Esports Entertainment Group Expands its VIE.bet Esports Betting Brand into Latin America with Two New Marketing Partnerships

March 11, 2021 8:30 AM EST | Source: Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Newark, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2021) - Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL), (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the "Company"), an esports entertainment and online gambling company, announced today that it signed two marketing agreements, expanding its VIE.bet esports betting brand into Latin America through sponsorships deals with Infamous Gaming, Peru's largest esports organization, and Movistar Liga Pro Gaming league, produced by Live Media Esports Entertainment, one of the most innovative and fastest growing esports leagues in Latin America.

"The exciting partnership between Infamous Gaming and our VIE.bet brand is a crucial first step in our expansion into Latin America," stated Bux Sayed, Head of Esports Betting for Esports Entertainment Group. "Infamous is a well-known and popular Peruvian based esports team with rosters in titles such as Dota 2, CS:GO and Rainbow 6. Their Dota 2 team has participated in the biggest esports events on offer, including the coveted International twice. We are thrilled to partner with them as they seek to make it to the largest stage once again."

"Our Malta license enabled us to pursue these great opportunities, and we look forward to providing further updates on expansions of VIE.bet moving forward," stated Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. "Latin America is a big esports betting market. We are excited to work with top partners like Infamous and Live Media Esports Entertainment to accelerate the rollout of our VIE.bet brand in the region."

The Latin American esports market is the third largest globally and growing more than 17% annually.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

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