LOS ANGELES (Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) (or the “Company”), an online esports tournament and 18+ gaming company, announced that it has entered into an agreement with AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, to become the official esports tournament provider for the LA Kings of the National Hockey League and LA Galaxy. This is a new category for the LA Kings and LA Galaxy and the Company’s first partnership with an MLS and NHL team.
"This is the first big U.S. push for our tournament platform, a key component of our Three Pillar Strategy for growth,” commented Magnus Leppaniemi, SVP of Esports for GMBL.