THE rAVe Esports Show — Season 2, Episode 5: Level Up: Touring the HyperX Esports Arena at Luxor

In this episode of THE rAVe Esports Show, I had the chance to step inside one of the most legendary esports venues on the planet — the HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a truly world-class esports facility, this is it.

We started by taking in the Luxor’s iconic pyramid and its transformation from a 1990s Sega arcade into today’s 30,000-square-foot, multi-level esports powerhouse. With space for up to 650 seated spectators (and over 10,000 standing), HyperX Arena has hosted hundreds of tournaments and more than half a million fans.

From there, we got into the tech — and trust me, it’s impressive. The arena houses 160 identical high-performance PCs, a 50-foot LED video wall, and over 25 PTZ cameras capturing everything for global broadcast. A dedicated gigabit internet line keeps the stream rock-solid, while fully automated lighting, broadcast-grade AV gear, and modular infrastructure make this space versatile enough for esports, premieres, tech demos, and more.

We also got a behind-the-scenes look at how Allied Esports powers it all, including a breakdown of their multi-floor audio system using Lawo gear, intuitive routing, and remote mixing capabilities. Chief Engineer Alex Markley shared how they’re solving one of esports’ toughest challenges: mixing intercom and gameplay audio in real time — across multiple zones and floors.

This episode reminded us that esports venues aren’t just arenas — they’re studios, event spaces, and tech showcases all in one. HyperX Arena proves that when gaming, broadcast, and AV converge, the result is truly next-level.

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Tonganoxie High potentially will be going from esports club team to Kansas State High School Activities Association-sanctioned squad.

KSHSAA announced last week that it has partnered with esports platform PlayVS for the inaugural season of the KSHSAA Esports season.

KSHSAA members voted at the April board meeting to sanction an Esports state championship if 24 schools sign up for the extracurricular activity. More than 80 schools indicated in a June survey that they had interest in participating in the 2025-26 school year.

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Baylie Igleheart, Class of 2025, uses the race simulator at THS.. Igleheart served as a student aide for Fahlgren.

For the 2025-26 season KSHSAA and PlayVS will offer Rocket League, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. There’s also a chance Madden will join the fray depending on interest from participating schools.

The number of classifications and subsequent championships will be based on the number of schools that sign up to compete.

Tonganoxie has offered an Esports club team at THS the past two seasons, according to business teacher and esports sponsor Jaime Fahlgren. He will be the coach for the varsity team when the season begins in November. Fahlgren said Monday that the club has averaged 20 members the first two seasons. The team has competed against other club teams from across the state and sponsored a youth gaming camp during the most recent winter break.

Photo courtesy of Jaime Fahlgren

Elementary and middle school students participate in a club-sponsored esports youth camp this past December.

Registration for the 2025-26 season will take place until Nov. 30. The two-week preseason begins Nov. 17. The regular season will be Dec. 1-Jan. 19, with the playoffs to run Jan. 26-27 and state championships Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 (if necessary).

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The goal of the agreement is to promote safer and more transparent practices, aligned with the country’s new regulatory landscape.

The company also joins the Integrity Exchange, Sportradar’s global information-sharing network aimed at combating match-fixing in sports.

Bettor Sense is a technology based on artificial intelligence, developed from behavioral studies. It allows operators to detect early signs of potential gambling-related issues and carry out specific interventions tailored to each case.

The tool complies with Brazilian regulations and reinforces BETesporte’s commitment to a safer, more ethical, and responsible betting environment.

Additionally, by joining the Sportradar Integrity Exchange, BETesporte now directly contributes to an international integrity monitoring network.

The platform allows operators to share alerts on suspicious betting activity with Sportradar’s specialized team, strengthening the global response to match manipulation and fraud. In 2024 alone, the Integrity Exchange identified 843 matches with signs of irregularities, of which 291 were confirmed as suspicious—an 88% increase over the previous year.

“This partnership with BETesporte marks an important milestone in Sportradar’s ongoing mission to contribute to a safer and more sustainable sports betting and iGaming market. BETesporte is taking a proactive stance by incorporating responsible gaming as a central part of its operations,” said Tom Mace, Senior Vice President of Integrity & Regulatory Services, Product & Strategy at Sportradar.

“We are confident this will be the first of many partnerships, as the market increasingly recognizes the value of using data and technology to protect users and enhance compliance,” added the executive.

“BETesporte is fully committed to transparency and security across all its operations. This partnership with Sportradar—through the integration of Bettor Sense and the Integrity Exchange—reinforces our dedication to promoting a responsible and ethical betting environment in line with regulatory standards,” stated Marcos Pereira, CEO of BETesporte.

“Sportradar’s advanced technology allows us to anticipate and prevent risky behavior, ensuring the best possible experience for our bettors with full security. We will continue working tirelessly to protect the integrity of sport and the trust of our users, which remains our top priority,” Pereira concluded.

Sportradar

Sportradar Group, founded in 2001, is a global leader in sports technology, creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of sports, media, and betting, the company offers sports federations, media outlets, consumer platforms, and sports betting operators a wide portfolio of solutions to drive their businesses.

As a trusted partner to organizations such as ATP, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA, FIFA, and Bundesliga, Sportradar covers more than one million events annually across all major sports. With strong relationships and industry expertise, Sportradar not only redefines fan experiences but also protects sport through its Integrity Services division and by promoting an integrity-based environment for all stakeholders.

For more information, visit: www.sportradar.com

BETesporte

A major supporter of Brazilian football, BETesporte is currently the main sponsor of CRB and Volta Redonda, teams competing in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, as well as CSA, which plays in Série C. Previously, the company has partnered with several clubs including Goiás, Vila Nova, Caxias, Ypiranga, and Aparecidense.

Operating in the betting sector, the company offers a wide range of betting options and provides thousands of daily events, featuring super odds and top market prices—all through a secure and intuitive platform. BETesporte is regulated, authorized by the Federal Government, and partners with renowned former players like Zico, Diego Souza, and Vampeta.

As part of its strategic plan for the second half of 2025, BETesporte announced a sponsorship agreement with CazéTV, which includes the broadcast rights to some of the most prestigious European football competitions, such as the Europa League, Conference League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Kings League, a new format gaining popularity among fans.

This move comes at a time of consolidation for the company in the national sports scene. This year, BETesporte sponsored 11 state championships and is currently present in major tournaments such as the Copa do Nordeste, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Série B, and the Brazilian National Team’s World Cup Qualifier matches.

On the platform, users enjoy an innovative, high-tech, and user-friendly interface covering numerous sports, from football to MMA, as well as vaquejada, motocross, tennis, basketball, and many others.

To offer a dynamic and interactive service, the platform is fully mobile-integrated, allowing players to track real-time statistics of sports events and even watch live matches, including NBA, Bundesliga, and the Supercopa.

Source: GMB