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Counter-Strike
February 26, 2026

New York Attorney General Sues Valve, Alleging Loot Boxes Are Illegal Gambling

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, claiming games like CS2 and Dota 2 promote gambling to minors. 
Gaming
February 26, 2026

Inside the Riftbound Qualifier in Bologna with the Top 8 players

The best Riftbound players in Europe break down their thoughts on the regional qualifiers in Bologna, Italy.
Esports News
February 25, 2026

Esports Among Lowest for Match-Fixing as Figures Decline

Sportradar reports a decline in esports match-fixing in 2025, with just 34 suspicious matches flagged. Here's how it compares to other sports.
LoL Esports
February 25, 2026

Support Meta, Self-Critique and Scrim Gods: Labrov on G2’s Road to the LEC Final

G2 sweep MKOI 3–0 to reach their 10th consecutive LEC Final in Spain, but Labrov says the team still has room to improve before next week.
Valorant
February 25, 2026

Valorant Agent 30 Teaser Revealed at Masters Santiago Trailer

Riot Games has teased Valorant's Agent 30 during Masters Santiago. Here's everything revealed and what it could mean for the meta.
Mobile Games
February 24, 2026

MLBB Introduces New Hero Marcel: Abilities and Release Details

Mobile Legends Bang Bang is gearing up to bring in new hero Marcel. Here's everything you need to know about his kit and release date.
Esports News
February 24, 2026

How UK Rule Change Could Affect Esports Teams With Gambling Sponsors

The UK will clamp down on gambling companies that are not licensed in the country from sponsoring sports teams – and could extend to esports.
LoL Esports
February 24, 2026

EMEA Masters May Become Direct Esports World Cup Qualifier Featuring LEC Teams

Reports suggest EMEA Masters could feature LEC teams as a direct Esports World Cup qualifier, reshaping Europe’s League of Legends ecosystem.
LoL Esports
February 23, 2026

2026 LEC Awards Explained: Finals MVP, Season MVP and Rookie Rules

Riot outlines the LEC 2026 awards format, including Finals MVP, Season MVP, All Pro teams and strict Rookie of the Year eligibility rules.
Esports News
February 23, 2026

Khabib Threatens To Break Esports Star’s Computer, Calling Gaming A Waste Of Life

UFC fighter Khabib has called out gaming as a "waste of life" and said he would smash his brother's computer if he was an esports star.
Esports News
February 20, 2026

Polymarket Team Member Accuses Kalshi of Inflating Esports Trading Volume

A Polymarket team member has accused rival prediction market platform Kalshi of vastly inflating its esports trading volumes.  In a now-deleted post on X, the user shampoo claimed Kalshi has…
LoL Esports
February 20, 2026

League of Legends Set for Esports Nations Cup 2026

League of Legends will be part of the Esports Nations Cup, a global national team competition taking place November 2–29 in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The tournament marks a…
LoL Esports
February 19, 2026

NLC Responds to Payment Delay Accusations at Start of 2026 Season

The Northern League of Legends Championship has responded to accusations of missed payments to contractors as the 2026 season gets underway.
Apex Legends
February 19, 2026

Apex Legends Joins Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Lineup

Apex Legends will feature at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, with 40 national teams competing from November 26–29, 2026.
LoL Esports
February 19, 2026

Former Los Ratones Players Hint at Korea Reunion After LEC Versus Exit

Crownie and Velja hint at a Korea bootcamp during MSI, raising questions about a potential Los Ratones reunion months after shutdown.
LoL Esports
February 19, 2026

League Patch 26.4: Annie Buff, Ryze Ult Fix, Omnivamp Changes & More

League of Legends Patch 26.4 buffs Annie, fixes Ryze’s Realm Warp, and adds a new ping detection system ahead of First Stand.
Pokémon
February 18, 2026

Pokemon Boss Confirms “No Plans” To Make TCG Pocket a Competitive Esport Title

The Pokemon Company confirms Pokemon TCG Pocket has no plans to join the official esports circuit and will remain a side event.
Gaming
February 18, 2026

Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 Adds Elsa Bloodstone & Launches Tournament Mode

Season 6.5 has arrived in Marvel Rivals, introducing new playable hero Elsa Bloodstone and the game’s first in-client tournament system.
Valorant
February 18, 2026

Gekko Buffed in Valorant 12.03 Patch Notes

Riot Games has buffed Gekko in Valorant Patch 12.03, making Mosh Pit reclaimable and improving his mid-round flexibility.
Sportsbooks
February 17, 2026

Prediction Market Platform Forkast Partners With GRID As Esports Data Supplier

Prediction market platform Forkast announced on Monday that it has partnered with GRID, integrating esports data directly into markets.
Apex Legends
February 17, 2026

ImperialHal Having “Most Fun in a Long Time” After Apex Legends Season 28 Update

ImperialHal has heaped praise on Apex Legends Season 28, calling the Octane changes the most fun he's had on the game "in a long time."
Esports News
February 16, 2026

Polymarket User Generates $118,000 In A Month Of Esports Wagers

One Polymarket user has taken advantage of esports' growth on the platform, generating $118,000 in profit from wagers in just one month. 
Rainbow Six
February 16, 2026

FaZe Clan Secure Back-to-Back Rainbow Six Invitational Championship Wins

FaZe Clan secure back-to-back Six Invitational titles, winning the 2026 Grand Final to cement their Siege dynasty.
Rainbow Six
February 16, 2026

Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 Roadmap: Solid Snake, Ranked Changes, R6 Mobile

Ubisoft reveals Rainbow Six Siege Year 11, adding Solid Snake, Ranked changes, R6 ShieldGuard anti-cheat, and a February mobile launch.
PUBG
February 16, 2026

PUBG Added To Esports Nations Cup 2026 Lineup

PUBG: Battlegrounds will feature at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, with 24 national teams competing for the title.
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