place your bets sxsw2016 teaser
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SXSW 2016
CONFIDENTIAL | DO NOT DISTRIBUTE
PLACE YOUR BETSTHE FUTURE OF ESPORTS AND
PAY-TO-PLAY GAMING
IMAGINE PLAYERS PLAYING THEIR FAVORITE GAMES
FOR REAL STAKES
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IMAGINE YOU, AS A KID, IF YOU HAD BEEN TOLD
YOU COULD MAKE A LIVING PLAYING VIDEO
GAMES
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IT’S HAPPENING
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Newzoo report estimates that eSports Enthusiasts will reach 145 million by 2017
DEVELOPERS CAN’T WAIT. PLAYERS CAN’T WAIT.
Versus addresses very serious technical challenges in a highly regulated market…
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But is introducing real-money tournaments to video games a good
idea?
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If so, how do you do it?
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How do you work with developers and publishers?
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5How do you attract players?
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HOW DO YOU MAKE IT LEGAL?
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How do you make it global?
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Matthew Pierce CEO
Sarah Chambless Attorney
Manatt Digital Media
Jason Xu CEO and Chief
Gamer
Jamison Selby VP, Games
• bSpot combines horse racing with mobile gaming • Allows developers to offer real-money payouts in-game • Raised over $13M, with multiple games in-market
• Allows players to organize and manage tournaments • Global reach, hosting thousands of tourneys worldwide • Works with League of Legends, DOTA, Starcraft and others
• Versus created a platform for legal, prize-based tournaments • Proprietary system for player ID and prize distribution • Venture-backed & working with top developers in Asia, US
• Represented the lead investor in FanDuel Series D • Expert in digital media, gaming startups, and regulatory issues • Named one of Variety’s New Leaders in Hollywood