College Football Tech Platforms: Enhancing the Fan Experience

In the ever-evolving world of college football, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the fan experience and providing seamless access to games, streaming services, and engaging content. As technology continues to advance, numerous platforms have emerged, catering to the needs of passionate college football fans.

When it comes to keeping up with the latest college football odds, technology has revolutionized the way fans stay informed. With the advent of online betting platforms and dedicated sportsbooks, fans can easily access up-to-date odds and make informed decisions on their favorite teams. These platforms provide a wealth of information, including point spreads, over/under lines, and various prop bets, empowering fans to engage in the excitement and strategy of sports betting while following college football action. In this article, we explore the latest developments in college football tech platforms, providing a comprehensive overview of the options available to avid fans.

Peacock: Elevating the Streaming Experience

One prominent player in the college football streaming landscape is Peacock. This platform has garnered attention for its exclusive streaming rights to major college football games. By securing big game exclusivity, Peacock offers fans an immersive viewing experience, allowing them to catch all the thrilling action right from the comfort of their homes. With Peacock, subscribers gain access to a wealth of content, including original reporting, profiles, research, and expert opinions, ensuring a comprehensive view of the sports business world.

EA Sports College Football 24: A Game-Changing Experience

For gaming enthusiasts and college football fans alike, the return of the highly anticipated EA Sports College Football franchise has generated significant buzz. Scheduled for release in 2024, EA Sports College Football 24 promises to redefine the virtual college football experience. The game's revival comes after a long hiatus, during which fans eagerly awaited a new installment. Although specific details regarding the release date and features are yet to be announced, the announcement alone has reignited the excitement among fans, paving the way for an immersive gaming experience.

Watching College Football Without Cable: A Cord-Cutter's Delight

The rise of streaming services and the increasing number of cord-cutters have opened up new avenues for college football fans to enjoy their favorite games without traditional cable subscriptions. Streaming platforms and over-the-air options offer fans flexible and convenient ways to stay connected to college football action [3]. By leveraging online streaming services and TV antennas, fans can access live games and immerse themselves in the thrill of college football. These alternative options provide freedom of choice and ensure that fans never miss a moment of the action.

EA College Football: Anticipating a Revolutionary Gaming Experience

While the return of the EA Sports College Football franchise has garnered significant attention, fans and industry insiders are eagerly awaiting specific details about the game's features and release date. Since the last release in 2013, college football enthusiasts have been yearning for a new gaming experience. With the resurgence of EA College Football, excitement has been reinvigorated, prompting discussions about its potential impact on the gaming community. Alongside the buzz surrounding the game, college football lines have become a popular topic among fans, adding to the anticipation and fueling conversations about the upcoming release.

ESPN Platforms: A One-Stop Destination for College Football

ESPN has long been a reliable and trusted source for college football coverage, offering fans a wide range of platforms to access their favorite games. With an industry-leading college football schedule, ESPN's platforms deliver a comprehensive lineup of star-studded showdowns, top rivalries, and conference championship clashes. Fans can enjoy a seamless viewing experience through ESPN's extensive coverage and access to a myriad of games throughout the season. Additionally, ESPN+ offers an expansive season of college football programming, further bolstering its position as a premier destination for college football enthusiasts.

Technological Advancements: Transforming the Fan Landscape

Beyond specific platforms, technological advancements continue to revolutionize the college football fan experience. From augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to interactive apps and fan engagement platforms, technology is reshaping how fans interact with and consume college football content. AR and VR technologies, for example, provide immersive experiences that transport fans to the heart of the game, enhancing their connection with their favorite teams and players. Moreover, innovative broadcast technologies, such as real-time statistics, player tracking, and multi-angle replays, offer fans a deeper understanding of the game and provide a more engaging viewing experience.

Betting and Fantasy Platforms: Amplifying Fan Engagement

For many fans, college football goes beyond passive viewing. Betting and fantasy sports platforms have gained popularity, allowing fans to actively participate in the game and amplify their engagement. NCAA football odds are a crucial component of these platforms, providing fans with valuable insights into the potential outcomes of games and shaping their betting strategies. These platforms enable fans to make informed predictions, place bets, and assemble fantasy teams, fostering a sense of competition and camaraderie among enthusiasts. As technology continues to advance, these platforms provide increasingly sophisticated features, ensuring an enhanced and interactive fan experience.

The Future of College Football Tech Platforms

As technology rapidly evolves, the future of college football tech platforms holds tremendous potential. We can expect further integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and personalized content delivery. These advancements will enable platforms to tailor the fan experience, offering customized recommendations, interactive features, and seamless access to live games, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. The future is bright for college football fans, as technology continues to elevate the game and create immersive experiences like never before

In conclusion, the college football landscape has witnessed remarkable advancements in technology, significantly enhancing the fan experience. From exclusive streaming services to immersive gaming experiences, fans now have a plethora of options to engage with their favorite sport. The emergence of cord-cutting alternatives, coupled with the anticipation surrounding EA Sports' new college football game, has further broadened the horizons for enthusiasts. With ESPN's comprehensive coverage and the continuous innovation in broadcast technologies, fans can revel in an unparalleled viewing experience. As technology continues to shape the future, college football tech platforms are poised to deliver even more immersive and personalized experiences, ensuring that fans remain at the heart of the action.

Indian Cricketer Deepak Chahar Turns Entrepreneur, Enters the Gaming Ecosystem With Fantasy Platform TFG

Deepak Chahar is also the brand ambassador for TFG

India International cricketer Deepak Chahar is entering the gaming space with fantasy game platform TFG (Trade Fantasy Game). The venture marks his debut in the entrepreneurial space as the Co-founder along with wife Jaya Chahar who will serve as the CEO of JCDC Sports Pvt Ltd. Deepak Chahar, who will also play the role of the brand ambassador, will look to connect and engage with his fan base of over 5 million users across platforms.

JCDC Sports Pvt. Ltd. is a sports technology company established in March 2022 and is headquartered in Delhi. The company aims to reach 1 million users by FY24 and introduce 2 new features in the next 2 quarters to increase reach and engagement leading to larger user acquisitions.

Co-founder and brand ambassador, Deepak Chahar, said, “This is thrilling and I am looking forward to this new venture as an entrepreneur. TFG will allow me to reach my fans in a whole new way. I hope to leverage my knowledge of cricket and harness technology to reach out to millions while connecting and engaging with them and adding value to the sport and the cricketing ecosystem as well.”

(L-R) Jaya Chahar and Deepak Chahar

Commenting on the new venture, Jaya Chahar, Founder & CEO, JCDC Sports, said “The gaming industry has been witnessing fast paced growth and seeing a rise in gamers daily. Being from the cricketing community, this venture was the best way to extend ourselves by entering the cricket fantasy space and taking the sport from the field to the gaming arena.”

Unlike other fantasy sports games, TFG will reward not only the user’s skillset but also the user’s loyalty and their frequent participation, i.e. both player performance and user participation will play a significant role in increasing the user’s digital collectibles. The game will engage users with features like wildcards, fantasy clashes, trading of cards, venue statistics, etc., which will enrich their journey on the platform towards absolute rewards and ownership of player cards with a long term vision to be the most engaging and entertaining platform for all sports viewers in India.

The game will be available to download from the website (https://www.tradefantasygame.in/), Playstore and IOS. 

For a look at 'how to play the game' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBtS-j9yf4

World Esports Championship: CS:GO team to kick off India’s campaign on December 2

India will also be competing in the Tekken 7 and eFootball titles at the prestigious IESF tournament scheduled to take place in Bali from December 1-12

The Indian CS:GO team will be leading the country’s charge at the IESF’s 14th World Esports Championship as they take on Tajikistan in their opener on December 2.

A team, comprising of skipper Ritesh Sarda (Defaulter), Shuvajyoti Chakraborty (Mcg1LLzZz), Anshul Adarkar (KiiLSwitCh), Hrishikesh Shenoy (Crazy_Gamer) and Harsh Jain (lynX) has been placed in the Group C along with Tajikistan, Team IESF and Chile. After their eighth-place finish in the last edition of the tournament held in Eilat, Israel, the team will be determined to clinch a podium finish this time around.

Team India CS:GO captain Ritesh Sarda said “It’s been a great honour to represent India back-to-back in the WEC. We as a team are excited and prepared to play in the upcoming WEC starting next week in Bali. The world finals is going to be a huge spectacle. With the right mentality and proper grind, we have high hopes for the tournament and will try to bring the laurels to the country.”

Organised by International Esports Federation (IESF), the upcoming 14th World Esports Championship will witness the participation of top athletes from over 120 countries, competing in six different Esports titles—CS:GO, Dota 2, Tekken 7, eFootball as well as debutants PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Bang. With a massive prize pool of USD 500K (INR 4 crores approximately) up for grabs, the tournament will be conducted in Bali from December 1 to 12. Team India consists of the same athletes which represented India at the last World Esports Championship in Eilat and had won the National Qualifiers (NESC2022).

Besides CS:GO, India will also participate in the Tekken 7 and eFootball titles.

"This is another great opportunity post the Commonwealth Esports Championship for India’s esports athletes to prove their metal. With Olympics also announcing “Olympic Esports Week”, esports is inching towards its Woodstock moment; and medals in events like CEC, WEC will help in establishing India as a dominant-esports powerhouse’ globally. This set of our athletes have great potential and we are confident that they will give a tough challenge to the world’s best and emerge victorious and make our glorious nation proud. I wish them all the very best and look forward to see them triumph in their respective titles” said Yugal Kishore Sharma, Director of Esports Federation of India.

Hitesh Khorwal (Rcool) and Hemanth Kommu (Peshemak7) will represent India in the Tekken 7 and eFootball titles respectively.

Khorwal will battle it out against athletes from Pakistan, Bahamas, Venezuela and Palestine in the Group E and will be beginning his challenge against Lucius Antoine of the Bahamas on December 3.

The Indian’s clash against Arslan Siddique of Pakistan on the same day following his opening game will be one to watch out for. Arslan has won the VSFighting X, Dreamhack 2022 and Combo Breaker 2022 titles earlier this year.

“I am really glad that I will be representing India in WEC this year, this feeling is adorable and I can’t explain my emotions. WEC is always an arduous task for Tekken participants since our scene has progressed tremendously well and reached a new zenith. So it's a moment to cherish for me. It creates a perfect scenery of success for me after putting my blood and sweat into this game. This time I am more devised for the WEC. As a mountain to climb it already is, I feel confident as well as prepared for this. It’s a great opportunity to prove my mettle against the literal virtuosos of the title and my body, soul and mind, is ready for it. Bring it on, Bali!” Hitesh expressed his excitement ahead of the World Championship Finals.

Kommu, on the other hand, will be competing against athletes from Kazakhstan, Armenia and Guinea in Group P. He will play his first match against Cheick Conde of Guinea on December 3.

“It's an amazing feeling and honour to represent our country at the 14th WEC. It's a huge opportunity for me to play at such a big event with the top players from different countries competing. I'm confident with my grind and will try my best to get the best results in the tournament and want to bring some glory from it back home.” Hemanth said while expressing his thoughts on getting the opportunity to represent India in the world finals.

The group stage games for Tekken 7 will be contested in the best-of-three format and for CS:GO it will be in the best-of-one.

Following the conclusion of the group stage, the Top-2 teams from each group will progress into the next round in the CS:GO and Tekken 7 titles while for eFootball only the top team of the group will qualify for the next stage.

FIFS Welcomes MIB’s Advisories Against Illegal Offshore Betting Platforms Advertisements

Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), India’s only Fantasy Sports self-regulatory industry body, welcomed the decision of the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) not to allow the private television channels, digital news publishers and OTT platforms to broadcast/show advertisements of online betting sites and surrogate advertisements.  

The federation lauds the Ministry for the move that reiterates FIFS’ stand against this menace. FIFS has previously emphasized the need for identification and prohibition of offshore business activities to ensure consumer interest Safeguard.

About the development, FIFS Director-General Joy Bhattacharjya said, “We thank the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for this important step. As FIFS, we have been creating awareness about the need for demarcation between the legitimate and illegitimate players in the online gaming ecosystem to ensure unwarranted elements like offshore betting and gambling don’t see a rise and adversely impact consumer interests. This move from the Ministry will ensure that Indian citizens are educated about the risks on these platforms and do not get lured or trapped by the same. We are hopeful that this initiative will lead to further stringent action on these players by other arms of the Government as well.

As a big and positive step towards consumer interest protection, on 3rd October 2022, MIB issued an advisory to private television channels, digital news publishers and OTT platforms to refrain from showing advertisements of online betting sites and surrogate advertisements of such sites.

In the advisories issued by the government, a clear stand has been taken by MIB against direct and surrogate advertisements of offshore betting platforms, saying that it may also invite penal action for the broadcasters. The Advisories also stated that since betting and gambling is illegal in most parts of the country, advertisements of these betting platforms as well as their surrogates are also illegal and should not be shown to Indian consumers.

The Ministry, in its advisory, clearly highlighted that such offshore betting websites use news as a surrogate product to advertise their betting platforms, especially on the digital medium. The advisories mentioned that in these cases, there is a striking resemblance between the logo of the news platform and the betting website. The Advisories also clarified that since betting and gambling is illegal in most parts of India, so are their advertisements, direct or surrogate. MIB mentioned the Consumer Protection Act 2019, Cable TV Network Regulation Act 1995 and the IT Rules, 2021 to issue the Advisories.

FIFS takes consumer interest protection very seriously and recently revised and strengthened its charter in order to promote innovation with responsible growth for the fantasy sports industry. The new charter emphasizes the role of Fantasy Sports Regulatory Authority (FSRA), an independent self-regulatory body committed to promoting standardized best practices in fantasy sports. FSRA comprises three eminent former judges - Justice (Retd.) Mukul Mudgal, former Chief Justice, Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court and Justice (Retd.) G.S. Sistani, former Judge, Hon’ble Delhi High Court as panel members of Fantasy Sports Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Eminent jurist, Justice (Retd.) A.K. Sikri, former Judge, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is the Chairman of the FSRA.

About Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS)

Formed in 2017, the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) is India’s first and only dedicated Fantasy Sports self-regulatory industry body established to protect consumer interest and create standardized best practices in the FS industry. FIFS aims to create a thriving ecosystem for FS users and operators by creating guidelines for a common set of practices, setting standards of operation, and creating a regulatory framework to protect the FS user and operator interests. FIFS works with key industry stakeholders and liaisons with policymakers to create a robust governance structure to support the sustained growth of the industry.

Ibrahim and Davlish to Represent India At Inaugural Sim Racing World Cup

The duo clinched spots in the Indian team after becoming joint winners at the National Championships, set to fight in the SRWC Continental Qualifiers

Producing brilliant performances, Muhammad Ibrahim and Davlish Singh secured themselves spots in the Indian team for the inaugural Sim Racing World Cup after clinching the Top position by securing same points (43) at the National Esports Championships (NESC), concluded at the INOX Multiplex in Mumbai in a hybrid mode.

The National Esports Championships, conducted by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI), witnessed participation of the country’s 250 top sim racing drivers including Sai Prithvi, Prathamesh Yedre, Hari Krupanand and Jamie Shaw. The tournament was conducted in a hybrid model—online as well as offline—with the offline playoffs taking place at Mumbai's INOX Megaplex and IISM Campus.

“We are delighted with how both the online and offline qualifiers were successfully conducted. All of the sim racing drivers displayed a healthy competitive spirit and maintained that till the finals to ensure that all of the races were well contested. I congratulate the winners, Muhammad Ibrahim and Davlish Singh on their remarkable achievement and back them to bring the trophy home. I would also like to thank INOX, IR Esports & IISM for their fantastic support and for making this event possible,” said Lokesh Suji, Director of Esports Federation of India and Vice President of the Asian Sports Federation.

The duo will now represent India at the prestigious tournament and fight against players from teams like Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Syria and Sri Lanka in the Asian Continental Qualifiers, scheduled from July 26 to 29. There are 2 slots given to Asian Continent for the grand finals and the two winning sim racers of the Asian Continental Qualifiers will earn themselves a place in the Global Finals to be held in Monaco.

Organised by the International Esports Federation in association with Monaco Esports Federation, Sim Racing World Cup will feature one of the world's most popular sim racing titles, Assetto Corsa. There are a total of 39 countries participating in the Continental Qualifiers for Sim Racing World Cup 2022 and only the TOP 12 are going to MONACO!

The Grand Finals of NESC featured a total of two races with the winner being determined based on the total points accumulated from both races.

Ibrahim started on pole for the first race and maintained that position throughout the race, courtesy a brilliant drive. The second race started with a reversed order of the Top-8 finishers where Davlish finished on top followed by Ibrahim.

With both Ibrahim and Davlish tied on 43 points each in the summit clash, both emerged as joint winners of the national qualifiers.

“This is an excellent opportunity to represent your country on an international platform. Winning the qualifiers amongst 250 players overall gives me immense satisfaction and feels like a huge achievement but it also increases the pressure of performing well in the next stage for me. Undoubtedly, I will be practising a lot to achieve the best for my country with the upcoming Continental Qualifier also on my mind," said an elated Ibrahim, who has also won the McLaren Logitech G Challenge earlier this year.

Davlish, who has been playing sim racing since 2019, added: “I believe this was one of the largest sim racing events in India yet where ESFI gave participants from all over the country a chance to fight for a spot to represent their country on the international stage. The event was very well organised with some very quick, competitive and fair racing from all the top drivers. The double sprint race formats with reversed grids made the races even more exciting."

ESFI continued its partnership with the country’s top sports and Esports specialised communication firms, Artsmith - Concepts & Visions, which will continue its support as their communication partner for the prestigious Sim Racing World Cup. The number of slots (slots = number of sim racers qualified) per continent for the Grand Final in Monaco is as follows:

• Europe: 3
• Africa: 
• America: 2
• Asia: 2
• Oceania: 1

Wildcards for Monaco and Slovakia = 12 best sim racers in Monaco.

Sportzchain Secures $600K in Seed Funding Led by SUNiCON Ventures and MAKS Group

Sportzchain will leverage these funds to further augment its app development and focus on expanding the user base through advanced marketing techniques

In a formidable development, Sportzchain, a fast-growing thought-leader in the country's blockchain-based fan-engagement ecosystem, has successfully closed USD 600,000 in the recent seed funding round. This latest round was led by two leading top-tier firms SUNiCON ventures and MAKS Group. Through these funds, Sportzchain will further boost its app development and marketing strategies to onboard more web 2.0 users.

Early investors SUNiCON ventures, a VC firm committed to discovering and investing in early-stage startups, and MAKS Group, a multi-business company with more than 40 years of experience in the domain, were looking for potential Web3 disruptors in India and Asian markets. After careful consideration, these two highly-acclaimed investors saw immense prospects in Sportzchain's business model and growth trajectory. The brand is currently focusing on the Asian sporting ecosystem, which has more than 3 billion fans across mainstream and non-mainstream sports.

Sportzchain's whirlwind expansion of partnerships with various crypto companies and a strong pipeline of sports team partnerships has recently attracted massive interest from many strategic investors (including Web 2.0 gaming companies). The brand also expects investment opportunities from several well-known venture capitalist firms in Asia to participate in upcoming funding rounds. Needless to say, this trend signifies the growing trust and conviction that the brand has garnered on the back of its promising growth and market entry strategies.

Siddharth Jaiswal, Founder and CEO, Sportzchain said, "Investing in fan tokens and phygital collectibles is becoming increasingly popular in India, especially among the younger generation who are more interested in investing where their interest lies. At Sportzchain, we strive to make the entire Indian sports ecosystem more inclusive so that fans can do more than just cheer their favorite teams from the sidelines. In this context, the recently raised funds will prove instrumental in boosting our growth. We are truly thrilled to have two prominent players backing us. Our investors' conviction, confidence, and credence encourage us to do better every day. We will continue working harder and smarter to build a Digital World for Sports Fans and make sports tokens reach the masses. ."

Sportzchain is currently focusing on launching an unparalleled platform where fans and crypto enthusiasts can buy sports (fan) tokens of their preferred Kabaddi and Cricket teams. The application/platform’s beta version is expected to launch in 2022. However, the pre-launch signup is currently live on Sportzchain's website, where users can whitelist and be early users. The pre-launch signups have already crossed the 500 mark and are increasing every day.

Earlier this year, Sportzchain also launched NFTs of Tamil Thalaivas, a Pro-Kabaddi team, and has already sold 80% of them. The brand has recently launched an exclusive signed jersey (phygital NFT) by the decorated defender and Tamil Thalaivas captain Surjeet Singh, which has garnered immense attention and love from sports token fanatics. This unique phygital jersey witnessed Surjeet becoming the first cover defender in the history of the Pro-Kabaddi League to score 300 tackle points. It was bought within 24 hours of its launch.

Overview of Popular Cricket Betting Apps in India 2022

This article will give you useful information about mobile apps that are available in India for cricket betting and are completely legal!

In this world there is a great variety of sports: volleyball, basketball, handball, cricket and many others. It is impossible to keep track of everything with the remote control on the TV set or on the streaming platforms on the Internet. This is why betting companies try to develop the most practical and convenient applications for their users. Because almost all apps have a number of advantages:

• Doesn't take up a lot of space on your device;
• Instantaneously familiarizes you with the necessary information;
• Possibility of live broadcasts;
• Variety of betting markets;
• Access to the world of betting at your fingertips.

These are just a small part of the benefits of mobile cricket betting apps and more. For a closer look, we recommend that you install the app of one of the bookmakers and experience everything for yourself. But be careful, there are a lot of cheaters on the Internet, who are just waiting for your mistake to steal your money!

The Most Popular Cricket Betting Apps in India

The sports betting market has existed for quite a long time. That is why there is a lot of competition and all companies are trying to stand out. For new users it will be difficult to choose, because all companies offer very good conditions. The task of our team is to facilitate your search and help you solve this problem!

1xBet

One of the brightest companies in the world of sports betting. Renowned for its honest and high odds. It has a Curacao license. Has the following advantages:

• An impressive welcome bonus +100% to the deposit but not more than INR 20000;
• Maximum ease of registration ;
• There are bets on cricket;
• Easy to deposit and withdraw from your account;
• Fast customer support.

The company is well established in the sports betting world and will help you get off to a good start!

10Сric

The company started in India and has a large number of clients. It knows perfectly what their clients need. Guarantees reliability of funds and has no problems with the Curacao license. Main advantages:

• Variety of deposit methods
• INR support
• Rich cricket betting market
• Has a comfortable application 
• Easy registration.

The company is a good option for those who are just starting their way in the world of sports betting. 10Cric Is the most convenient company in India.

Betwiner

We continue our acquaintance and our turn we have Betwiner. Has managed to prove itself as a benign partner for cricket betting. Has a good and powerful mobile app. The main advantages:

• High odds
• Quick and easy registration
• Generous bonus program
• Quick withdrawals from your account.

The company has long earned its reputation not only in words but also in deeds. It's worth taking a closer look.

4raBet

The company has a reputation for integrity. Provides a variety of bets for cricket and other sporting events. Has a fast replenishment of the account, which is important in our reality. Time is money! The main advantages:

• Fast Registration;
• Fast Top Up;
• Fast withdrawal of funds;
• Fast support.

As you have noticed, the company is trying to save the time of its customers and speed up all of its processes to the maximum. If you appreciate the time, then you are definitely here!

Legality of Cricket Betting in India

In India, there is no clear law for online sports betting, but there is the most important point - all companies providing these services must have a Curacao license. This is very easy to check on the official website of the company or by going to the license section in the application. All companies are trying to protect themselves and their customers from fraud. That is why, in order to get access to sports betting, e-Sports betting and many other services, you must be verified and be of legal age.

Asian Games 2022 E-Sports National Qualifiers: Charanjot Singh, Mayank Prajapati to Represent India in FIFA Branded Soccer Games and Street Fighter V

Karman Singh and Ayan Biswas, who stood second in the respective titles, will be included as substitutes in the Indian contingent at the prestigious multi-nation event

Charanjot Singh, one of India’s star FIFA pros, and Street Fighter V athlete Mayank Prajapati produced sensational performances to secure themselves berth for the 2022 Asian Games after winning the titles at the Esports Federation of India’s (ESFI) National Esports Championships 2022 (NESC ’22) on Saturday.

Charanjot outclassed Karman Singh with a score of 4-1 and 6-5 in a nail-biting FIFA22 grand finals. The Chandigarh resident Charanjot, who made headlines last year after winning the AIFF eFootball Challenge 2021, made his mark in the national qualifiers by entering the finals from the loser bracket before he defeated a strong opponent Karman, who made into the finals from the winner bracket.

The on-going NESC ’22 has been played virtually due to the pandemic as the winners will be selected to represent the country at the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled in Hangzhou, China from September 10-25. ESFI has been conducting national qualifiers in a double elimination format for five popular Esports titles—DOTA 2, Hearthstone, FIFA22, Street Fighter V, and League of Legends. Esports will be played as a medal sport for the first time ever at the Asian Games.

 

After winning the NESC ’22 and securing himself a berth for the Asiad, Charanjot Singh expressed his feelings by saying, “I'm really happy and proud of myself for winning the NESC Fifa Qualifiers. It’s a great feeling to represent India in FIFA. Its sheer dedication and hard work resulted in getting the spot in the Asian Games 2022 and it allowed me a chance to bring the laurels to the country. The right mentality and proper grind towards the game make everything possible and a sure-shot path to get success. I can't wait to represent India at the Asian games and do my best to get that medal home.”

Meanwhile in the grand finals of Street Fighter V, Mayank aka “MiKeYROG” defeated Ayan Biswas by 3-0. Out of 15 players who registered for SFV, both Mayank and Ayan showed immense skills in their gameplay. The dominant between the two, Mayank secured his berth for the Asian Games 2022 by showcasing extraordinary skills. He was undefeated throughout the tournament. Delhi athlete Mayank is a popular face in the Indian fighting game community and got into Street Fighter in 2009.

“It’s a dream come true moment for me. I'm super excited for Asian Games 2022. This is really huge and it will definitely put the Indian FGC's name on the global map. This is a lifetime opportunity and I'm going to put every ounce of energy into getting the gold medal for my country. Also, a big thanks to ESFI for handling the qualifiers with such ease and providing Indian FGC with such an amazing opportunity” said elated Mayank Prajapati.

Later in the tournament, the Top-6 in the esports title Hearthstone—Tirth Mehta, Vinayak Subramanian, Karthik Varma Vegesna, Shikhar, Adarsh Shivam and Garv Arora, will battle it out for the title and also a place in the Indian contingent for the Asian Games.

The quarter-finalists from the playoffs who will be fighting it out to compete in the DOTA 2 finals are Team Whoops, Serene Chaos, 1 Misal 3 Pav, Team Avengers, DMC, Digicont, Stylish Gamers and New Gods.

As there are only four teams (Temple of Kings, Support No Vision, Pineapple Cake and Coco Cats) registered for esports title League of Legends, all four are directly clashing in the semi-finals of the national qualifiers.

The winners of NESC ’22 will participate in the AESF’s Road to Asian Games – Regional Qualifiers (June-July, 2022), which are being held for seeding at the main event in China.

ESFI is live streaming the thrilling action of the NESC ’22 on its official YouTube channel. ESFI continued its partnership with Artsmith- Concepts & Visions which will extend its support as the communication partner.

The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is a full member of International Esports Federation (IESF), Global Esports Federation (GEF) and Asian Esports Federation (AESF). ESFI participated in Asian Games 2018, where Tirth Mehta got India’s first bronze in esports (demonstration title).

To promote, encourage, organise, educate, train and control Esports in India and to provide facilities for training in Esports, build and sustain the Esports eco-system in India, not limiting to providing, conceptualising, opening, managing, running, developing, facilitating, and promoting all areas of Esports and to provide all other possible and related form of Esports.

Sportzchain Appoints Baljit Rihal as Advisor and Head of Football Partnerships (India)

Post-closing their pre-seed funding of USD 400,000, the brand aims to leverage Baljit's phenomenal track record with the Indian and Asian football ecosystem to further extend partnership with fan-focused teams

In a bid to strengthen its leadership sphere, SportZchain, India's first and only blockchain-based fan engagement platform connecting fans and sports teams on a single table, has onboarded Baljit Rihal as Head of Football Partnerships (India). Baljit will also be working closely with the advisory board to ensure the partnerships and fan engagement run smoothly. After securing pre-seed funding of USD 400,000 in October, SportZchain has been vigorously working towards adding more fan-focused teams in their portfolio and creating an unparalleled blockchain-based application to heighten the existing infrastructure. The recent onboarding of Baljit will further substantiate the brand’s stronghold in the niche ecosystem of fan-favourite sports teams.

Baljit is a renowned name in the hitherto football market through his activities as the CEO of Inventive Sports, a global consultancy specialising in emerging sports markets. He is a passionate sports entrepreneur with an influential industry presence built over 10 years across the UK, Europe and India. Baljit, a Masters graduate from City University London, founded the Asian Football Awards in 2013 supported by the Football Association and subsequently the Asian Cricket Awards which held its inaugural event at Lords in 2014. He is also a well-known football agent, having licenses with the English FA and All India Football Federation alongside his accreditation with the England and Wales Cricket Board. Inventive Sports currently manage a number of Indian and international clients competing in the Indian Super League as well as emerging cricket talent globally.

Speaking about this latest addition, Siddharth Jaiswal, CEO and Founder of SportZchain, said, "Baljit's extensive experience and expertise in the Indian and Asian football landscape make him the perfect fit for SportZchain's ambition to partner with fan-focused teams. Seeing his relationship with top Indian football teams in India and talents, built on the back of a decade of trust and hard work, Baljit is an obvious choice to lead football partnerships in India. We look forward to working with him in this exciting and fast-paced world of sports tokens and NFTs."

Commenting about this new role, Baljit Rihal, newly-appointed advisor and Head of Football Partnerships (India), SportZchain, said, "Fans across the world have passion in abundance when it comes to supporting their teams. This is particularly evident in India's rapidly expanding sports ecosystem. Fans are a team's greatest asset, and by using the blockchain-based platform by SportZchain, clubs can revolutionise their engagement with supporters through token offerings, NFTs and gamification. It's a win-win situation as it empowers fans and increases revenue potential for teams at the same time. I am delighted to join SportZchain at this exhilarating time when cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are being graciously embraced. The goal is to drive fan engagement, attract sponsors and innovatively engage a global market."

Incepted in March 2021, SportZchain is a Singapore-based startup founded by Siddharth Jaiswal, a Mumbai-based serial entrepreneur. The foundation of the platform was laid with a strong belief that sports enthusiasts and fans rightfully deserve a right to be heard by their favoured sports teams. The platform offers fans a chance to help make their favourite teams the right decisions through voting powers while simultaneously reaping some financial benefits by purchasing branded sports tokens.

Supported by an extraordinary team consisting of industry experts such as Ajeet Khurana (Ex-CXO of Zebpay and Head of Blockchain & Crypto Committee, India), Suhail Chandok (Star Sports TV Presenter, Analyst & Commentator – IPL, ICC Cricket, World Cups, Pro Kabaddi, Wimbledon, etc.) and Oksana Belousova (CEO of Fenix Technology), SportZchain aims to create a tangible bridge between sports fans and the their favourite teams.

About SportZchain

SportZchain is a blockchain-powered platform for fans to crowd-manage their favourite teams, games, leagues, events, and more. A platform that provides fans a direct power to not only follow & interact but actively ENGAGE and PARTICIPATE in various binding and non-binding decisions of the team. SportZchain provides sports teams & leagues with blockchain-based tools to help them better engage & monetize their audiences. We help sports team to create ‘INVESTED FAN’ base and declutter noise present in existing social media platforms.

Fantasy Akhada Accelerates Growth with Launch of New Offices in Delhi – NCR

The expansion comes on the back of the pre series A round raised by the sports tech organization which aims to expand into new business verticals to drive sports engagement among fans

Fantasy Akhada, one of India’s fastest growing fantasy sports platforms, announced the opening of offices in Gurgaon and Noida. While the Gurgaon office will serve as the corporate headquarters, the Noida office will be the Tech HQ, housing the rapidly expanding tech team.

As a fast-growing player in the Fantasy Sports industry, Fantasy Akhada’s latest move comes after the company raised $2 million in a pre–Series A round funding in October 2021. The expansion announcement comes as a robust move to scale up and strengthen the organization’s skill-specific team. Setting up new office hubs is in line with the company’s vision to be the No 1 sports tech organization in the country driving sports engagement amongst fans.

Speaking on the development, Amit Purohit, Founder - Fantasy Akhada, said

We are pleased to announce the opening of our offices in Gurgaon & Noida. Leveraging the expansion, we aim to acquire the best talent and bolster our in-house technical capabilities across Tech, Data Sciences, Digital Marketing & Retention and important corporate functions. We are excited that our new spaces will enable us to create a cohesive network and magnify our efforts in strengthening our technical infrastructure.

Since its inception in 2020, Fantasy Akhada has experienced rapid growth with an increasing customer base. The fantasy sports platform with multiple gameplay options and exciting contests in Fantasy Cricket and Fantasy Football has become a go-to destination for sports enthusiasts across the country.

About Fantasy Akhada:

Fantasy Akhada is the flagship product of a Fantasy Sports Startup, based out of Gurgaon. The company believes that Fantasy Sports is a key lever in enhancing the sports engagement of a fan / viewer. The platform has something to offer for the entire spectrum of Sports Fans. From the Predictions Game, which is for the casual fans, to various formats of Fantasy Sports, Fantasy Akhada aims to provide a wide range of game play options to sports fans in this country. The platform currently offers only Cricket and Football and will be soon expanding to Kabaddi and Basketball as well. On Fantasy Akhada, users can first hone their skills by playing Practice (Free) Contests. For those who wish to WIN money using their sports knowledge and selection skills, there are Public Cash Contests and Private Contests on the platform as well. Whether you are up for bragging rights or the money, come join us on https://www.fantasyakhada.com/

Fantasy Sports Platform Fantasy Akhada Raises Funding Led By Existing Investors, Prime Securities and Team India Managers Ltd

Gurgaon based Fantasy Akhada, an online Fantasy Sports platform, has secured about USD 2 mm in a pre – Series A round through Prime Securities, Team India Managers Limited, and existing investors. Fantasy Akhada will use the funds to focus on enhancing the in–house tech capability, be aggressive with their user acquisition & retention strategies and for scaling up the organization. Fantasy Akhada is one of the most customer centric fantasy sports platforms in the country and drives the vision of the company to “enhance sports engagement among sports fans."

Prime Securities Limited was an exclusive Investment Banker to this transaction.

The financing round was led by Prime Securities, Team India Managers Limited and existing investors which included a group of highly successful professionals, including Jyotivardhan Jaipuria (ex-Bank of America Merrill Lynch), the family of Harsha Bhogle (renowned cricket commentator), Sunil Sood (ex-MD & CEO, Vodafone) and Atul Kasbekar (eminent photographer/producer). Nikunj Doshi (Managing Partner – Bay Capital) also participated in this round in his personal capacity.

Amit Purohit

 Fantasy Akhada has seen phenomenal growth over the last 6 months after their fund raise in the month of April 2021. The user base has doubled over this period to touch almost 6 lakhs and the Annualized Gross Gaming Revenues have seen a 21x growth on the back of intelligent user acquisition and retention techniques. During this period, Fantasy Akhada has also been visible on top sports channels like Star Sports & Sony Sports Network, with properties like the English Premier League and the Indian Women Cricket Team’s tour of Australia.

Mr. Amit Purohit, Founder of Fantasy Akhada, welcomed all the incoming investors and said, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome our new set of investors. Prime Securities has been a true partner for us over the last 6 months and we could have not asked for a better Investment Banker on board in this journey. We will be leveraging this fund raise to drive our vision of enhancing sports engagement in sports fans and the entire team is absolutely kicked about this development, at the most opportune moment, just before the heavy duty T20 cricket season.”

Mr. Nischay Saraf, Senior Vice President, Early-Stage Financing, Prime Securities, delighted with this association, said, “At Prime, we like to identify high growth potential early-stage companies and partner with them. Fantasy Akhada has been one such example, where we had recently raised about US 1 mm in April 2021. The operational metrics have outperformed even the best-case scenarios of the management team, accelerating the estimates by 18 months. This phenomenal growth has led to the current round in a matter of six months backed by Prime’s network of HNIs and family offices. Given the understanding of the user life cycle and user experience that the team has, we are certain that they will be able to carve out a clear niche for themselves in this rapidly developing ecosystem.”

About Fantasy Akhada

Fantasy Akhada is the flagship product of a Fantasy Sports Startup, based out of Gurgaon. The company believes that Fantasy Sports is a key lever in enhancing the sports engagement of a fan / viewer. The platform has something to offer for the entire spectrum of Sports Fans. From the Predictions Game, which is for the casual fans, to various formats of Fantasy Sports, Fantasy Akhada aims to provide a wide range of game play options to sports fans in this country. The platform currently offers only Cricket and Football and will be soon expanding to Kabaddi and Basketball as well. On Fantasy Akhada, users can first hone their skills by playing Practice (Free) Contests. For those who wish to WIN money using their sports knowledge and selection skills, there are Public Cash Contests and Private Contests on the platform as well. Whether you are up for bragging rights or the money, come join us on https://www.fantasyakhada.com/

Cricket Betting Tips: How To Place Effective Cricket Bets

Remote betting has now dominated how betting works. Most people now prefer to go for online betting sites other than using the traditional bookmakers. Furthermore, the advancements in online cricket betting have allowed everyone interested in betting to get into betting, not just the avid bettors. In addition, cricket online betting apps and platforms are free to join. Therefore, if you wish to learn how to bet, here is how to place effective cricket bets.

Understand the game rules and the game

There are several betting tips cricket. The first tip is that it is essential to know the rules of the cricket game and understand how the game works. The purpose of understanding the game is to help you to know when and which team or player to place the perfect bet. It is impossible to win a bet by just randomly pacing your bet.

Therefore, understanding more of the game will help you get more insight into what to expect. Also, a study of the players and their previous records can help you decide what to expect in the upcoming match.

Always select an authorized cricket betting platform

The online space is filled with many cons and pros. If you wish to participate in online betting, then it is essential to select an authorized platform. In addition, there are several online cricket betting sites. Therefore, ensure you get a good app with great bonuses. The knowledge of authorized betting platforms is essentially crucial to newbies. Therefore, if you wish to make an effective betting tip, you need to go to authorized dealers. You can also find vendors who offer welcoming packages.

Obtain knowledge of your possibilities

The best thing about cricket game is that it is a trendy game. It is played in over 100 countries around the globe. Previously, the game was only trending in Pakistan, UK, and India. Given its popularity, you are spoilt for choice. Therefore, in order to bet on a good team, it is essential to know all the leagues in existence.

Ensure that you know the current and previous stats

Once you select a team you wish to bet on, it is crucial to investigate their current stats and performance. A team's stat will help you decide on the validity of the odds. Also, a team's previous performance can be a clear indicator of what to expect. Or, if you have not yet selected a team, research on all other teams.

The team with the best record has a higher chance of winning. In addition, it is also crucial to research the opponent's stats. Therefore, in order to make an effective bet, ensure that you prioritize a team's stats before you make a bet.

Analyze the cricket players

This step in the betting process is essential. When analyzing the cricket players, ensure that you look for ground reference, potential injuries, and performance. If you aim to win the best, you need to ensure that you get all facets right. Therefore, ensure to investigate the players in your selected team.

The basis of the research can be; previous track records, their likelihood of being injured on the field, and how other fans regard their playing methods. Getting all possibilities right will ensure that the probability of you winning is high. Some players perform least in certain weather conditions or fields, while others perform best in some conditions. Conducting due diligence will ensure you place an effective bet.

Consider the pitch reports

The pitch reports can include information such as who will throw the first ball and the batsman. Taking into account all pitch reports of the game can also help you make an effective bet. Some betters always neglect the pitch reports. But a key point to note in order to make an effective bet is that all aspects of the game from the beginning to the end are important while making a bet.

Compare odds

There are several sites online that offer cricket matches odds. The many sites usually have different odds. Therefore, in order to make an effective bet, it is crucial to compare the different odds placed online. After you have made your comparison, base your decision on teams that have almost similar odds.

Choose easy bets

You can choose the easy bets for those who do not wish to lose money or those who are newbies. The easy best will ensure a quick and easy win. Also, you can ensure that you go for the popular betting platforms.

Betting might seem like a daunting task. You can either win or lose. The anticipation of which way your bet will go is the beauty of betting. But, if you wish to make an efficient bet, then it is crucial to conduct research to know what is currently happening.

Disclaimer: IndianWeb2.com does not promote gambling or betting. No IndianWeb2.com staff is involved in creation of this content. However, the content is published for monetization purpose.

Dragonfleet Games Pvt. Ltd. launches Fantasy cricket app OnField11

PUNE, India, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfleet Games Pvt. Ltd. has come up with a Fantasy cricket app OnField11 - "Khelo India ka Favorite Game", which has launched in this IPL season and is rising rapidly in popularity amongst cricket lovers who can use their skills and expertise of the sport. Fantasy cricket mainly involves making a team of 11 players with accurate analysis and calculation and selecting an upcoming match to point out their skills and enjoy their cricket gaming experience.

OnField11 is purely a game of skill that allows one to observe the match while simultaneously managing the team from their comfort zone.

OnField11 Unquie Features - USP

As most of the fantasy sports are already live in the market, OnField11 came up with a Unique Selling Propositions (USP's) to engage cricket lovers and increase their chance of winning.

1. Classic 11's - Users can pick classic 11's to create a team and join the contests and start playing a match.

After Creating a team, one needs to select 'Man of the match', where they get 3x points, Captain gets 2x points, and Vice-Captain gets 1.5x.

2. Top 5 Batsmen - Users can join a contest with their choice of top 5 batsmen.

3. Top 5 Bowler - Users can join a contest with their choice of top 5 Bowlers.

'Man of the Match', 'Top 5 Batsmen', 'Top 5 Bowlers' are the most unique features that has not been observed before, which are brought together for all to 'begin their battle with OnField11'.

Start the journey on OnField11 with an exciting 'Sign up - Rs. 25' and 'Referral - Rs. 500' Bonus offers.

OnField11 possesses the most effective, trustworthy, reliable, and secure app that allows user to deposit and withdraw easily while sitting within the comfort of their place.

Want to know more about onfield11 visit - http://onfield11.com/

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About Dragonfleet Games Pvt. Ltd.

Dragonfleet Games is dedicated towards creating a innovative games that is evolving gaming industry is an Indian Gaming Company with a portfolio of skill games involved. We create games that can be played and enjoyed by anyone and anywhere on their smartphone.

Our Aim

While we already have few games, which has lots of regular users. Our aim is to change the gaming experience of people all around the world through our innovative gaming ideas.

Our Commitment We are committed to providing an advance gaming environment to our users so that they can enjoy their gaming expirence to the fullest. Our love for working on new ideas, innovating continuously and leveraging the true potential of data analytics, leading us to create a more refined and enriched journey for our players.

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Zooppy, India’s First Indian-Online Fantasy Platform for Movies Launched

Available in Apple devices with users winning cash prizes

Developed by Kerala based tech enthusiasts

New Delhi, December 2010: Zooppy, India’s first Indian online fantasy platform for movies has been launched which is live on Apple IOS devices across India. This provides an opportunity for audiences to use their knowledge and skills in movies and win real cash over multiple formats. Zooppy to engage with millions of passive moviegoers in an active platform where they could use their talent to play games and win prizes. This movie based fantasy game has been developed by Quarous Technologies led by Kerala based tech enthusiasts Yuva Pushpakar, Jose Thomas, Athul P. Raj, Mefin Thomas, Renjith Robert and Deepak Uthaman.

Zooppy provides a glimpse of the recent news and developments in the movie industry conjoined with a critical bird’s eye view of new releases in theatres and other streaming platforms. The core of the business is to leverage the patented technology to offer online Movie based skill competitions.

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Launching this movie based game, Yuva Pushpakar CEO commented, “The increasing popularity of Marvel and star wars has led to the emergence of fantasy movie leagues in India. This is a new way of film experience that combines elements of films, game and fantasy sport. It is also an entirely new way to connect with both your friends and favourite films.” He further added that Moreover, during the pandemic, the mobile gaming industry has gained mainstream recognition and is also a way for people to keep in touch with their families, relatives and friends. With this increasing trend, we aim to provide unique experiences where we are providing customers to participate or interact with movie business proactively. 

This YouTube based online fantasy game where users can create a playlist of 8 videos and join many contests. A zone for ‘Movie nerds’ is created to showcase their knowledge and interest in cinema through Quizzes, Puzzles, etc. The users can win cash contests of their choice and compete for real cash. The audience can also create multiple playlists and join multiple contests to increase your chances of winning. The users who join more contest will have a more chance of winning. The users also can check the progress & results of the contest in Mycontest section.

About Quarous Technologies ( https://quarous.com )

Quarous Technologies Pvt Ltd is a technology company offers unique apps for businesses which are cloud powered, high quality and serves both offline and dynamic data, with a secure connection to back-end infrastructure on cloud or in the enterprise. The company is led by Kerala based tech enthusiasts Yuva Pushpakar, Athul P. Raj, Mefin Thomas, Renjith Robert and Deepak Uthaman.

Government Asks Private TV Channels to Follow ASCI Guidelines on Online Gaming and Fantasy Sports

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory asking all private television broadcasters to follow guidelines issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) for advertisements relating to online gaming, fantasy sports etc. The Ministry has advised that the advertisements should not promote any activity prohibited by statute or law.

“It has come to the notice of Ministry of I&B that a large number of advertisements on Online Gaming, Fantasy Sports, etc have been appearing on the television. Concerns were expressed that such advertisements appear to be misleading, do not correctly convey to the customers the financial and other risks associated thereof, are not in strict conformity with the Advertising Code laid down under Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019” the advisory said.

The advisory has been issued after a consultation meeting held by the I&B Ministry with the officials and representatives of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, ASCI, News Broadcasters Association, Indian Broadcasting Foundation, All India Gaming Federation, Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, and the Online Rummy Federation.

ASCI guidelines require that every such gaming advertisement must carry the following disclaimer: 'This game involves an element of financial risk and may be addictive. Please play responsibly and at your own risk”. Such a disclaimer should occupy at least 20% of the advertisement space. The guidelines also state that gaming advertisements cannot depict users under the age of 18 years as engaged in playing a game of “online gaming for real money winnings” or suggest that such users can play these games. The advertisements should neither suggest that online gaming presents an income generating opportunity as an alternative to employment nor depict a person playing such games is more successful than others.

The Advertising Standards Council of India, established in 1985, is a Mumbai based self-regulatory voluntary organization of the advertising industry in India. It seeks to ensure that advertisements conform to its Code for Self-Regulation. Under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 it is mandatory for television networks to follow the advertising code laid down by ASCI.

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Nazara Technologies Buys Majority Stake in Sports Tech Firm Halaplay

Nazara Technologies Ltd., a leading global gaming and sports media company undertakes an equity swap of stocks from Kae Capital worth INR 14.6 crores to become the majority stake holder in Halaplay Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Nazara Technologies Ltd. has invested in Halaplay over the years in two tranches; first round of investment was carried out with Kae Capital in November 2017 and second round with Delta Corp Ltd. in March 2019. The company has now gone ahead and bought Kae Captial stocks in Halaplay making them the majority investors in the fantasy sports vertical.

Halaplay is a real money based daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform. Halaplay launched in 2017, has seen an explosive growth in the user base and total transactions since then. In the past Nazara has invested in startups such as Nodwin Gaming, Next Wave Multimedia, Sportskeeda, Paper boat apps, Mastermind Sports, Moonglabs Technologies, Bakbuck, CrimzonCode, InstaSportz, NZWorld among others.

Halaplay Technologies Private Limited is in the sports entertainment business, started by 4 batchmates from BITS Pilani - Goa. They launched their first product in the fantasy sports industry (halaplay.com) in Jan 2017 for their serious and casual sports fans. They currently cover worldwide cricket, football & kabaddi leagues and venturing into other sports.

About Nazara Technologies Ltd.

Nazara Technologies Limited (‘Nazara’) is a leading global gaming and sports media company headquartered in Mumbai, India. Nazara has business operations in 64 countries across emerging markets with services in India, Singapore, Dubai, Mauritius and subsidiary companies in Africa. The company has a diversified portfolio of gaming businesses across free to play mobile games, real money skill gaming, esports and gaming subscription services.

Nazara has a network of over 100 Million players in India. The company has taken licensed mobile gaming rights to popular Indian IP characters like Chhota Bheem, Motu Patlu, Mighty Raju, Shikari Shambhu, Roll #21, Eena Meena Deeka, Oggy and the Cockroaches and Shin Chan. Nazara also owns IP’s like World Cricket Championship (WCC), EPIC Cricket, India Premiership and IPG.TV.

Nazara is also an investor in the gaming and sports ecosystem in India and has consummated transactions worth 50 Million USD in the last 3 years. The company has acquired a majority stake in Next Wave Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., Nodwin Gaming Pvt. Ltd and HalaPlay Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Nazara’s other investee companies include Mastermind Sports Ltd., Moonglabs Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Bakbuck, CrimzonCode, InstaSportz and NZWorld (NZWorld Kenya Ltd.) to set up operations for real money gaming in Kenya.

Founded by Nitish Mittersain in 2000, Nazara is backed by marquee investors which include West Bridge Capital, IIFL Special Opportunities Fund; Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Turtle Entertainment GmbH, the IP owner of the world’s largest esports franchise (ESL).

Fantasy cricket is driving the viewership for small State leagues, Women's Cricket and Ranji Trophy

• FanFight emerged as best platform to play fantasy cricket online which offers tournaments on all leagues be it IPL, Women's cricket, State Leagues in India and International matches.


• Akhil Suhag, Founder & CEO strongly agrees on online fantasy cricket has grown multifold on the lines of growth happened in cricket in the last two to three years.


• The demand for women's cricket, International leagues and State leagues have gone up and players are looking at new opportunities where in they can gain edge over others to increase their chances of winning

Fantasy sports have certainly gained a fair share of traction over the last couple of years in India due to advent in popularity of sports such as Cricket, Football and Kabaddi coupled with technological advancement in the arena of gaming industry in India.
At present the people in India are majorly playing and following Fantasy Cricket as Cricket is religion in India. But due to increase in technological advancements the people are getting more engaged to other sports such as Football & Kabaddi. The enhancement of Fantasy games have created enormous viewership for state leagues, women's cricket and Ranji trophy in Tier I and Tier II cities.

The Indian obsession with cricket is certainly no secret. The last few years have also seen a significant rise in the popularity of other sports which has resulted in the introduction of several leagues in various games. The growth in the number of sports enthusiasts is clear from the burgeoning television viewership, advertisements, merchandising, fan clubs associated with the rise in popularity of such sports in India.

The simple reason that in Tier I and Tier II cities viewership of above leagues have increased because, at FanFight, we constantly strive to be creative and innovative by thrusting and believing that there is always more creative and innovative solutions offering to the discerning audience. This mind set ensures that we continue to serve a diverse yet never content audience and are consistently striving to better their offering and thereby providing awesome game playing experiences to viewers.

In addition, the demand for women's cricket, International leagues and State leagues like Karnataka etc. have gone up and players online are looking at new opportunities where in they can gain edge over other players and increase their chances of winning.

Today, what is more interesting about various tournaments including women's cricket viewership is that more users engage on gaming platforms from smaller markets. Fantasy Cricket is driving the traffic in Tier II and Tier III cities for viewership of smaller versions of IPL in various states.

The exponential growth in Tier I and Tier II markets can be attributed to more internet users now than three years ago and a majority share in the new internet user base, who are often just coming online to take part in such fantasy games that have garnered national appeal.

IPL has a pull over the masses and the consumption of the sports is not limited to television alone. With upcoming Indian Premier League, the experts are stating that it is a golden period for online fantasy sports games. Also, social media users are actively participating in fantasy cricket applications by discussing the game on cricketing sites going through live commentary.

Factors like the popularity of cricket and rising internet penetration, in IPL 2020 we can see the digital penetration crossing over 300 million viewers. Taking this engagement to the next level are the fantasy cricket applications, users connect with the game and make predictions for the winning team. What we expect to see this year on fantasy cricket apps is significant engagement with the game and a large volume of registrations. Exciting and innovative competition formats and the ability to showcase cricket knowledge and skill along with competing with real players has made fantasy cricket the preferred medium to enjoy IPL and cricket.

Presently India have more than 100 million fantasy sports players and it is growing with rapid speed of 20 to 30% per year. It is also becoming popular as it is a skilled game and not gambling. And hence the fantasy sports market is increasing rapidly in India.

About FanFight leading online fantasy gaming platform:
FanFight was founded by ISB alumni Mr. Akhil Suhag in 2016. Currently has players base of more than 6 million and emerged as fastest growing fantasy cricket gaming platform. FanFight is designed with lots simplicity so that everyone can play on this platform for good gaming experience and win money too. Players can also play Football and Kabaddi on the platform as popularity of these two games have been on the rise in India in the last couple of years.