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The Future of Player Betting

ByNaavik July 17, 2023September 7, 2023

Zach Dixon is the co-founder and COO of Player’s Lounge, an app and service that allows players to bet on themselves across games like FIFA, Madden, NBA2k, Apex, and Valorant. Many of us know the story of Skillz, the real-money gaming and esports company that was building betting rails for casual mobile games, and may…

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How Kick is Challenging the Future of Streaming
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How Kick is Challenging the Future of Streaming

ByMax Lowenthal July 16, 2023September 7, 2023

In today’s issue, we’re talking about the game streaming platform Kick, how it stacks up against Twitter, and why the market for gaming creators continues to see new challengers.

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Esports Betting: A Path Forward or A Lost Cause?
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Esports Betting: A Path Forward or A Lost Cause?

ByMax Lowenthal April 14, 2023September 7, 2023

We take a look at sports betting in the context of the struggling esports business. Does it present a path to profitability or is it a risk not worth taking?

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How Zed Run Wins
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How Zed Run Wins

ByFawzi Itani September 1, 2021October 14, 2025

Plus we analyze the growing flywheel between gaming + commerce and highlight some of this week’s best reads.

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