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Can teams outshine their esports titles? 🌟 Recently, the RLCS 2024 World Championship viewership statistics caught our eye: the playoffs match between G2 Esports Stride and Karmine Corp was the most popular game of the event, achieving over 100,000 more concurrent viewers than the event’s ultimate grand finals. Usually, we expect viewership to steadily increase throughout the playoffs stage, but sometimes, the event record happens during earlier matches. This phenomenon isn't new to esports and happens across multiple scenes. For instance, MOONTON GAMES Mobile Legends: Bang Bang matches usually have higher peaks before the finals at world championship events thanks to match-ups that represent both the game’s Indonesian and Filipino audiences. Counter-Strike’s peaks were largely due to popular teams coming together (i.e. Natus Vincere + FURIA), whereas Sentinels alone were able to fuel Valorant viewership, as the red organization outgrew the NA Valorant scene. However, competitiveness can be just as important as popularity. G2 Esports vs T1 Entertainment & Sports was not the Grand Final at Worlds 2019, but these two were accepted as the world’s best by many fans, and their match outperformed the Final by 7%. Learn more about the esports events where non-Final matches surpassed the Grand Final: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyWx-AfJ

What do you know about our innovative esports BetBuilder product? 🤔 BetBuilder enriches the bettor’s experience by offering a unique opportunity to combine multiple betting markets within the same esports match. 🎮 While this concept has been popular in traditional sports betting, PandaScore is proud to be one of the pioneers in bringing it to the world of esports. With BetBuilder, punters can create customised bets tailored to their preferences, enhancing engagement and entertainment value. 📲 But that's not all! Our BetBuilder product goes beyond simply multiplying odds. ✖ We've developed robust data models to ensure the best odds on combinations of markets within the same matches. Whether it’s predicting round scores, player performances, or team outcomes, BetBuilder empowers players to craft their own betting narrative and capitalise on unique opportunities. ⭐ We have even more exciting products in the pipeline, designed to revolutionise the esports betting experience. 🐼 Stay tuned for upcoming announcements! 👀 #BetBuilder #Esports #EsportsBetting #Innovation #DataDrivenProducts #PandaScore

🌍 Quarter 3, 2024: Esports Viewership Landscape 🌍 The latest Esports Charts data reveals millions of concurrent viewers for iconic titles like League of Legends, Dota 2, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, marking a powerhouse quarter for esports! Here’s a quick rundown of where fans are watching and how platform preferences are shaping the esports landscape: ⚡ Twitch Takes the Lead with 46.2% of total watch time, driven by major tournaments like Valorant Champions 2024 and IEM Cologne 2024. Together with YouTube, they hold an impressive 86% of the esports watch time, showcasing their dominance in Western and international markets. 📈 TikTok’s Growth has been phenomenal, claiming 6.9% of esports viewership—a 31% increase! As mobile-first audiences and mobile games gain traction, TikTok’s influence is on the rise, particularly in Asia. 🔍 With a PRO subscription on Esports Charts, users get in-depth stats on platform-specific viewership, team popularity, and more. Dive into our Events Dashboard to see how each esports title performs platform by platform. Esports viewership keeps evolving—don’t miss out on these shifts shaping the industry. Stay tuned for more insights on the trends impacting Q4! #Esports #EsportsViewership #Twitch #YouTube #TikTok #GamingIndustry #EsportsCharts

🚀 The Top 3 Most Viewed Esports Events 🎮 The esports universe is expanding at an unprecedented rate, with tournaments captivating millions globally. Let's spotlight the top 3 events that have not only dominated the arena but also set unparalleled viewership records. 1️⃣ League of Legends World Championship 2021 🌟 A Global Spectacle: With strategic gameplay and compelling narratives, the 2021 LoL Worlds captivated a peak audience of over 73 million viewers during its climactic final, showcasing the universal appeal of this legendary tournament. 2️⃣ Free Fire World Series 2021 Singapore 📱 Mobile Gaming Phenomenon: Shattering records, the FFWS 2021 Singapore demonstrated mobile esports' explosive growth, peaking at 5.4 million viewers—an unprecedented number that underscores the burgeoning appeal of mobile gaming. 3️⃣ The International 2019 (Dota 2) 🔥 Epic Battles, Epic Numbers: TI9 brought the Dota 2 community together like never before, peaking at 1.1 million viewers on Twitch and other platforms, a figure that skyrockets when including global audiences, highlighting Dota 2's massive fanbase. 📈 The Future is Here: These tournaments are more than just competitions; they're a testament to esports' thriving ecosystem and its power to unite millions of fans worldwide. As we look to the future, one thing is clear: esports is no longer emerging; it's established, evolving, and here to stay. #nasresports #Esports #gaming #learning #facts #marketing #tournament #esportsindustry #gamers #collaboration

After the highly successful launch of our dedicated esports BetBuilder, our Prebuilt BetBuilder – or Prebuilt markets – is live across our full client base. 🐼 Prebuilt markets are available across all major esports titles including Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, and soon Valorant. 🎮 Unlock the power of Prebuilt Markets with our expertly crafted BetBuilder wagers, designed to immerse audiences in the dynamic world of esports. These bets tap into the heart of the action, transforming real user insights and betting behaviours into captivating, personalised experiences. By harnessing the storytelling essence of esports, operators can engage players like never before, driving excitement and boosting engagement. Here’s how this benefits operators: ⬇️ 👉 Available for all major esports titles. 👉 Easy integration—if you know how to set up a Winner 2-way market, you’re ready to go. 👉 Tailored betting experiences for esports fans with flexible options that will evolve over time. Our CEO Flavien Guillocheau says, “Prebuilt markets allow you to switch from the complex to the simple, to offer operators easy access to a market-leading product and to give all types of esports bettors the most exciting betting opportunities in esports.” 💬 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e_YPh2A9 Pop by our Stand D80 at the SBC Summit, next week, to learn more and discover how Prebuilt markets can bring new, engaging betting opportunities to your platform. #SBCSummit #EsportsBetting #BetBuilder #Innovation #DataDrivenProducts #PandaScore

What is the secret to creating consistent, high quality betting experiences? Discover how a foundation of official live match data can help you build tailored betting solutions. This iGaming Future article by our CCO, Amir Mirzaee, discusses: 💡 🤝 Selecting the right partners: Bayes Esports offers a comprehensive esports portfolio, backed by esports experts and round the clock operations managing live tournament data. 🔄 Benefits of one integration: Bayes Esports provides access to a diverse range of titles, tournaments, and products. Operators can appeal to a wide esports audience while all back-end problems are handled by the partner. 🚀Building engaging betting applications: With official live match data, there can be high quality, high integrity live match betting, which opens the door to more immersive and engaging opportunities. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/epm6xkuw  #BayesEsports #Esports #LiveMatchData #EsportsData #EsportsInsights #EsportsBetting 

Unity For Esports Data ✊🏽 Read here about our ambitions to be the universal market place for esports data, and how we expanded both product and content line up to bring an end to fragmentation in esports data. #esports #livedata #startups #dataservices

Winning Moments, Tactical Mastery, and Milestones: Natus Vincere Takes the Crown at the Esports World Cup (EWC) CS2! 💪 On July 22, 2024, Natus Vincere (NAVI) etched their names in esports history by clinching the Esports World Cup (EWC) CS2 championship, securing a well-deserved prize of $1 million. This major tournament was the battleground for the world's elite, with significant stakes including vital EWC Club Championship points and a $400,000 prize. NAVI’s victory solidified their position as one of the top-tier teams in the esports ecosystem—a testament to their consistent performance and unwavering dedication. The final showdown against G2 Esports, featuring an intense series on Ancient, Nuke, and Inferno, was nothing short of electrifying. The highlights and strategic insights from NAVI's key players offered a masterclass in gameplay, truly showcasing the depth and excitement of the CS2 experience. iM of NAVI reflected on this monumental win, further emphasizing how this success not only celebrates their hard work but also raises the bar for competitive esports. Stay updated on essential esports insights and activities by exploring Sprott Money. Trusted and reliable, Sprott Money is your go-to for the latest in financial news and investment opportunities. Check them out at https://lnkd.in/gY8b-CxP. References: https://lnkd.in/gY8b-CxP

📱Mobile esports continues to drive some of the biggest viewership figures in all of esports. With big changes afoot to leading titles this year, we've compiled a guide to the top mobile esports trend to watch for in 2024. ⬇️ https://ow.ly/cY3B50Qvxhj

🎙 Starting the esports World Cup series, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents none other than the CEO himself, Ralf Reichert from Esports World Cup Foundation Ralf grew up as a native gamer. In the late 90s, he founded SK Gaming with his brothers as one of the first esports clubs, and competed at the highest level. Excited to build this industry, Ralf and his team co-founded ESL, and embarked on the quest to build the largest stages for the new sport that turn athletes into stars worldwide. What was intended to be a quick win evolved into a lifelong journey. ESL has since become the largest esports brand, and company culminating in a billion-dollar transaction in 2022 to form ESL Faceit Group - EFG. Ralf has served as Chairman at EFG, on the mission to create worlds beyond gameplay, where esports and gaming collide. In October 2023, Ralf took on the role of CEO at the Esports World Cup Foundation with a mandate to elevate esports to one of the world's premier sports, while expanding the Foundation as a driving force in its development. Tune in on the SportsTech AllStars Podcast on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts to watch the full episode: 🎧: https://lnkd.in/dNHTzudD 🎦: https://lnkd.in/dV4Hp_c9 #sportstech #sportsbusiness #sportstechnology #sportsinnovation