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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.