Major League Gaming's huge Counter-Strike event in 2016.

Boston Bruins’ owners skate after NBA into esports

The NHL is right behind the NBA in getting involved with competitive gaming.

Delaware North, a company that specializes in offering food services at entertainment venues, today announced a “strategic partnership” with the esports organization Splyce. Delaware North chairman Jeremy Jacobs owns the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. It plays at the TD Garden, the sports arena that Delaware North owns and operates. This is another example of company’s with experience in real sports getting involved with digital competition, following the Philadelphia 76ers entry into the market.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.