Simon Hayes

Simon Hayes

iGaming.org Writer Gaming
Simon is a freelance writer who since a young age has been passionate about nothing but gaming. His favorite games are League of Legends and Counter Strike. Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is now working remotely while traveling the world.

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Kansas Casinos Generate $37 Million in August Revenue

Kansas’ four commercial casinos posted strong numbers in August 2025, with slot machines once again driving the bulk of revenue across the market Good to Know Kansas casinos reported $373m in total revenue during August 2025 Hollywood Casino led the state with $151m in monthly revenue Slot machines remain the dominant force,..
7 months ago

New Amazon Deal Expands Esports World Cup Experience

The Esports World Cup Foundation has signed a three-year partnership with Amazon Ads to expand the reach and impact of its upcoming global tournament The 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup will return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24 Backed by Amazon’s tech and advertising services, the event will now bring fans more..
11 months ago

Esports World Cup Partners with OBSBOT for 2025

The Esports World Cup is coming back to Riyadh in summer 2025, and there is a new tech twist in store OBSBOT, known for its AI-driven camera systems, has joined the Esports World Cup Foundation as the official camera and webcam partner for the next two years This collaboration aims to transform how fans experience competitive gaming, both online..
11 months ago

Esports Leader BLAST to Open New York Headquarters

Esports production giant BLAST is setting up a base in New York to strengthen its presence in North America Known for hosting major tournaments like BLAST Premier and FNCS, the company is moving into one of the biggest esports markets in the world with plans to open its new office in 2025 The new US presence is expected to help coordinate..
11 months ago

Dutch EA FC Team Gullit Becomes Part of Team Liquid

Team Liquid has officially taken a bigger step into EA FC esports by acquiring Dutch-based academy Team Gullit While the financial terms have not been disclosed, the move brings Team Gullit’s players and staff fully under the Team Liquid brand Good to know Team Gullit is widely recognized in EA FC esports, with titles like the World..
11 months ago

Esports World Cup Launches Global Road to EWC Qualifiers

The Esports World Cup Foundation has kicked off the official path to Riyadh with the global launch of its “Road to EWC” program This qualification series sets the stage for the Esports World Cup 2025, which is set to run from July 7 to August 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Good to know Over 200 tournaments will feed into the Esports..
12 months ago

2,000 Players Prepare for Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia, Full Schedule Highlights

The Esports World Cup Foundation has locked in plans for the 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC), which kicks off in Riyadh on July 7 The event spans seven weeks, features 25 tournaments, and includes 24 esports titles across genres — from shooters to chess Good to Know Esports World Cup 2025 runs from July 7 to August 24 in..
1 year ago

More Than $70 Million on Offer at Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh

The Esports World Cup (EWC) is set to return to Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025, and it’s bringing with it the largest prize pool in esports history—over $70 million Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), the event will feature 25 tournaments across 24 titles, uniting more than 2,000 elite players and 200 top-tier esports..
1 year ago

Karmine Corp Dominates RLCS Birmingham Major with Historic 4-0 Sweep

Karmine Corp defeated The Ultimates 4-0 in the RLCS Birmingham Major grand final, displaying total dominance at the bp pulse LIVE Arena Karmine Corp's position as one of the best teams in Rocket League esport was solidified with this historic accomplishment, which was the first-ever clean sweep in an RLCS Major final After transferring from..
1 year ago

Team Vitality Dominates BLAST Open Spring 2025, Continues Unstoppable Momentum

Under the leadership of MVP Mathieu "zywOo" Herbaut, Team Vitality won the BLAST Open Spring 2025 in Lisbon with a resounding victory After an outstanding tournament run, the esports powerhouse defeated MOUZ in the grand final, solidifying its position at the top of the Counter-Strike globe Team Vitality has already won three major championships..
1 year ago

G2 Secures Series B Investment for Expansion and Esports Growth

G2, a well-known brand in the entertainment and esports sectors, has finished its Series B funding round The Wilf family's investing business, WISE Ventures, spearheaded the fundraising WISE Ventures has now formally become a part of G2's ownership group Renowned entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and The Tornante Company, headed by the former CEO of..
1 year ago

Team Vitality Gears Up for 2025 Esports World Cup with Bold Ambitions

In 2025, Team Vitality will make a strong comeback to the Esports World Cup (EWC) The French esports team is prepared to showcase its competitive spirit on a worldwide scale as an official Club Partner of the Esports World Cup Foundation In addition to striving for wins, Team Vitality sees this esteemed competition as an opportunity to raise..
1 year ago

Esports World Cup Foundation Announces 40 Clubs for 2025 Partner Program

The top 40 esports clubs that were approved into the Esports World Cup Foundation's (EWCF) Club Partner Program were revealed Through finance and increased audience participation, this project seeks to support esports organizations' long-term success The initiative provides up to $1 million each club, with a $20 million overall budget Clubs..
1 year ago

Cognixion’s Axon-R Headset Enters Clinical Trials to Restore Communication

Clinical studies for Cognixion's Axon-R, a brain-computer interface (BCI) intended to help individuals with severe paralysis regain communication, have formally started IEEEorg claims that this non-invasive technique has a lot of promise for assisting sufferers in regaining their expressive abilities Axon-R doesn't require brain surgery like..
1 year ago

Ninjas in Pyjamas and Red Bull Extend Partnership to Boost Esports Growth

Red Bull and Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), a dominant force in the esports industry since its establishment in Sweden in 2000, have expanded their collaboration After first joining forces in November 2022, the two companies will keep collaborating to promote innovation, boost fan interaction, and broaden NIP's worldwide reach NIP has access to fresh..
1 year ago

UFCEP Forms to Unite French Esports Clubs and Strengthen Industry Representation

With the establishment of the French Union of Professional Esports Clubs (UFCEP), France has made significant progress in developing its esports sector Leading teams including Solary, Gentle Mates, Karmine Corp, and Team Vitality are a part of this recently established association Its goal is to speak for esports clubs and make sure that their..
1 year ago

Gods Reign Claims Victory at Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Esports Championship

At the Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Esports Championship, India's best Counter-Strike 2 team, Gods Reign, won As part of Bengaluru GAFX 2025, the competition was hosted at The Lalit Ashok in Bengaluru from February 27 to March 1 The event, which was organized by Skyesports and sponsored by the Karnataka government through ABAI, featured the..
1 year ago

MAGGI FUSIAN Extends Sponsorship with GIANTX for 2025

MAGGI, through its MAGGI FUSIAN line, has extended its sponsorship agreement with GIANTX for 2025 The brand will continue to appear on the sleeve of GIANTX’s team jersey in the Superliga, Spain’s top League of Legends competition This renewed partnership reinforces both brands' focus on delivering content that aligns with current trends and..
1 year ago

HERO ESPORTS ACL Adds VALORANT to Its Expanding Tournament Lineup

Hero Esports' premier multi-title esports event, the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), has formally added VALORANT to its debut lineup With this news, there are now seven featured games overall, and more are anticipated soon Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), Honor of Kings, Teamfight Tactics, Delta Force, and Crossfire were the first six..
1 year ago

Abios and Kindred Group Expand Partnership for Enhanced Esports Betting

Kindred Group, a major international online betting operator, has partnered with Abios, a significant supplier of esports statistics and odds under the Kambi Group, for a number of years Through this arrangement, Kindred's brands, 32Red and Unibet, will be able to access Abios' entire range of esports betting products, which will improve their..
1 year ago