A leading international bookmaker 1xBet will become the official betting partner for the upcoming BLAST.tv Austin Major. This partnership looks to boost global interest in esports and improve the fan viewing experience worldwide.
The BLAST.tv Austin Major will take place from June 3rd to 22nd in Austin, Texas, and will be played under the new ruleset. The tournament will now feature 32 teams. Based on their Valve ranking points, 8 teams received direct invites to Stage 3, while another 8 were invited to Stage 2. The remaining 16 teams will qualify for the tournament through the Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQ) system.
The CS2 Major boasts a prize pool of $1.25 million this year and marks the first occasion 1xBet has become the Official Betting Partner of a BLAST event.
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