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December 15, 2025
Vitality Become First Team to Win Back-to-Back CS2 Majors at StarLadder Budapest Major
Team Vitality are the champions of the StarLadder Budapest Major after defeating FaZe Clan, making Counter-Strike 2 history in the process.
December 12, 2025
Magisk Reportedly Out of Astralis With Minor Restructure On The Cards
The legendary Danish rifler, Emil “Magisk” Reif, is reportedly set to leave Astralis for the second time in his storied career—and Martin “stavn” Lund is unlikely to make a return.…
December 12, 2025
Valve Bans Teams From Promoting Skins Gambling and Case Opening Sites
Valve has updated its tournament regulations to prohibit teams from promoting skins gambling or case opening sites on their jerseys. The software company updated the terms of its Limited Game…
December 12, 2025
zonic Brands Falcons’ 2025 “Unacceptable” as They Exit StarLadder Budapest Major With Defeat to Spirit
Falcons disappointed in their final event of the year as a run of five top-four finishes in a row came to an abrupt end at the hands of Team Spirit…
December 11, 2025
BLAST Partners with Supercell to Launch New Brawl Stars Esports Era
Tournament organizer BLAST has officially partnered with Supercell’s mobile hit – Brawl Stars – to create an improved ecosystem for the game’s professional scene. The Danish company signed a multi-year…
December 11, 2025
OG Esports Announces Deal With Online Gambling Platform Melbet While Expanding In Southeast Asia
OG Esports has announced a partnership with the gambling company Melbet as the organization expands into Southeast Asia (SEA). The partnership follows the esports team’s unveiling of an all-Filipino Dota…
December 10, 2025
Riot Games Announce VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 Schedule & New Format
Riot Games has revealed the full structure and competitive roadmap for the VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff, confirming major format changes.
December 10, 2025
Evo 2026 Missing Two Iconic Franchises as Games Lineup Announced
Evo Vegas and Japan games lineups have been announced and there are some standout omissions, with major fighting game names missing.
December 10, 2025
Dota 2 Legend Puppey Makes Coaching Debut With PARIVISION
Puppey has officially stepped up to take on his first Dota 2 coaching role, working with PARIVISION at DreamLeague Season 27.
December 10, 2025
Fans of Premier League’s Worst Team Are Crashing Out Over Club’s Esports Investment
Wolves are on course to be the worst ever Premier League team, and fans think esports may be a reason for it.
December 9, 2025
Brazil Settles On New Tax Rate For Esports Betting
Brazil has settled on a new gambling tax rate of 18%, a rise from the current 12%. The new rate will be implemented in stages until 2027.
December 9, 2025
BLAST Signs Multi-Year BetBoom Deal for Exclusive Brazil and LATAM Media Rights
BLAST has announced a multi-year partnership with BetBoom in Brazil and across Latin America, for CS2 and Dota 2.
December 9, 2025
Battlefield REDSEC Open Series Delayed to 2026 Right Before Elite Series Launch
EA has confirmed the Battlefield REDSEC Open Series debut has been delayed, with the competition pushed into 2026 due to an in-game issue.
December 9, 2025
Dev1ce Reportedly Joining 100 Thieves in Planned Astralis CS Reunion
According to reports, Danish Counter-Strike icon Nicolai “device” Reedtz is set to join 100 Thieves as they return to the esport.
December 9, 2025
Dota 2 Legends Boycott Games of the Future 2025 Over Russian Government Links
Games of the Future 2025 was shaping up to be one of a top off-season Dota 2 event, but things have taken a turn as the event draws closer.
December 8, 2025
Krafton Betting on Indian Market as Ban on Gambling Boosts Prospects
Korean gaming company Krafton has confirmed that it will invest $50 million annually in the Indian market over the next 3-4 years.
December 8, 2025
Tundra Wins Fourth Consecutive BLAST Slam V Trophy With Clean Sweep
Tundra Esports took down Team Yandex in the grand final of BLAST Slam V without breaking a sweat.
December 8, 2025
PGL Announces CS2 Major Singapore 2026: First Major in Southeast Asia
PGL has officially unveiled PGL Singapore Major 2026, the first Counter-Strike 2 Major to take place in Southeast Asia.
December 8, 2025
Our Best Playoffs Pick’Ems For CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major
We share our StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs stage Pick’Em predictions, attempting to complete Viewers Pass challenges.
December 8, 2025
HECZ Hints at OpTic Gaming Counter-Strike Return After 6 Years
OpTic Gaming ended their Counter-Strike operations in late 2019, but CEO HECZ has made a comment that could hint at a return.
December 5, 2025
Roblox Blocked in Russia Over “LGBT Propaganda”
Russia has blocked gaming platform Roblox over claims the website contains LGBT propaganda. The country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, announced the ban on Wednesday, stating that Roblox is “rife with inappropriate…
December 4, 2025
Skin Gambling Report Highlights Risks, Youth Exposure, and Regulatory Gaps
A new report on gaming skin gambling claims minors frequently gamble using skins as currency on illegal websites.
December 4, 2025
Counter-Strike Player Calls Out “Disgusting Messages” From Losing Esports Bettors
As esports betting continues to grow, one Counter-Strike 2 competitor has called out people sending "disgusting messages" when he doesn't hit.
December 4, 2025
Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025: What Even is Excel Esports?
Microsoft Excel is the best esport that you didn't even know was an esport, and the Excel World Championships 2025 have just finished.
December 3, 2025
New LoL In-Game Coaching Rule is Useless for Top Teams
League of Legends is getting in-game coaching in some professional leagues, but could this actually be a hindrance instead of a help?