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From Launched to Lasting. Our new white paper captures what leaders identified as academic esports' central challenge: the launch phase is largely solved, but the lasting phase has barely begun. Powered by SHI and Intel, it names three findings, four principles for programs, and three direct asks of industry. Download The White Paper Spring Edition
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BLAST Set the Bar for Esports in North America — All $102 Million of It

BLAST didn’t just break records in Austin — it wrote the playbook for what esports can do to a city’s economy.

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2026 Esports Industry Awards

The 2026 ESTA Esports Industry Awards shine a spotlight on the organizations and individuals proving that competitive gaming — built with intention and integrity — is one of the most exciting spaces in sports and entertainment.
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From scam detection to AI coaching, two innovators reveal how technology is protecting players—and helping them thrive.
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