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SIS partners with Oddin.gg to expand Competitive Gaming with addition of 24/7 Counter Strike content

Introduction of world’s most popular esports game takes SIS offering to over 150,000 events per annum
SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has significantly expanded its end-to-end Competitive Gaming esports betting product with the major launch of round-the-clock Counter Strike events.
Operators can access the SIS Competitive Gaming product suite through a simple integration. The new 24/7 live streams of CS:GO, comprised of 2v2 contests between skilled gamers, created and streamed every day, seven days a week, totals over 44,000 CS:GO events a year. SIS will control and monitor every contest to ensure integrity, high-quality and ultra-competitive action.
SIS has partnered with esports betting solutions specialist Oddin.gg to provide odds and trading support to customers and can offer operators an end-to-end package of live streamed videos, commentary, on-screen graphics with betting triggers, and data, plus an extensive range of markets and odds for the new events.
The addition of 24/7 CS:GO betting events, which are being produced in-house by an expanded SIS team in Manchester, UK, complements the existing Competitive Gaming offering of Esoccer and Ebasketball and takes the number of events offered to operators by SIS above the 150,000 a year mark.
Conleth Byrne, Product Director at SIS, said: “We’re delighted to add our 24/7 CS:GO solution to our Competitive Gaming portfolio, building on the success we have already enjoyed with Ebasketball and Esoccer.
“CS:GO is the most popular betting title in esports, with its fast-paced action and wide range of betting opportunities. Our 2v2, end-to-end product is powered by pricing and trading from the experienced and innovative team at Oddin.gg and offers operators the chance to engage with new segments of potential bettors.
“No other provider in the industry is able to offer a regular stream of reliable, competitive CS:GO contests around the clock, and this expansion significantly enhances our existing proposition.”
Marek Suchar, co-founder and MD Partnerships at Oddin.gg, said: “SIS Competitive Gaming has proven to be an important content vertical for operators and bettors around the world and we believe the addition of 2v2 CS:GO will significantly expand the existing audience by attracting a new generation of bettors. The combined strengths of both parties deliver the best solution to optimise operator revenues, underpinned by each company’s continued focus on the highest standards of integrity.
“At Oddin.gg, by providing pricing and trading functionalities to SIS for this innovative and unique 24/7 esports product, we continue to lead the way in the esports betting vertical with our unmatched uptime, number of live markets and highest margin. We’re confident that operators and esports bettors will value our mutual first-class betting product.”
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UNITED KINGDOM TO HOST 2024 PUBG MOBILE GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP

PUBG MOBILE Esports is thrilled to announce that the 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) will be held in the UK, taking place live next December with a $3 million prize pool. The first time a major PUBG MOBILE event has been hosted in the UK, this tournament will bring local fans a unique opportunity to see the very best skill that the world has to offer. This news comes ahead of this year’s 2023 PUBG MOBILE Grand Finals in Istanbul.
James Yang, Senior Director of PUBG MOBILE Global Esports, announced the news during the opening ceremony of the 2023 PMGC Grand Finals, with the exact UK location to be revealed at a later date. This is the first time a major PUBG MOBILE event has been held in the country and the first in Western Europe since 2018.
The highlight of the PUBG MOBILE Esports calendar, the PMGC brings together dozens of teams from around the world to compete in the ultimate showcase of talent. This year’s Grand Finals are taking place this weekend in Istanbul, Türkiye, where the final sixteen teams remaining in the competition will battle it out to become PUBG MOBILE World Champion.
Joining next year’s PMGC in the top tier of PUBG MOBILE Esports events, as well as next year’s midseason tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is the PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO), which will take place in Brazil throughout March and April 2024 and feature a $500,000 prize pool.
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Global Esports Federation joins UNESCO Chair on Governance & Social Responsibility

The Global Esports Federation is honored by the appointment of Thanos Karagrounas, GEF’s Executive Director, Strategy & Impact, as a member of the Advisory Committee of the UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport.
The UNESCO Chair was established in June 2023 with the long-term aim of fostering an integrated system of research, education, and training to enhance the quality of governance practices within the sport industry and advocate socially responsible program designs that prioritize sport as a core component.
As a global leader in the realm of sustainable development and social impact, Thanos Karagrounas has been appointed to play a pivotal role in the Advisory Committee, co-coordinating one of the six strategic pillars on esports.
“It is a distinct honor to be a member of this esteemed group of internationally renowned experts. The opportunity to combine our diverse experiences and perspectives will contribute to the Chair’s objectives. The inclusion of esports as one of the UNESCO Chair’s six strategic pillars, underscores the important role GEF is playing in the governance and social responsibility realm and our commitment towards making an impact on a global scale.” ~ Thanos Karagrounas, GEF Executive Director, Strategy & Impact
The GEF convenes its #worldconnected esports community, harnessing the energy to drive meaningful progress. As a member of the Advisory Committee, the GEF looks forward to contributing its expertise to accelerate its overall contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Stryda VALORANT Nordic Clash partners with talents for the Grand Finals

The upcoming Stryda VALORANT Nordic Clash Grand Finals promise an unforgettable experience thanks to their talented hosts. Nonno “Nymy” Rydgren, a well-know esports player and content creator for Fnatic Network, will team up with Melanie “Yuna” Hecht, the Captain & Flex IGL for Heat Esports, to guide viewers through the thrilling event.
Stryda VALORANT Nordic Clash is part of the VALORANT Championship Tour OFF//SEASON in partnership with Riot Games, and it’s open to all skill levels with a prize pool of $20,000. The Qualifiers are now over, and the Grand Finals are set for December 9th and 10th, with a live stream on Sunday, December 10th.
In an exclusive interview, Nymy and Yuna shared their journeys, memorable moments, team predictions, and advice for aspiring gamers. They also emphasized the importance of women in gaming and the potential for mixed-gender teams in esports.
Nymy encouraged female players: “Keep grinding, keep your mental up, keep pushing, and don’t give up. There are so many talented GC players out there and hopefully, in the future, we get to see mixed teams competing together. The GC scene is so wholesome and supportive which is lovely to see and experience.”
Yuna added, “Riot is doing a great job in supporting the game-changer scene. In the future, I can definitely see mixed teams too on VCT stages. For the lovely ladies, don’t give up, keep improving, go for your goals, get an aim routine, watch VODs and you will be able to play on stages with some practice.”
The Grand Finals promise exciting matches, featuring standout contenders like OnlyFins and Wintermint. Watch the action live on December 10, 2023, on the tournament’s Twitch channel. For highlights, visit their YouTube channel. Stay connected with the hosts here:
Nymy on Twitch and X (Ex Twitter)
Yuna on X (Ex Twitter)
About Stryda VALORANT Nordic Clash:
Esports powerhouse Stryda has again joined forces with RIOT Games to announce the Stryda VALORANT Nordic Clash championship. This much-anticipated tournament calls on gamers of all levels to showcase their skills against one another across the Nordic region.
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