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September 10, 2026

GRID just cut out the middleman to price esports bets straight from the server with GRID Odds

If you have ever lost a live esports wager because your betting app lagged three seconds behind the Twitch stream, you know how painful bad data can be. Esports data…
Esports News
September 9, 2026

About 1,900 Blizzard workers just won big at the bargaining table

If you have been following the gaming industry’s wild corporate sagas, you know labor relations at major studios have been a rocky road for years. But nearly 1,900 workers at…
Esports News
September 9, 2026

Prediction markets are coming for esports betting, and state legislators are furious

The line between video games, prediction markets, and straight-up sports betting keeps getting blurrier. Now, federal court dockets are starting to look like an arena where corporate lawyers trade blows…
Esports News
September 8, 2026

UK esports fans might finally get to use Polymarket and Kalshi without a VPN

If you are a British esports fan who has spent the last two years illegally fiddling with VPN locations just to trade on Polymarket or Kalshi, your daily headaches might…
Valorant
September 8, 2026

“A turbulent and disappointing year”: Fnatic allowing VALORANT pros to seek other opportunities

If you had “Fnatic missing every single international VALORANT event” on your 2026 esports bingo card, go ahead and collect your winnings. One of EMEA’s most dominant organizations officially posted…
LoL Esports
September 7, 2026

The LCP is losing viewers fast, and the internet has plenty of opinions

If you took a look at the latest numbers for the League of Legends Championship Pacific, you might want to double-check the screen. According to the latest data from Esports…
Esports News
September 7, 2026

Online bookies are snatching your data before you click accept, and esports bettors should be paying attention

If you have ever visited an online sportsbook or casino, you know the routine. A massive cookie banner pops up on your screen asking for permission to track your activity,…
Counter-Strike
September 7, 2026

Million-dollar CS2 drama hits China with FISSURE Playground 3

If you thought the late-summer Counter-Strike 2 calendar was going to let players catch their breath after the Esports World Cup and BLAST, think again. The SND Cultural and Sports…
LoL Esports
September 3, 2026

Riot reveals the first-ever official Tier 2 League of Legends tournament: 2026 WSCI

For years, the minor leagues of League of Legends felt a bit like a secret underground club. You had insanely talented academy players cooking up wild strats in regional bubbles…
Mobile Games
September 3, 2026

As mobile esports grow in the Philippines, lawmakers look to ban online gambling ads

If you have tuned into a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang livestream recently, you have probably seen it. Between the frantic team fights and the legend-tier plays, there is almost always…
Pokémon
September 2, 2026

Gen Z’s new retirement plan features a holographic lizard

Forget high-yield savings accounts or mutual funds. A surprising number of young adults have decided that the absolute smartest place to park their hard-earned cash is inside a plastic binder…
Esports News
September 2, 2026

The South Korea debut of Riftbound is finally real with Origins set

Mark the calendars for September 18, 2026. The League of Legends universe’s favorite physical card game, Riftbound, is officially setting up shop in South Korea. Considering how much legendary energy…
Valorant
September 1, 2026

Is zekken leaving MIBR? Probably, but he didn’t say that thing

Is zekken dropped from MIBR due to a breach of contract? Did he say this? “You guys promised me a superteam, all I can see is that Mazino can’t call…
Esports News
September 1, 2026

You can now sleep inside an actual giant Poké Ball in Japan

If you have spent any part of your life wondering what Pikachu actually experiences when getting pulled into a Poké Ball, a new hotel concept in Japan is about to…
LoL Esports
August 31, 2026

“Gigantic failure”: This is the first time Fnatic hasn’t qualified for Worlds since 2016

If you have been watching European League of Legends for the last decade, you know there were a few absolute certainties in life: death, taxes, and Fnatic somehow dragging their…
Fighting Games
August 31, 2026

Behind the scenes of 2XKO: A former producer breaks down what went wrong

When Riot Games set out to build a fighting game set in the League of Legends universe, the hype was through the roof. But making a 2v2 tag-team fighter stand…
Esports World Cup
August 28, 2026

Esports fans traded $95 million on Kalshi during the Esports World Cup, and it is getting wild

If you thought esports betting was still confined to sketchy offshore websites or skin-gambling sites operating out of island nations, the latest data will blow your mind. Prediction market giant…
Valorant
August 28, 2026

KovaQ shows us how to fumble a VALORANT esports bag in one direct message

If you were looking for an absolute masterclass in “how to instantly torch your own professional career,” look no further than Swiss VALORANT player Blendi “KovaQ” Kovaci. FunPlus Phoenix officially…
Esports News
August 27, 2026

From martial arts to asymmetrical horror, Park So-Yeon breaks the ultimate esports glass ceiling

If you have ever tuned into a major esports broadcast, you might have noticed the player cams look a bit homogenous. South Korea is the global capital of competitive gaming,…
Esports News
August 27, 2026

Fast crypto, instant regrets, and why gamers are the ultimate target market

If you thought watching your favorite League of Legends team throw a 10,000 gold lead in five minutes was a roller coaster, DraftKings just upped the ante. The gambling powerhouse…
LoL Esports
August 26, 2026

From the League desk to the starting grid, Caedrel is taking on Max Verstappen

If you had “League of Legends streaming royalty suits up to battle a four-time Formula 1 world champion in a go-kart” on your 2026 bingo card, congratulations on having the…
Esports News
August 26, 2026

FanDuel and Kindbridge are teaming up to keep your esports bets in check

If you have ever caught yourself dropping a 3 AM live bet on a tier-three Counter-Strike tournament in a completely different time zone, FanDuel has some news for you. The…
LoL Esports
August 25, 2026

Buying League of Legends Worlds 2026 tickets feels like trying to win a 1v5 in Challenger, even after ticket update

If you woke up, checked X, and immediately felt your blood pressure spike, you probably saw the latest ticketing update from LoL Esports. Riot Games dropped a brand-new announcement about…
Esports News
August 25, 2026

Why your brain thinks putting $50 on a CS2 clutch is a solid financial strategy

If you have ever caught yourself staring at live odds during a League of Legends teamfight, thinking, “I definitely know how this baron steal is going to play out,” welcome…
Esports News
August 24, 2026

Slovakia is calling in the brain trust to figure out Gen Z’s esports gambling habits

If you thought understanding Gen Z was just about keeping up with TikTok trends and deep fried memes, try being a government regulator attempting to write laws for them. The…
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