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THE ESPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2021 CAMPAIGN WITH A NEW LOOK AND NEW AWARDS
The Esports Awards, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, officially kicked off its 2021 campaign with its first Spotlight Show of the year with nominations officially open now. The first show, co-hosted by esports caster Captain Flowers and host Ovilee May reflected on milestones from 2020 which saw the Esports Awards virtual show attract over 15.1 million viewers across the campaign and 5.1 million votes. The Spotlight Show which aired tonight also revealed new panel members, dates for upcoming events, a Creative Corner segment with George Nowack interviewing Seso from 100 Thieves, and an interview with Xavier Woods hosted by Golden Boy.
For 2021 the Esports Awards presents a new look to cement its five year story while looking towards the future and upholding its pillars of legacy, excellence and honour. The new logo takes inspiration from the iconic Oscars award silhouette and is designed to represent the Esports Awards statue.
As part of its commitment to listening to the community and recognising every corner of the industry, the Esports Awards presents a selection of new awards for 2021. The new awards for 2021 include Esports Broadcast/Production Team of the Year which aims to recognise those delivering the most engaging productions, Esports Creative of the Year which focuses on individuals displaying ground breaking design philosophies, Esports Video Production of the Year which focuses on the teams behind some of the best video content and Esports Apparel of the Year honouring the coolest and most innovative threads.
There has also been a few award adjustments including Esports Console Player of the Year and Esports Console Rookie of the Year which will both be renamed to Esports Controller Player of the Year and Esports Controller Rookie of the Year, to reflect more titles being played on PC for broadcast purposes, but still being played with a controller. Esports Supporting Agency of the Year will transition to Esports Supporting Service of the Year to make the award more inclusive to all businesses, and then Esports Cosplay of the Year has had its criteria tightened to put all those involved at the forefront.
The Esports Awards 2021 campaign starts now, with nominations now open to the public for their favourite streamers, teams, players and more. Key dates include:
- March 31st: Nominations open
- May: Finalists for the Community Awards
- June: Finalists for the Industry Awards
- July: Finalists for Creative Awards
- August: Finalists for the Pro & On-Air Talent Awards
- October: The Go-Home Show building up to the main event
- End of Year: The Esports Awards 2021 Ceremony
âIâm incredibly excited to kick off the 2021 Esports Awards campaign with a new look, a plethora of new awards and an extensive calendar of year round celebration. 2020 was incredibly challenging for live events so we were humbled by the response to our virtual celebration and excited to be able to bring the awards back for 2021,â said Michael Ashford, Managing Director, Esports Awards. âThe Esports Awards celebrates excellence and after six years it was time for a rebrand to maintain the feeling of prestige. We want everyone who walks away with an award to feel like they achieved something special.â
The Esports Awards is pleased to welcome Secretlab as a partner for the 2021 awards, with more details on the partnership set for a full launch in May. Koyo Store, Sizzle Creative, Touch of Ginger, Verizon, SCUF, Arlington CVB and Esports Gear also all return as sponsors for the 2021 campaign.
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EPIC retain SBCâs Player Protection award for a third consecutive year
EPIC Global Solutions have completed a hat-trick of wins at the prestigious SBC Awards North America, having been named as the eventâs âPlayer Protection Service Provider of the Yearâ for a third year in a row.
The globally-leading specialists in mitigating gambling-related harm were recognised once again at the New York ceremony, at an event that acknowledges excellence across all aspects of the gambling industry across North America.
EPIC provides a range of consultancy, education and training services around recognising signs of problem gambling to a range of sectors across the continent, with a particular focus on working with sports organisations, gambling operators and gambling industry regulators.
The companyâs work in conjunction with the NCAA and Entain Foundation US â which has seen over 55,000 student-athletes and staff at more than 200 US college campuses educated on gambling-related harm in the past three years â was highlighted within the nomination for the award, and drew praise from EPICâs CEO and founder Paul Buck, who explained:
âThere are now 38 states where sports gambling is legalised. Gambling is growing, so the level of harm that will come will also grow.
âRecognising player protection at events like this wasnât happening five or ten years ago, but itâs becoming an increasingly bigger issue and weâre glad to be at the front of that and hope to remain that way for the next five years and beyond.
âWe wouldnât be able to do this without the lived experience facilitators who go out there and tell their stories day in, day out, all around the country in each of the 52 states that we work in.
âIâd also like to make some special mentions to the NCAA, who work with us massively on the front foot on a topic which is becoming bigger and bigger within the student-athlete population, and the Entain Foundation US, who have been there helping to fund programmes like ours for the past few years.â
Lived experience is at the heart of everything that EPIC does, with the lessons taken from the harm experienced earlier in life by around half of its current workforce being the driving force behind the companyâs mission and the knowledge that informs the programmes it delivers.
Therefore, Buck is incredibly proud of the team contribution that has once again been recognised via the award at SBCâs showpiece event in the US. He added:
âItâs always nice just to be here and spread our message and meet friends, clients and stakeholders, but to come away and win this award three times on the trot is fantastic.
âIt just shows that the level of work we do and the impact that weâre having is growing and growing, year by year, which makes us even more proud to win it. Iâm so incredibly proud, not just of the work we do, but of the people who work within EPIC.â
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WA.Technology wins Best Turnkey Solution 2024 at SiGMA Americas Awards
WA.Technology, a leading B2B iGaming solutions provider, was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the iGaming industry, securing the award for ‘Best Turnkey Solution 2024’. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and its impactful presence in the LATAM market.
Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm, stating, “The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Our focus has always been on providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the needs of our clients and partners. Winning ‘Best Turnkey Solution 2024’ reinforces our position as a leader in the global iGaming sector and motivates us to continue our mission of delivering exceptional service.”
The awards celebrate WA.Technology’s successful expansion and the enhancement of its comprehensive suite of iGaming solutions, including the highly acclaimed WA.Platform, WA.Sports, WA.Casino, WA.Fantasy, WA.Lottery, and WA.Poker verticals, as well as the recently launched WA.Affiliates management solution.
The company also recently won the ‘Best Aggregator Award’ at the 2024 SiGMA Eurasia Awards held on 26 February in Dubai. As WA.Technology continues to forge ahead, the continued recognition serves as milestones in the company’s journey of industry leadership and innovation.
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NuxGameâs Turnkey Solution Shortlisted for SiGMA Americas Awards
NuxGame, the experienced betting and casino software provider, has secured a nomination for the upcoming SiGMA Americas Awards in the Best Turnkey Solution category.
As one of the most prestigious industry awards in the region, the recognition solidifies NuxGameâs standing as a leading platform provider across emerging Latin American markets.
The winners of the awards are decided through a public vote on an online portal, which will remain open until April 9.
Coinciding with the SiGMA Americas Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the winnerâs announcement is set to take place during a prestigious ceremony on the first day of the event on April 23.
The latest development for NuxGame in Latin America highlights its commitment to delivering bespoke software solutions to operators in the region, which it continues to enhance with crypto casino, payments and gamification features.
âMarking a milestone in our Latin American trajectory, we are thrilled to be shortlisted in the upcoming SiGMA Americas Awards for our turnkey solution,â the Chief Operating Officer for NuxGame, Denis Kosinsky, said. âThe shortlist serves as a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to Latin America and beyond and we look forward to the winnerâs announcement.â
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