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DreamHack India 2024: A complete guide to the esports tournaments with INR 45+ lakh prize pool on the line

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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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Betano Transforms “El Loco” into “El Responsável”

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Betano, the leading online sports betting and gaming brand owned by Kaizen Gaming, is launching its new responsible gaming campaign featuring former Uruguayan player Sebastián Abreu, nicknamed “El Loco”, as its ambassador.

The campaign aims to promote education about sports betting, reinforce its entertainment aspect, and dispel the idea that gaming is a form of investment.

Known for his irreverent style on and off the field, “Loco” Abreu entered the record books as the athlete who has played for the most clubs worldwide and was immortalised by his audacious “panenka” winning penalty kick in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinal (Uruguay vs Ghana). “El Loco” now assumes a new moniker as Betano’s ambassador: “El Responsável” (The Responsible One).

Using the concept of “Não mete o Loco” (Don’t Go Crazy) – a reference to Loco Abreu’s sports history – the new campaign premieres with an entertaining 60-second film starring the player. Speaking in his signature “portunhol” (a mix of Portuguese and Spanish) combined with popular expressions, Betano’s Responsible Gaming ambassador aims to raise awareness among football fans about the importance of time limits, controls, and breaks. By visiting the website naometeoloco.com, the public will have access to educational content on the subject, such as illustrative scenarios about respecting limits and knowing when to stop.

Media: youtu.be/1I8OZci5Hpw

Arthur Niggemann, Senior Marketing Manager for the Americas at Betano, said: “We brought a light and relaxed approach that will capture our audience’s attention to discuss a serious topic that Betano has been committed to since the beginning of its operations: responsible gaming.”

With the campaign designed to roll-out in phases, allowing the theme to be explored with the necessary teaching approach on an ongoing basis, Arthur Niggeman further explains: “In the next phases, the focus will be on educating the public more directly, with materials such as guides or step-by-step instructions for betting safely, reinforcing self-control and self-confidence as pillars of a conscious and responsible experience in the betting world.”

In addition to Brazil, the campaign will also be aired in Peru, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina. Conceived by the Wieden + Kennedy SP agency, the campaign uses irreverence and a Latin American football idol to help boost awareness.

José Ferraz and Felipe Paiva, Group Creative Directors at W+KSP, explain: “Responsible gaming is a serious and extremely important topic for Betano. Therefore, to educate our consumers in a fun and relatable way, there’s no one better than the charismatic Loco Abreu. A player who took many risks on the field but returns to the game with a new role: spokesperson for conscious gaming.”

The campaign reinforces the three basic rules of responsible gaming: respect your limits, always playing with amounts within your financial reality; take breaks from gaming so it doesn’t become an intense routine; and bet for fun, without confusing entertainment with a form of supplementary income.

Campaign on the Streets, on Social Media, and in Stadiums

The communication for the campaign will be multiplatform and long-lasting, developed in three distinct phases. In addition to the main film, the campaign engages with the public through outdoor media around stadiums and light content on social media.

There will also be insertions during football broadcast intervals on open and Pay TV, even before ads from other betting houses. With the help of content creators and brand ambassadors – Adriane Galisteu and Felipe Massa – the campaign aims to make clear the entertainment nature of sports betting, but only when fun comes first.

Safe and Secure Platform

Responsible gaming is a pillar of Betano. The educational communications present on the platform will now be reinforced, highlighting Betano’s features for better time control and more responsible exposure to its games. Some examples include:

  • Setting financial and time limits defined for different periods
  • Session timers and other features that can be set by the customer
  • Temporary and permanent self-exclusion options
  • Time-out option
  • Links to entities such as Gamblers Anonymous (Jogadores Anônimos) and other support organisations for players and families
  • Rigorous verification that prevents underage entry
  • 24/7 specialized support

Other relevant information for player protection already available on the Betano platform – such as ‘Avoid chasing losses’; ‘Only play when you can afford to lose’; or ‘Keep track of time and monitor the amount you spend’ – will be worked on in an even more didactic way, but also with lighter and more direct messages in online and physical actions: ‘A good player knows when to stop’ or ‘Respecting limits is part of the game’.

 

 

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Boomerang Partners wowed the guests of iGB L!VE London with a celebration of the first anniversary of the strategic partnership with AC Milan

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On July 2-3, Boomerang Partners, a global marketing agency, participated in iGB L!VE London. One of the event’s highlights was the celebration of the first anniversary of the strategic partnership between Boomerang and AC Milan, one of the world’s premier football clubs. Boomerang is its Official Regional Partner.

Anton Eshtokin, Chief Marketing Officer at Boomerang Partners, commented: “We are very pleased with Boomerang Partners’ participation in iGB L!VE London. It is symbolic that, a year ago at iGB, we announced our strategic partnership with AC Milan. We celebrated the first anniversary of this epic collaboration in a great atmosphere, featuring match ticket raffles. We were delighted to welcome hundreds of guests to our booth, highlighting once again the prestige of our partnership with AC Milan in the industry. We have many more joint projects ahead of us, and we are sure that we will be able to surprise everyone.”

The celebration of the strategic partnership with AC Milan was one of the main (but not the only) reasons why the Boomerang Partners booth was a hotspot for visitors to the exhibition. More than 1,000 people visited it during the two-day event. Over 900 guests took part in the Penalty Challenge. The challenge featured two raffles — the first held offline at the Boomerang Partners booth on July 2, and the winner received premium tickets to one of the most famous football matches in the world between AC Milan and Inter FC. The second draw took place online on July 3 on Boomerang’s Instagram page. The winner will receive tickets to an AC Milan match in the Italian Serie A or the Coppa Italia.

The winner of the offline drawing on July 2 was Saad Shaikh, a data engineer at Betzoo Media. He shared his emotions: “This is my first time in iGB. My experience was truly great, and thank you again for giving me the opportunity to have a good time and enjoy the experience I’ll have in Milan. I haven’t been to Milan before. Back in my old days, my family went. Yeah, so this is my second chance. And thank you, Boomerang, for giving me this opportunity.”

iGB L!VE London was successful for Boomerang Partners. The increased attention from exhibition guests to the Boomerang Arena booth yielded impressive results. The agency held more than 120 business meetings and signed 15 new partnership agreements. As the brand enters its second year of partnership with AC Milan, it remains ambitious to follow its slogan, ‘Live without limits.’

About Boomerang

Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan and collaborates with women’s football star and influencer Alisha Lehmann. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. Boomerang launched six new products in 2024, which contributed to an almost 1.5-fold increase in product users.

Boomerang’s portfolio contains 17+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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Totogaming Joins Cernica Pantelimon RunFest: Not Just Present, But Fully Participating

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“We weren’t just present — we were participants of Runfest. And that’s one of the most important aspects,” said Artak Ashkhatoyan, Deputy CEO of Totogaming.

On July 6, Totogaming joined the Cernica Pantelimon Runfest in Romania, once again emphasizing the importance of promoting amateur sports and a healthy lifestyle.

“Supporting such initiatives is a priority for TotoGaming. First, 50% of the proceeds from RunFest will be donated to the CLOVES Romania Foundation, supporting children affected by CLOVES Syndrome. And second, we’ve always believed in showing our passion for sports through actions, not just words. Have you noticed how we’re constantly rushing through life, yet when we look back, it often feels like we haven’t moved at all? It’s important for us to lead by example and show the importance of participation. This is exactly the message we’re promoting through our team’s active involvement in the marathon. After all, there can never be too much sport in our lives,” said TotoGaming’s Deputy CEO, Artak Ashkhatoyan.

A Simple Concept, a Powerful Impact

The concept of this sports event is straightforward: choose a distance between 1 to 21 kilometers and run. The goal? Make sport an integral part of everyday life. The crowd certainly embraced that, gathering as early as 8:30 a.m. — on a Sunday morning.

Totogaming contributed in two distinct capacities: as an official sponsor and as an active participant. A dedicated team of 13 employees represented the company at the Cernica Pantelimon RunFest, with 7 of them proudly taking part as runners.

More Than Just a Run

It wasn’t an easy challenge — especially because among Totogaming’s runners were people for whom running isn’t a daily habit, or even part of their life at all. Yet they couldn’t miss the opportunity, not least from the perspective of corporate responsibility.

“We just finished the 7.5-kilometer race!” shared Petrut-Adrian Toea from the Totogaming team.

“It was amazing, honestly. Around the 2-kilometer mark, I had this little battle with myself — I told myself I had to finish the race, no matter what. And I did it! I came in around 60th place out of over 100 runners, which for me is a really good result.”

“I see my participation as a small contribution toward promoting a healthy lifestyle. In my close circle, everyone knows I’m not exactly the sporty type. I’m not athletic, and I usually prefer having fun in other ways. But showing up here, early in the morning, in this intense heat, and completing almost 8 kilometers with just one short break — I think it set a good example.”

“I hope seeing someone like me finish this challenge motivates my friends to try something similar for their own health. I believe that’s a meaningful contribution”, – added Petrut-Andrea.

Totogaming also made it possible for every attendee to bring sport into their lives — quite literally. At the Totogaming tent, participants could ride stationary bikes and receive prizes based on the number of points they earned through their efforts.

Whether they were running, cycling, or simply cheering for friends, the goal for everyone was the same: to reach the destination of champions — by bringing sport into everyday life.

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