BC.GAME Partners with Cloud9 as the Organization Expands Esports Portfolio with Entity Acquisition

BC.GAME and Cloud9 Esports extend their existing partnership with Cloud9’s acquisition of the Dota 2 esports team Entity.

Esports organization Cloud9 has acquired Dota 2 team Entity, the companies announced Friday. As part of the deal, Entity will be rebranded to Cloud9 BC.GAME Dota 2.

The news comes after Cloud9 and Web3 casino BC.GAME announced a partnership in August 2022 that saw the casino platform become the official gaming and sports betting partner of Cloud9. Both partnerships were facilitated by SportQuake.

Founded in 2014, Entity is known for its strong performance and high rankings in the competitive Dota 2 scene. The team has consistently shown its strength in various tournaments and achieved impressive global rankings, recently securing first place at 1win Series Dota 2 Spring 2024.

The rebranded Cloud9 BC.GAME Dota 2 team will make its debut at The International 2024, one of the largest events in esports. The team will be competing for a share of the massive prize pool, which is expected to reach record heights this year.

Cloud9 first joined the Dota 2 scene in 2014 with a roster that included notable players such as Jacky “EternaLEnVy” Mao, SingSing, Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, and Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling. This roster helped establish Cloud9's presence in the competitive Dota 2 landscape.

With their renewed presence, Cloud9 is dedicated to allocating significant resources to support the team’s competitive growth and potential. The organization will provide the necessary infrastructure, training facilities, and support staff to enable the team to reach its full potential on the world stage.

As a leading platform, BC.GAME offers a wide range of esports products, including Counter Strike, Dota 2, and places a strong emphasis on compliance, having recently secured a new Curacao LOK license.

“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Cloud9 and make significant strides in the Dota 2 scene,” said Jack Dorset, CEO of BC.GAME. “This collaboration is an opportunity for us to push the boundaries of what we can achieve in esports and deliver exceptional experiences for our community.”

“We’re thrilled to reignite our presence in the Dota 2 scene and further our ongoing partnership with BC.GAME,” said Jack Etienne, Co-Founder and CEO of Cloud9. “BC.GAME's dedication to supporting our teams and creating engaging content for our fans is invaluable. This collaboration allows us to bring even more exciting experiences to the Cloud9 community.”