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LCK signs new partnership with Gillette

Korean League of Legends competition LCK has announced a new partnership with North American personal care brand Gillette. Even though the scope of the collaboration and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Gillette will be joining ahead of the start of the LCK 2026 season, which is set to start next month. The … Continued The post LCK signs new partnership with Gillette appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 10:56 Uhr

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Oddin.gg 2025 esports betting review reveals market maturity

Esports betting provider Oddin.gg has put out its second annual Esports Betting Review, which looks at how the industry changed in 2025 based on bets made through its global partner network. The report, in particular, highlights five top games: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, and, for the first time, Mobile Legends: Bang … Continued The post Oddin.gg 2025 esports betting review reveals market maturity appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 09:43 Uhr

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Betr and Polymarket team up to bring prediction markets to users

Betr has signed a multi-year deal with Polymarket to add prediction market products directly to the Betr app. The rollout will start in 2026 and will give Betr’s users across the US access to event contracts in sports, politics, culture, and other areas. The Growing Predictions Market The partnership comes at a time when prediction … Continued The post Betr and Polymarket team up to bring prediction markets to users appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 09:31 Uhr

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Team Vitality signs 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard

French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced that it has signed former AEGIS player and 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard. He will join Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, who has renewed his contract, to represent Team Vitality in upcoming Chess tournaments in 2026. Grandmaster Jules Moussard is best known for his win in the 2024 French Chess … Continued The post Team Vitality signs 2024 French chess champion Jules Moussard appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:46 Uhr

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“I am open to coaching:” Call of Duty champion Kenny sheds light on future

Former Call of Duty world champion Kenny ‘Kenny‘ Williams has opened up on his future plans following his recent departure from Los Angeles Thieves. After parting ways with the Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise in February, Kenny has expressed his interest in transitioning into a coaching role. During a recent live stream, Kenny revealed … Continued The post “I am open to coaching:” Call of Duty champion Kenny sheds light on future appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:43 Uhr

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VALORANT characters list: all agents by role and release order

VALORANT boasts an expansive roster of playable characters called “agents,” each with their own unique ability kits, personalities, and backstories. Since launch, Riot has steadily brought new additions almost every Episode, keeping the meta fresh and exciting. In this guide, we’ll tell you how many agents there currently are, provide a release timeline, the full … Continued The post VALORANT characters list: all agents by role and release order appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:24 Uhr

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SNK Championship Series returns for 2026

SNK Corporation has announced the return of the SNK Championship Series (SCS) for 2026, introducing a range of format changes. This year’s circuit, beginning on March 27th, will feature tournaments for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and The King of Fighters XV. Revealed on March 5th, this year’s SNK Championship Series has added prize … Continued The post SNK Championship Series returns for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 18:23 Uhr

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Samsung named monitor partner of Metizport’s CS2 team

Norwegian esports organisation Metizport has announced a major partnership with tech giant Samsung. Samsung has become the official monitor and memory partner of Metizport’s Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) team for 2026. As a result of the collaboration, Metizport’s CS2 training facilities will be equipped with Samsung OLED Monitors. The Samsung Odyssey OLED logo will also be … Continued The post Samsung named monitor partner of Metizport’s CS2 team appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 17:42 Uhr

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HEROIC stuns Parivision to qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2

HEROIC have secured a place in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 after stunning Parivision in the fifth round of Stage 1. The Norwegian organisation swept aside the BLAST Bounty Season 1 winners 2-0 to advance to the next phase of online matches. HEROIC headed into the best-of-three with nothing to lose and … Continued The post HEROIC stuns Parivision to qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 17:27 Uhr

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Team Liquid and Marvel Rivals unveils gear and apparel collection

Team Liquid has revealed a themed apparel and gear collection in collaboration with hero shooter game Marvel Rivals. The new merchandise blends Team Liquid branding with characters and themes from the Marvel Rivals’ universe. The collection features a mix of clothing and gaming accessories aimed at both esports and Marvel fans. According to the organisation, … Continued The post Team Liquid and Marvel Rivals unveils gear and apparel collection appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 16:33 Uhr

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Chess.com reveals Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz tournament

Chess.com has unveiled the Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz tournament, serving as a tribute to the late American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. Organised by the Charlotte Chess Center Foundation, the event will run from July 3rd to 5th, 2026 at the Marriot City Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. According to the official blog post, … Continued The post Chess.com reveals Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 16:10 Uhr

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Team Elevate launches gaming house in Brazil

North American esports organisation Team Elevate has announced the launch of a dedicated gaming house in São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Rebellion, the facility will act as the organisation’s headquarters and training venue for its rosters competing in a range of titles. Announced in a video on social media, the facility features a range of … Continued The post Team Elevate launches gaming house in Brazil appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 15:28 Uhr

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CS:GO is back, but its esports scene won’t be

Valve has unexpectedly re-released Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) as a separate application on Steam, enabling fans to gain easier access to Counter-Strike 2‘s predecessor. With over 60,000 players loading into the game, Valve did quikcly reveal that it will not grant licenses to tournament organisers looking to host CS:GO events. First reported by Dust2.us, the … Continued The post CS:GO is back, but its esports scene won’t be appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:55 Uhr

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Apex Legends targets third-party devices in latest anti-cheat update

Apex Legends developers have introduced a new anti-cheat enforcement targeting players who use third-party hardware devices to gain an unfair advantage. The update, shared through the game’s official channel, confirmed that stricter detection systems are being prepared. The developers explained that devices designed to manipulate controller inputs are now a major focus for the anti-cheat … Continued The post Apex Legends targets third-party devices in latest anti-cheat update appeared firs

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:47 Uhr

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LOUD replaces pANcada with erde ahead of VCT Americas Stage 1 2026

LOUD has announced the signing of Roberto ‘erde’ Lobos to its VCT 2026 roster ahead of Americas Stage 1. The South American player will serve as the team’s new IGL and controller, replacing Bryan ‘pANcada’ Luna in the active line-up. With erde’s inclusion, here is LOUD’s complete active roster: The 18-year-old became eligible to compete … Continued The post LOUD replaces pANcada with erde ahead of VCT Americas Stage 1 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:38 Uhr

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Tundra Esports’ Pure denied visa, Parker steps in for PGL Wallachia S7

Tundra Esports has confirmed David ‘Parker’ Nicho Flores as a stand-in for PGL Wallachia S7 after Ivan ‘Pure’ Moskalenko was denied a Romanian visa. The organisation announced the roster change on March 4th. The timing for Pure and Tundra is unfortunate, as the team recently won DreamLeague Season 28 on March 1st. This isn’t the … Continued The post Tundra Esports’ Pure denied visa, Parker steps in for PGL Wallachia S7 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:18 Uhr

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Counter-Strike 2 update adjusts Inferno A site layout

Valve has released an update for Counter-Strike 2 that makes several adjustments to Inferno’s A site with the aim of making it easier for defenders to retake the area. In addition to the map changes, players can set maximum values for Arms Dealer offers made through Genesis Terminals. Released on March 4th, 2026, the update … Continued The post Counter-Strike 2 update adjusts Inferno A site layout appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 13:11 Uhr

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PUBG Mobile brings back Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration

PUBG Mobile developer KRAFTON has announced the return of its partnership with hit anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. Returning on March 13th alongside the release of Version 4.3, the new update will feature new content and experience based on the anime. This marks the second time PUBG Mobile has collaborated with Jujutsu Kaisen, following the successful … Continued The post PUBG Mobile brings back Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Blizzard releases Season 1 Overwatch League All-Star Mega Bundle

Blizzard Entertainment has launched a new Overwatch esports bundle, featuring classic skins from the Overwatch League. The Season 1 Overwatch League All-Stars Collection Mega Bundle features six skins for its in-game characters, in addition to new All-Star sprays. The bundle includes Legendary skins and Common sprays for Genji, Tracer, Mercy, Reinhardt, D.Va, and Lucio, which … Continued The post Blizzard releases Season 1 Overwatch League All-Star Mega Bundle appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:32 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs opening brackets and schedule revealed

Riot Games has unveiled the opening brackets and match schedule for the VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs. A live draw was held after the conclusion of the Swiss Stage, with the regional first seeds getting the opportunity to select their opponents. To decide the matchups, all Swiss Stage teams and regional champions were placed in two … Continued The post VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs opening brackets and schedule revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:12 Uhr

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Astralis, Monte, and paiN Gaming advance to ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2

Astralis, Monte, and paiN Gaming have secured a place in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 after becoming the latest teams to score three victories in Stage 1. The trio advanced to the second online stage of the Tier 1 tournament with a 3-1 record, joining FUT Esports and Legacy, which qualified the … Continued The post Astralis, Monte, and paiN Gaming advance to ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:00 Uhr

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BiliBili Gaming punches ticket to First Stand following thrilling LPL series

Chinese esports organisation BiliBili Gaming (BLG) has officially qualified for First Stand, the first international tournament of the League of Legends 2026 season. After finishing second in the regular season, the 2025 LPL champions ramped up in the playoffs, taking down JD Gaming to qualify for the LPL Split 1 grand final. As a result, … Continued The post BiliBili Gaming punches ticket to First Stand following thrilling LPL series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 11:40 Uhr

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PrizePicks sets April exit date from Canada To focus on US Growth

PrizePicks has notified its Canadian customers that it will stop offering daily fantasy sports contests in the country within the next week and fully exit the market by early April. According to reports, the company will no longer accept DFS line-ups or deposits from Canadian users by Tuesday, March 10th, and plans to leave Canada … Continued The post PrizePicks sets April exit date from Canada To focus on US Growth appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 11:27 Uhr

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Minnesota introduces new sports betting bill as state tries to legalise wagering again

Minnesota lawmakers are taking another swing at legalising sports betting with the introduction of Senate File 4139, introduced on March 4th, 2026, during the state’s 94th Legislature session. The bill, titled ‘Sports betting authorisation and regulation’, has been referred to the State and Local Government Committee and carries slight Republican-leaning bipartisan support, with a 3-1 … Continued The post Minnesota introduces new sports betting bill as state tries to lega

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 11:17 Uhr

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