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.

Visualizer created to represent hit release Quantum Rush and to celebrate a year of collaboration between Play’n GO Music and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team  

Play’n GO Music, the music division of the world’s leading casino entertainment provider Play’n GO, has today announced the release of its Quantum Rush Visualizer, in the wake of a successful 12-month collaboration between the brand and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.  

Earlier this year, Play’n GO Music set out to explore how music can fuel sport, using its sponsorship of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team as an inspiration. To motivate both fans and team members alike, hit single Quantum Rush was created, to be used as a pump-up track on race weekends, with the Visualizer serving as a summary of the year-long collaboration. Throughout the year, Play’n GO Music and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team have collaborated on a series of initiatives to connect the team with their fans through a series of playlists designed by MoneyGram Haas F1 Team members; Ayao’s Anthems, Hulkenberg’s Hits, Magnussen’s Mix, the Haas Tracklist, and the Fan Fueled Favs playlist, chosen exclusively by fans for the motorsport team. 

Play’n GO became a sponsor of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team in November 2023 and has remained a steadfast partner of the team throughout the 2024 season. 

Ebba Arnred, CMO and Co-Founder at Play’n GO, said “The collaboration between Play’n GO Music and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has been a creative and enjoyable initiative, showcasing a fresh approach to engaging with our audience. Pivoting from the world of online casino to the music industry was a bold leap, and mixing in the high-octane world of motorsport has proven to be a game changer. Watching Ayao, Nico, Kevin, and the entire MoneyGram Haas F1 Team craft their own playlists earlier this year brought the worlds of gaming, music, and motorsport together in an unprecedented way. The release of Quantum Rush in August was the crowning achievement of an incredible year, and the Quantum Rush Visualizer adds another electrifying layer to this partnership for fans to enjoy. This partnership has created new boundaries for what is possible as an iGaming brand; we’re already gearing up for even bigger things in 2025.” 

Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team added “Working with a music brand is certainly a new one for our team, but we’ve all had great fun collaborating with Play’n GO Music this year. On a personal level, I appreciated the opportunity to share my musical tastes with our fans, and I can speak for the entire team here when I say they enjoyed the chance to contribute also. We’re already looking forward to getting back on track in 2025, and to continuing our partnership with Play’n GO.” 

The International Esports Federation (IESF) concluded the 9th World Esports Summit (WES24) in Busan, South Korea, marking the end of a highly productive year for international Esports. Held over two days, WES24 featured 10 panels led by some of the world’s top Esports professionals. These discussions addressed critical industry topics and explored the latest trends shaping the future of Esports.

WES24 has grown into one of the largest and most impactful international Esports gatherings. Each year the summit grows, it attracts thought leaders, stakeholders, and professionals from all corners of the Esports ecosystem, creating an essential platform for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration.

The summit also featured the IESF Referee Academy, where aspiring referees gained hands-on training and expert mentorship from leading industry professionals. This program aims to raise the standards of officiating in Esports by equipping referees with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee competitions with precision and integrity.

Another key program that took part in WES24 was the IESF Training Camp, an initiative designed to support athlete development. Athletes received expert guidance on game tactics, scrimmage preparation, and strategic insights, enabling them to enhance their performance and readiness for elite competition.

The World Esports Idea Quest 2024, also one of IESF’s initiatives this year, revealed its winners, recognizing outstanding project ideas for Esports events that demonstrated creativity and vision.

On the final day of the summit, the prestigious National Federation of the Year Award was presented to Indonesia. This annual award celebrates the federation that has demonstrated excellence throughout the whole year across all areas of Esports, from competition success to organizational achievements.

As WES24 concludes, we reflect on another year marked by success, growth, unity, and collaboration within the international Esports community. With increased engagement from the national federations, athletes, and fans, IESF looks forward to even greater success in the coming years.