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From left: Brian Mirakian, Global Esports Director, Senior Principal, Populous; Alyson Walker, Chief Commercial Officer, OverActive Media; and Daniel Clerke, Director of Esports, Maryville University. Photo by Jared Wickerham.
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Record-Breaking EsportsTravel Summit
Entertains, Informs in Daytona Beach, Florida

The 2022 EsportsTravel Summit in Daytona Beach, Florida, featured two days full of networking opportunities and programming that showcased why in-person esports events have come back in such full force from the depth of the pandemic. This year’s event took attendees on a journey of where esports is today and what the future holds on […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
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Abu Dhabi to Host BLAST Premier World Final 2022

The Blast Premier World Final with eight Counter-Strike teams will be held in December at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the gaming organization has announced. The event’s champions will get the world final trophy and the largest slice of the $1 million prize pool. Blast has teamed with ADGaming to bring its global […]

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The EsportsTravel Summit takes place at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort June 21-23. It's followed by the CEO 2022 Fighting Game Championships June 24-26. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)
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Esports Week in Daytona Beach to Showcase Industry’s Best

Daytona Beach, Florida, has declared June 21–26 as Esports Week, as the city will host both the 2022 EsportsTravel Summit and the CEO 2022 Fighting Game Championships. The EsportsTravel Summit gets the party started at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort on June 21–23. The three-day event, presented by Northstar Meetings Group and hosted by […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
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IESF Announces Partnership with GirlGamer Esports Festival

The International Esports Federation has announced a new partnership with the GirlGamer Esports Festival to celebrate and promote women’s competitiveness in the esports industry. As part of the new pairing, the first Women’s CS:GO Tournament will be held as part of the 14th IESF world championship. The best players from around the world will compete […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
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League of Legends LCS Championship Heading to Chicago

The 2022 League of Legends LCS Championship will be held September 10–11 at the United Center in Chicago, the organizers have announced. Finals Weekend in Chicago is the culmination of a four-week, eight-team LCS Summer postseason, with the concluding best-of-five matches played at the United Center — the lower bracket final on September 10 and […]

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Playfly Sports Expands into Playfly Esports

Playfiy Sports, will expand the foundation of its CSL Esports division to create an esports-focused division within the company called Playfly Esports to help connect brands with esports orgs and fans. The formation of Playfiy Esports will build off the success of its partnership with the National Association of Collegiate Esports created through NACE Starleague, […]

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Dubai will host the 2025 Global Esports Federation's Esports Games.
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Dubai to Host Global Esports Federation’s Global Esports Games in 2025

The Global Esports Federation has selected Dubai as the host city for the GEF’s flagship Global Esports Games 2025. GEF Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Foster made the announcement at the Season 2022 LIVE kick-off of the Global Esports Tour, staged at the Dubai World Trade Center from June 9–11. “We are excited to see […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
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United States Esports Federation to Unveil Qualifying Process for National Team

The United States Esports Federation, the national governing body for esports, will reveal its development plans for a first-of-its-kind national championship series at the upcoming EsportsTravel Summit. USEF’s role is to sanction tournaments to ensure international competition standards are met. The formalization of a U.S. National Esports Team (USNEST) that will compete in international competitions […]

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Steve LaCroix will join the Wisdom Gaming leadership team as president of Wisdom Gaming.
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Steve LaCroix Tabbed as President of Wisdom Gaming

Wisdom Gaming has announced that former Minnesota Vikings Executive Vice President and Chief Marking Officer Steve LaCroix will join the company’s leadership team as president of Wisdom Gaming. LaCroix, who has 30-plus years of leadership in the professional sports industry, will have many responsibilities in the new role including strategic planning, organizational growth and structure, […]

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The Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Invitational 2022 will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, November 12-13.
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Fortnite Champion Series Invitational 2022 Scheduled for November 12­–13

Fortnite in-person events are back this fall after a hiatus during the pandemic. The company announced plans to host the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Invitational 2022 in-person on November 12­–13 in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Raleigh Convention Center. The FNCS will be inviting a selection of top FNCS Duos from around the world who […]

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