Philadelphia Eagles Reach Multi-Year Deal with Esports Entertainment Group to Become NFL’s First Esports Tournament Club Pr...
December 15 2020 - 8:00AM
Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) (or the
“Company”) has announced a landmark multi-year partnership with the
Philadelphia Eagles where it will serve as the first esports
tournament provider for an NFL club. As part of the multi-year
agreement, EEG will operate bi-annual Madden NFL esports
tournaments for the Eagles utilizing the Esports Gaming League
(“EGL”) platform. Also under the terms of the deal, the Eagles will
become an EEG shareholder.
"We are thrilled to partner with the
Philadelphia Eagles as they introduce their fans to the world of
competitive esports gaming,” said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports
Entertainment Group. “The Eagles join a growing list of
high-profile organizations that have chosen Esports Entertainment
Group as their esports tournament provider, affording us an
incredible opportunity to expand our brand reach within multiple
large, dedicated fan bases and setting the stage for significant
growth ahead. We intend to build on this momentum.”
As a proud partner of the Philadelphia Eagles,
EEG will leverage player imagery within the Eagles local market.
Esports Entertainment Group will also work with Eagles players to
create custom videos that will promote the tournaments and be
featured in the Eagles extensive ongoing digital marketing efforts
spanning social, email, mobile, and online channels.
“This innovative partnership with Esports
Entertainment Group presents a wonderful opportunity for us to
expand our reach in a growing market and create new experiences for
Eagles fans,” said Catherine Carlson, Senior Vice President,
Revenue and Strategy, Philadelphia Eagles. “Esports Entertainment
Group has always been a progressive leader in the esports space and
has been ahead of the curve in terms of how its interactive
platform brings together gaming enthusiasts from all around the
world. We look forward to debuting a number of exciting projects
through this partnership, including the launch of the highly
anticipated Madden tournament series on the Esports Gaming League
platform.”
“Our tournament segment is a key component of
our Three Pillar growth strategy,” said Magnus Leppäniemi, EVP
Esports at EEG. “This partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles is a
testament to the quality of our platform and ability to deliver. We
look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship.”
EGL enables live and online events and
tournaments where gamers can compete and enjoy a wide range of
content relating to esports and video games on a proprietary
technology platform. Services include full turnkey esports events,
live broadcast production, game launches, and online branded
tournaments.
About Esports Entertainment Group
Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is a licensed
online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering
and 18+ gaming. Esports Entertainment offers fixed odds wagering,
fantasy and pools on various esports events in a licensed,
regulated and secure platform at vie.gg and owns and operates
online sports book, SportNation.bet. In addition, Esports
Entertainment intends to offer users from around the world the
ability to participate in multiplayer mobile and PC video game
tournaments for cash prizes. Esports Entertainment is led by a team
of industry professionals and technical experts from the online
gambling and the video game industries, and esports. The Company
holds a license to conduct online gambling and 18+ gaming on a
global basis in the UK, Ireland, Malta and Curacao. The Company
maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more
information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.
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