eSports
SPORTFIVE SECURES EXCLUSIVE SALES REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH paiN GAMING

Global Sports Marketing Agency SPORTFIVE and Brazilian esports organization paiN Gaming have reached an exclusive sales representation agreement to span across all sponsorship categories and portfolio of esports and gaming assets.
The agreement is an expansion of the companies’ partnership off the back of SPORTFIVE brokering paiN Gaming’s sponsorship deal with betting brand DuelBits in August this year.
The aim of this new relationship is for SPORTFIVE to help paiN Gaming secure global brand partnerships and identifying the power of the Brazilian gaming and esports market, which is inside the top five in the sector globally.
Game developers and esports event organizers have increased their focus in Brazil with several major esports events coming to the region over the next six months, including IEM Rio Major 2022 and VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Kickoff Tournament. Riot Games has also included three Brazilian teams in the Americas division of the upcoming VALORANT Champions Tour.
Ryan Polun, Head of Esports & Gaming, Americas at SPORTFIVE said: “Our agency has been taking a deep look at the power of gaming in Latin America and there is no question paiN Gaming is at the forefront of the passion in the market.
“We are humbled to be working closely with paiN and Thomas to capitalize on the excitement around gaming in Brazil and help the organization secure more global partners.”
paiN Gaming CEO Thomas Hamence said: “We are delighted to be able to expand our partnership with SPORTFIVE in such an exciting moment for gaming and esports.
“We are absolutely certain that this partnership will prove to be huge not only for paiN, but for the Brazilian ecosystem as a whole.“
paiN Gaming is one of the top gaming organizations in the region with over 12 million followers and a championship pedigree across the CBLoL & CS:GO esports titles and legacy gaming stars.
SPORTFIVE will help paiN Gaming shape their partnership offering around major team assets including its new home facility in Sao Paulo, women’s League of Legends team and other tentpole moments. paiN also owns gaming content creator agency TFTW which includes top Brazilian influencers.
Earlier this year SPORTFIVE secured the front of shirt sponsorship for paiN in the form of crypto betting firm Duelbits. The brand has featured on paiN’s CS:GO jersey, including its academy team, and on Free Fire emulation team jerseys.
This is not the first flagship partnership SPORTFIVE has secured in the region this year, having agreed to a partnership with Brazilian football powerhouse Flamengo to grow the market presence of the club internationally.
In esports, SPORTFIVE is currently partnered with Gen.G, Fnatic, New York Excelsior, Misfits Gaming and Immortals, as well as the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) – showcasing that it is the destination for sponsorship agreements in the space.
eSports
Fighting Game GOAT Justin Wong Joins BASILISK, Science’s Esports Team

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

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

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.”
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