Mar 31, 2024 | Business
For the first time, The Gateway Family YMCA and the Loyalty Foundation held an exhibition match between 2 new Esports program teams, The AscendancY at The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, NJ and The Circuits, at the Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology.
“We are very proud of our Esports Team and their dedication to the sport, and to their teammates,” stated Melynda A. Disla, President/CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. “We are especially thankful to our partner The Loyalty Foundation for assisting us in making this possible.”’
The goal of the exhibition match was to provide a competitive scrimmage between the two new teams, maximizing participation among all e-athletes, encouraging teamwork and supporting communication. Events included a full-team warm up, Freestyle Matches, a Captain’s Match and culminated in a Showcase Match – the main event where each team fielded their best trio in a best of series.
“The match was a total success, participants and spectators really enjoyed themselves,” shared Rafael Cano, Director of Healthy Living, The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch.
The AscendancY Esports Team at The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch is a competitive video gaming league for individuals in grades 7-12 with a passion and commitment to weekly practice sessions and competitions. Individuals interested in trying out for the competitive team or non-competitive roles should contact Rafael Cano at 908-355-9622 or rcano@tgfymca.org.
The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services for all. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.
For more information about The Gateway Family YMCA, visit www.tgfymca.org or contact the Elizabeth Branch at 908-355-9622.
Mar 15, 2024 | Books, Business
By: Mirage esports inc.
TORONTO – March 11, 2024 – PRLog — As the new season of the North America League begins, Mirage Esports Inc. is eager to focus on the future and the excitement that competitive play brings. However, recent allegations made by former members of our organization regarding non-payment have necessitated this response to clarify the situation to our fans, partners, and the broader esports community.
Mirage Esports Inc. wishes to address these claims transparently and directly. Early in the previous season, agreements were reached between management, our players and staff regarding structured payment schedules. Given the challenges faced by the company, including periods of inactivity, it was mutually agreed that players would receive partial payments at varying frequencies until the outstanding amounts were complete. These agreements have been honored by Mirage as well as its administrators, ensuring that despite financial hurdles, our commitments to our players were kept and that payments continue. Payment structures for players that participated in the last stage of 2023 have not yet been finalized.
Throughout this period we received assurances from the players and the coaching staff who had made these arrangements with us, that these steps were acceptable. Everyone involved agreed to work together in good faith to navigate the company’s financial constraints, recognizing the global economic challenges impacting many organizations, including those in the esports sector.
Mirage Esports Inc. takes these allegations seriously and is committed to resolving any misunderstandings or grievances. We maintain exhaustive records of all transactions and communications with our players and staff, underscoring our commitment to transparency and accountability.
As we step into a new season, our focus is on building a positive and competitive environment for our current roster and reinforcing our commitment to the values that have kept Mirage Esports passionate about Siege’s competitive environment. We are here to compete at the highest levels, support our players in achieving their best, and provide our fans with the thrilling esports action they love.
Mirage Esports Inc. remains dedicated to fostering talent and growing the esports ecosystem. We are moving forward with renewed vigour, additional support and are excited about what the future holds for our team in the North America League and a positive growth for the organization.
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Jan 24, 2024 | Business
Mark your calendars: July 7-9 and get ready for EsportsNext 2024, the Esports Trade Association’s annual conference, presented by Coca-Cola. This year’s event will start off alongside the one-of-a-kind NASCAR Chicago Street Race, followed by two days of panels and networking at the iconic Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile.
Attendees will partake in compelling conversations with the top minds of the industry as they dissect the current state and future opportunities of esports through dedicated tracks for brands who are funding the space through sponsorship, educators who seek to understand how to engage students, and cities who desire how to support and maximize this unique aspect of entertainment. Don’t miss exclusive access to exciting events including the Sneaker Soiree Industry Appreciation Reception.
“This year, we have enhanced the schedule to include these relevant track sessions, titled ‘Engage, Educate, Grow’ and adding an element of fun with the Sneaker Soiree,” says Event Chair, Rachel Chahal, Director of Amusement/Entertainment Partnerships at Coca-Cola. “Our attendees will also be able to participate in the beloved annual aspects of EsportsNext, including the Elevator Pitch Competition, Coffee Connections IRL, and Speed Networking sessions.”
For the fourth year in a row, EsportsNext will be hosted in Chicago, Illinois.
“Chicago is thrilled to once again host EsportsNext this year! We are excited to embrace the esports community and support the growth of the industry alongside our important partners throughout the city.” – Dustin Arnheim, Choose Chicago
EsportsNext aims to be a B2B powerhouse event to foster collaboration on game-changing opportunities that drive equitable and sustainable growth for esports and beyond. Event sponsors represent a wide range of products and services across the esports industry and provide a great opportunity to discover new business prospects and gather information.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with ESTA. EsportsNext is the perfect platform for collaboration and business growth. We look forward to connecting with the esports community in person in Chicago,” says Tim Brown, CEO of EventPipe, ESTA’s official housing software provider.
This year’s featured sessions and panels include:
How NASCAR is Innovating Through Esports
Invest Effectively in Esports
Activate Your Audience In-Game
Maximize the Economic Impact of Esports Tournaments
Effectively Work with Esports Influencers
Utilize Esports in Your Curriculum
State of Esports Panel
Value of Esports for Schools and Students
Recruiting the Next Generation of Fans
Execute a Successful Esports Tournament
Brand Case Study – How Coca-Cola and Six Flags are Empowering Scholastic Esports
Should We Build an Esports Arena?
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility: IDEA = Belonging
Embrace Gaming Beyond Esports
Esports is Youth Marketing
Produce a Tournament with Your Students
Don’t be left out of the action – register today. With a wide range of event sponsors, attendees can discover new business prospects and gather information on products and services that fit their company needs.
Media inquiries are welcome – contact Megan Van Petten, Esports Trade Association at info@esportsta.org for press credentials and more information. Let’s make EsportsNext 2024 a year to remember.
About the Esports Trade Association
The Esports Trade Association promotes, protects, and advances the broader interests of the esports community. The organization accomplishes this by providing forward-thinking professional development programs, networking opportunities, relevant industry research, and valuable tools and resources to the membership. ESTA focuses on promoting business expertise and sustainable growth of the esports industry by growing the number of participants, sponsors, products, and services, procuring industry research, and executing industry events. Learn more about the ESTA and its mission statement at https://esportsta.org.
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Jan 16, 2023 | Business
The Casino Esport Conference is pleased to announce their upcoming Casino Esport Conference Las Vegas, NV 2023 and the new Casino Esport Conference University (CEC–U).
In Las Vegas, NV, February 28 – March 1, 2023
CEC-U will be held on the 27th of February 2023
The CEC and CEC-U will be held at Alexis Park Resort 375 E Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV.
The CEC, which has been held for the past 7 years in Las Vegas, is now including an extra classroom/workshop event called CEC-U. The main CEC is packed with speakers and panels that will at its core cover Esports, video gaming, and more. This event is also a great opportunity for companies looking to get into this lucrative space. The CEC covers many topics related to entertainment that they call Techtainment.
You do not need to be in the Casino industry to attend, their event will also be open to many non-wagering operators, municipalities, and anyone in entertainment.
Featured speakers include:
Jan Jones Blackhurst – Executive Director, UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative Caesars Entertainment Board of Directors Chief Executive in Residence, UNLV International Gaming Institute.
Jan Jones Blackhurst is a long-time political and business leader who spent most of the 1990s as the first woman mayor of Las Vegas and as one of the most popular mayors in Vegas’ history.
Michael Kilpatrick Morton – Senior Policy Counsel Administration Division Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Seth Schorr – Chairman, Downtown Grand and CEO, Fifth Street Gaming.
Lukas Eggen – An award-winning journalist and podcaster in Las Vegas. He co-founded LAN Parties: A Gaming and Esports Podcast at the Las Vegas Review-Journal with Ryan Smith in 2020. Lukas conducts interviews with a variety of people in the gaming and esports industries while helping the local esports scene in Las Vegas grow and thrive.
Oliver Lovat – His expertise is in customer-facing real estate and the evolution of Las Vegas, serving as faculty at City, University of London Business School in London, as regular contributor at the UNLV and previously as faculty at The University College of Estate Management, lecturing on strategic asset management.
Some of the major topics include:
· Gambling and Wagering
· Collegiate Esports
· Professional Esports
· Esports and video gaming eco-systems and cultural aspects
· Esports Marketing
· Tourism Impact
· Hardware
· Hosting Esport Tournaments
· Esports and igaming
· Esports Legal and Regulation
· Investment
· Casino of the Future
· Immersive experiences
· Innovation UNLV (Black Fire) and Stockton U
History of the CEC
The CEC was started 7 years ago by the Fox brothers, Ari and Ben Fox, to teach and integrate the gambling and esports industries to pave the future for the brick-and-mortar and online casino market. Today the CEC has expanded its education conferences to include Web 3, NFTs, the Metaverse, Immersive experiences, and VR.AR and MR among other topics. These subjects are presented by people within these fields to the casino industry to educate and share ideas with those outside the casino industry. This helps enlighten the gambling industry about the possibilities of what the CEC calls Techtainment. These expansive discussions are taught at the annual Las Vegas CEC which will be held from February 27 to March 1, 2023, at Alexis Park in Las Vegas. The CEC/EIC is a newer summit that will mainly focus on esports.
Dates and more:
The Fox Brothers are also the founders of Gameacon, a consumer-focused convention that started in Atlantic City back in 2015. The Fox brothers are returning with Gameacon this year at the Showboat Hotel.
CEC/EIC/Stockton University in Atlantic City, NJ (the state of NJ, and Stockton University, Esport Innovation center) to be held on October 18 & 19, 2023.
CEC/CEC-U – In Las Vegas, NV, February 27 – March 1, 2023.
For more information and updates, please visit www.casinoesportconf.com.
Email them at info@casinoesportconf.com or call 201-450-1718.
The Casino Esport Conference (CEC)
Casino Esport Conference University (CEC–U)
201-450-1718 / 201-675-0977
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Jul 28, 2022 | Business
Registration is open for the 2022 EsportsNext Conference. Leaders in the esports industry, teams, brands, business professionals, and league organizers will meet at the Hyatt Centric Chicago on the Magnificent Mile—633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States – from August 21 to the 23.
EsportsNext is presented by the Esports Trade Association, led by Board Chair John Davidson. The conference includes compelling panels and speakers alongside unique networking opportunities at the Wrigley Rooftops and ROOF on theWit. B2B attendees will be able to collaborate on business opportunities that support equitable and sustainable growth of the esports industry and related industries in gaming and technology.
EsportsNext is the place to meet decision makers throughout the esports ecosystem, including production companies, sponsorship agencies, publishers, VC firms, teams, venue operators, and more.
Event sponsors represent a wide range of industries and provide a great opportunity to discover new business prospects and gather information on products and services that fit company needs.
Registration is open. Your personalized experience starts with your name badge and includes in-person and virtual tickets.
Partial List of over 40 Speakers
Michael Brooks, Executive Director – National Association of Collegiate Esports
Charles Conroy, VP, Publisher Relations & Business Development – Unikrn @ Entain
John Davidson, Director of Business Development, Esports – Production Resource Group
Allison DeLeone, President & CEO – The Production Network
John Fazio, CEO – Nerd Street
Anthony Gaud, CEO and Founder – Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group
Chris Gronkowski, Former NFL Football Player, CEO – Ice Shaker™
Lewis Johnson, Broadcaster – NBC Sports
Ryan Johnson, Founder & CEO – Cxmmunity
Verta Maloney, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer – the*gameHERs
Jeff Palumbo, Global Esports Solutions Manager – Lenovo
Reid SantaBarbara, Co-founder & CEO – Odyssey
Jason Tirado, President – Lightware Visual Engineering
Megan Van Petten, Founder – Esports Trade Association
Brian Wilneff, Chief Executive Officer – Alpha Metaverse Technologies Inc.
Panels cover the most pressing topics, and feature the speakers listed above as well as many more voices from across the industry. This year’s panels are:
Esports Executives: Leaders in the esports space share perspectives on our industry’s opportunities, challenges, and predictions for 2023 trends.
Scholastic Esports: Esports professionals in education discuss creating competitive and engaging esports programs on campuses and schools across the country.
Impactful Trends: Analysts share significant trends measured through 2022 and insights on what you need to know for 2023.
Executing Successful Partnerships: Leaders from teams, leagues, and brands share the strategies they have employed to effectively engage fans and increase ROI.
Gaming for Everyone: How to identify, support and advocate for the underrepresented groups in esports.
How to Fund Our Favorite Activity: Experts identify opportunities for teams and leagues to operate with financial success.
Fan Engagement: Regulators discuss how wagering and betting in esports is developing and how to interact responsibly.
The event agenda also includes a Fireside Chat about Metaverse technologies and an Elevator Pitch Competition with a Shark Tank-style presentation to judges.
Media inquiries are welcome. Please contact Leslie Fitzsimmons at info@esportsta.org for press credentials and more information.
About ESTA
The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) promotes, protects, and advances the broader interests of the esports community. The organization accomplishes this by providing forward-thinking professional development programs, networking opportunities, relevant industry research, and valuable tools and resources to the membership. ESTA focuses on promoting business expertise and sustainable growth of the esports industry by growing the number of participants, sponsors, products, and services, procuring industry research, and executing industry events. Learn more about the ESTA and its mission statement at https://esportsta.org.
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