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Esports data platform GRID and Abios, the esports division of Swedish sports betting technology and services provider Kambi Group PLC, have announced an extension of the two’s esports data partnership to expand the coverage of esports odds powered by GRID data.

Through Abios, GRID will add League of Legends and Rainbow Six Siege official esports data feeds to power the Kambi Group’s partner network, joining the Counter-Strike 2, Dota2 and VALORANT feeds established from the original partnership between GRID and Abios, signed last July.

Abios uses the GRID Data Platform’s real-time data feeds to offer accurate and real-time odds, accessible to both existing and new partners within the Kambi Group and subsidiary networks. The integration allows further expansion of automated and proprietary odds products, resulting in uptime improvements and odds model automation, especially important for live markets.

The real-time data feeds also enables Abios to supply Kambi Group partners with premium features such as same-game parlays, player propositions and flash markets in expanded coverage.

The GRID Data Platform exclusively sources data directly from game servers, made possible through GRID’s official partnerships with rights holders including Riot Games, Ubisoft and KRAFTON, as well as over 70 tournament organizers in the Valve esports ecosystem. These direct partnerships with rights holders and GRID’s technology ensures the most accurate, reliable and granular real-time data possible for its partners.

The official data partnership between GRID and Kambi Group is another example of how the iGaming and esports betting industries can leverage advanced technological solutions to improve digital products. Operators and customers alike can trust the underlying data’s integrity, tracing its origins from only legitimate sources where rights holders are a part of the value chain.

Mikael Westerling, GRID Chief Sales Officer commented on the extension:  “We’re proud to offer League of Legends and Rainbow Six Siege official data feeds to Kambi’s network for the first time and add even more value to the experience of their already impressive esports betting products.

The continued success of our partnership with Abios and our shared vision for the potential of esports betting made extending the partnership an easy choice.”

Anton Janér, Managing Director of Abios, also commented: “We’re excited to continue and expand our partnership with GRID. With a unique portfolio of data rights, Abios power partners within and outside of the Kambi network with high-performance esports content.

With access to GRID’s real-time data, Abios’ automated odds models enable consistent margins, lower latency and a better user experience.”

About GRID

GRID is the official data platform for League of Legends, VALORANT, Rainbow Six Siege, and PUBG — and a trusted data partner within the CS2 and Dota2 esports ecosystems. The GRID Data Platform provides solutions for in-game telemetry data sourcing (GRID Game SDK), analytics, integrity, and distribution in competitive game titles for AAA publishers and independent game studios. 

By enabling access to in-game data, GRID empowers game publishers and data users to professionalize the esports scene, enable new revenue streams, engage fans, build data-powered apps, and drive innovation in the game ecosystem. The GRID Data Platform unlocks the potential of game data for everyone.

For more information please visit www.grid.gg. 

For media contact: Dominika Szot, Head of Marketing, dominika@grid.gg

About Abios

Abios facilitates the growth of a sustainable esports ecosystem by fueling enterprises and ambitious startups with the tools and data needed to build esports projects at scale. 

With more than 10 years of experience in esports, Abios provides historical and stream-live data from popular esports titles, such as Counter-Strike, League of Legends, VALORANT and Dota 2, to sportsbooks, search engines, esports teams, and others. 

As part of Kambi Group PLC, Abios provides data-driven odds and widgets to the regulated betting industry. Using proprietary modeling and innovative product features, Abios is taking esports betting to the next level. 

About Kambi

Kambi is a provider of premium sports betting services to licensed B2C gaming operators. Our services encompass a broad offering from front-end user interface through to odds compiling, customer intelligence and risk management, built on an in-house developed software platform. Kambi’s 40-plus customers include ATG, Bally’s Corporation, Corredor Empresarial, Kindred Group, LeoVegas, LiveScore Group, Rush Street Interactive and Svenska Spel. Kambi employs more than 1,000 staff across offices in Malta (headquarters), Australia, Denmark, Philippines, Romania, Sweden, the UK and the United States.

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Providing competitive insight: The Rainbow Six Data Portal

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The Power of Third-Party Partnerships in Esports | GRID Esports | The Industry Podcast

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GRID, the in-game data platform, and Ubisoft, global games publisher behind Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, have announced the release of the Rainbow Six Siege Data Portal (R6DP), the first-ever data portal for R6 Esports professional teams. The portal will be available for professional teams in the BLAST R6 esports ecosystem, free of charge, in the coming weeks.

Last year, the two companies signed a multi-year deal, making GRID the first and exclusive Esports Live Data Platform for Rainbow Six Esports. This agreement enabled the ecosystem’s inaugural access to official data assets for commercial partners at the 2023 BLAST R6 Atlanta Major.

The R6DP allows teams to easily search, query, filter or download data from matches to enable data-driven talent evaluation, strategy analysis, and more. The system is easy-to-use, enables fully-automated ingestion and allows private data access through a secure application-based user interface.

Moritz Mauer, Founder & CEO of GRID, commented on the partnership: “Rainbow Six Siege is such a highly tactical game where in-game data access is critical for teams to employ the best strategies. We’re proud to be partnered with Ubisoft on their journey to create incredible esports experiences and enhance the competition through access to the official match data for their professional teams.”

David Parent,  Senior Manager, Global Esports Business Development at Ubisoft, also commented: “Providing our professional teams with access to accurate, reliable data is a key step towards building a data-driven ecosystem for Rainbow Six Esports.  We’re thrilled to partner with GRID on the establishment of official BLAST R6 data assets and we can’t wait to see our professional teams use the Rainbow Six Siege Data Portal to elevate their play.”

The announcement comes on the back of the record-breaking success of the Six Invitational in Sâo Paulo last month. The teams will get access to R6DP during the Stage 1 of the 2024 Season, leading into the upcoming BLAST R6 Manchester Major, May 16-26.

About GRID

GRID is the official data platform for League of Legends, VALORANT, Rainbow Six Siege, and PUBG — and a trusted data partner within the CS2 and Dota2 esports ecosystems.. The GRID Data Platform provides solutions for in-game telemetry data sourcing (GRID Game SDK), analytics, integrity, and distribution in competitive game titles for AAA publishers and independent game studios.

By enabling access to in-game data, GRID empowers game publishers and data users to professionalize the esports scene, create social competitions, enable new revenue streams, engage fans, build data-powered apps, and drive innovation in the game ecosystem. The GRID Data Platform unlocks the potential of game data for everyone.

For more information please visit www.grid.gg  

For media contact: Dominika Szot, Head of Marketing, dominika@grid.gg

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.74 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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Do you want to learn more about the shared vision behind our game data partnership with Riot Games?

Check out the latest interview with Doug Watson, Head of Business Strategy, Global Esports at Riot Games, and Moritz Maurer, CEO & Founder at GRID.

“There needs to be more data points. There needs to also be ways of having that official data made accessible in real-time, so that it can enable those experiences (. . .) By having a partner like GRID, we are able to bring that data out to the market and make it so that stuff can come to life.” – Doug Watson, Head of Business Strategy, Global Esports at Riot Games

Read more on Esports GG: Moritz Maurer and Doug Watson discuss GRID and Riot partnership, data value, and more. 

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