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Telus opens Canada’s biggest esports tournament to U.S. players

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13 August 2024 13:56 (EST)
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Telus Corp. (TSX:T) is bringing back its esport series, and it’s partnering with Android to make it bigger than ever.

The Canadian telecommunications company is opening the tournament to gamers across North America for the first time, featuring Apex Legends, Rocket League and anew addition this year, Valorant. According to the Tracker Network, an average of 19 million to 22 million people played Valorant each month since March 2024.

Now in its fourth year, Telus’ esports series is now offering U.S. gamers a chance to win from a C$50,000 cash prize pool.

“The Telus esports series is about bringing people together through gaming, now reaching even more players across North America,” Amit Nag, vice president of smarthome, entertainment and transformation at Telus, said in a news release. “By partnering with Android, we’re creating the ultimate gaming experience for players to compete and connect, backed by Telus’ world-leading technology and commitment to digital literacy.”

To complement the tournament, Telus is extending its Telus Wise digital literacy program to all Canadian gamers, offering online tips and tricks to foster healthy gaming habits.

Canadian and U.S. gamers aged 15 and up can register and qualify online by 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 22.

With its headquarters out of Greater Vancouver, Telus designs, builds, and delivers a wide range of solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including tech and games, communications and media, e-commerce and fintech, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare and others.

Telus Corp. (TSX:T) opened trading at C$22.57 per share.

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