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Unikrn adds new functionality

28 Dec 2018

Unikrn have added new functionality to their model with the launch of its wagering platform UMode. UMode enables punters to bet on themselves utilising Unikrn’s matchmaking system. “UMode gives players fair odds based on their play history and doesn’t require all participants to place a bet,” Andrew Vouris, Unikrn chief operating officer, said in a statement. “With a …

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Unikrn licensed by IOM

23 Oct 2018

eSports crypto betting platform provider Unikrn has successfully applied for Isle of Man licensing. The impending rollout will allow users to bet on prominent eSports teams and tournaments, as well as activate skill-based betting wherein gamers can bet on their own success in top titles including Fortnite, Dota 2 and League of Legends. According to Unikrn, its …

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Unikrn licensed by IOM

23 Oct 2018

eSports crypto betting platform provider Unikrn has successfully applied for Isle of Man licensing. The impending rollout will allow users to bet on prominent eSports teams and tournaments, as well as activate skill-based betting wherein gamers can bet on their own success in top titles including Fortnite, Dota 2 and League of Legends. According to Unikrn, its …

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eSports start-up Unikrn sued

17 Aug 2018

Media reports from the United States Friday indicate that eSports start-up Unikrn and its high profile founder Rahul Sood are facing litigation from Las Vegas resident John Hastings, who claims that the company’s Bermuda based subsidiary attempted to avoid federal securities laws in its initial coin offering (ICO) by claiming its currency represented a “utility …

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ESports operator acquires German tournament partner

18 Apr 2018

Unikrn, the Seattle-based eSports operator, has announced the acquisition of German matchmaking and tournament service ChallengeMe GG for an undisclosed consideration. Unikrn management says that the new acquisition will continue its operations as a matchmaking platform which enables both casual and skill-based competitive gaming across tournaments, ladders, leagues and direct challenges with friends. However, there …

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Unikorn taps Tabcorp exec as COO

1 Feb 2018

Esports brand Unikrn has appointed Andrew Vouris as chief operating officer as the company prepares for expansion across Europe. Vouris joins Unikrn from Tabcorp where he spent 10 years in various positions, the most recent as deputy chief operating officer – wagering & media.  Having led Tabcorp’s investment in Unikrn, Vouris had an inside view …

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eSports company partners up with GMG Resorts International

19 Dec 2017

eSports specialist Unikrn has announced a partnership with MGM Resorts International to bring live competitive gaming and eSports tournaments to Level Up inside MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. In 2018, Unikrn will host tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Each tournament will offer competitors prizes, including cash and …

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Macau interest in eSports is growing

13 Oct 2017

The eSports phenomenon has reportedly caught the eyes of Macau casino operators, with eSports specialist Unikrn reporting that it has considered approaches from a number of Macau casino businesses interested in collaborating with a view to opening up new revenue streams. The Asia Pacific region is home to large numbers of eSports fans, and Unikrn …

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UnikoinGold crypto-currency pre-sale raises $15 million

24 Sep 2017

Unikrn, which portrays itself as “the only fully-regulated, licensed and dedicated eSports bookmaker on the planet”, has announced the public token sale for its UnikoinGold eSports cryptocurrency following a successful pre-sale to accredited investors which raised $15 million from contributors including Mark Cuban, Brock Pierce, Blockchain Capital, Pantera Capital, and CoinCircle. The token sale opened …

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Unikrn partners Betgenius

22 Jun 2017

eSports operator Unikrn has partnered data-driven software developer Betgenius for the development of an in-play eSports betting product. The product will feature fully automated prices for live events, including all major League of Legends, DotA 2, CS:GO, Call of Duty and Overwatch tournaments. Rahul Sood, chief executive officer of Unikrn, commenting on the deal, said: …

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eSports betting firm to acquire tournament organiser

27 Apr 2017

Two members of the new Nevada eSports Alliance trade association – betting facilitator Unikrn and eSports tournament and venue organiser LEET – are set to merge following a successful acquisition bid by the former company. The consideration agreed for the purchase was not disclosed. Rahul Sood, CEO of Seattle-based Unikrn, said that by buying LEET …

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Is Unikrn considering an entry into the German e-sports market?

18 Jan 2017

Observers of the eSports market speculated this week that UK and Australian-licensed eSports betting operator Unikrn may be eyeing Germany as its next market following news that the company has invested an unspecified amount in the German professional eSports player team BIG. They point to the confused legal situation in Germany, which may make access …

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eSports firm pushing for self-regulation?

4 Nov 2015

In what appears to be a move to avoid eSports finding itself in the invidious situation that has developed around the daily fantasy sports vertical, operator Unikrn has announced the launch of a Code of Compliance aimed at obviating match fixing and other forms of cheating The company’s CEO, Rahul Sood said this week: “As …

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Unikrn announces new e-sport platform

4 Sep 2015

Newcomer eSports betting company Unikrn, which has been generating column inches as it raises capital and attracts celebrity investors like actor Ashton Kutcher, has unveiled a new proprietary platform branded Unikrn Arena Global, along with Unikoins, a new virtual currency for use on the platform. Unikrn CEO Rahul Sood said a companion app titled Unikrn …

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Unikrn eSports platform attracts celebrity investor

1 Sep 2015

Seattle-based eSports startup Unikrn’s latest investment round has raised $7 million in funding and attracted celebrity attention through Sound Ventures, a recently formed venture capital firm founded by Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary. Kutcher is known within tech circles “as a savvy angel investor”, according to GeekWire, whose list of past tech investments …

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Unikrn raises additional $7M in funding

1 Jul 2015

eSports platform developer, Unikrn, has announced closing a Series A funding round from a group of investors led by Jonathan Teo and Justin Caldbeck of Binary Capital for an additional $7 million. Unikrn said it will fund further development of its eSports Unikrn Arena platform which offers wagering on competitive video games matches and tournaments …

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Unikrn launch sports betting for UK customers

20 May 2015

Seattle-based online sports betting platform provider Unikrn launched its “Unikrn Arena” to the UK market today. Unikrn Arena offers wagering on global sporting tournaments, via its partnership with Tabcorp and Luxbet,  access to live viewing and live discussions. Unikrn Arena also offers wagering on the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive game (CSGO), an online tactical first-person shooter …

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Tabcorp partners Unikrn for eSports platform

29 Apr 2015

Seattle-based eSports firm Unikrn has signed a global partnership with Tabcorp for the launch of a new eSports platform. At launch, Unikrn will provide access to live viewing, live discussions and competitive odds to gaming fans globally, including in the US. In addition, in legal sports betting jurisdictions, Unikrn users will be able to bet …

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