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WHO WE ARE

Carolina Gaming is the central hub for gaming and esports in North and South Carolina connecting players, creators, schools, and brands through community tools, events, and content. We empower grassroots growth by offering free, high-impact resources and a regional platform built for gamers, by gamers.

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THE BUSINESS

Carolina Gaming is a gaming media business providing dynamic solutions for clients aiming to make a significant impact in gaming and esports.

Alongside our core business; our mission is to connect, engage and entertain local gamers through cultural content and events.

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THE COMMUNITY

Carolina Gaming is the fabric unifying gamers from the two states under one banner.

We are the culmination of shared interests in video games and the enabling of new opportunities to network, connect and grow together through esports and gaming.

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MEMBERS IN OUR DISCORD SERVER


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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS DELIVERD THROUGH NEWSLETTERS


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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & CONTENT TO ENGAGE WITH

  • A portrait of Carolina Gaming Founder Bryson Goins.

    BRYSON GOINS

    FOUNDER & CEO

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  • A portrait of Carolina Gaming Co-Founder Sterling Henderson.

    STERLING HENDERSON

    DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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  • A portrait of a member of Carolina Gaming, Gidd Sasser.

    GIDD SASSER

    DIRECTOR, COLLEGIATE PROGRAMMING

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  • A portrait of a member of Carolina Gaming, Jorge Sanchez.

    JORGE SANCHEZ

    MANAGER, MARKETING PROGRAMS

  • Jay Burkholder

    JAY BURKHOLDER

    MANAGER, MARKETING PROGRAMS

  • A portrait of a member of Carolina Gaming, Evan Gallagher.

    EVAN GALLAGHER

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

  • A portrait of a member of Carolina Gaming, Alexis Diamond.

    ALEXIS DIAMOND

    COMMUNITY MANAGER

  • A portrait of a member of Carolina Gaming, Eric Baker.

    ERIC BAKER

    LEAD DISCORD ADMINISTRATOR

  • A portrait of a member of Carolina Gaming, Kristie Tjen.

    KRISTIE TJEN

    MARKETING SPECIALIST

FAQ

  • Not exactly, or at least not in the traditional sense. We are a gaming and esports community first and may also have players, teams and creators representing our brand.

  • Anyone! We are regionally branded, based and focused but do not restrict who can call our community home. Learn more about how to join our community here.

  • The short answer is yes! Our business at its core is strategically positioned to help brands break into esports with effective marketing solutions. If you are interested in leveraging our capabilities to your needs then feel free to contact us!

  • Any inquiries are welcome! You can reach out to our team here.

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CAROLINA SHOP

Look good, play even better. Our shop has quality apparel designed with long gaming sessions in mind. Every purchase directly supports our free resources, events, and grassroots community efforts.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

We are excited that you’ve come all this way! Get in touch with the Carolina Gaming team today.

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