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Play With Purpose: A Heartwarming Partnership
ESTA AND EXTRA LIFE’S MISSION FOR LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL In a world where the power of play can transform lives, the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) stands as a beacon of hope and joy for children facing health challenges. Since 2022, ESTA has partnered with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, bringing…
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Kidas Receives Esports Trade Association’s Sustainable Esports Initiative Award
Award Acknowledges Organizations Making Significant Strides in Social Responsibility and Inclusivity PHILADELPHIA, July 09, 2024 – Kidas (“the Company”), a technology company developing AI-powered text and voice communication tools to protect online users from toxicity, cyberbullying and other predatory behavior, announced today that it has been named the winner of the Esports Trade Association’s (ESTA) Sustainable Esports…
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Esports Trade Association Honors Visionaries at the 2024 Esports Industry Awards
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2024 — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) has crowned the champions of innovation and excellence at the 2024 Esports Industry Awards, held during the EsportsNext 2024 Sneaker Soiree Industry Appreciation Reception in Chicago, IL. This exclusive event celebrated the luminaries who are driving the future of esports with groundbreaking…
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Esports Trade Association Pledges Support for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Through Gaming
ESTA Targets $25,000 to Enhance Pediatric Healthcare at Lurie Children’s Hospital Following EsportsNext 2024 CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 –The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is proud to announce a special initiative to play games and raise funds for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Following the conclusion of EsportsNext 2024, scheduled for July…
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Esports Trade Association (ESTA) Announces EsportsNext 2024 presented by Coca-Cola
A Three-Day Conference Featuring Industry Leaders, Innovative Panels, and Exclusive Networking Opportunities CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 – The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce that EsportsNext 2024, presented by Coca-Cola, is set for July 7-9 in Chicago. The event kicks off with a unique NASCAR Chicago Street Race viewing experience, followed by…
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Brazil’s Gustavo Ariel Takes Home Checkered Flag at Prodigy Week
12 sim racing drivers from 9 countries get hands-on coaching and training for a chance for a paid contract to race real cars in the Prodigy Racing League in 2024 DAWSONVILLE, GA – Racing Prodigy™, a groundbreaking sports, entertainment, and media property making motorsports more accessible through esports, celebrated Gustavo Ariel from Brazil, who captured the win…
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Meet The Members of ESTA
Member Spotlight: Jacob Miles
How did you get started in esports? I was at the first public esports event hosted by Nolen Bushnell, a technology pioneer, entrepreneur and engineer who is often cited as the father of the video game industry, best known as the founder of Atari Corporation. He invited me and several other Kenner Products toy engineers…
Member Spotlight: Brian Cross
How did you get started in esports? I am a lead mentor and investor in a sports and esports technology startup fund and accelerator. I first met with our friends at Twitch three or four years back and they really turned our heads and made us realize we needed to add esports to the mix. I…
Member Spotlight: Abdul Houck
How did you get started in esports? I just started reaching out to people on LinkedIn that were a part of the industry and was able to meet some wonderful people in the area. Since you’ve entered the esports industry, what has been the biggest industry change or trend that you’ve seen? The integration of…