Boca Raton, Florida, December 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company (OTCQB: WINR) (OTCQB: WINRD) (“Simplicity Esports”) announced that it has signed four new players and a new head coach for its Brazilian subsidiary Flamengo Esports, League of Legends 2021. Sedar Pades joins the team as head coach, fresh from his 2020 World Cup performance as SuperMassive’s coach. Filipe “Ranger” Brombilla, who took part in the 2018 World Cup, is returning as a jungler. Ygor “RedBert” Flores, who took part in the 2020 World Cup, will play the support position. Arthur “Tutsz” Machado, who won the 2020 First Split Championship, will play the mid laner position. Sang-won “Parang” Lee, who won the 2020 First Split Championship, will play the top laner position. Luis Felipe “Absolut” Carvalho brings his experience in the CBLoL playoffs 2019 and 2020 to the team in the position of bot laner.
Jed Kaplan, CEO of Simplicity Esports said, “We are delighted to be putting together such an experienced roster. I think we have a great opportunity to win the Brazilian championship and take part in the 2021 World Cup in China. According to SportsPro Media, the 2019 World Cup had over 100 million viewers worldwide and was the most watched sporting event of the year. “
Simplicity Esports was awarded a League of Legends franchise spot in November 2020. As part of the franchise program, Simplicity Esports has also set up an Academy Roster, which acts as a development program to help younger players hone their talents as they strive to be called up to the main list.
About Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company:
Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company (WINR) is an established brand in the esports industry that competes and streamed in popular games of various genres, including Apex Legends®, PUBG Mobile®, Overwatch®, League of Legends®and various EA Sports® Title. Simplicity Esports also organizes and hosts various online games of home tournaments in the US and Brazil. Simplicity Esports also acts as the owner and franchisor of the largest footprint of esports gaming centers in North America, which provide the public with the opportunity to experience and enjoy games and sports in a social setting, regardless of their skill level or experience. In addition, Simplicity Esports is an organizer and host of online tournaments with paid entries from home tournaments.
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Forward-looking statements:
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Simplicity Esports ‘control, including those described in the Risk Factors section of Simplicity Esports’ Annual Report on Form 10-K (“SEC”) dated August 31, 2020 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission our subsequent SEC filings in the currently valid or updated version. Copies of Simplicity Esports’ filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Simplicity Esports assumes no obligation to update these statements for changes or additions after the date of this publication, except as required by law.
Simplicity Esports Contact:
Roman Franklin
president
[email protected]
561-819-8586
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