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Finnish esports organization KOVA goes bankrupt
Fariha Bhatti
KOVA esports’ backer Esports Media Solutions Oy, has filed for bankruptcy. KOVA had been in business for three years, but financial problems doomed the organization. The company behind the organization was declared bankrupt on Wednesday through social media. The company’s biggest creditor, Mediatalo Keskisuomalainen, no longer wanted to finance the loss-making business. KOVA had teams in video games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, and Farming Simulator. The organization has …
How casinos abused Twitch to build a billion-dollar business
William Davis
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On September 21, 2022, Twitch announced it was banning “gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games” in a policy that became effective on October 18. Before this change, Twitch streamers affiliated with the casino industry sometimes received sponsorship money to gamble like regular players, who receive a very different welcome bonus for signing up with a casino. These gambling influencers have the job of entertaining and promoting online …
Tips for the best online casino experience
William Davis
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Casinos are about making big wins, with massive payouts occurring over the years. In 2006, an anonymous gambler walked into Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, placed a $1 million bet on blackjack, won, and walked away with $10.7 million. In 2011, British player John Orrell hit the jackpot at London’s Aspinalls Casino. He wagered just £1 on a slot machine and won £13.2 million. There are numerous other examples of …
Streamer beats every Souls game in a row without being hit
Nicholas James
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A Twitch live streamer has beaten every single Souls-like game, the exceptionally hard RPGs from From Software, without being hit a single time. Streamer Dinossindegail achieved the difficult task on his Twitch channel. The concept of the challenge is to make your way through Demon Souls, Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3, as well as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodborn, and Elden Ring in a row without taking a single …