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July 31, 2026

Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship: Dropping into Paris with a mission dollars on the line and zero second chances

If you thought dropping into a hot zone on Urzikstan with a pistol and a prayer was stressful, try doing it with a million dollars sitting on the table. The…
Esports News
July 31, 2026

Oddin.gg is expanding into Kansas and Wyoming because even midwestern cowboys need esports lines

If you had “B2B esports infrastructure expanding into the American heartland” on your 2026 sports betting bingo card, go ahead and collect your prize. Oddin.gg, the powerhouse supplier behind behind-the-scenes…
Esports News
July 30, 2026

The $1 million Mobile Legends Mid-Season Cup is proving nobody is safe in Paris

If you put money on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup at the 2026 Esports World Cup, expecting a smooth, predictable march to victory for Southeast Asia’s powerhouse teams,…
Esports News
July 29, 2026

Multiple arrests made after esports hotels in China had their RAM sticks stolen

If you have ever stayed at an esports hotel in China, you know the premise is absolute heaven for gamers. You book a room, order some late-night food, and get…
Esports News
July 29, 2026

Australian GTA Online players can buy tanks and launch rocket attack helicopters, but digital casinos are where the government draws the line

If you are an Australian gamer who spent your evening strolling into Los Santos’ Diamond Casino to spin the Lucky Wheel or hit the blackjack tables, you were probably greeted…
Valorant
July 28, 2026

VALORANT Patch 13.02: Phoenix is getting nerfed and Deadlock is no longer dealing 900,000 damage to Omen

Summer is officially in full swing, and over at Riot Games, a new intern named Emily was handed the keys to the community updates. Her reward? Announcing VALORANT Patch 13.02,…
Valorant
July 28, 2026

Neo Frontier is back in VALORANT, and we are finally getting the Cowboy Vandal

Yeehaw, tactical shooter fans. Riot Games just officially unveiled the Neo Frontier 2.0 bundle, and it is bringing a massive wave of sci-fi Western nostalgia back to the VALORANT storefront.…
Esports News
July 28, 2026

Fanatics wants to turn esports wagering into a Wall Street trading floor

If you have used Fanatics to buy an overpriced jersey, you know the sports apparel juggernaut has been aggressively taking over every corner of fan entertainment. Now, they are doubling…
LoL Esports
July 27, 2026

League of Legends Worlds tickets are going for thousands of dollars

If you tried to buy tickets for the League of Legends Worlds 2026 finals in Brooklyn recently, you probably experienced a very specific kind of online heartbreak. You sat in…
LoL Esports
July 27, 2026

Family affair: League of Legends player suspended for family members’ tournament betting

If you are a professional esports player, there is a very short list of golden rules you need to follow to keep your career intact. Show up to matches on…
Fighting Games
July 24, 2026

The Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open beta is here and I wish I had my fight stick ready for it

If your weekend plans did not involve mashing buttons as iconic superheroes, you might want to clear your schedule. The open beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is officially live…
Esports News
July 23, 2026

Gen Z Aussies want esports in the Olympics, but good luck convincing their parents

If you walk into a living room in Australia and start an argument about what counts as a real sport, you are probably going to trigger a generational standoff. A…
Esports News
July 23, 2026

Alberta is turning into Canada’s next big esports betting frontier

If you have been keeping an eye on the North American gambling scene, you know Ontario held the title as the undisputed king of Canadian iGaming for a good long…
Esports News
July 23, 2026

Marvel Rivals is sending us to Egypt, and Hela is getting a glow-up

Set your alarms and get your hero rosters ready, because NetEase is dropping a fresh update for Marvel Rivals. The patch officially goes live July 23rd without any server downtime,…
LoL Esports
July 23, 2026

Faker joins Korean police fight against illegal online gambling

Six-time League of Legends world champion Faker has joined up with the police in his home country, South Korea, to fight against illegal online gambling.  The Korean National Police Agency…
LoL Esports
July 21, 2026

The four hour stream about League of Legends’ existential crisis

Every once in a while, a Twitch stream transcends a normal gaming broadcast and turns into an unfiltered, four-hour deep dive into the psyche of an industry. That is precisely…
Esports News
July 21, 2026

Online esports betting could be blocked in Washington state after Kalshi ruling

Washington state residents may soon be prohibited from wagering on esports online as a judge issued a negative ruling against Kalshi.  Judge John McHale granted the state a preliminary injunction…
Esports News
July 20, 2026

Free Fire just proved mobile gaming is taking over the world… Or at least the Esports World Cup

If you thought mobile battle royales were quietly fading into the background, the Esports World Cup 2026 just delivered a massive wake-up call. The Free Fire tournament wrapped up with…
Esports News
July 20, 2026

New study links loot boxes to gambling problems, substance abuse, and mental health issues

A new study has shown that buying loot boxes in video games is linked to a wide range of problems, including substance abuse, gambling, and mental health issues.  Researchers in…
LoL Esports
July 17, 2026

The $200 nostalgia trip Riot accidentally tried to sell us: Devs react to Classic skin backlash

So, Riot Games almost pulled a fast one on the League of Legends community, and the internet reacted exactly how you would expect. Total, unadulterated chaos. Everyone has been hyped…
Esports News
July 17, 2026

EU court ruling could change streaming platforms’ liability for gambling promotions

The European Union’s top court ruled on Thursday that YouTube may be liable for content creators posting illegal gambling promotions. The streaming platform may be held accountable if it is…
Esports News
July 16, 2026

Nevada warns prediction markets will go beyond esports betting into online casinos

Nevada Gaming Control Board chairman Mike Dreitzer has warned that, following expansion into sports betting, online casinos will be next for prediction markets.  Prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi,…
Pokémon
July 16, 2026

Pokémon UNITE just got evicted from Worlds, but there is a silver lining

Just when you thought the competitive Pokémon scene was cruising along on a nice, smooth path, The Pokémon Company decided to drop a massive, unexpected thunderbolt. In a brand-new update…
Fighting Games
July 15, 2026

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has former Skullgirls dev on board accused of sexual harassment

If you had “Avatar: The Last Airbender fighting game features surprise tactical gaming drama” on your 2026 bingo card, go ahead and collect your prize. The upcoming title, Avatar Legends:…
Esports News
July 15, 2026

Dota 2 team PlayTime removed from Esports World Cup amid integrity investigation

Two members of the Dota 2 team PlayTime have been suspended from the Esports World Cup. The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) announced that coach Juan “Vintage” Angulo and player Oswaldo…
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