eSports: Mastercard (payment), global sponsor of competitions on the League of Legends game

Mastercard, the US group of payment solutions, has become, in collaboration with the American video game developer and eSports tournament organiser Riot Games, the first global sponsor of competitions on the League of Legends game, on 19/09/2018.

"As the exclusive global payment services partner for League of Legends global eSports events, Mastercard will focus on three annual global tournaments - the Mid-Season Invitational, the All-Star Event, and the pinnacle of all eSports events, the World Championship. Mastercard will curate unforgettable Priceless experiences and offers across onsite event activations, priceless.com and through other various promotions to bring fans closer to their passion. The first live-event activation (see below) will take place at the League of Legends World Championship this fall in South Korea," explained Mastercard.

"Starting today, Mastercard cardholders in the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) will have a chance to win the ultimate All-Star Event experience when they use and save their Mastercard information within the League of Legends…