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Thunderpick and the*gamehers Extend Partnership Into 2025

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James Fudge

Women-focused community gaming platform the*gamehers and online esports gambling platform Thunderpick announced Wednesday that they have extended their partnership into 2025.

Financial terms of this partnership extension were not disclosed.

Through a 12-month content series and campaign, Thunderpick and the*gamehers will highlight and promote “women in gaming through brand features, ambassador Twitch streams, exclusive ambassador content, and a biannual tournament that includes behind-the-scenes footage from the ambassador team,” according to a release.

“Thunderpick is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the esports community,” said Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy at Thunderpick. “Our extended partnership with the*gamehers underscores our dedication to empowering women gamers and supporting femme-led esports organizations. We believe that in collaboration with the*gamehers we can not only better  highlight the incredible talent of women in gaming but also inspire the next generation of gamers to pursue their passions without boundaries.”

Thunderpick and the*gamehers most recently hosted a femme-focused Counter-Strike 2 tournament in May. Thunderpick began its partnership with the*gamehers in January.

Thunderpick is a competitive gaming-focused crypto-gambling and casino platform operated by Paloma Media B.V., and licensed and regulated through a Curaçao gambling license. Its current esports-related gambling products include Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege, StarCraft II, Wild Rift, Age of Empires, and Warcraft, among others. The company’s products and services are not available in the United States, Canada, and the UK.  In the legal disclaimer section of its website, the company puts the onus of compliance with local laws related to gambling on the end user.

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James Fudge

With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.

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