Tag: Call of Duty

While competitive esports are increasingly popular, the IOC says there are still “uncertainties” that will keep the industry out of the Olympics for now. (Image: University of California, Irvine)

Nevada Gaming Control Board Approves Wagering on Several eSports This Week

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The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved wagers for such esports as Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Overwatch this week as video game competitions come to the forefront in a world without live sports. Variety of eSports Wagers Now Legal The regulators say it’s OK for Nevada’s licensed sportsbooks […]

Devin Booker, All-Star shooting guard from the Phoenix Suns, is the top Call of Duty gamer in the NBA. (Image: Clutch Points)

Devin Booker, Call of Duty, and Starting Five COVID-19 Relief

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Before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered the NBA season, Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker frequently played video games with friends and family, including the Call of Duty franchise by Activision. Booker recently started a charity called Starting Five COVID-19 Relief to raise coronavirus awareness and to promote social distancing. Booker, 23, […]