Esports events company ESL has named Russian bookmaker 1xBet the official global betting partner of the ESL Pro Tour CS:GO and its ESL One Summer & Winter Dota 2 events.
The deal will span the entirety of 2021 and remain in effect until IEM Katowice 2022. The partnership will see both 1xBet and ESL collaborate to ‘enhance the overall experience for esports players and fans,’ according to a release.
Jasmin Haasbach, Director Global Brand Partnerships at ESL commented on the partnership: “We are delighted to have teamed up with 1xBet for the first time in what is a truly global partnership.