Rivalry expands betting content portfolio with successful launch of SIS eBasketball & eSoccer products in global markets to engage next generation of bettors

SIS (Sports Information Services) Group, has launched its H2H Global Gaming League™ (H2HGGL) eBasketball & eSoccer games in multiple international markets through a partnership with Rivalry, the leading sportsbook and iGaming operator for Gen Z.

Rivalry will offer its customers over 150,000 H2HGGL short-form games annually, presented with low-latency video, game stats, player form and more than 50 pre-game and in-play markets. The SIS products are set to build on the operator’s market leadership among digitally native Millennials and Gen Z with content tailored for the next generation of players.

Built specifically for sportsbooks, SIS’ H2H Global Gaming League™ is currently adding as much as 10% in value to operators. Professional gamers take part in all eBasketball and eSoccer games which are produced entirely in-house from SIS’ secure studios in the UK.

Currently, H2HGGL is the only product available on the market to have been awarded the Esports Integrity Commission’s (ESIC) Gold Standards, which are the highest possible accreditation created to set unmatched levels of integrity and safety in the industry.  Trained referees oversee every contest to ensure full trust in the content.

Jake Nowry, Sales and Business Development Manager at SIS Content Services, said: “We are thrilled to launch our complete esports portfolio with Rivalry and expand the reach of our sport sims solution. Partnering with a leading industry brand is another landmark deal for SIS as we showcase the versatility of our esports offering internationally.”

Michele Fischer, Vice President, SIS Content Services, said: “We are pleased to partner with Rivalry, whose platform appeals to a global, digitally native audience. Our short-form esports content, which has already proven to bridge the gap between live sports and its counterpart esports game, should enhance Rivalry’s current offering.”

Evan Van Luven, Director of Sportsbook Operations at Rivalry, said:  “Our partnership with SIS expands Rivalry’s product offering with new, around-the-clock betting content for our customers. These products are a great bridge and cross-selling point between our audience of sports and esports bettors looking for more interactive content.”

Legendary Age of Empires tournament Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will be kicking off in Córdoba, Spain tomorrow at the majestic Castillo de Almodóvar del Río.

Running from October 3rd-6th 2024, it will feature showdowns across the Age of Empires series, including AOE I, II, IV, and Age of Mythology: Retold, with fourteen of the world’s best players set to fight for glory.

Reigning champions Roberto “TaToH” Jiménez and Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio will prepare to defend their titles against an exciting roster of competitors, including 2021 champion Ørjan “TheViper” Larsen, while Riley Knight and Salome “Soe” Gschwind-Repp will be overseeing the showdown as tournament hosts joined by an exciting roster of game-specific talents and casters.

Schedule:

3 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Opening Group Matches [Best of Three]
• From 19:20 UTC – Age of Empires II, Winner’s Group Matches [Best of Three]

4 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Loser’s Group [Best of Five]
• From 18:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Decider Group [Best of Five]

5 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Semifinals [Best of Seven]
• From 20:00 UTC – Age of Empires IV, Grand Final [Best of Five]

6 October 2024

• From 14:00 UTC – Age of Empires I, Grand Final [Best of Five]
• From 16:00 UTC – Age of Mythology: Retold, Grand Final [Best of Five]
• From 18:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Grand Final [Best of Nine]

Players & Talents:

Age of Empires 1

• Players
  • Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình
  • Đỗ “Xuân Thứ” Thứ
• Talent
  • Frank “Winstons Waffles” Noah – Commentator
  • Darren “KillerPigeon” Elmy – Commentator

Age of Empires II

• Players
  • Roberto “TaToH” Jiménez
  • Ørjan “TheViper” Larsen
  • Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger
  • Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher
  • “Sebastian” (Sebastian Gastelumendi)
  • Morten “MbL” Levernes
  • Huy “ACCM” Hoang
  • Hernan “Hearttt” Pizarro
• Talent
  • Daniel “MembTV” Molina – Commentator
  • Tristan “T90Official” Berry – Commentator
  • “Dave” (Dave Burchett) – Commentator
  • Sven “Nili” Reichardt – Commentator
  • Marco “JorDan” Bloc – Analyst

Age of Empires IV

• Players
  • Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio
  • Adam “1puppypaw” Svoboda
• Talent
  • Daniel “Wam01” Svoboda – Commentator
  • Darren “KillerPigeon” Elmy – Commentator

Age of Mythology: Retold

• Players
  • Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis
  • Daryl “RecoN” Jackson
• Talent
  • Frank “Winstons Waffles” Noah – Commentator
  • Darren “KillerPigeon” Elmy – Commentator

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Where To Watch:

The tournament will be broadcast live 3–6 October from Castillo de Almodóvar del Río on twitch.tv/redbull and youtube.com/c/RedBullGaming.

Fans can tune in from 4pm CEST each day.

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In an exciting announcement for motorsports and gaming fans alike, three-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will be making a special appearance at the GAMERGY event for the exciting Heineken Player 0.0 Global Final in Madrid this December. This immersive entertainment and gaming Experience promises to bring together the worlds of motorsport and gaming, offering fans a unique experience.

GAMERGY, one of the largest global gaming and esports events, will take place in Madrid this December from the 13th-15th, 2024. The 10th edition of the event will host exhilarating activities featuring cutting-edge technology, live competitions, traditional sports activations and phygital interactive experiences that cater to a wide audience.

“In the past few years, we have seen how the traditional sports and gaming ecosystems have come closer together in innovative and immersive ways. At our most recent GAMERGY México edition, we saw our tennis, football, boxing, skateboarding and paddle activations being amongst the most popular gaming fair attractions. We are very excited to partner with Heineken in adding Player 0.0 to the digital fandom,” said Cristina Carranza, Global Head of Sales at GGTech.

Heineken® Player 0.0 Global Final featuring Max Verstappen
23 finalists from all around the world will be joining us in Madrid for a simulated racing competition with the aim of winning the title of Player 0.0 Global Champion. Expect a high-octane race where the finalists will demonstrate their skills, speed and agility. During the Player 0.0 Global Final, festival goers will also have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Max Verstappen on stage. This unique experience is expected to draw immense crowds and therefore fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Exclusive Merchandise and Memorabilia
Fans attending the event will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive GAMERGY merchandise. Limited-edition collectibles will be available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to take home a piece of history!