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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…
July 7, 2026
Riot has almost made League of Legends esports sustainable. Hint: they had to stop taking themselves so seriously
For a long time, the running joke in the gaming world was that esports is just a massive, incredibly expensive black hole for cash. Publishers threw millions of dollars at…
July 7, 2026
Online esports betting could be made illegal by new bill in Ohio
Lawmakers in Ohio are proposing a ban on online sports betting, including wagering on esports events. If the legislation passes, it would make the state the first to criminalize sports…
July 6, 2026
VALORANT Mobile just left PC players crying in the pre-game lobby with new World Cup bundle
It is a tough day to be a PC player. While keyboard-and-mouse purists like to think they get all the coolest toys, Riot Games just handed VALORANT Mobile players an…
July 6, 2026
Viva Las Vegas: The 2026 CDL Champs bracket is locked and loaded
How is it already the end of the Call of Duty League season? It feels like we just opened up Black Ops 7 for the first time, and now we…
July 3, 2026
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves takes over the Esports World Cup
Get your fight sticks ready, because the fighting game community is about to get a massive dose of nostalgia mixed with high stakes. The Esports World Cup is throwing its…
July 3, 2026
Overwatch is heading back to the Esports World Cup and things are already wild
Pack your digital bags and get your payload-pushing shoes on because the world’s elite Overwatch squads are heading back to the global stage. The Overwatch Champions Series Midseason Championship is…
July 2, 2026
Pack your bags, we are heading to Shanghai for The International 2026
Get your mouse fingers warmed up and your sleep schedules thoroughly ruined. The regional qualifiers have officially wrapped up, the dust has settled, and we finally have the complete list…
July 2, 2026
The day Justin Wong had to go full villain mode at EVO 2026
Grab your popcorn, folks, because we are diving headfirst into some serious, high-stakes fighting game community drama. Usually, Justin Wong’s channel is all about god-tier combos, hyping up indie titles,…
July 1, 2026
The Esports World Cup just dropped a hype trailer and everyone is wondering if they accidentally invited a footballer
The Esports World Cup 2026 is right around the corner, and the organizers decided to kick the hype train into overdrive by dropping a flashy new trailer. The concept was…
July 1, 2026
It is time to d-d-d-deodorize: Yu-Gi-Oh tournament paused for aggressive body odor
Tabletop gaming can get intense, but a local card shop in Oregon recently discovered that the competition was getting a little too fragrant. Chronos Games & Gifts, an indie store…
