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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…