Showing posts with label video games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video games. Show all posts

Sunday, June 26, 2022

African Americans in Gaming sign partnership deal with SBC

SBC and African Americans in Gaming have agreed to a deal that sees the organization become a strategic partner of the leading sports betting and igaming event in North America. The partnership comes ahead of the SBC Summit North America 2022, taking place at Meadowlands Exposition Center, New Jersey, July 12-14.

The African Americans in Gaming act as a professional support organization for African Americans throughout the gaming industry and welcomes operators, suppliers, legislators, board members, and other industry professionals. 

The organization’s focus lies on advancing the ownership, employment, governance, and regulatory impact of African American interests. Alex Dixon, CEO & President of Q Casino and Co-chair of the organization, has also made it his mission to coach and mentor future executives to ensure more diversity in the industry.

The new strategic partner will throw the ‘African Americans in Gaming’ networking event during the leading sports betting and igaming tradeshow next month. Better Collective, a digital sports media group and a prominent affiliate in U.S. and European markets, will sponsor and host the event at Booth 223 on Thursday, July 14, at 2:00 PM.

The partnership with the African Americans in Gaming will help SBC drive awareness of its busy schedule of industry events. From its side, SBC will give the organization a platform to share insights on making the sports betting and online casino industry more diverse. 

Alex Dixon, Co-Chair of African Americans in Gaming, said: “My goal at SBC Summit North America is to have some friendly discussions with industry stakeholders on the value of the African American consumer, who is currently massively overlooked by the industry. I believe the industry needs to start working on acquiring data that will help them realize the true potential of this customer segment and optimize their strategies accordingly to maximize their revenues. The problem is – nobody has this data. This is something that needs to change. I am confident SBC will help us share our message.”

Cristian Robalino, VP of Marketing, Americas, at SBC, said: “It is essential for SBC to ensure that our events encourage discussions on inclusivity. Making the industry more diverse and examining the value of the African American consumer can be instrumental for the future success of the companies operating in the United States.”

The SBC Summit North America will allow access to the industry’s most innovative products and expose its visitors to two full days of thought-provoking content. The conference will host multiple panel discussions outlining the state of the industry in North America, the challenges faced, and the issues surrounding the legalization of sports betting and online casino gaming in the region. 

You can purchase your ticket to SBC Summit North America 2022 by visiting the official website.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

NBA 2K22 Reveals Candace Parker Cover for the WNBA 25th Anniversary Special Edition

Candace Parker will be the first woman to be on the cover of the NBA 2K. She will be on the cover of the WNBA 25th Anniversary Special Edition, which will be available only in the United States and Canada.

Parker commented on being chosen for the cover of the WNBA 25th Anniversary Special Edition of the game, saying:

"The cover of NBA 2K is such a pivotal platform to inspire young ballers, and I wanted future WNBA stars to know that they can be cover athletes too. Representation matters, so this is a special moment of progress for the sport and the series. To be part of this historic cover is a testament to the growth and rising popularity of the women's game, and I'm proud to be the first female cover athlete to be the face of NBA 2K."

Monday, July 09, 2018

Are you a black nerd? Then you might want to check out the Blerd City Con

Are you a black nerd? Then you might want to check out the Blerd City Con.

What is that you ask?

Simply put it's a 3 day geek out for black people who like science fiction, horror, and fantasy.

“I want the audience to experience Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy by the talents of leading writers as well as filmmakers, coders and creators of the African Diaspora who are serving the community of black and Nerdy,” said founder Clairesa Clay.

The 3-day conference takes place July 13 - 15, 2018 celebrating the fantastic nerdiness in you! Through panels & workshops of Art, Science, Film, Comic Books, & Technology in Brooklyn, New York making you truly feel like a Blerd!

Blerd City is a conference dedicated to showcasing the multidimensional complexity of black nerdiness through all spectrums of creativity, invention, and innovation and this is its second year in action. You can expect panels, workshops, film screenings, Afrofuturism, special guests, and presentations. In addition, there will be a marketplace for gaming and comic books open to all ages.

The conference will take place at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York.

For more information click here: https://www.blerdcityconference.com/