Azuki TCG announces major competitive play investment as it prepares for its Set 1 release
LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Azuki TCG today announced a $100,000 prize pool commitment to support competitive play during the inaugural tournament season for the Azuki Trading Card Game, alongside the signing of CoreTCG as the game's first official tournament organizer.
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