BOWLERO, LANETALK CONDUCTING GLOBAL VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT

Bowlero Corp. has announced a virtual global bowling tournament in partnership with Lanetalk.

The event began on March 1 in 20 countries, and is offering a $50,000 total prize fund.

The “PBA Bowlero Global Rumble Powered by Lanetalk” is open to both amateur and professional bowlers who are at least 18 years old. Bowlers will virtually face off against competitors at a selection of Bowlero Corp. locations and international centers equipped with LaneTalk for a chance to win a first-place prize of $10,000. The complete list of participating locations is available at PBA.com/Rumble.

“The PBA and Bowlero are dedicated to growing the sport of bowling at all levels,” said Lev Ekster, Chief Strategy Officer and COO of the PBA. “[The tournament] is a unique opportunity to get tens of thousands of bowlers back into their local centers safely, while connecting them with competitors around the world virtually. We’re excited to see who will participate in this augural event and win the $10,000 grand prize.”

Hosted on the Lanetalk app, the tournament features four stages of competition within six conferences in the United States and internationally until a champion is crowned in the Grand Finale on April 17.

Throughout the event, bowlers will be able to follow competitors and view scores at PBA.com/Rumble.