Las Vegas’ First Resident Esports Tournament Series to Feature Rotating Monthly Competitive Titles Where Pro and Amateur Teams Battle it Out, Offering Significant Prize Pools
Ultimate Media Ventures, LLC (UMV) – the VC-backed esports innovation and media company – is pleased to today announce a partnership with SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for the first of its kind “Battle on the Strip” esports tournament series activation beginning this August.
The Battle on the Strip is a recurring esports tournament series that features online brackets each month for a different IP from the top competitive video game titles. Industry leading prize pools will drive the best players in the world to compete at SLS Las Vegas, the Strip’s newest resort, curated by UMV for the ultimate Vegas esports experience. Long overlooked, the Battle on the Strip series of tournaments will allow the best amateur esports competitors to show their mettle alongside top pro esports talent.
“We’re incredibly excited to take over the Las Vegas Strip and bring the esports community and lifestyle to the world class hotel and casino that is SLS,” said Jon Bukosky, CEO of UMV. “At the Battle on the Strip, top professional and up-and-coming amateurs will battle it out for bragging rights and cash prizes, competing against each other on equal footing. We’re thrilled to offer this one-of-a-kind tournament experience in one of the best venues in Las Vegas, featuring some of the top competitors and leading esports titles on a rotating basis.”
“Esports is rapidly growing in popularity and expanding past traditional sporting events, in large part, due to its interactive live tournaments,“ said Matt Minichino, Vice President of Nightlife & Entertainment at SLS Las Vegas. “Competitive gaming represents the future of entertainment, and we are excited to partner with Ultimate Media Ventures to be the first to bring this incredibly unique experience to the Strip.”
The Battle on the Strip tournament series semi-finals and finals will be held live and broadcast from The Foundry, SLS’ newest live entertainment venue. Fans can attend each month on-site during the finals and secure premium gaming products from leading industry brands. Exclusive merchandise from UMV’s dedicated esports apparel & lifestyle brand “ULT” (ULTesports.com) will be available for purchase, including the ULT Battle on the Strip Collector’s shirt (limited to one hundred units) each month.