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eFIBA Season 2: Everything you need to know ahead of eFIBA’s First-Ever Live World Finals!
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Copenhagen, November 10th, 2023 – The first ever in-person eFIBA Finals will take place this November 25-26 at DreamHack Winter in Jönköping, Sweden. The top eight nations will compete for the title of eFIBA World Champions, as well as the lion’s share of the €50,000 prize pool, with competing nations from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, and Oceania.
Here is all you need to know about the eFIBA S2 World Finals
Commencing November 25, the top eight nations will go head-to-head on stage at the immersive gaming lifestyle festival, DreamHack Winter. This will mark the first time in history that national teams from around the globe compete for the ultimate international title in competitive NBA 2K24. The winner will receive the ultimate bragging rights as the first-ever eFIBA World Champion, the largest portion of the €50,000 prize pool, and a live trophy ceremony on stage at DreamHack Winter.
Competition schedule and format
After six intense weeks of online qualifiers, eight nations secured their spot in the eFIBA Season 2 World Finals. Nations from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, and Oceania will be at DreamHack Winter to have a chance at being crowned the eFIBA World Champions. All games in the World Finals will be played in the best-of-three format.
Day One – November 25th
- Eight nations will be divided into two groups of four.
- Nations will play against each other once to decide the final group standings.
- The Group Stages will begin at 12:15pm CET.
- The top two nations from each group will progress to the semi-finals.
Day Two – November 26th
- The winners of each group will face off against the runners-up of the other group in best-of-three semi-finals.
- The semi-finals will begin at 10:45am CET.
- The third and fourth-placed nations from each group will face off in a series of classification games, which will begin at 12:00pm CET.
- The losers of the semi-finals will compete against one another in the Bronze playoff at 3:00pm CET.
- The semi-final winners will progress to the Final, where the eventual winner will be crowned World Champions, which begins at 3:30pm CET.
Nations Attending and Regional Champions
- Lebanon – eFIBA Season 2 Middle East Champions
- Morocco – eFIBA Season 2 Africa Champions
- New Zealand – eFIBA Season 2 Oceania Champions
- Philippines – eFIBA Season 2 Asia Champions
- Türkiye – eFIBA Season 2 Europe Champions
- France – eFIBA Season 2 Europe Champions
- USA – eFIBA Season 2 North America Champions
- Brazil – eFIBA Season 2 South America Champions
Broadcast Talent:
Seasoned Desk Host Vince Change will be leading the broadcast, with Chris Sampson, the Expert, offering in-depth game knowwedge. Zunaid Suleman and Nate Patrick will be the Sideline Reporters across all matches.
Prize Money
TOTAL | €50,000 |
1st | €20,000 |
2nd | €10,000 |
3rd | €6,000 |
4th | €4,000 |
Skillboosters | €5,000 |
MVP | €2,500 |
Defensive Player of the Year | €2,500 |
A grand total of €50,000 is up for grabs in the prize pool. €40,000 is designated as prize money for the top four nations, with another €10,000 to be awarded to individual players. €5,000 will be awarded based on skill-boosters acquired by nations in the semi-finals and final. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the Defensive Player of the Year will take home another €2,500 each from their magnificent performances.
Where to Watch
Fans tuning in online and watching the games from around the world can look forward to an exciting broadcast filled with extra content. The live broadcast will be available on the eFIBA Twitch, YouTube and TikTok channels, on FIBA’s Twitch and YouTube channels as well as via national streamers from around the world.
Those looking to experience the action live can look to purchase a DreamHack Winter festival ticket, as these also grant access to the eFIBA stage. More information, including available ticket types and prices, is available here.
For more details about eFIBA and the latest updates, visit the official channels on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and the official website. For more general information, visit eslfaceitgroup.com or follow ESL FACEIT Group on LinkedIn.
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Win tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final: GG.BET is running a MEGA BLAST Competition for fans of СS2
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From 26 July, all GG.BET users can get involved in the new MEGA BLAST Competition with a €10,000 prize fund. The winner will receive two tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final CS2 tournament, taking place from 27-29 September in Copenhagen. To enter, you need to place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches.
BLAST Premier Fall is a major series of Counter-Strike 2 tournaments which draws in millions of viewers from all over the world every year. The series consists of three stages: Groups, Showdown, and Finals. The Groups stage sees 16 Tier-1 teams duke it out. Only 6 of these can go on to compete in the final, while the rest will battle it out in the Fall Showdown for two additional spots in the final. BLAST Premier Fall Finals will be the concluding stage of the Fall series, and fans can look forward to electrifying action, heart-stopping twists and turns, and an epic $425,000 prize fund.
From 26 July to 4 August, as the Groups stage rages on, GG.BET will be holding its MEGA BLAST Competition. The winner will get their hands on two tickets to attend every day of the BLAST Premier Fall Finals. As well as these tickets, the bookmaker is also giving away a whopping €10,000 prize fund to the top 40 participants in the MEGA BLAST Competition.
How to take part in the MEGA BLAST Competition:
- Register an account with GG.BET or log in to an existing account.
- Go to the tournament page and press “Participate”.
- Place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches. Every bet you place will earn you a certain number of points, based on the odds.
- Rack up points, keep an eye on the leaderboard, and wait for your winnings to roll in.
Bet on your favorites and get ready for some unforgettable fun! Head over to GG.BET right now so you don’t miss your chance to enjoy a festival of Counter-Strike action in Copenhagen.
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MANCHESTER CITY TO MARK GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH SUPER GROUP-OWNED BETWAY AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Manchester City has today announced a new multi-year partnership with leading global online betting and gaming brand, Betway.
As part of the club’s pre-season tour of the United States, and to mark this significant deal, leading figures from Manchester City and Super Group will be on-site for the iconic NYSE bell-ringing ceremony later today. Ferran Soriano, CEO of City Football Group, along with Neal Menashe, Super Group CEO, will ring The Opening Bell at 9:30am EDT.
The agreement will see Betway become the club’s Official Global Betting Partner from the start of the 2024/25 season, as Manchester City joins the brand’s extensive sports sponsorship portfolio which includes teams from across the Premier League, La Liga, NBA and more.
Ferran Soriano, City Football Group CEO, said: “We are pleased to announce Betway as our Official Global Betting Partner today. As a globally recognised brand, Betway has a strong pedigree and history of working with high-profile brands within the sports space and we’re excited to work together throughout the partnership.”
Super Group CEO, Neal Menashe, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to become Manchester City’s Official Global Betting Partner. This agreement cements our place in the top tier of Premier League partners, ensuring that our Betway brand reaches fans in all corners of the globe.”
Throughout the duration of the partnership, Manchester City and Betway will collaborate on a number of activations and exclusive content opportunities, in addition to the brand featuring across digital and in-stadia assets.
Manchester City and Betway will also work together to provide all players, coaches, management and staff in-depth, industry leading training on all relevant codes of conduct relating to betting integrity and responsible gambling. This is in addition to the work Manchester City already does to support players and staff in this area.
The Opening Bell ceremony can be viewed live.
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Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License in 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed
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The “Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License, 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
This report includes valuable insights into the financial and procedural aspects, including detailed information on costs and timelines associated with acquiring a Curacao license.
In 2023, Curacao introduced the “Landsverordening op de kansspelen” (Ordinance on Games of Chance) to modernize and regulate gambling legislation. Since March 2020, the Gambling Control Board (GCB) has been authorized to regulate offshore gambling games and oversee the issuance of Curacao licenses. As of 2023, there are 16 companies providing legal services for registration and licensing in the territory of Curacao. The license fee, as per GCB regulations, is 36,000 ANG or 19,800 USD, payable upon license issuance.
Research Timeline and Data Relevance
The research was conducted in two stages. The first stage, studying the regulator and Open Data Search, took place in December 2023. The second stage, writing the report and partially updating the data from the first stage, took place from the end of April to the end of May 2024.
Goals and Objectives
- Describe the information about the Curacao license and the issuing regulator.
- Describe the requirements and conditions for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Describe the costs and timelines for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Briefly study the market, find and suggest the following lists:
- Legal companies offering services for company registration and obtaining a Curacao license;
- Communication agents and integrators working with the Curacao license;
- Suppliers and vendors working with the Curacao license;
- Payment systems working with the Curacao license.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Goals and Objectives
2. Research Timeline and Data Relevance
- Document Markup
- Raw and Combined Data
- Terms & Glossary
3. General Information
- The Regulator
- Registration of Operators With Sublicense
- Application for an Online Gaming License
4. Requirements and Conditions for Obtaining a License
License Conditions
- General Prohibitions
- Safe and Secure Environment
- Equipment and Application Software
- Player Registration
- Payment Transactions
- Games
- Terms of Use
- Resolution of Complaints
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Publicly Available Information
- Reports
- Policies and Procedures
- Suspension and Revocation of License
- Additional Conditions
- Supervision
Recommendations or Minimum Requirements for the Business Plan
5. The Cost of the License
6. Decision Term and the Validity of the License
7. Application Method and Forms
8. Contact Information
9. Companies for Registration and Licensing
10. Integration Companies
11. Suppliers and Vendors
12. Payment Systems
13. META
14. Appendix: Terms & Glossary
For more information about this report visit researchandmarkets.com/r/izeo6g
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