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Galaxy Racer expands into North America to nurture and invest in emerging US women gaming talent

Published

3 years ago

March 2, 2022

Galaxy Racer (GXR), the biggest esports, gaming and lifestyle organization, headquartered in Dubai, is proud to announce its official expansion to North America, where the newly established brand, HER Galaxy, will focus on building two verticals, a multi-platform tournament series and a foundation for all women esports talents in the region. HER Galaxy will be launched across North America as an ambitious grassroots esports initiative to create an inclusive ecosystem for women-identifying gamers, leveling up the resources available with representation, sponsorship opportunities and tournaments that promise to develop the community and provide a path to pro.

In 2021, nearly 48% of all gamers in the US identified as female, but only make up 1% of professional players and an estimated 5% of the esports workforce. Thus, Galaxy Racer will be taking inspiration from its work across the globe in bridging the gender inequality gap in competitive esports with new inclusive initiatives and tournaments that can encourage greater representation in North America.

Across its global operations, Galaxy Racer has developed some of the highest-profile initiatives for women in esports, including forming the first ever women’s League of Legends team in the Middle East. The brand has supported a range of other inclusive initiatives including the La Ligue Féminine esports tournament in France and sponsoring two European women’s esports teams and one Southeast Asia women esports team.

In early 2022, HER Galaxy will be empowering four esports teams across multiple platforms (two PC, one console and one mobile team), with a significant amount in overall grants at the first iteration, as part of an initiative to encourage the creation of all-women teams and build an inclusive and safe platform for them to compete and grow. The support from Galaxy Racer will ensure a stable and secure foundation for teams to build on, providing each team with a notable amount to cover salaries for five players and a team coach, while the initiative will also offer additional support for travel, marketing, PR and branding.

HER Galaxy will also include an exclusive multi-platform tournament series for three esports game titles on PC, Mobile and Console platforms that will build up an entire women’s esports ecosystem.. The new tournament series will offer unparalleled opportunities for exponential growth of women’s esports teams, featuring monthly online community tournaments, up to quarterly offline events across the US for the top performing teams to showcase their skills and compete for unprecedented prize pools.

A content series is also slated for production, following the whole journey of the HER Galaxy Foundation teams as they scale up their training and compete against the best women’s teams in multiple esports tournaments. A significant sum will be invested in the women-only tournaments to offer lucrative prize pools and provide high-quality production and tournament management.

Founded in 2019, Galaxy Racer has an existing global footprint of over 500+ million followers worldwide, and more than 100+ content creators and over 2.5 billion monthly views, including recently signed North American YouTuber Addison Pierre ‘YourFellowArab’ Maalouf. Having cemented its position as one of the biggest names in esports worldwide, gaming and lifestyle across the Middle East and North Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Europe, the organization is expanding into North America with new headquarters in Los Angeles.

Alongside its esport initiatives, the brand has championed women in gaming and lifestyle content creators since its inception. Last year the brand began working with YouTube sensation Noor Stars, one of the most popular content creators in the Arab speaking world and a pioneer for women content creators in the region. Galaxy Racer also signed Anne “Mamabenjyfishy” Fish, the Fortnite streamer and mother of the renowned professional fortnite player Benjy “benjyfishy” Fish, as it continues to promote inclusivity among its global audience.

As the Galaxy Racer organization expands into North America, it will continue to build its portfolio of women gaming stars as part of its wider ambition to develop the esports and gaming space into an inclusive, safe and exciting environment for women.

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Akemi Sue Fisher, CEO of Galaxy Racer North America, commented: “I am thrilled to join the Galaxy Racer team as we expand into North America. The ongoing focus on building a foundation for emerging women esports talent with HER Galaxy is deeply important to me and the greater gaming community. Through HER Galaxy, we hope to empower the incredible women talent within the US and look forward to meeting all the hopeful teams in the near future!”

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Fighting Game GOAT Justin Wong Joins BASILISK, Science’s Esports Team

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1 day ago

August 14, 2025

Niji Narayan

BASILISK, the global esports organization built to champion science, announced the signing of legendary fighting game competitor Justin ‘Jwong’ Wong as captain of its newly formed Fighting Game Community (FGC) Division. Wong will lead BASILISK’s entry into the FGC by recruiting players, developing community events, and creating FGC – science crossover content.

“Justin isn’t just a competitive genius – he is a cultural icon and humble leader within the FGC. We are incredibly proud to have him leading our FGC division and support the amazing work he already does for the community,” said BASILISK co-founder Christopher Bothur.

A nine-time Evolution Championship Series (Evo) Champion and Guinness World Record holder, Wong brings unparalleled FGC credibility and expertise to BASILISK. His reach extends across the entire FGC fandom of millions, and he was immortalized in Evo Moment #37 which has over 100 million views.

As Captain of BASILISK FGC, Wong will leverage BASILISK’s data analytics to scout and train the next generation of FGC pros.

“Math is super important to fighting games. I’m excited to join science’s esports team. I’m passionate about finding promising players with a positive mentality and shaping them into the next big thing. I want to see somebody else in the spotlight after me and help them reach their potential. If we can discover the next world champion, that would be fantastic,” said Wong upon joining BASILISK.

The signing comes on the heels of BASILISK’s new partnerships with The Planetary Society and Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM), announced in July. These collaborations create a powerful bridge between renowned scientific institutions and gamers, which Wong will amplify to his millions of followers and fans.

“Justin is a dream addition to our organization. He exemplifies the dedication and analytical capacity required to be an esports champion or great scientist,” added BASILISK co-founder Hans Kassier.

Wong becomes the second “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) to join BASILISK, alongside Finnish StarCraft 2 legend Joona “Serral” Sotala, who just captured the SC2 Esports World Cup Championship in July 2025. The signing also creates opportunities for cross-over content with BASILISK’s diverse roster, including chess Grandmaster Vincent Keymer and award-winning science communicator Kyle Hill, who brings over 2.5 million followers and a vast network of science enthusiasts to the organization.

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Fighting Game GOAT Justin Wong Joins BASILISK, Science’s Esports Team

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2 days ago

August 13, 2025

Peter Tolan

Nine-time Evo Champion and Guinness World Record Holder Brings Legendary Status to Captain New Team, Recruit Talent, and Advance Science’s Role in Competitive Gaming

BASILISK, the global esports organization built to champion science, today announced the signing of legendary fighting game competitor Justin ‘JWong’ Wong as captain of its newly formed Fighting Game Community (FGC) Division. Wong will lead BASILISK’s entry into the FGC by recruiting players, developing community events, and creating FGC – science crossover content.

“Justin isn’t just a competitive genius – he is a cultural icon and humble leader within the FGC,” said BASILISK co-founder Christopher Bothur. “We are incredibly proud to have him leading our FGC division and support the amazing work he already does for the community.”

As Captain of BASILISK FGC, Wong will leverage BASILISK’s data analytics to scout and train the next generation of FGC pros.

“Math is super important to fighting games. I’m excited to join science’s esports team,” said Wong upon joining BASILISK. “I’m passionate about finding promising players with a positive mentality and shaping them into the next big thing. I want to see somebody else in the spotlight after me and help them reach their potential. If we can discover the next world champion, that would be fantastic.”

“Justin is a dream addition to our organization,” added BASILISK co-founder Hans Kassier. “He exemplifies the dedication and analytical capacity required to be an esports champion or great scientist.”

Wong becomes the second “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) to join BASILISK, alongside Finnish StarCraft 2 legend Joona ‘Serral’ Sotala, who just captured the SC2 Esports World Cup Championship in July 2025. The signing also creates opportunities for cross-over content with BASILISK’s diverse roster, including chess Grandmaster Vincent Keymer and award-winning science communicator Kyle Hill, who brings over 2.5 million followers and a vast network of science enthusiasts to the organization.

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Oddin.gg Officially Registered with LOTBA as a Supplier in the City of Buenos Aires

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2 weeks ago

July 29, 2025

Niji Narayan

Oddin.gg has been officially registered as a supplier by the Lottery of the City of Buenos Aires (LOTBA). This authorization clears the way for Oddin.gg to provide its end-to-end esports betting ecosystem—including its Odds Feed, Risk Management, BetBuilder, Widgets, and more—to licensed operators in the City of Buenos Aires. The milestone reinforces Oddin.gg’s strategic focus on supporting partners across Latin America.

LOTBA, the regulatory authority for online gaming within the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is well known for its rigorous compliance and technical standards. While the body manages licensing and enforcement, suppliers must undergo a formal registration process before providing services to local operators. Oddin.gg’s successful registration confirms that it has met all relevant technical, financial, and compliance requirements.

Juana Bischoff, Senior Business Development Manager LATAM at Oddin.gg, said: “Being officially registered with LOTBA marks an important step in Oddin.gg’s long-term commitment to the Latin American market. Esports is gaining real traction across the region, and we want operators in Buenos Aires—and beyond—to have the tools and insight to deliver a top-tier esports betting experience. We’re not just bringing leading technology—we’re bringing the local expertise and regulatory awareness needed to help our partners like Betsson and Jugadon grow.”