Major betting operator Esports Entertainment Group recently announced a deal with AEG, the company behind two major Los Angeles sporting teams. Going forward, Esports Entertainment will be the official esports tournament organizer for the LA Kings and the LA Galaxy.<\/p>\n
This agreement will allow the company to be the exclusive provider of NHL and MLS esports tournaments for these franchises. Any future events would be conducted through the firm’s own platform, the Esports Gaming League (EGL).<\/p>\n
Company executives intend for the deal to help their North American strategy, boosting their tournaments\u2019 profile. Meanwhile, the teams hope that this deal will bring more opportunities for fans to have experiences with the brands.<\/p>\n
After a successful initial funding round, Talon Esports have managed to raise more than $2 million in capital. The money will be used as seed funding for Talon to continue to expand into new territories and events. Brand development is also a major priority.<\/p>\n
Many partners invested in this funding round, with Hana Digital Transformation Fund leading the pack. Other investors include New Wave Esports, Widus Strategic Investments, and Animoca Brands. More than two dozen companies committed funds overall.<\/p>\n
Sean Hung and United Esports\u2019 Felix LaHaye also invested on an individual basis. Talon have grown much over the past three years, eventually finding their way to the League of Legends<\/a> World Championship.<\/p>\n African sports betting sites and esports bookmakers are thriving. The continent is one of the world\u2019s most growth-oriented markets when it comes to esports, yet almost all of the attention goes towards foreign-developed games and assets.<\/p>\n It\u2019s understandable given the marketing efforts that studios undertake for AAA releases. Instead, most African developers are independent. This means working with shoestring marketing budgets and garnering little attention. That\u2019s why the African Esports Championship is stepping in.<\/p>\n This year, the AEC will feature a dedicated showcase for African games. An open invitation was extended to developers from across the continent to submit their work for consideration. Winners will receive mentorship and assistance with distribution and publishing.<\/p>\nAfrica esports news<\/h2>\n
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