ESL Gaming, the world’s largest esports company, announced 1xBet as the exclusive global betting partner of the ESL Pro Tour CS:GO and ESL One Summer & Winter Dota 2, running throughout the entirety of 2021 and up to IEM Katowice 2022.
The global partnership will see 1xBet and ESL work together to enhance the overall experience for esports players and fans. Planned innovations will include bringing special custom segments such as data driven player impact cards, match predictions, and custom maps throughout the year in both CS:GO and Dota 2 broadcasts.
“We are delighted to have teamed up with 1xBet for the first time in what is a truly global partnership. Here at ESL, experiences are at the heart of what we do and we have no doubt this landmark partnership with one of the global leading sportsbooks will improve the ESL Pro Tour CS:GO experiences for players and fans around the world,” said Jasmin Haasbach, Director Global Brand Partnerships at ESL.
1xBet already has vast experience in the esports sector and was recently crowned Esports Operator of the Year at the 2020 SBC Awards. Founded in 2007, it is one of the world’s leading online sportsbooks, developing long-term global partnerships with high-profile football clubs such as FC Barcelona, plus leading football leagues like Serie A and LaLiga.
“There is no better way to start 2021 than to further build on the successful launch of our already extensive esports offering. We are very happy to have secured this exclusive landmark partnership with the global category leader in the space”, said Alex Sommers, 1xBet spokesperson.
