Q&A: PandaScore on esports data, AI capabilities and flipping traditional bettors
EGR Technology speaks to Flavien Guillocheau, CEO of esports data supplier PandaScore, following a landmark year for the esports betting industry
EGR TechnologyEGR Technology: Firstly, why did you decide to launch PandaScore – what was the desire to bring esports data to the masses?Flavien Guillocheau (FG): EGR Technology: As a relatively new company, what was the impact of Covid-19 like for PandaScore? Did you feel it worse than most?FG: EGR Technology: Can you talk me through how PandaScore utilises AI to collect data?FG: EGR Technology: When it comes to creating odds – is that done via AI or do you have a team of esports-dedicated traders?FG: EGR Technology: You cover the majority of the big esports titles out there but are there any plans to secure data for others – Valorant for example? FG: EGR Technology: On a more general side, do you see esports betting being truly taken up by the larger operators moving forwards? Entain has already said it will be a core focus, but do you think they will know what they are doing?FG: EGR Technology: When we talk about the rise of esports betting, is the focus to encourage existing esports fans to transition to betting, or is it a case of convincing traditional bettors to switch to esports products?FG: EGR Technology: Are there any more partnerships in the pipeline you can mention?FG: EGR Technology: What are your hopes and expectations over the next 12-24 months?FG: