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BLAST Premier expands into Israel with broadcast deal

International Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament series BLAST Premier has announced a media rights deal with the Gaming Channel, Israel’s first linear 24/7 esports and gaming TV channel.

The agreement will see the Gaming Channel own exclusive rights to broadcast BLAST Premier in Hebrew within Israel until the end of the 2021 season.

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Owned by the Charlton Group, The Gaming Channel was launched in July this year and is the first ever dedicated esports and gaming linear TV channel in Israel, according to a release.