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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
July 14, 2026
VALORANT Game Changers EMEA Grand Finals heads to Istanbul: Date, storylines, watch party
If you like tactical shooters, tense clutches, and massive crowds, you might want to clear your schedule for late August. Riot Games announced that the VALORANT Game Changers EMEA Stage…
July 14, 2026
Alberta launches regulated esports betting
Alberta became the second province in Canada to officially launch a regulated gambling market on Monday. A total of 22 platforms went live on day one, with many offering esports…
July 13, 2026
The Games Done Quick vs. SNK drama explained
Games Done Quick (GDQ) found themselves in the hot seat after pulling the plug on a sponsored stream with gaming company SNK. The internet, as it always does, immediately split…
July 13, 2026
Arizona sends cease-and-desist to platforms offering unlicensed esports betting
Arizona’s Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist letters to five companies it accuses of operating illegally. In addition to offering unlicensed gambling, including esports betting, the ADG says the…
July 10, 2026
“Dumbest thing I’ve seen on my timeline”: Fans react to G2 Esports benching coach Dylan Falco for Perkz
Just when you think European League of Legends cannot get any more dramatic, G2 Esports comes along and completely flips the script. In a move that has left the entire…
July 10, 2026
Dropping hot in Paris: The Apex Legends EWC breakdown
If you have been wondering where all the chaos in competitive gaming is heading this week, look no further than Paris. Apex Legends is taking center stage for the opening…
July 9, 2026
The internet spent billions of hours watching these esports teams in 2026
We are officially past the halfway mark of 2026, which means the data nerds have crunched the numbers to figure out exactly which esports teams are hijacking our collective attention…
July 9, 2026
French gambling regulator warns “all esports betting is illegal” as Esports World Cup starts in Paris
The Esports World Cup got underway in Paris this week and will attract bettors around the globe. However, France’s gambling regulator (ANJ) has warned that any wagering on the event…
July 8, 2026
ESL joins Valve in banning CS2 skin trading and gambling sponsors for teams
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has banned esports organizations from promoting CS2 skin trading, case-opening, or skin gambling sites. The move comes after Valve implemented a similar ban last year. EFG…
July 8, 2026
T1 sent packing from 2026 Mid-Season Invitational after G2 Esports wins best-of-five match
The League of Legends universe just experienced a massive shift in the matrix. If you have been following the competitive scene for a while, you know that the rivalry between…
