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PLACE YOUR BETS

... The latest on the online sports betting boomThe online sports betting market has exploded since 2018 when the Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize betting. Given the increased popularity of esports, the accessibility of online betting platforms and the emergence of new technologies, the sports betting market is projected to continue its powerful momentum. Savvy sports betting companies are now expanding their reach by providing timely social commentary on the latest buzz in ...

OLD SPORT

... 500,000 users, the majority of whom are Gen Z. Much of their growth is driven by live sporting events and in-season athletics; last NBA season, for example, they grew an average of 30% month over month. In July, they announced a $10 million Series A funding round which will be used to launch new features to grow micro-communities on the platform. - FAZE CLAN - We can’t talk about Gen Z sports without mentioning esports – and we can’t talk about esports without mentioning FaZe Clan. One of the largest ...

BE A GOOD (E)SPORT

... Companies are cultivating the next generation of competitive gamersEsports has seen mindboggling growth over the last few years, with the audience hitting 474 million worldwide in 2021. Even more impressive, analysts predict growth to more than 920 million by 2024. As more and more young people aspire to break into the industry, one question remains: how the heck can you take the leap? Ahead, three different esports training initiatives making headlines. - GUCCI x FACEIT - Gucci has long been a ...

GENERATION INFINITE

... for open conversation, LEGO's campaign is built to help LGBTQIA+ families engage in the critically important conversation around gender identity. Created by LGBTQIA+ community members, LEGO fans, and diverse age ranges, each design will come with an explanation of what the build means for its creator. With Gen Alpha being the most diverse generation to date, LEGO is helping navigate the conversation around LGBTQIA+ identity that society can struggle to discuss. - FAZE CLAN - Esports platform FaZe ...

THE GAMING BUSINESS

... A look at the esports playing fieldEsports is set to grow into a $1.62 billion industry by 2024. At Cassandra, our data shows being a Gamer is a top self-identifier for both Gen Z and Millennials, with 3 in 4 Gen Z noting a rise in “cool factor” for gaming overall. So today, we're turning our headsets on and loading our favorite skins as we enter the expanding esports community. To learn more about gaming, keep an eye out for Leveling Up, Cassandra’s latest report releasing Thursday, available ...

HOSPITALITY MEETS WEB3

... published last week, we wrote about a new augmented reality experience from Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. Bridging the gap between physical and digital, in-person hotel guests are invited to explore Moxy properties virtually using their own personalized avatar, with challenges to complete and prizes to win. But that’s just the beginning of Marriott Bonvoy’s web3 strategy. Earlier this year, the hotel portfolio announced a partnership with ONE Esports to launch Gamer's Paradise, an ...

VIRTUAL REALITY

... esports.” Image source: Krafton - MOLLY - There’s a lot of synergy between NFTs and virtual influencers; digital human platform Uneeq, a startup based in New Zealand, is the company behind the virtual influencer Sophie, who has partnered with brands including BMW and IBM – and who, earlier this year, launched her own collection of NFT art. Last week, ahead of NFT.NYC, Web3 ecosystem startup Molly doubled down on the virtual influencer-NFT overlap by launching Molly the Influencer, which claims to be ...