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Business Insider
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
$75K in Rewards Announced for Valhalla's First-Ever Tournament
Miami, Florida, July 25th, 2025, Chainwire Floki's flagship metaverse game, Valhalla, is kicking off its first major tournament — and there's $75,000 worth of prizes on the line for the top 64 contenders. Designed as a competitive battleground for players worldwide, Valhalla blends strategy, skill, and blockchain-powered gameplay in a Norse-inspired metaverse. Players control powerful creatures called Veras and battle in fast-paced, 3v3 turn-based combat — and now, the stakes are higher than ever. The tournament format consists of three concurrent single-elimination bracket tournaments will run simultaneously every two months. Each tournament starts with a qualification phase, where players compete in up to three matches. A win earns one point — and the top 64 scorers from each tournament move on to the Main Event. If players are tied, ELO rankings determine who advances. The Main Event is a six-round, 64-player single-elimination bracket, where only one winner will rise to the top. Choose your tournament wisely — you can only enter one per cycle. Each match is 3v3 only, and special rules apply, including shorter turn times and no draws. Prize Pool Highlights The tournament boasts a massive prize pool totaling over $75,000, all paid out in $FLOKI. The champion will walk away with $25,000, while the runner-up earns $10,000. Semi-finalists (3rd and 4th place) will each receive $5,000. Those who place 5th through 8th will get $2,000 apiece, followed by $1,000 prizes for 9th to 16th place. Players ranking from 17th to 32nd will earn $500 each, and even those finishing between 33rd and 64th won't go home empty-handed — they'll receive $200 each for making it into the bracket. The Valhalla tournament is a global competition designed to spotlight the best players in the ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned Vera strategist or a rising star in the metaverse, this is your chance to etch your name into Valhalla history. An official date announcement and access to the signup portal are expected to be released shortly. For more details, users can visit About Valhalla Valhalla is a blockchain-based MMORPG inspired by Norse mythology, offering players the chance to discover, tame, and battle with creatures called Veras. The game features a player-driven economy and a hexagonal battlefield designed for dynamic combat. You can play the game now and it was launched on Mainnet on June 30, 2025. Valhalla is developed by FLOKI. Users can learn more at About Floki Floki is the people's cryptocurrency and utility token of the Floki Ecosystem. Floki aims to become the world's most known and most used cryptocurrency and intends to achieve this ambitious goal through a focus on utility, philanthropy, community, and marketing. Floki currently has 550,000+ holders and a strong brand recognized by billions of people worldwide due to its strategic marketing partnerships. Contact Floki
Boston Globe
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras suspended 56 games following positive drug test
An 18-year-old lefthander, Veras was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA in five starts this season in the Dominican Summer League. He signed for a $125,000 bonus in January 2024 and was 3-1 with 3.80 ERA in 10 starts last year. Veras was the ninth player suspended this year for a positive test, the seventh under minor league programs. Advertisement
NBC Sports
18-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras suspended 56 games following positive drug test
NEW YORK — Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras was suspended for 56 games Friday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Veras was disciplined under the drug program for minor league players assigned outside of the U.S. and Canada. An 18-year-old left-hander, Veras was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA in five starts this season. He signed for a $125,000 bonus in January 2024 and was 3-1 with 3.80 ERA in 10 starts last year. Veras was the ninth player suspended this year for a positive test, the seventh under minor league programs. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games on March 31 and Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado for 80 games on May 25 under the major league program.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Colorado Rockies pitcher Erick Veras suspended for 56 games after testing positive for banned drug
Colorado Rockies pitcher Erick Veras suspended for 56 games after testing positive for banned drug (Image Via X) Young Dominican Summer League Rockies pitcher Erick Veras is suddenly in the news but not for his pitching ability. It centres on a young pitcher from the Dominican Republic who most people had never heard of until now. The news concerned something much more serious than a fantastic play or victory. Just today, the Major League Baseball (MLB) office disseminated the information, which has already set the baseball community abuzz. Erick Veras of the Dominican Summer League Rockies suspended for 56 games The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball said on Friday, July 19, 2025, that Erick Veras, a Dominican Summer League Rockies minor league pitcher, has been suspended for 56 games without pay. Veras tested positive for Boldenone, a banned substance under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, this happened. The announcement was made in the United States, but Veras plays outside of Canada and the United States. Although he plays in the Dominican Republic, Veras is today linked with the Colorado Rockies organization. Many of the young and rising athletes dreaming of playing in the major leagues one day compete in the league he plays in. But with this suspension Veras's road has hit a major snag. MLB authorities said the suspension is effective instantly; thus, Veras will miss most of the games in this year. The MLB's drug program is extremely rigorous, and any player who violates the guidelines runs severe penalties. Since boldenone accelerates muscle growth, it is prohibited. Veras has yet made any public comment, and the Colorado Rockies have not posted a statement regarding the suspension either. MLB's drug policy sends a strong message to young players like Erick Veras The MLB has been very clear over the years about banned substances. In a statement shared by the league, officials said they will continue to test players and act when rules are broken. 'The program is here to protect the game and the players,' one league spokesperson said. Also Read: Late Legend Dick Allen Finally Joins Baseball Hall Of Fame After Long Wait This instance also reminds us that even more obscure players like Erick Veras are under constant observation and testing. As of now, Veras will miss 56 games, which is more than half the Dominican Summer League season. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Winnipeg Free Press
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras suspended 56 games following positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras was suspended for 56 games Friday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Veras was disciplined under the drug program for minor league players assigned outside of the U.S. and Canada. An 18-year-old left-hander, Veras was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA in five starts this season. He signed for a $125,000 bonus in January 2024 and was 3-1 with 3.80 ERA in 10 starts last year. Veras was the ninth player suspended this year for a positive test, the seventh under minor league programs. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games on March 31 and Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado for 80 games on May 25 under the major league program. ___ AP MLB:
