
“This is another great opportunity to promote esports and sports wagering while showcasing our brand to a large and engaged audience,” commented Magnus Leppäniemi, EVP Esports at EEG. “With this partnership, we are excited to continue to build on our success in esports and to provide another way for fans to connect to the team they love.”

“Our team and Major League Soccer have been at the forefront of incorporating esports as a way to connect and further engage our fanbase,” said Jean-Paul Dardenne, Philadelphia Union Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. Tournament prizes will be provided by Philadelphia Union and include team merchandise and one-of-a-kind experiences. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will host tournaments for the Philadelphia Union on its Esports Gaming League (“EGL”) platform, providing new ways for the team to engage its fans while demonstrating the crossover appeal of esports to traditional sports fans and organizations. “Traditional sports teams continue to incorporate esports into their programs, and we are quickly becoming the go-to provider for tournament solutions for this highly attractive market segment.” "We’re excited to further extend our reach into Major League Soccer through our partnership with the Philadelphia Union,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) (or the “Company”), a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, and the Philadelphia Union, Philadelphia’s Major League Soccer team, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to become the official esports tournament provider for the Union. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. “My mind can flitter from here to there, my eyes only goodness see.NEWARK, N.J., Oct. “In mornings my soul takes wing and like a butterfly I’m free,” she said, reciting a poem she wrote. Roberts, Wendy LaFond and Tom Blazejowski, and Chet and Irene Ratkiewicz, all of Chicopee Steve and Cathy Knowles of South Hadley Mickey and Ronnie Mathews of Belchertown Greg and Gina Dauplaise of East Longmeadow, and Sue and Ken Gilbert of Palmer.įor Richard, who has shown her home during tours over the years, she too has a special connection to her backyard. Gary and Darlene Smith of West Springfield Stephen A. Tickets are $20 per car for the tour and can be purchased at Dave’s Soda and Pet City, with locations in Agawam and Springfield, Anson’s Flower Farm & Nursery, Southwick, or Fields of Flowers, Westfield Home and Garden, and Picture Perfect Ponds, all in Westfield.įor more information on the pond tour and a complete list of locations to purchase tickets, visit The tour will be conducted rain or shine.Īrea residents also opening up their backyards to the tour include: Peter and Barbara Langmore of Blandford Cindy and Richard Patnode and Jeff and Ruth Paquette, both of Westfield Russ and Shari Wall of Southampton Peter and Elaine Stassen of Feeding Hills Ed and Kris Champigny of Agawam Barbara Braem-Jensen and Bob Jensen of Southwick Doug and Karen Parsons of Suffield, Conn. “Nature teaches them to stay out of sight until they are old enough,” said Joanne LeFebvre.īefore visitors move on to another site on the pond tour, the couple will also provide light refreshments on their deck.

The couple added that baby frogs are also hidden among the rocks. The koi were babies when the couple purchased them and they are now up to a foot in length, and are orange and black, yellow, and red and white. There are “rocks with character” that dot the landscape, all chosen by LaChance as part of the design. “There is something about water that speaks to the soul of every living thing,” said Richard. “Others may just wish to take the tour to experience the amazing beauty of water gardens and koi.”Īs the couple showed Richard around their grounds, tiny birds were landing on the fencing, rabbits were parading around the pool area, and the koi were looking for their evening meal. “If people want to have a pond, they can come and learn from our mistakes,” said Richard. Richard noted that people can make mistakes when starting garden ponds or water features, and taking the tour can be a good place to seek advice. “What makes the waterfall design unique is it is designed to flow under the boardwalk,” said Les LeFebvre. “I could visually see the garden design,” said Joanne LeFebvre. (Photo by Lori Szepelak)Īfter the couple completed their deck and adjoining boardwalk to their pool in 2012, they knew something was missing.

Tiny decorative ornaments adorn the koi pond.
