Tag: Overwatch

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

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 […]

Should the transaction go through as expected, Geguri will become the first female player on an Overwatch League roster. (Image: geeksofcolor.co)

Esports: Meet Kim ‘Geguri’ Se-yeon, First Female Pro in Overwatch League

The Overwatch League is expected to see its first female player join a roster, as Kim “Geguri” Se-yeon has reportedly been signed by the Shanghai Dragons. According to ESPN, multiple sources including Dragons players say Geguri and two other South Korean pros, Lee “Fearless” Eui-Seok and Cheon “Ado” Ki-hyun, will […]