Asia
Savvy Games Delegation Joins More Than 30,000 Fans for Tencent and Hero Esports’ Honor of Kings Grand Finals in Beijing
The inaugural King Pro League Grand Finals 2024, the biggest esports event in China, drew more than 30,000 fans to a sold-out Beijing Workers’ Stadium on Nov 16. A delegation from Savvy Games and the Esports World Cup Foundation also joined the iconic event hosted by Chinese tech giant Tencent and the largest esports company in Asia, Hero Esports (formerly known as VSPO).
HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Vice Chairman of Savvy Games Group (Savvy); Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy; and Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, attended the tournament where two top Chinese esports teams competed for the inaugural Holy Dragon Cup and a record prize pool.
A total of 70 million rmb ($9.8 million) was awarded to the top 12 teams who advanced through the rounds of the six-week-long tournament. The final showdown was between Chengdu All Gamers and Chongqing Wolves, where Chengdu All Gamers emerged victorious in a best-of-seven series and took home 22 million rmb ($3.1 million) in prize money.
King Pro League, the premier esports league for Tencent’s hit game Honor of Kings, is the biggest esports league in Asia. Honor of Kings is the world’s most popular mobile game with more than 100 million daily players. Hero Esports has been the organizer of KPL tournaments since the league was first launched in 2016.
This year marks the inaugural KPL Grand Finals, which replaces the Honor of Kings International Championship for Chinese Honor of Kings competitors and features the top teams from across China, one of the biggest esports markets in the world with the most players. Events were held at arenas in Chengdu, Hangzhou and Changsha, with the Grand Finals event being held in Beijing.
The popularity of esports is growing rapidly around the world, encouraged by government support in a number of countries and new products and technology. According to a Frost & Sullivan Report, the market size of the esports gaming industry has experienced a significant increase at a CAGR of 15.2% from US$29.8 billion in 2017 to US$52.6 billion in 2021, and is expected to increase further at a CAGR of 12.1% from US$57.9 billion in 2022 to US$102.4 billion in 2027.
The report also shows that the number of gamers globally has experienced a significant increase at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2.3 billion in 2017 to 3.1 billion in 2021, and is expected to further increase at a CAGR of 5.5% from 3.3 billion in 2022 to 4.3 billion in 2027.
Danny Tang, CEO and Co-Founder of Hero Esports, commented: “Hero Esports is proud to have been a part of the first King Pro League Grand Finals, which is an example of the high calibre esports tournaments that fans and players everywhere deserve. The strong enthusiasm we’ve seen for this event in its first year is a testament to the significant growth of interest in this sport and the support of our high-profile sponsors. The atmosphere in the arena was electric and we congratulate the Chengdu All Gamers in winning the inaugural Holy Dragon Cup.”
Hero Esports, formerly known as VSPO, is a leading player in the global esports industry, collaborating with major game developers and global brands and organizing tournaments for players and fans across the world. It is the biggest esports tournament operator in Asia, having hosted 86 tournaments in the region in 2023, of which 62 were in China, compared with a total of 77 tournaments in 2020, of which three were overseas. The company recently announced the Esports Asian Champions League (ACL), Asia’s new premier international esports tournament featuring multiple titles.
Sponsors of the King Pro League Grand Finals 2024 include Meituan, Snapdragon and SAIC Volkswagen and iQOO.
Asia
SuperGaming Announces IIT Homegrown Qualifiers Winners; Teams Advance to Compete for ₹2 Crore Prize Pool
Pune, India, 11th December 2024 – SuperGaming is proud to announce the winners of the IIT Homegrown Qualifiers, showcasing India’s emerging esports talent.
The winning teams are:
- Team Rogue – ₹6 Lakhs
- DGE – ₹3 Lakhs
- Moggers – ₹1.5 Lakhs
Sankalp ‘Frosty’ Kore was named the MVP of the tournament with an impressive 43 Kills, taking home a cash prize of ₹1 Lakh for his exceptional performance.
These top teams have secured their spots in the IIT LAN finale, where they will compete for a massive ₹2 Crore prize pool.
In a related highlight, the recent playtest in the Philippines saw Kalidiman Esports emerge victorious, earning their place in the LAN finale and adding an international flair to the competition.
The next segment of the tournament is the IIT Nationals Qualifiers, where players will represent their respective states. Registrations for IIT Nationals Qualifiers (State Open Circuit) are now open. This stage features a prize pool of ₹10,00,000, with the top two teams advancing to the IIT LAN Finale.
Players can register here: https://forms.gle/6MFp6bdeZss22bd97
Through its ‘Clutch India Movement’ SuperGaming continues to elevate the Indian gaming ecosystem by nurturing homegrown talent. This initiative aims to empower homegrown players to compete and excel whilst driving India’s rise in the thriving global gaming industry.
Asia
Delasport Teams Up with Betable Group in UK and Philippines Partnership
Leading iGaming supplier Delasport has agreed a strategic partnership with Betable Group, that will see the pair working closely together in both the UK and the Philippines.
The deal means Betable Group brands in both markets will gain access to Delasport’s comprehensive sportsbook solution, on top of the existing Betable Gaming platform that offers both casino and bingo.
The strategic partnership will initially launch in the Philippines, before expanding to the UK shortly.
“This partnership is a win-win-win for Delasport, Betable, and their customers,” said Delasport’s CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz. “The UK and the Philippines are extremely appealing markets – one is mature and developed, while the other is emerging and full of potential. Thanks to Betable’s professionalism and reach, we can now quickly deliver our award-winning solution to more operators worldwide.”
Charlie Noble, COO at Betable Group, added: “Integrating Delasport’s sportsbook product now allows our partner operators in the UK and the Philippines to offer players a complete gaming experience. We’ve been extremely impressed by Delasport’s sportsbook product, and this partnership underlines our commitment to delivering the very best to both our operator partners and the end user.”
Delasport’s Plug & Play iFrame solution is an operator favourite, due to a range of unique features that sport bettors love to engage with.
Asia
Vasista Esports Crowned Champions of Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 at Chennai Trade Centre
The Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 BGMI Grand Finals concluded in spectacular fashion at the Chennai Trade Centre, with Vasista Esports emerging as the champions. The team, which flew under the radar leading up to the finals, delivered a phenomenal performance to claim the coveted title.
Coming into the Grand Finals, Vasista Esports had placed 13th in the semifinals, raising doubts about their chances. However, the roster maintained consistency throughout the 18 matches in the grand finals, propelling them to the top of the standings table with 153 points.
The journey to victory wasn’t without challenges. While Vasista Esports took an early lead, they faced stiff resistance from formidable teams like Orangutan, Gods Reign, and Soul Esports during the intense L.AN finale.
In fact, Orangutan almost clinched the title in the penultimate game where they picked up 10 finishes and placed second. But, with Vasista Esports playing it safe to place second in that match, they maintained their position at the top. Orangutan ended as the runners-up with a mere 6 point difference to Vasista Esports.
With this victory, Vasista Esports not only earns the prestigious title but also an exclusive Red Bull F1 experience, where the team will travel to witness a live Formula 1 race in 2025.
In a post match interview, Vasista Esports Pukar said, “We are feeling really good. Honestly, we have been trying to win for the past two seasons and even finished second once. This time, we have won it all and can’t wait to watch the FI race live.”
On their consistency, the player added, “We approached each game with a fresh mindset, taking it one game at a time and leaving behind the results of the previous matches.”
The Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 featured open qualifiers with thousands of players from across India competing for a chance to shine on the big stage. Ultimately, 16 teams battled it out in the Grand Finals at the Chennai Trade Centre. The tournament achieved remarkable success, drawing ove 20fe concurrent viewers. Skyesports had executed the event.
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