07/30/26 Esports games must be registered with India’s Online Gaming Authority, minister confirms The government has clarified that online games offered as esports must undergo determination and registration under India’s new online gaming framework.
12/19/23 Malaysia wins gold medal at Global Esports Games Malaysia won one gold medal and two silver.
09/07/22 Philippine bills seeks to declare October “National Esports Month” The bill aims to raise awareness of the growing esports industry.
01/20/21 World Poker Tour brand sold for US$78.25m The Chinese-owned gambling giant Allied Esports Entertainment has agreed to sell its World Poker Tour assets to Element Partners.
01/19/21 First Indian gaming start-up files IPO Nazara Technologies, backed by magnate Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has become popular for its cricket esports games.
01/11/21 China reveals plans for US$900m esports centre Located in Shanghai, the 6,000-capacity arena will host more than 300 matches a year. It will also include a themed hotel and museum.
11/12/20 Malaysia to invest US$3.6m in esports in 2021 It will be the third year the national government has directed millions to develop the sector
06/13/20 Esports won’t sustain recent growth Betting companies are still questioning whether to invest time and the segment or if it’s a bubble waiting to burst.
05/05/20 Melbourne eSports Open postponed to 2021 The event will now take place at Olympic Parks from August 21-22, 2021.
03/30/20 Bilibili eSports joins forces with Overwatch League Bilibili eSports has become the Chinese production partner for Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch League.
