SportsHero (ASX:SPO) signs partnership deal with with Wuhan Monster Technology

• SportsHero (SPO) signs its first commercial agreement for China with Wuhan Monster Technology
• The three-year, legally binding term sheet is with the commercial and operating arm of the Wuhan Esports Association, the second-largest gaming association in China
• The parties have agreed that all revenue generated from all sources will be distributed evenly, including memberships, subscriptions, advertising and sponsorship
• SportsHero says it’s now well positioned to benefit from the continued rapid revenue growth of the Chinese gaming sector
• SportsHero pauses trading with shares last trading at 2.7 cents

SportsHero (SPO) has signed its first commercial agreement for China with Wuhan Monster Technology.

The three-year, legally binding term sheet is with the commercial and operating arm of the Wuhan Esports Association, the second-largest gaming association in China.

Through the contract, SportsHero’s app, including its artificial intelligence prediction competitions, will be promoted on WeChat to all of Wuhan Monster Tech’s (WMT) leagues, teams registered gamers and their existing and potential partners within the city of Wuhan and the greater Hubei region.

WeChat is amongst the world’s most popular apps with over one billion monthly active users.

Along with developing and operating the Chinese app, SportsHero will provide relevant tournament and registration management technology, including artificial intelligence predictors for esports on WeChat.

In return, WMT will promote, engage, and activate all its leagues, teams, registered gamers and promote SportsHero’s app amongst all existing and potential partners.

The parties have agreed all revenue generated from all sources will be distributed evenly, including the memberships, subscriptions, advertising and sponsorships.

SportsHero said it’s now well-positioned to benefit from the continued rapid revenue growth of the Chinese gaming sector, which is currently the largest esports gaming market in the world.

SportsHero has paused its trading with shares last trading at 2.7 cents.