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June 8, 2026
VCT Masters London 2026: Dates, formatting, matches to watch
Riot Games has officially set up shop in London for the second international tournament of the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour season, packing twelve teams into the Copper Box Arena to…
June 8, 2026
Google bans prediction market ads in Ohio as New Mexico sues Kalshi
Google has updated its ad policy to prohibit ads for prediction markets from appearing in Ohio. The move comes as major operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket ramp up advertising…
June 5, 2026
Dota 2 Patch 7.41d brings big changes to heros and items
Valve dropped the Dota 2 7.41d patch, proving once again that even during major competitive tournaments, your favorite digital gladiators are never safe from the balance hammer. The update targets…
June 5, 2026
Three copycat lawsuits filed in California against gaming companies
Three new lawsuits have been filed in California against Epic Games and Roblox. The near-identical filings allege that the companies knowingly create addictive games that feature gambling-like mechanisms to increase…
June 4, 2026
Tundra Esports is becoming a media hub, fans claim the org is completely dead
Tundra Esports announced a massive corporate pivot that leaves them with plenty of memes but absolutely zero competitive players. The London-based organization confirmed that it is completely abandoning competitive play…
June 4, 2026
Lawmakers call for federal investigation into gambling disorder
U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Blake Moore (UT-01) introduced the Gambling Disorder Health Study Act on Wednesday. The legislation calls for a comprehensive, multi-year investigation into the causes, development,…
June 3, 2026
LEC is having too much fun in Madrid: Karmine Corp and Moviestar KOI receive penalties for “unbecoming” conduct
Esports organizers love telling teams to build heated regional rivalries, create content, and put on a show for the fans. That is, until the teams actually do it. Riot Games…
June 3, 2026
Nevada wins another court ruling to block polymarket in the state
A judge in Nevada has granted the state’s gambling regulator a preliminary injunction against Polymarket. It is another victory for the state, which has been the most successful at fighting…
June 2, 2026
The Tekken development team just lost its second final boss in six months
If you happen to pass by the Bandai Namco offices, you might want to check the structural integrity of the exit doors. They have been getting a massive workout lately.…
June 2, 2026
New York senate passes no gambling ads for kids act
The New York Senate has passed the ‘No Gambling Ads For Kids Act.’ Senators unanimously approved the act on Monday in a 60-0 vote. The bill will now move to…
June 1, 2026
Move over Twitch, Faker has a new home for the summer
Just when you thought the live-streaming wars had settled into a quiet stalemate of purple versus green, a new challenger has entered the arena. SOOP, a fresh streaming platform built…
June 1, 2026
UK and US step up efforts to ban gambling advertising targeting minors
In the UK and the US, authorities are stepping up efforts to ban advertising that targets minors. The UK banned two ads featuring sports stars, while the US has introduced…
May 29, 2026
The MPL PH Season 17 Playoffs kicks off in chaos
If you thought the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang professional scene in the Philippines was going to follow the script, the opening day of the Season 17 playoffs just threw the…
May 29, 2026
The four-wheeled Baba Yaga: Meet Bowie Knife99, the most feared driver in Forza Horizon 6
If you loaded up Forza Horizon 6 expecting a relaxing, scenic cruise through the neon-drenched streets of Japan, you are in for an incredibly rude awakening. The open roads are…
May 29, 2026
AGA claims states have now lost $1 billion to sports prediction markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) claims that states have now lost over $1 billion in tax revenue to sports prediction markets. The organization, which comprises casinos, tribal gaming groups, and…
May 28, 2026
Bringing back the band: League of Legends announces the return of Ranked 5s
If your favorite League of Legends memory involves gathering four of your closest friends, entering a tournament lobby, and getting absolutely decimated by a team of hard-stuck Diamond smurfs, Riot…
May 28, 2026
ESIC suspends Dota 2 team Clown Crew / BarrancoBar amid suspicions of match-fixing
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has suspended the Peruvian Team Clown Crew roster, also known as BarrancoBar, over alleged suspicious gameplay in competitive Dota 2 matches. While the agency investigates…
May 27, 2026
Legalizing sports betting was my biggest mistake, says Ohio governor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared legalizing sports betting as his biggest mistake. DeWine signed off on legislation to approve sports betting in 2021, but has become increasingly disenchanted with…
May 27, 2026
Street Fighter 6 holds the throne as Evo 2026 registration numbers drop
The annual race to sign up for the biggest open bracket in esports is reaching its final stretch. Evo has officially dropped its latest late-entrant registration leaderboard, and the standings…
May 26, 2026
VALORANT Patch 12.10 introduces Replay Sharing
If you have spent the last few weeks quietly enjoying the shotgun and Neon nerfs from the previous patch, Riot is serving up a lighter palette cleanser for VALORANT Patch…
May 26, 2026
BETBY partners with Virbra to expand in Latin America, but Brazil betting ban looms
BETBY announced a new partnership with Vibra Gaming, a games and platform developer in Latin America. The company largely operates in Brazil and could see operations limited by a potential…
May 25, 2026
Can Yujiro Hanma save Tekken 8?
If your current fighting game bucket list involves getting beaten up by a guy whose back muscles literally look like a demonic face, Bandai Namco has some fantastic news for…
May 22, 2026
What year is this!? Doublelift rejoins Team Liquid
North American League of Legends has a lot of iconic faces, but only one man can claim he built a dynasty out of sheer arrogance and precise mechanics. Yiliang “Doublelift”…
May 22, 2026
Kalshi sues Rhode Island and sends cease-and-desist letter to ‘Kalshi Lies’ group
Prediction market platform Kalshi is defending itself against increasing legal scrutiny. The company filed a lawsuit against Rhode Island authorities and also sent a cease-and-desist letter to FairPredicts, a group…
May 21, 2026
Deep in the heart of Rocket League: Worlds 2026 is heading back to Texas
If you had “Epic Games picks a wildly unpredictable new location for the biggest tournament of the year” on your bingo card, go ahead and tear it up. During the…
