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August 17, 2026
Magnus Carlsen is back in Paris to defend his crown, and chess is getting fast and furious
Clear your schedules and get your digital boards ready, because chess is making a roaring return to the Esports World Cup stage. Following a massive debut last year, the ancient…
August 10, 2026
Supernova was one of the best Smash events we’ve had in a while: Melee and Ultimate results
If you spent your weekend glued to Twitch, yelling at game frames and watching button-mashing history unfold, you already know Supernova was an absolute cinema of a tournament. We got…
August 7, 2026
Pawns, knights, and streamers: How chess became an esport giant
If someone told you 10 years ago that classical grandmasters sitting quietly in suit jackets would be rocking esports jerseys and sharing a stage with high-octane shooters, you probably would…
August 7, 2026
DATA.BET and Hollywoodbets just teamed up to bring esports wagering to Africa
If you have been keeping an eye on the global gaming boom, you already know that Africa is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting regions for competitive gaming. Now,…
August 6, 2026
BIG just got a main sponsor upgrade, and your favorite CS2 pros are about to get more screen time
If you were looking closely at the front of Berlin International Gaming’s jerseys recently, get ready to see a shiny new logo taking center stage. German esports heavyweight BIG just…
August 6, 2026
Wisconsin’s new esports betting law just hit a huge legal speed bump
Just when sports fans in the Badger State thought they were on the verge of placing phone wagers from the comfort of their couches, the lawyers stepped into the ring.…
August 5, 2026
LLoD wins Get On My Level 2026, becoming first Melee player to win a major while being a surgeon, Peach main, and 31 years old
If you ever needed proof that Super Smash Bros. Melee players are built completely different, look no further than Dr. Arjun “lloD” Malhotra. While most medical professionals spend their rare…
August 5, 2026
High school esports fans are facing the harassment reality of modern sports betting
When sports betting apps turned everyone’s smartphone into a 24/7 digital casino, regulators promised that strict age restrictions would keep the chaos contained to legal adults. But as high school…
August 5, 2026
Riot finally took the leash off grassroots tournaments and brought back Triumphant Ryze
For years, trying to run a local League of Legends tournament felt like trying to file taxes while navigating a minefield. You had to decode tiered licensing rules, double-check that…
August 4, 2026
Federal judge tells Kalshi that clever financial branding will not bypass Utah anti-gambling laws
Just days after New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul slapped Kalshi with a massive lawsuit over unlicensed gambling, another legal hammer just dropped on the prediction…
August 3, 2026
G2 Esports completed the ultimate Warzone redemption arc at EWC, walking away with $250,000
If you love a good sports redemption storyline, go ahead and pop the champagne. Just twelve months ago at the 2025 Esports World Cup, the trio of Anthony “Anziety” Moran,…
August 3, 2026
New York is suing Kalshi for billions because calling gambling a “trading market” didn’t convince state regulators
If you have ever wanted to trade event contracts on whether a team secures first blood or if a tournament goes to game five, you have probably crossed paths with…
July 31, 2026
Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship: Dropping into Paris with a mission dollars on the line and zero second chances
If you thought dropping into a hot zone on Urzikstan with a pistol and a prayer was stressful, try doing it with a million dollars sitting on the table. The…
July 31, 2026
Oddin.gg is expanding into Kansas and Wyoming because even midwestern cowboys need esports lines
If you had “B2B esports infrastructure expanding into the American heartland” on your 2026 sports betting bingo card, go ahead and collect your prize. Oddin.gg, the powerhouse supplier behind behind-the-scenes…
July 30, 2026
The $1 million Mobile Legends Mid-Season Cup is proving nobody is safe in Paris
If you put money on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup at the 2026 Esports World Cup, expecting a smooth, predictable march to victory for Southeast Asia’s powerhouse teams,…
July 29, 2026
Multiple arrests made after esports hotels in China had their RAM sticks stolen
If you have ever stayed at an esports hotel in China, you know the premise is absolute heaven for gamers. You book a room, order some late-night food, and get…
July 29, 2026
Australian GTA Online players can buy tanks and launch rocket attack helicopters, but digital casinos are where the government draws the line
If you are an Australian gamer who spent your evening strolling into Los Santos’ Diamond Casino to spin the Lucky Wheel or hit the blackjack tables, you were probably greeted…
July 28, 2026
VALORANT Patch 13.02: Phoenix is getting nerfed and Deadlock is no longer dealing 900,000 damage to Omen
Summer is officially in full swing, and over at Riot Games, a new intern named Emily was handed the keys to the community updates. Her reward? Announcing VALORANT Patch 13.02,…
July 28, 2026
Neo Frontier is back in VALORANT, and we are finally getting the Cowboy Vandal
Yeehaw, tactical shooter fans. Riot Games just officially unveiled the Neo Frontier 2.0 bundle, and it is bringing a massive wave of sci-fi Western nostalgia back to the VALORANT storefront.…
July 28, 2026
Fanatics wants to turn esports wagering into a Wall Street trading floor
If you have used Fanatics to buy an overpriced jersey, you know the sports apparel juggernaut has been aggressively taking over every corner of fan entertainment. Now, they are doubling…
July 27, 2026
League of Legends Worlds tickets are going for thousands of dollars
If you tried to buy tickets for the League of Legends Worlds 2026 finals in Brooklyn recently, you probably experienced a very specific kind of online heartbreak. You sat in…
July 27, 2026
Family affair: League of Legends player suspended for family members’ tournament betting
If you are a professional esports player, there is a very short list of golden rules you need to follow to keep your career intact. Show up to matches on…
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…
