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House of Lords calls for Government to class loot boxes as a form of gambling
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry has called […]
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July 3, 2020
UK Government says esports has the potential to develop as an area of ‘real national strength’ in the UK, as it pledges to address ‘key concerns’ around visas and calls for deeper research into loot boxes
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today published the UK Government’s response to the […]
June 8, 2020
UK Government partners with games industry to promote ‘Stay At Home, Save Lives’ messaging in games
The UK Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has teamed up with video game companies […]
April 6, 2020
The German Government has introduced an esports visa – but where’s the UK’s?
Germany has added an official visa for professional esports players. The dedicated visa – launching in spring 2020 […]
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December 23, 2019
DCMS Committee recommends UK Government ban the sale of loot boxes to children (and also uphold esports to traditional sports practices)
Remember when EA’s legal VP Kerry Hopkins (pictured) told the UK Government that EA doesn’t refer to in-game […]
September 11, 2019
Thank you Margot James: Outgoing DCMS Minister's support of esports should be recognised
Margot James’ backing of esports in the UK has been encouraging and we should demand the same from […]
July 22, 2019
Paul Chaloner on the state of UK esports: 'I'm more excited about it than ever before, we're progressing but must get more organised'
In part two of our interview with British host and esports personality Paul ‘Redeye’ Chaloner, we asked him […]
July 5, 2019House of Lords launches inquiry into UK broadcast regulations in light of growing streaming services like Twitch
‘Can public service broadcasters compete with streaming services?’ That’s the question the House of Lords Communications Committee will […]
March 29, 2019
Consortium led by ESL UK gains £4m funding to revolutionise how we watch esports, using 8K, VR, AR and AI tech
We’re barely a week into the new year and ESL UK is moving faster than the bleedin’ USS […]
January 10, 2019
10 reasons to get excited about UK esports in 2019
UK esports is in a very exciting place right now, with tons of tournaments, new initiatives and opportunities […]
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December 31, 2018
The Government is looking into the 'enormous potential' for esports in the UK as part of a new DCMS inquiry
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has formed a Committee to explore the potential for […]
December 10, 2018
Midlands esports orgs can seek investment from new £250m government fund
UK esports organisations and companies based in the Midlands could benefit from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund. This […]
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March 9, 2017
Can the UK become a 'global esports leader'? 13 things you need to know from the Ukie esports whitepaper
UK video games trade body Ukie has today published an esports whitepaper, outlining industry opportunities, growth areas and […]
November 28, 2016
10 ways to make UK eSports great again – Richard Lewis shares his advice
Respected eSports journalist Richard Lewis has revealed ten ways to improve UK eSports in his latest video chat with […]
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August 21, 2016
Team Dignitas boss calls for eSports tax breaks, says it's hard to compete with big investors
Michael “ODEE” O’Dell, manager and owner of Team Dignitas, has spoken up about the lack of funding in UK eSports […]
August 6, 2016