Fortuna Esports links up with Sportradar

Europe-focused sports tournament organiser Fortuna Esports has entered into a global partnership with Sportradar.

Under the multi-year deal, Sportradar will serve as the exclusive worldwide provider of betting audio-visual streams and transmissions for all matches in Fortuna Esports competitions.

Fortuna Esports runs a number of major contests, including the new Esports Balkan League that is due to launch next week.

In addition, Fortuna Esports events will now be covered by Sportradar’s Fraud Detection System, which will monitor global betting across all matches.

“This is a ground-breaking partnership for us in what is a very exciting time at Fortuna as we get set to launch the Balkan League,” Fortuna Esports chief executive Mihajlo Jovanović Dzaril said.

“Sportradar are global leaders in their field and share our enthusiasm and passion for gaming; their streaming, data and integrity services will offer crucial support in our efforts to promote the best professional players from our region whilst providing enthusiasts worldwide a truly enjoyable and credible esports experience.”

James Watson, head of esports at Sportradar, added: “This new relationship will allow us to add to our growing coverage of esports games and tournaments across the world.

“What Fortuna are driving is a real sea-change in the way esports is organised and promoted around the Balkans and we are really excited that we can do our bit to help and protect that growth.”

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