Mobile Global to Host MOGO Championship

Mobile Global Esports Inc. (NASDAQ:MGAM) watched its shares drop slightly Thursday, as the mobile and social platform for collegiate esports tournaments, announced today the inaugural MOGO National Championship, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 22. The Championship will be held at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, India.

This event marks a groundbreaking moment as MOGO looks to integrate esports into the renowned Elite Four conference championships, a fixture on India's sports calendar. This year's event showcases a transformative leap by adding an esports segment to the traditional trio of volleyball, basketball, and kabaddi, the second-largest sport in India behind cricket.1 By placing esports on par with these well-established sports, MOGO aims to foster greater respect and recognition for esports with hopes of reaching larger audiences.

Said CEO Dave Pross "The MOGO National Championship is not just about competition; it represents a significant step in shaping the future of esports in India, propelling it to the same level of recognition as traditional sports.As MOGO continues to pave the way for esports integration, the event is poised to become a hallmark of innovation in the world of sports and gaming.

MGAM shares let go of two cents, or 4.4%, Thursday to 51 cents.