Joe Lacob, majority owner of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, has reportedly entered the esports world by purchasing a North American League of Legends Championship Series franchise. (more…)
Archive | eSports
Comcast Buys Overwatch League Entry
Comcast is now a player in the Overwatch League, as it has landed the rights to a Philadelphia-based franchise in the upcoming esports circuit. (more…)
Blizzard Arena Los Angeles to Open in October
Blizzard Entertainment has announced its plans for Blizzard Arena Los Angeles, a new esports venue that will open on October 7. Situated in Burbank Studios, the studio at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles has been custom-tailored to support an exciting live-event experience for local attendees and broadcast audiences. (more…)
MSG Acquires Controlling Stake in Counter Logic Gaming
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has made an investment in esports, acquiring a controlling interest in the organization Counter Logic Gaming (CLG). (more…)
Seven Cities Announced for Overwatch League
Overwatch League has secured agreements with some high-profile investors for seven cities, according to an announcement from Activision Blizzard. (more…)
Report: Kraft, Wilpon Buying Into Overwatch League
Two prominent names are entering the eSports arena, as Robert Kraft and the owners of the New York Mets are buying entries in the Overwatch League, according to ESPN. (more…)
AEG Ups eSports Commitment, Invests in Immortals
Another big deal in the burgeoning eSports business ecosystem, as an AEG Immortals investment will up the sports giant’s presence in competitive eSports while also bringing more events to the firm’s Los Angeles facilities. (more…)
Lightning’s Vinik Makes eSports Investment in aXiomatic
Another major investor enters the eSports world, as Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) owner Jeff Vinik becomes a investor with and a co-chair of aXiomatic, a Los Angeles-based gaming and esports company. (more…)
NBA 2K League Launches With 17 Teams
We have more information about the NBA 2K league, a new eSports circuit is set to launch in 2018 with 17 franchises participating, including the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks. (more…)
Personnel News: Sacramento Kings, NBA
There are a pair of interesting personnel news items to report, as the Sacramento Kings and the NBA have announced new appointments. (more…)
New Esports Arena Las Vegas Set for Luxor Hotel
An underused nightclub at the Luxor Hotel and Casino is set to be transformed into Esports Arena Las Vegas, as the first permanent esports venue on The Strip is set to open in early 2018. (more…)
