Latest News
Esports Entertainment Group Engages Akur Capital for iGaming Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, engaged Akur Capital (“Akur”) as the Company’s iGaming mergers and acquisitions advisor. Akur Capital is a leading cross-border M&A advisory firm, specializing in the iGaming and sports betting sector.
“We just signed with Akur and are already evaluating multiple potential M&A opportunities they’ve introduced to us,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “The Akur team has years of iGaming and gambling experience and an extensive network of industry contacts. As the first US-based iGaming company to list on NASDAQ, we’re in a great position to capitalize on these highly fragmented markets and believe Akur will prove to be a valuable partner in our ongoing success.”
Esports Entertainment Group CEO Grant Johnson has been invited to present at The emergence of eSports webinar, presented by Maxim Group and M-Vest on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
Johnson will participate in a webinar panel discussion on the emergence of eSports. In contrast to many other industries that have and continue to experience significant setbacks as a result of COVID-19 – the global pandemic has arguably served as a positive catalyst for the world of eSports – an industry that continues to evolve and further expand to new audiences. During the panel discussion, Johnson will discuss the eSports industry, its major players, and factors driving market growth.
-
Africa5 days ago
Dr. Gloria Herndon Prepares Launch of Charitable Casino Platform in Kenya, with A License Secured
-
Interviews4 days ago
Inside the Matrix: A Conversation with EveryMatrix Founders on Europe, Expansion, and Staying Hands-On
-
Compliance Updates4 days ago
WTA and ITF Publish Season-wide Online Abuse and Threat Report
-
Industry Awards4 days ago
Kaizen Gaming’s Betano Recognised as Brand of the Year at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025
-
Industry News4 days ago
SOFTSWISS Takes Home Four Awards In One Night
-
Latest News4 days ago
Logifuture appoints Khoren Kalashyan to accelerate global rollout of flagship virtual products
-
Africa3 days ago
pawaTech strengthens its integrity commitment with membership of the International Betting Integrity Association
-
Asia3 days ago
FIFA, NBA, UFC and More Sports Events Go Live – Crypto Sportsbook BETY Offers Global Sports Betting Coverage 2025