LAS VEGAS, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Esports
Technologies (NASDAQ: EBET), a global provider of advanced esports
wagering products and technology, today announced the launch of its
consumer platform, Gogawi, in Japan. Gogawi.com, now available in more
than 140 jurisdictions, is an immersive betting destination
offering top tournaments and games 24x7.
Japan is the birthplace of
many influential video games and game developers, and has had an
enormous impact on global gaming culture. The
Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is now
working with the private sector to promote its esports market,
which is projected to grow from 6.1 billion
yen (US$56.8 million) in 2019
to 15.3 billion yen (US$140.6 million) in 2023. The ministry's goal is
to generate 285 billion yen
(US$2.6 billion) in economic benefits
annually by 2025.
Aaron Speach, CEO, Esports
Technologies, said, "With its long history and deep roots in both
gaming and technology, Japan has
potential as an esports wagering market. We believe Gogawi.com is
an exciting and intuitive esports wagering platform built
specifically with the next generation of bettors in mind, from
improved payment options to new wagering products. We are eager to
have the product live, and look forward to expanding our
partnerships into the Japanese market."
Esports Technologies relaunched Gogawi.com in March 2021.
One of many key upgrades to the platform is its partnering with the
payment services solutions Apcopay and Astropay, which provide
more deposit and withdrawal options and aim for faster
settlement times. Learn more about the other updates made to the
GoGawi platform here.
About Esports Technologies
Esports Technologies is
developing groundbreaking and engaging wagering products for
esports fans and bettors around the world. Esports Technologies is
one of the leading global providers of esports product, platform
and marketing solutions. The company operates a licensed online
gambling platform, gogawi.com, that offers real money betting
on esports events and professional sports from around the world in
a secure environment. The company is developing esports predictive
gaming technologies that allow distribution to both customers and
business partners.
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SOURCE Esports Technologies, Inc.