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International Sanction: The @iesf_official sanctions TEKKEN pro Arlan Ash under WODA anti-doping rules for 2022 event, @ESIC_Official says it will not enforce the ruling as the violation does not apply to esports performance: esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/iesf-s…
Chengdu or Bust: @riotgames / TJ Sports announce that @lolesports Worlds grand finals will be hosted at the Chengdu Dong’an Lake Sports Park Arena: ✍🏼@CHYchenhongyu esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/riot-r…
It's smooth sailing for all involved as Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN ) partners continue to sidestep advertising disclosure rules to create the perfect fantasy world on social media where everything is sunshine and rainbows (nut not THOSE kinds of rainbows, if you know what I…
Control Room: @GRIDesports partners with Chinese TO Clavision to handle live data for DOTA2 Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi: esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/grid-p…
Sharpr has a new owner, the betting newsletter created by @Luongo_Pro, has a new owner. It was a pleasure working with both Cody and Thomas Lace on this little side project and I wish nothing but success to the newsletter going forward. Read more about it here:…
It's Money That Matters: @Mastercard will continue its partnership with the #EWC2025 (@EWC_EN) for another year: esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/master…
That's Entertainment: @EWC_EN partners with @SpotifyKSA, @IMG to create content around the Esports World Cup: esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/esport…
GameSquare $GAME launches $100M Ethereum treasury strategy in alliance with Dialectic, targeting high-yield DeFi opportunities to diversify revenue and boost financial flexibility. An underwritten $8M offering will fund the initial stage. esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/gamesq…
Summer Fun: @100Thieves taps @GSQHoldings Experiences to produce the 100 Thieves Summer Block Party later this month in LA: esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/gamesq…
The Saudi Arabian government through its wholly owned properties (@ESL, ECT) and funding from the Public Investment Fund should be commended for subjugating an (almost) entire industry in just a few short years. open.substack.com/pub/jamesfudge…
Summer Fun: @nerdstreet partners with @wgu to support Rainbow Six Siege esports, summer camp for children of military families. esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/nerd-s…
Watch Party: @GSQHoldings subsidiary @StreamHatchet has signed a partnership deal with the @EWC_EN to serve as the data and insights partner for the 2025 Esports World Cup: esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/gamesq…
Finish Line: At the conclusion of its crowdfunding campaign @sonixapp managed to raise around $3.6 million USD from 92 investors: esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/sonix-…
"Mining Ninjas": NIP Group launches Digital Computing Division with 3.11 EH/s of Bitcoin mining hash rate (≈60 BTC/month), diversifying beyond esports into digital infrastructure and HPC/AI-driven entertainment. esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/nip-gr…
Keep it in the Family: @aramco , @stc_ksa renew partnerships with the @EWC_EN for the Esports World Cup. esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/aramco…
Hardware Upgrade: @LenovoLegion has been named the official PC & gaming hardware partner of @EWC_EN, the Saudi Arabian government funded esports competition. esportsadvocate.net/2025/07/lenovo…
Hitting Reset: @TeamBDS has named a new CEO and promises a refresh of its brand, among other things: esportsadvocate.net/2025/06/team-b…
It's Not Reality, It's Just a Fantasy: @EWC_EN announces the Esports World Cup Fantasy League, a fantasy sports platform for fans powered by Genius Sports with prizing of around $200K USD: esportsadvocate.net/2025/06/esport…
Betting on the Future: @riotgames is opening Tier 1 @lolesports & @ValorantEsports to betting sponsors—with strict vetting, @GRIDesports data, & team integrity programs—to unlock $10.7B in fan engagement responsibly. esportsadvocate.net/2025/06/bettin…
New season, new track, larger prize pools. @playvs renews its partnership with @NASCAR & @iRacing for the 2025–26 College iRacing Series—now on the PlayVS platform. ✍️ @TobiasSeck esportsadvocate.net/2025/06/nascar…
