ESL and paysafe card Extend Partnership through 2019
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| Author Nick Johnson
ESL and paysafe card have extended their partnership through the end of 2019. The partnership offers top billing for paysafe throughout the ESL ecosystem, including CS:GO and PUBG.
Paysafe card is an online payment method, primarily in Europe, and offers online prepaid cards. Paysafe works at a variety of online outlets across the world, including gaming, online dating, and internet services.
The partnership with ESL includes the following:
- The paysafe esports Hall of Fame, which “honour[s] well known accomplished personalities for their achievements during their esports
careers, totaling three awards per year. - The paysafe Beat the Legends tournaments, which gives games the opportunity to compete against and with professional gamers. This event is held four times a year at the Grand Final of the National Championships.
- Finally, the paysafe Ultimate Experience, which gives fans the opportunity to win a VIP package to large-scale ESL events.
Expanding Opportunities
Paysafe card is not the only credit or debit card getting in on esports action. Credit card company Mastercard announced a multiyear partnership with Riot Games last September, becoming the first Global Partner of League of Legends. Other credit card providers have also entered the space. Visa, for example, entered into a partnership with global esports brand SK Gaming in 2017.
Image VIA: Paysafe Card
Nick "Lesona" Johnson is an esports journalist with a focus on CS:GO and the OWL. His interest for esports started with CS:S and grew into a career as both an esports writer and an avid fan, giving him a unique perspective on both the casual and professional scenes. Twitter: @Lesona_