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February 4, 2026

Alabama Could Legalize Esports Betting With New Legislation

A new bill filed in Alabama proposes to relax the state’s strict anti-gambling laws, allowing a lottery, casinos, and sports betting.
Call of Duty
February 4, 2026

Cloud9’s Call of Duty Stint Has Been Woeful and It’s Only Getting Worse

Cloud9 joined the Call of Duty League in 2024 to much fanfare – but the entire ordeal has left fans scratching their heads.
Esports World Cup
February 4, 2026

Esports World Cup Reveals “Road to EWC” Global Qualification Program

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially launched Road to EWC, a global qualification program for EWC 2026.
Counter-Strike
February 4, 2026

Why Changes to Spirit’s System Will Make donk Unstoppable in 2026

Donk is undoubtedly the best Counter-Strike player in the world, but the Team Spirit system has failed him. Could that be changing?
Counter-Strike
February 4, 2026

FURIA’s Opportunity to Win Trophies Has Already Gone

FURIA were the biggest surprise package of 2025, and while FalleN & co. looked like possible Major winners, that opportunity has been and gone.
LoL Esports
February 3, 2026

League of Legends Patch 26.03: Mel Changes, Vision Nerfs, and Ranked Updates

League of Legends Patch 26.03 brings a number of huge changes including Vision nerfs, ranked updates, and more.
Dota 2
February 3, 2026

Arteezy & Qoqjva Reveal Their Picks for Best Dota 2 Carry Players of All Time

Former professional Dota 2 players Arteezy and Qojqva put together a tier list of the best carry players of all time.
Counter-Strike
February 3, 2026

Chr1zN on Stepping Up to HEROIC, IGLing AWPers, and Why Young Danes Should Go International

Chr1zN is one of the best young IGLs in Counter-Strike 2, and we spoke with the Heroic star about IGLing, VRS, & international teams.
LoL Esports
February 2, 2026

G2 LoL Star BrokenBlade on Rooster, Top Lane Changes & Pressure Playing for G2

We spoke with G2 League of Legends star BrokenBlade on changes to the Top Lane, Alphari, competing with his G2 teammates and more.
Dota 2
February 2, 2026

Aurora Wins First Big Dota 2 Trophy At FISSURE Universe Episode 8

Aurora Gaming came back in the grand final of FISSURE Universe Episode 8 to beat the favorites, Team Spirit.
Call of Duty
February 5, 2026

Gentle Mates Victors at CDL Major 1 as OpTic Texas’ Winning Run Ends in Devastating Fashion

OpTic may have finally met their match, as they stormed through the CDL Major 1 bracket before falling to Gentle Mates at the final hurdle.
Rainbow Six
January 30, 2026

Twitch’s Top 5 Most Watched Esports Games of 2025 Includes Very Surprising Entrant

Twitch’s most-watched esports games in 2025 were once again led by familiar names, but there was one title that comes as a shock.
Esports Industry
January 30, 2026

New Report Claims Video Games Encourage 1 in 3 American Teenage Boys To Gamble

A new report has claimed that 1 in 3 American boys aged 11-17 are gambling, with video games leading how youths encounter gambling-like activities. 
Call of Duty
January 30, 2026

Rebirth Island Gets 2 New POIs in Major Update Ahead of Warzone Resurgence Series

Rebirth Island, is introducing several changes ahead of the Warzone Resurgence Series, including two new POIs.
Valorant
January 30, 2026

Demon1 on Standing in on Cloud9, Valorant’s Chamber Meta & Zellsis’ IGL Abilities

Esports.net spoke with Valorant star Demon1 about his return to elite competitive play, adapting to a changing meta, and more.
LoL Esports
January 30, 2026

LoL star Bin Almost Quits BLG After Explosive Argument With Management

BLG is still one of the best teams in the LPL, but the past few years haven’t been smooth sailing – and Bin may finally be losing his patience.
FIFA
January 29, 2026

EA Sports Loot Boxes Not Gambling, Rules Austrian Supreme Court

Austria’s Supreme Court has ruled that loot boxes found in EA Sports’ soccer games do not constitute unlicensed gambling.  
Rainbow Six
January 29, 2026

How to Get Rainbow 6 Siege Six Invitational Twitch Drops

Rainbow Six Siege fans tuning into the Six Invitational 2026 will be able to earn exclusive Twitch Drops throughout the event. Here's how.
Esports World Cup
January 29, 2026

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Prize Pool & Pay Structure Revealed

The Esports World Cup Foundation has confirmed the competition dates and prize structure for the Esports Nations Cup 2026.
Dota 2
January 28, 2026

Dota 2 Added to Esports Nations Cup 2026 Game Line-Up

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially confirmed Dota 2 as the third title set to feature at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup.
Counter-Strike
January 28, 2026

Entry vs Opener: Why flameZ Thrives Where donk Falls Short

AWP dominance has been replaced by the age of the star opener. In step Danil “donk” Kryshkovets and Shahar “flameZ” Shushan – but who is better?
Dota 2
January 27, 2026

The Magnus Curse: ATF On Why Dota 2 Star Ame Keeps Losing TI Finals

Ame is now 0-3 in The International grand finals, still chasing his first victory – and ATF believes Magnus is to blame.
Valorant
January 27, 2026

Valorant Champion Demon1 Reveals He Almost Joined VCT God Squad

Demon1 revealed on the Plat Chat podcast that he was nearly picked up for this VCT god squad, even outperforming who eventually got the spot.
Mobile Games
January 27, 2026

MLBB M7 World Championship Smashes 6 Wild Records

The M7 World Championship shattered a total of six esports records, as the MLBB event became the biggest of its kind.
LoL Esports
January 27, 2026

Caedrel Moved to Tears as Los Ratones Finally Starts Winning in the LEC

Los Ratones' LEC debut was nothing short of disastrous. Now, though, things have turned around, and Caedrel couldn't hide his emotions.
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