1xBet Announced as a PGL Copenhagen CS2 Major Partner
1xBet became the official betting partner of the PGL Copenhagen CS2 Major 2024 through a partnership with PGL Esports. Yogonet reported the announcement on 1 February 2024. The event was described as the first Counter-Strike 2 Major.
The 1xBet Partnership Details
As part of the agreement, 1xBet was designated the official betting partner of the tournament. 1xBet representative Alex Sommers said the company would provide media and financial support. Yogonet noted that the announcement did not give a financial sum.
Event Schedule and Location
The tournament was scheduled in Copenhagen from 17 to 31 March 2024. RMR qualifying was set to begin in February 2024 across three regions: Europe, America and Asia-Pacific.
Counter-Strike 2 Context from 1xBet
Counter-Strike 2 was released on 27 September 2023, replacing CS:GO. According to Yogonet, 1xBet said the game was only a few months old at the time of the announcement, and that professional players had already studied its innovations.
In its press statement, 1xBet said the partnership between PGL and 1xBet allowed the Copenhagen Major to be organized quickly after the new game's release. The company said PGL had the necessary experience, and that 1xBet pays great attention to esports and has a history of supporting big tournaments and popular teams.
PGL's Previous Counter-Strike Majors
Yogonet reported that PGL Esports, a Romanian organization, runs tournaments in CS:GO, Dota 2 and other titles. PGL had previously hosted three Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Majors:
- PGL Major Krakow 2017
- PGL Major Stockholm 2021
- PGL Major Antwerp 2022
According to Yogonet, 1xBet said Counter-Strike 2 Majors are held only once or twice a year and are distinguished by a high level of teams and a large prize pool.
Alex Sommers on the 1xBet Agreement
1xBet representative Alex Sommers said the company was pleased to become part of esports history and act as a partner in the first Counter-Strike 2 Major organization. Sommers also said 1xBet would gladly support the tournament with all the necessary media and financial support.
ICE London and iGB Affiliate Participation
Yogonet reported that the partnership was announced as 1xBet prepared to take part in the ICE London and iGB Affiliate exhibitions. Both were scheduled to run from 6 to 9 February 2024 in London.
In a press release cited by Yogonet, 1xBet said attendees at ICE London and iGB Affiliate could learn how to become an affiliate and earn through the 1xPartners affiliate program. Interested parties were encouraged to book a meeting with 1xBet representatives.
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