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Read More »Competitive gamers one step closer to being able to bet on themselves following gambling platform approval
Unikrn launch own cryptocurrency for esports betting: Unikoingold
Esports betting outfit Unikrn has announced its own cryptocurrency: UnikoinGold. Unikrn has had ‘Unikoin’, a digital currency specific to the site that betters use, since 2015. UnikoinGold will be bigger, sitting on the Ethereum blockchain as a genuine cryptocurrency. The Ethereum blockchain is significant here because it’ll mean that the …
Read More »Psyonix distance themselves from Rocket League gambling
Developer of Rocket League, Psyonix, has spoken out against the game’s inclusion on a real money gambling service. Unikrn, a gambling platform that allows users to bet on competitive gaming, has recently added the RC car and football mash-up to its list of available games for its Australian members. The …
Read More »Unikrn invests in BIG CS:GO team
Unikrn has invested and partnered with the new BIG CS:GO team, giving them a nice chunk of cash. The deal sees Unikrn stay away from the day to day running of the team, but offer assistance with things such as financial backing and business development. The exact amount Unikrn has …
Read More »Unikrn creates ‘Team Unikrn’, an all-female CS:GO team
Unikrn have today announced their first foray into team ownership with an all-female competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team. The team, comprised of five European women from the UK, France, Greece and Germany, was formed in conjunction with Luxbet, a division of Unikrn’s global partner and wagering service Tabcorp. The formation …
Read More »Unikrn forms competitive integrity certification program for eSports
eSports betting service Unikrn has introduced a new “competitive integrity certification” program to better address the growing issue of match fixing and other forms of cheating pervading pro gaming events. Games Industry reports Unikrn’s program is meant to build a foundation of best practices to ensure the integrity of eSports. …
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