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In this article, brought to you by DATA.BET, head of product Rostyslav Likhtin discusses esports users’ thirst for customisation and why the provider’s new bet builder is a powerful engagement tool for operators.🔎 Esports betting constantly matures, facing the challenge of keeping pace with the demands of a growing and increasingly discerning audience. Personalisation has become essential, and one of the most effective tools in addressing this demand is the bet builder. Initially popularised in traditional sports, bet builders have begun to take root in the esports niche, appealing to fans who seek more control and customisation over their betting experience. #EGRGlobal

The esports industry has seen huge growth in recent years. 🚀 While some players have faced financial struggles, a certain segment of players have thrived. 💪 In his latest article on iGamingFuture, Amir Mirzaee discusses the key factors to be profitable within the betting space. Here are some highlights from the article: 💰 Bayes Esports has enabled over 1 billion EUR in annual betting turnover for its clients. 🔍 Those that are successful have an esports specific focus and long-term vision within their company strategy. 📊 Live data management plays a significant role in the long-term success and revenue stability of a betting operator and therefore, choosing the right partners is essential. Dive into the strategies for building diverse and high-quality esports betting products: https://lnkd.in/etnHQzKG   #BayesEsports #Esports #LiveMatchData #EsportsData #EsportsInsights #EsportsBetting 

Having a nostalgic Friday and thinking back on #esports, and how it's grown and changed so much over the last 10 years. Social media and creative content has been fundamental in this. Here are my top 5 most memorable moments in esports and how they killed it on social media at the time: Fortnite World Cup 2019 – #FortniteWorldCup 🏆 Experiencing the first of Epic Games' #FortniteWorldCup back in 2019 was a standout moment for me. Watching 16-year old Bugha take home $3m+ was insane - this was the largest ever payout for a single player in esports. Epic's social campaign shared highlights, player stories, and fan reactions, uniting the community through shared excitement. It created an electrifying atmosphere that drew in millions of viewers. Probably one of the most hype things I've ever seen! CoD Champs 2016 – #CWL2020 🔫 Call of Duty is still a giant today in esports, but I feel nothing will ever top the crowd's passion and fan engagement on socials back in the day. Watching underdog team 'Splyce' storm their way through to the finals was incredible - defeating Team Kaliber, FaZe Clan and Rise Nation at the time. The social media buzz around their unexpected victories was massive, with fans rallying behind Splyce and amplifying their underdog story. Everyone loves an underdog, right?! League of Legends – #WorldsCollide 🌍 Riot Games’ annual World Championship is an esports spectacle, and the #WorldsCollide campaign brought fans together from across the globe. With interactive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and live updates, this campaign turned the championship into a trending topic worldwide. 'Worlds Collide' by Nicky Taylor set the stage for other non-Worlds-related musical projects from Riot too. Riot Games leveraged social media to deliver immersive and engaging content that kept fans on the edge of their seats! S1mple's at IEM Cologne 2021 🎯 S1mple is probably the greatest CS:GO player of all time. Not sure what he had for breakfast that day, but watching S1mple pull off FOUR aces in a single tournament was NUTS. Natus Vincere rode the wave of fan engagement across socials on the day, creating an everlasting memory in Na'Vi's fans. The social media explosion around his performance solidified his legendary status in esports history - if it wasn't already! League of Legends – Faker's Zed Outplay at Worlds 2013 🎮 Another unforgettable moment in League of Legends history. This moment showcased Faker's incredible skill, and it became an iconic highlight in esports history. The social media buzz was HUGE, with fans and analysts dissecting the play across platforms. Riot Games capitalized on this moment by sharing clips, fan reactions, and behind-the-scenes content, turning this outplay into a viral sensation and solidifying Faker's status as a legend in the esports community. What's your favorite moment in esports? 💬👇 #Marketing #Esports #SocialMedia #GamingIndustry

🎮 In the latest insightful interview featured in Gambling Insider, our CEO Yurii Berest dives deep into what makes esports appeal to a broad audience. What else do we cover in the interview? 📌 How reducing user friction and ensuring accurate data enhance exclusive content 📌 Why younger players see esports betting attractive 📌 What recent esports trends should we be paying attention to Discover how DATA.BET is revolutionizing the esports betting industry here: https://lnkd.in/dVHMbq7R #DATABET #EsportsTrends

Ever wondered about the explosive growth of esports in the CIS region? 🤔 In a recent Q&A, our Senior Sales Manager, Viktor Block, reveals some exciting insights into the fascinating evolution of CIS esports, the regulatory landscape, and future trends shaping the industry. 💡  Viktor discusses the regulatory nuances from Ukraine to Kazakhstan, and how navigating the diverse regulatory landscape of esports betting requires vigilance and adaptability. He also touches on unique market opportunities. 🌐 While Dota 2 reigns supreme in the region, other titles like CS2 also enjoys massive popularity. Understanding these market nuances is crucial for operators aiming to capture audience engagement. 🧑💻 The key to winning over CIS audiences lies in understanding their preferences. Hear from Viktor how PandaScore are delivering a comprehensive Dota 2 betting experience while providing round-the-clock support and innovative betting tools like Bet Builder. 📱 The CIS region is poised for exponential growth. 📈 Exciting times lie ahead for esports and esports betting, and PandaScore is at the forefront of this dynamic landscape. 🐼 Read the full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/ez9sC7hW #Esports #CISRegion #DataDrivenProducts #PandaScore

I've had this conversation with multiple people within my team and outside, most notably with Nik Turner on how people spell 'esports'. It's a pet peeve for me and I know for Nick as well 😂 on the many ways people misspell 'esports'. Why does it matter? Short answer, legitimacy. When you have many people spelling 'esports' as 'E-sports' or 'eSports' or 'Esports' (capitalizing 'e' all the time), it creates the idea that the 'e' in esports is a separate alien thing. It also distances esports as not a real sport, since the 'e' is constantly not aligned with the rest of the word 'sports'. According to different articles, I shall link below the name 'esports' should be spelt as such 'esports' Why should it be spelt like that? To begin with, grammatical accuracy, we don't spell email as 'E-mail' or 'eMail' or 'Email' (capitalizing 'e' all the time). Secondly and arguably most importantly legitimacy. With one fully accepted spelling of 'esports' it breeds legitimacy to the industry and reinforces the fact that esports is a sport unique but just like any other out there. So in conclusion, yes it is a pet peeve to me when esports is spelt any other way, (I wouldn't hold it against you though 😁) though I would like a world where there aren't multiple spelling of esports out there but rather one universal spelling. Of course, counter points and arguments to the case are welcome. Respective links: https://lnkd.in/dfuJ8Hm7 https://lnkd.in/dc4PkGua https://lnkd.in/deurQCJd shoutout to Esports Insider British Esports and The Sports Digest for these articles

Esports needs data to drive fan engagement. Read here why it is essential that the esports industry catches up to sports data leaders like the Formula 1 or the NBA in terms of engaging fans and telling stories. Different from other sports, the esports landscape is vastly fragmented but rapidly consolidating. A trend that needs to re-enforced. #esports #matchdata #officialdata #cs2 #dota2

Esports: A Data-Driven Future The esports industry has seen a rapid rise in popularity, but its future hinges on addressing key challenges like fan engagement and audience diversity. We have uncovered some interesting esports insights - fan loyalty is even more skewed towards players, as of now in North America betting on esports is less likely. Please see our latest research which explores fan preferences, behaviour and loyalty for more details https://lnkd.in/dkJ_CeEd Thanks Abhishek Kumar Pulkita Vaish Mayank Pawar. #EXL #sportsanalytics #esports #fanengagement #sportsbusiness

After a difficult year in 2023, the #esports industry is recovering in 2024 as some brands and #advertisers return to the space. But while esports winter might be thawing somewhat, it’s become clear that not all esports organizations have been equally able to withstand the cold. Here’s a look into how four leading esports orgs are positioning themselves for long-term stability and #sustainability, independent of the whims of brand #marketers. In this piece by Alexander Lee, we speak to Andy Miller, Victor Goossens of Team Liquid, Damon Harman of Integrated Content, and Sabrina Ratih and Henning Christiansson of G2 Esports.

There’s a lot of hype currently surrounding the Olympic Esports Games (OEG), and honestly, I cannot understand the excitement from the esports industry folks about it. To me, it doesn’t change anything for the industry as OEG doesn’t bring any tangible value (except for the possibility of employing another thousand widely unknown "wise talking heads" and "esports experts" as well as draining money from local governments and municipalities). There’s simply no place for yet another Esports World Championship when we already have dozens (EWC, IESF/GEF, LoL Worlds, CS / R6 / RL, CoD Majors, Dota 2 The International, PUBG Mobile, ML:BB, Evo, etc. and many more). The professional esports calendar is oversaturated, and all these events must battle not only for participants among the pros but also for viewership. Despite all attempts, national tournaments like IESF/GEF struggle hard in terms of professionalism and participation. Pros aren’t interested in participating, and viewers don’t tune in to watch unknown esports bros fighting for mediocre prize money when there’s an EWC or another Major event just around the corner. What would OEG change drastically here? Not much, even if it absorbs the current IESF/GEF structure to become the one and only inter-nations championship, infused with that sweet riyals to boost prize money and ensure decent competitive integrity (with semi-pros and pros treating OEG as something important, not just a money-farm event). Not to mention potential problems with IP rights, licensing, the list of games, and so on. So, for me, it’s utterly surprising to read a ton of praising comments from the community, who should know how the industry really works. Luckily, I am noticing a good number of valid points and opinions from people with a proven professional record and skill set within the industry. Personally, for me, reading all these comments praising OEG is like having an "esports consultant" test, revealing the true competence (or total lack of it) of the poster.