Gaming
CS2 Tournament – Roobet Cup Launches $1 Million Pick‘em Contest and $50K Skin Giveaway

Fans everywhere can compete to win $1,000,000 in crypto and enter to win over $50K worth of CS2 skins during the Roobet Cup, October 25 to November 2
Roobet, the pioneering entertainment brand and next-generation crypto casino, is revolutionizing the way fans can experience eSports tournaments with a first-of-its-kind $1,000,000 Roobet Picks contest. The million-dollar tournament will be held on the company’s completely free-to-play social casino, Roobet.fun, for the 2023 Roobet Cup CS2 Tournament running October 25 to November 2.
In honor of the tournament’s second year, Roobet will give fans the chance to win up to $1,000,000, with nine days of pick’ems if participants guess eighth questions correct daily about the Roobet Cup.
Every participant who enters the Roobet Cup pick‘em contest will also be entered into a daily CS2 skin raffle for the tournament’s duration. Over the nine-day period, the daily raffle will award over $50,000 in factory-new CS2 skins including four Bayonet Fade skins per day (32 in total) leading up to a grand prize Dragon Lore on the final day of the tournament.
To commemorate the event and the launch of CS2, Roobet will also be selling limited edition shirts for the Roobet Cup event on Roobet.style.
“Roobet is not just a casino, it’s a club for every kind of sports and gaming enthusiast,” the co-founder and Head of Partnerships for Roobet, Anthony Brennan, said. “We are always seeking out new ways for fans to participate in their favorite sports and to empower community connection through competition and our pick‘em contests on Roobet.fun provides them with the chance to participate in the fun and win amazing prizes, all completely free.”
The 2023 Roobet Cup will feature 16 of the world’s top CS2 teams competing over nine9 days for a $250,000 prize pool. Teams include Virtus.pro, 9INE, FNATIC, 9z, BIG, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Furia, Astralis, Heroic, Aurora, Monte, Eternal Fire, OG Esports, Movistar Riders, Apeks and Team Spirit. Casters will include hosts/analysts Veracity, kassad and Bleh alongside commentators Dinko, HenryG, Moses and Anders.
Players can look forward to enjoying a variety of separate predictor quizzes on Roobet Picks, completely free, every day. Picks cover the biggest competitive sports in the world with daily games ranging from the National Football League, UFC, boxing and the English Premier League to eSports with more leagues and competitions coming soon.
Available now to most* fans in the United States and worldwide, Roobet Picks is a free-to-play prediction platform where players will be eligible for millions in cash prizes, paid out in crypto. The game is available on Roobet.fun and uses a quiz-based approach where users answer eight questions about upcoming game outcomes and player performance. The more they get right, the higher their max potential crypto reward.
* Roobet.fun is available in all United States states and territories except Kentucky, Florida, New York, Washington and Nevada and worldwide except the United Kingdom, Australia, North Korea, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, India, Philippines, Malta and Iran.
BIG Festival
Gamescom Latam Set to Start in June 2024 in São Paulo

On 26 June 2024, the starting pistol will be fired in São Paulo for the first gamescom latam, the new gamescom satellite event for all of South America. This was announced at an event in Brazil by the involved partners: game – The German Games Industry Association, Koelnmesse, BIG Festival, and Omelete Company.
Following gamescom asia, which has been taking place in Singapore since 2021, gamescom latam will be gamescom’s second international satellite event. It integrates BIG Festival, which is popular with the games community in South America and drew around 50,000 attendees in 2023. gamescom latam is aimed at both the gaming community and trade visitors, with respective areas for each target group.
“The international importance of gamescom grew significantly again in 2023, as its impressive reach and the on-site presence of leading figures in the industry demonstrate. We’re convinced that, more than ever, the games industry needs events that are gathering places for the entire games ecosystem. With the magnetic power of its international brand, gamescom can help make this happen. So we’re very excited to be putting on gamescom latam together with our partners in the coming year to bring the unique festival feeling of the world’s largest games event to South America,” Felix Falk, Managing Director of game, said.
“With our events abroad, we accompany our customers to the most important growth markets worldwide. After gamescom asia, gamescom latam is by no means a competitor to the successful original event in Cologne, but rather an ideal addition to our international portfolio,” Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse, said.
gamescom latam will take place from 26 to 30 June 2024 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
Gaming
VTuber Awards 2023 Finalist List Revealed

The VTuber Awards, the prime award show celebrating VTubing culture and community worldwide, is excited to present the finalists of this year’s event. The shortlist was carefully put together based on over 30,000 submissions to ensure that every submission was considered. Any VTuber, regardless of audience size, language, genre, or gender, was eligible to apply to ensure fairness and openness of the competition.
The next stage of the VTuber Awards, open voting, has already started! Fans can vote for their favorite VTuber from the list of finalists and thus bring them closer to victory. More votes mean more chances of winning. Voting deadline is December 11, 2023. To vote, please visit the official VTuber Awards website.
In total, winners must be selected in more than 20 categories. Below, you can see the nominees fighting for victory in their respective categories. The full list of the Awards finalists is also available on the website.
Best Art VTuber:
Yuniiho
Ninomae Ina’nis
Anny
Yoclesh
Best FPS VTuber:
Selen Tatsuki
Froot (Apricot)
Shu Yamino
Shishiro Botan
Best Music VTuber:
Nihmune
Mori Calliope
Hoshimachi Suisei
OBKatiekat
Best Minecraft VTuber:
Ceres Fauna
Henya the Genius
Kaela Kovalskia
Pomu Rainpuff
Best Tech VTuber:
Zentreya
Vedal987
CodeMiko
Projekt Melody
Funniest VTuber:
Chibidoki
K9Kuro
Zentreya
MurderCrumpet
Most Chaotic VTuber:
Chibidoki
Trickywi
Pipkin Pippa
Kobo Kanaeru
Best RolePlay/ASMR VTuber:
CottontailVA
Ceres Fauna
Sinder
Vox Akuma
LewdTuber of The Year:
Projekt Melody
FeFe
CottontailVA
Saruei
Hidden Gem:
Omi
Fufu
Caelum
Kaichinzu
Best Just Chatting/Zatsu VTuber:
Shylily
Takanashi Kiara
MataraKan
Gosegu
VTuber Clipper:
Cooksie
LowEffortClips
RoachChan
Sakasandayo
VTuber Parent of The Year:
Dyarikku
Jjinomu
Iron Vertex
2wintails
Most Dedicated Fan Base:
Chumbuds (Gawr Gura)
Kindred (Vox Akuma)
Guildies (Shxtou)
Noombas (Nihmune)
Rising VTuber Org:
Vchiban
Phase Connect
V-Dere
3:00 AM
Best VTuber Organization:
Vshojo
Hololive
Idol
Nijisanji
Best Philanthropic Event:
Vexoria’s Survivors.org Charity Stream
Mika Melatika’s 60 Hour Charity Marathon
Vox Akuma’s SAVE Charity Stream
Best Concert Event:
Candy Pop Explosion
Connect the World
Isegye Festival
Best Streamed Event:
Hololive Sports Festival
Vsaikyo
Ironmouse Subathon
Stream Game of The Year:
Suika Game
Holocure
Only Up
Baldur’s Gate 3
Miss VTuber:
Ironmouse
AmaLee
Silvervale
Elira Pendora
Rising Star:
Sinder
Camila
Bbyruthless
Henya the Genius
League of Their Own:
Onigiri
Fuwamoco
Zentreya
Houshou Marine
Gamer of The Year:
Selen Tatsuki
Kuzuha
Rainhoe
Koseki Bijou
VTuber of The Year:
Ironmouse
Hyakumantenbara Salome
Usada Pekora
Shylily
The winners will be announced during the gala evening on December 16, 2023. The VTuber Awards will be produced by WePlay Studios and hosted live at the WePlay Esports Arena Los Angeles, with an open broadcast on Filian’s Twitch channel.
The VTuber Awards is the first major award show dedicated exclusively to virtual creators and their contribution to streaming culture. Hosted by Filian in collaboration with Mythic Talent, the event is intended to celebrate all VTubers worldwide.
CEO of Swifty Global
Swifty Global Secures GLI Certification for New Cutting-Edge B2B Gaming Platform

Dear Cashmere Holding Company (OTC: DRCR) also known as Swifty Global (Swifty), is a cutting-edge technology firm focused on creating ground-breaking solutions in the sports betting and gaming sector. Swifty currently holds licenses spanning several global jurisdictions with many more licenses in process. Swifty currently operates its proprietary swipe betting sports prediction application, as well as its traditional sportsbook and casino gaming platforms in numerous jurisdictions.
In a significant step forward, Swifty is proud to announce the completion and approval of the Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) certification for the company’s new innovative B2B gaming platform which has now been certified in the UK and can also be used for operators in Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Estonia and Malta. The newly developed B2B platform sits at the center of the Swifty Global scaling and growth strategy and will unlock a substantial new revenue stream for the business.
‘‘Securing this endorsement from GLI effectively certifies our B2B platform readiness for deployment across most European markets, and with this in mind we anticipate a significant spike in revenue over the coming months as we begin to roll out our new offering. Conversations are already underway with several sportsbooks and casinos, and we are confident that the first deal for this B2B platform will close by year end,” commented James Gibbons, CEO of Swifty Global.
In line with this, Swifty has recently completed the gap analysis for the South African SANS 1718 standards. The minimal changes requested by the gambling regulator once again highlights the robust nature of the Swifty product offering. This positive outcome has set the stage for the company to pursue official certification, which Swifty will initiate within the next two weeks. Once fully certified Swifty is set to officially launch its offering into the $1.8 billion South African gambling sector.
In addition to market and product expansion, Swifty’s relentless focus on enhancing its current offerings continues with the launch of its second major release of its platform, packed with a suite of innovative updates. This includes AI-powered multilingual support, enhancing global user accessibility, and affiliate management integration to open new marketing channels through sites like gambling .com. The release also introduces a dynamic modular interface for creating personalized user pages with various components like sports and casino widgets, adaptable based on user location. Significant enhancements also include a casino aggregator, an improved reporting module, and an AI-driven bonus rules engine, all aimed at elevating user engagement.
‘‘These updates collectively mark a major update to Swifty’s gaming offering, reflecting our commitment to continued innovation and user-centric design. With AI-powered enhancements and a dynamic modular interface, we’re not just keeping pace with the industry – we’re setting a new benchmark for what a gaming platform can offer. As we move towards the close of Q4, I am extremely confident about what the future holds for Swifty Global. The convergence of our technological advancements, new partnerships, and market expansion is set to drive substantial growth into the new year, delivering with it significant value for our loyal shareholders,” concluded Gibbons.
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