Esports Industry News
November 21, 2025
Large Layoffs at theScore Esports as PENN Focuses on Betting and Gaming
A large number of employees at theScore Esports have been laid off as parent company, PENN Entertainment, prepares to focus on theScore Bet.
November 20, 2025
UFC Champion Khamzat Chimaev Signs with Nigma Galaxy as Brand Ambassador
UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev has officially signed with Nigma Galaxy as the organization’s newest brand ambassador.
November 19, 2025
All Esports Nominees at The Game Awards 2025: Best Game, Best Athlete, Best Team
The Game Awards are fast approaching, and just like in recent years, there are a few esports categories to debate. Here are the nominees.
November 18, 2025
Rollbit Powers StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 as Official Betting Partner
StarLadder has announced Rollbit as the official betting partner of the Budapest Major 2025, which kicks off next week.
November 18, 2025
Talon Esports Exits League of Legends & Valorant After Admitting They Can’t Pay Players
After months of being unable to pay staff, Riot Games have forced Talon Esports out of both League of Legends and Valorant.
November 17, 2025
BLAST Among €60m of Esports & Gaming Investments in Malta
BLAST is among several companies investing in esports and gaming in Malta, with the country announcing eight projects totaling €60 million.
November 14, 2025
Better Collective Blame Sports Results & Regulation for Q3 Revenue Drop
Digital sports-media group Better Collective disclosed its Q3 2025 interim results, noting a revenue drop of 3.6% and 8% decrease in operating profit.
November 13, 2025
FanDuel and DraftKings Give Up Nevada Sports Betting Licenses to Focus On Prediction Markets
FanDuel and DraftKings have both surrendered their sports betting licenses in Nevada as the companies prepare to launch their own prediction market platforms. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) confirmed…
November 7, 2025
GRID Partners With Sportstensor To Power Esports Prediction Markets At Polymarket
GRID announced a partnership with Sportstensor to power esports prediction markets with official match data.
November 6, 2025
ESPN Bet to Shut Down as PENN Terminates Deal, Will Focus on iGaming
PENN Entertainment announced that it will terminate its deal with ESPN, leading to the closure of ESPN Bet in December this year. PENN and ESPN revealed that the ESPN Bet…