 45+ lakh:
1. Snapdragon Pro Series (SPS)
Title: Call of Duty: Mobile (COD:M)
Prize Pool: INR 24 lakh
Number of teams: 6
One of the biggest draws at the event, the Snapdragon Pro Series will feature COD:M will feature intense competition amongst six professional teams going head-to-head for the title’s biggest prize pool at a LAN tournament in India of INR 24 lakh.
2. OMEN Campus Quest Season 2
Title: VALORANT
Prize Pool: INR 5 lakh
Number of teams: 6
For fans of tactical shooters, this VALORANT competition will feature the nation’s leading six campus teams battling it out for glory. The prize pool distribution will award INR 3 lakh to the winners, INR 1 lakh to the runners-up, and INR 50,000 each to both third and fourth places.
3. PAN FEST
Title: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI)
Prize Pool: INR 2.4 lakh
Format: 8 lobbies per day
Maps: Erangel and Miramar
PAN FEST is the ultimate battleground for BGMI enthusiasts, featuring daily action across eight lobbies, with the winner taking home INR 10,000. The tournament will be open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis, and players will need to register on-site at the venue.
4. KO Fight Night
Titles: Tekken 8, Super Mario Bros Ultimate, and Street Fighter VI
Prize Pool: INR 4.5 lakh
Format: Double Elimination Bracket system, 1v1 Matches
KO Fight Night is the longest-running fighting games tournament, taking place this time at DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con. It will feature three titles and will be contested in the double elimination format.
Tekken 8 will offer the lion’s share of the KO Fight Night’s prize pool, providing INR 3.6 lakh, with the winner securing INR 1.6 lakh and the runner-up receiving INR 80,000. The title will feature 128 players, with all matches played in a best-of-three format, and the Grand Finals being played as a best-of-five match.
Super Mario Bros Ultimate will feature a prize pool of INR 60,000, with the winner receiving INR 30,000. All matches will be played in a best-of-three format within a single elimination bracket system, while matches from the Top 4 will be best of five.
Street Fighter VI will have a total prize pool of INR 30,000, distributed as INR 10,000 for the winner each day across three days. Each day will feature 32 players, with all rounds played in a best-of-three format until the Top 8. Matches from the Top 8 to the Grand Finals will be best of five, with the Grand Finals allowing a bracket reset and played as a best-of-five showdown.
5. Chess Championship
Title: Chess
Prize Pool: INR 5 lakh
Format: Rapid and Blitz
DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con will feature chess for enthusiasts who can look forward to intense battles of brainpower in two formats – Rapid and Blitz. The Rapid format, which is a longer format featuring games of more than 15 minutes, will offer INR 3 lakh of the prize pool. The Blitz format on the other hand comprises shorter games of around 3 to 10 minutes and will account for INR 2 lakh of the prize pool.
6. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Categories: Mobile, PC, and Console
Prize Pool: INR 4.4 lakh
The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) segment allows players to bring their devices and compete in a wide range of titles. PC titles will include an overall prize pool of INR 2.4 lakh across FPS games and other titles such as Spectre Divide, THE FINALS, Rocket League and Brawlhalla.
Mobile titles will feature a prize pool of INR 1.4 lakh for popular battle royale titles, eFootball, World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC 3), and Rocket League Side Swipe. Console games will have a prize pool of INR 60,000 where players will compete in games like Tekken 8, Street Fighter, WWE and FIFA.
7. Retro and Board Games
Categories: Table Top and Retro Zones
Prize Pool: INR 95,000
The retro and board game tournaments provide a nostalgic escape from the high-intensity esports competitions.
The board games will include Monopoly, Ludo, Carrom, Snakes & Ladders, and UNO.
The Retro Zone will feature Tekken on PlayStation 1, Contra, Pacman, and Tetris.
Attendees will be able to enjoy access to DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con with a single ticket. The tickets are now available on Insider.in | Paytm, alongside the official websites of Dreamhack India and Comic Con India.
For further updates and information regarding DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2024, follow NODWIN Gaming & DreamHack India on social media:
YouTube: NODWIN Gaming YouTube Channel
Instagram: @nodwingaming, @dreamhack_india
Twitter: @NodwinGaming
Facebook: NODWINGaming
Website:dreamhack.com/india/
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AGCOR backs WSL Challenger Series to boost PH sports tourism
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has expressed full support for the ongoing World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series in Baler, Aurora for boosting sports tourism and the country’s position as a premier surfing destination.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the agency is proud to sponsor a global league that brings elite surfers to iconic waves across the world, including celebrated Philippine surfing sites such as Siargao, La Union and Baler.
“We proudly support the WSL Series, which showcases emerging surfing talents and shines a global spotlight on the world-class waves of the Philippines,” Mr. Tengco said of the event, which started on November 17 and will run until November 23.
“This competition provides Filipino surfers with a bigger stage to showcase their skills while helping promote sustainable coastal development in surf communities,” he added.
“We look forward to a successful WSL Challenger Series and to seeing more Filipino surfers make a mark on the international surfing scene,” Mr. Tengco said.
The WSL is the leading global platform for professional surfing, staging top-tier competitions throughout the year in celebrated surf destinations.
The Challenger Series serves as the crucial qualifying arena for athletes aspiring to join the elite WSL Championship Tour, attracting a field of seasoned professionals and rising stars from across the world.
The Philippines has long been part of the WSL map, with Siargao hosting league-sanctioned events for the past 29 years.
The country’s consistent presence in the global surfing event has helped elevate local shores – particularly Cloud 9 in Siargao, as well as surf hubs in Baler and La Union –into key destinations for both athletes and adventure tourists.
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PRONET GAMING BECOMES FIRST B2B OPERATOR TO ESTABLISH SCBPO ACCREDITED OPERATION IN THE PHILIPPINES VIA CLAYMORE SOLUTIONS
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Omni-channel turnkey provider Pronet Gaming is the first internationally-licensed B2B company in the gaming sector to establish an SCBPO-accredited operation in the Philippines via Claymore Solutions.
Claymore Solutions is accredited by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as a Special Class BPO (SCPBO), which authorises them to provide employer of record & serviced office space to internationally licenced gaming operators enabling them to establish operations in the Philippines without taking bets or payments.
Pronet Gaming will now build out IT and Trading teams in Manila, further strengthening its operational presence and technical capabilities in the region.
Pronet Gaming CEO Alex Leese said: “Establishing an SCBPO-accredited presence in the Philippines is a milestone that aligns perfectly with our long-term strategy of expanding our footprint in Asia, in a fully compliant way. We’re happy to have made this possible through the collaboration and support of our trusted partner, Claymore Solutions.”
Paul Fox, Chairman and Co-Founder of Claymore Solutions, said: “We’re honoured to be working with Pronet Gaming, providing EoR and serviced office space solutions for their operations which underlines the quality of local staff and further boosts the Filipino economy.”
PAGCOR Chairman Al Tengco commented: “We’re delighted to have B2B operators such as Pronet Gaming establish their Trading and IT operations here through Claymore Solutions. I hope that more companies follow given the wealth of readily available Filipino talent in this sector.”
Claymore will announce additional client partnerships in the near future.
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Fairspin Casino Unveils the Royale Run Tournament Overview
Fairspin Casino presents the Fairspin Royale Run Tournament, an event designed to offer participants access to high-value rewards. The circle of privilege is introduced as a thematic element of the tournament and is presented as part of the overall concept.
From November 15 to December 25, gameplay is structured as a progression-based format, with rewards that include a luxury car, a premium motorcycle, and a branded watch.
The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament combines entertainment with measurable advancement through Fairspin’s transparent Play to Earn system. Each action contributes to overall progress, bringing participants closer to the available prizes.
Royale Run Tournament Prestige Overview
The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament is presented as a competitive event within the platform, featuring rewards intended to highlight its premium positioning. The tournament links in-game activity with defined outcomes, offering items such as a car, a motorcycle, and a watch as part of the prize structure.
By combining an incentive-based format with these rewards, Fairspin outlines its approach to transparent, activity-driven gaming. The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament reflects the platform’s emphasis on structured progression and measurable results.
Tournament Participation Details
The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament follows a Play to Earn format in which each bet contributes to advancement on the leaderboard. A total prize pool of $50,000 USDT will be allocated among 100 winners.
Participation is outlined as follows:
- Users can join the event by selecting “Participate” on the tournament page.
- Users can engage in any preferred games* — each bet boosts overall ranking.
*All games are eligible for the tournament, except those listed in Section 7.1.2.
Results are determined by the number of TFS tokens accumulated during the event. TFS is Fairspin’s digital asset used to reflect activity within the platform. Higher token totals correspond to higher positions on the leaderboard.
The winners will receive the following prizes:
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- 2nd place: 10,000 USDT or a motorcycle certificate
- 3rd place: 6,000 USDT or a watch certificate
- 97 finalists will share 14,000 USDT in additional rewards
Each action recorded during the tournament contributes to overall standing and eligibility for the listed prizes.
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TFS tokens are used within the Fairspin ecosystem beyond the tournament period. They function as a mechanism for in-platform utility, as accumulated TFS can be converted into game currency, staked for defined returns, or exchanged in the Fairspin Store for items such as bonus funds, free spins, free bets, and selected technology products.
The platform outlines its token mechanics, withdrawal processes, and loyalty structure as part of its overall operating model, with each action contributing to measurable activity within the system.
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