It has been revealed that the esports organisation FlyQuest has been acquired by the owners of the Florida Panthers NHL team, the Viola family. As stated in a blog post, we're told the Viola family is acquiring the esports team as part of its Sunrise Sports and Entertainment parent company.
"I am thrilled for the opportunity to work with the Violas to build a bright future for FlyQuest," said Michael Choi, FlyQuest CEO. "Together, we're committed to the competitive success of all of our rosters, current and future, and through this partnership, I believe we'll be able to usher in a new era for FlyQuest, one that furthers our mission of Showcasing Greatness, both competitively and in the way we serve the greater good."
It's said that FlyQuest will continue to develop and expand as part of this acquisition, and that the brand will be expanding with a range of partnerships and activations going forward.
There is no mention of any financials relating to the acquisition.