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Oddin.gg secures Maryland license as North American expansion reaches seven markets

Esports betting solutions company Oddin.gg now has its seventh license in North America after being approved as a sports betting vendor in Maryland. With this new approval, Oddin.gg can now offer its B2B esports betting services to licensed operators in Maryland, joining its current presence in Arizona, New Jersey, Colorado, West Virginia, Ohio, and Ontario, … Continued The post Oddin.gg secures Maryland license as North American expansion reaches seven markets appeared first on Esports In

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 11:36 Uhr

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Passion UA, BetBoom and BET-M 33 qualify for IEM Atlanta 2026

Passion UA, BetBoom Team, and BET-M 33 have qualified for IEM Atlanta 2026 after navigating through the Global and Americas qualifiers. The trio finalises the 16-team line-up that will head to Dreamhack Atlanta for the Tier 1 tournament from May 11th to 17th. BetBoom Team made its way through the Global Qualifiers by only conceding … Continued The post Passion UA, BetBoom and BET-M 33 qualify for IEM Atlanta 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 11:19 Uhr

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Council of Europe Group meets to tackle youth risks from online gambling and gaming

The Council of Europe has held the fifth meeting of its Technical Support Instrument (TSI) Advisory Group for the project “Promoting the mental health of children and youth by addressing the risks of online gambling and gaming.” The session took place on February 2nd, 2026, and brought together representatives from eight participating EU member states … Continued The post Council of Europe Group meets to tackle youth risks from online gambling and gaming appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 11:08 Uhr

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BETBY adds built-in streaming to boost live betting

BETBY has upgraded its core sportsbook solution by adding official live video streaming across esports, sports and gaming, with the service included for all operator partners at no extra cost. The Tier 1 B2B provider now aims to deliver high-quality streams directly inside its platform, so operators receive odds, risk management, markets and live video … Continued The post BETBY adds built-in streaming to boost live betting appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 10:27 Uhr

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“We carefully reviewed the opinions”: Capcom Cup 12 pay-per-view pricing lowered after FGC backlash

Capcom has announced that it’s lowering the pay-per-view ticket prices for the Finals of Capcom Cup 12 and Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025. But the Street Fighter community is still speaking out against the costs. Despite being free to watch in the past, these two massive Street Fighter 6 tournaments are now hidden behind … Continued The post “We carefully reviewed the opinions”: Capcom Cup 12 pay-per-view pricing lowered after FGC backlash appeared first o

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 21:00 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals team bundles to launch in March

Marvel Rivals has shared the first details for its in-game esports bundles for teams competing in this year’s Marvel Rivals Ignite series. The hero shooter title will feature bundles for Deadpool that will be available for fans to purchase in late March. Unveiled on February 12th, the bundles for Deadpool are the first esports-focused cosmetics … Continued The post Marvel Rivals team bundles to launch in March appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 18:26 Uhr

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“End of the journey”: Caedrel announces Los Ratones shutdown

League of Legends personality Marc Robert ‘Caedrel‘ Lamont has announced that his esports organisation, Los Ratones, is closing its doors. The news follows the ERL (EMEA Regional League) team’s elimination from LEC 2026 Versus, where it narrowly missed out on a place in the playoffs. Announced in a YouTube video published on February 12th, Caedrel … Continued The post “End of the journey”: Caedrel announces Los Ratones shutdown appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 17:41 Uhr

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2XKO: What the layoffs mean for the fighter

2XKO is Riot Games’ foray into the fighting game community, a project that has been in the works for some time. Since its early access began, it is clear that Riot has made a mechanically sound, smooth, and stylish fighting game, and that has only improved since the 2XKO release date. As far as the … Continued The post 2XKO: What the layoffs mean for the fighter appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:58 Uhr

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South Korea selects esports coaches for 2026 Asian Games

South Korea has selected the esports coaches who will support its players competing in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Taking place from September 19th to October 4th in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, the esports portion of the event sees a variety of participating nations compete across 11 titles. Revealed on February 12th, the four selected coaches … Continued The post South Korea selects esports coaches for 2026 Asian Games appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:53 Uhr

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FIFA reveals over 120 nations to compete in FIFAe esports ecosystem

FIFAe has revealed that over 120 nations will feature across its esports ecosystem during the 2026 season. The esports branch of global footballing body FIFA says the nations will compete across the ecosystem’s qualification pathways to earn places at FIFAe’s biggest tournaments. This year’s FIFAe season features events in Rocket League and eFootball for consoles … Continued The post FIFA reveals over 120 nations to compete in FIFAe esports ecosystem appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:36 Uhr

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Brawl Stars is offering rewards for fans to watch and predict esports matches

The 2026 Brawl Stars Championship season is underway, and Supercell has announced rewards for predicting the winner of individual matches. Players can submit their predictions during a specified window around the Brawl Stars esports livestream, which will award points towards a reward track that includes items like icons, pins, and drops. To participate, players need … Continued The post Brawl Stars is offering rewards for fans to watch and predict esports matches appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:29 Uhr

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Asian Games 2026 host nation Japan will not have a League of Legends team

The Japan Esports Union has announced that the country will not take part in the League of Legends event at the 2026 Asian Games to be held in Aichi and Nagoya. Japan will be sending esports representatives to seven competitions, confirming its absence in four tournaments. The exact reasoning behind this decision hasn’t been revealed … Continued The post Asian Games 2026 host nation Japan will not have a League of Legends team appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:02 Uhr

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VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals location changed from Madrid to Barcelona

Riot Games has revealed that the VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals will take place at the Olímpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain. In January, the publisher had initially announced Madrid as the host city for the region’s final competition in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). “We needed to adjust our plans for the event, but we’re … Continued The post VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals location changed from Madrid to Barcelona appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Cloud9 New York reveals new CDL roster

Cloud9 New York has unveiled its new Call of Duty League (CDL) roster, which will make its debut in the upcoming CDL Major 2 qualifiers. The franchise, operated by North American esports organisation Cloud9, has signed four players from the Call of Duty Challengers circuit. Revealed on February 11th, Jacob ‘Hide‘ Bustillos, Jordan ‘Encourage‘ Byrd, … Continued The post Cloud9 New York reveals new CDL roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 14:17 Uhr

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Treyarch makes adjustment to sniper rifles for Call of Duty esports

Treyarch has revealed plans to remove aim assist from sniper rifles in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked Play mode. The change will mirror the rules and restrictions used in the Call of Duty League (CDL) and Call of Duty Challengers circuits. While teams opted to restrict the use of sniper rifles in competitive … Continued The post Treyarch makes adjustment to sniper rifles for Call of Duty esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 13:12 Uhr

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The International 2026 venue, format, and schedule revealed

Months after announcing Shanghai, China, as the host city for The International 2026, Valve has revealed the tournament’s venue, format, and schedule. The 15th edition of Dota 2’s crowning event will take place at the Oriental Sports Center, featuring 16 of the best teams from across the globe competing for the Aegis of Champions. While … Continued The post The International 2026 venue, format, and schedule revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 12:33 Uhr

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PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams and players to watch

Following the conclusion of IEM Kraków 2026, the attention of the Counter-Strike 2 community quickly turns towards PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026.  The next stop in a packed Tier 1 event calendar sees the world’s best teams in action once again, competing for a share of its $625,000 (~£456.940) prize pool.   With several notable names in attendance … Continued The post PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams and players to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 12:03 Uhr

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Highguard undergoes significant layoffs shortly after launch

Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of raid shooter Highguard, has laid off a significant amount of its development team, 16 days after the title’s launch. The developer announced that it will keep “a core group of developers” to continue supporting the title, which launched on January 26th. Announced as the final title of The Game Awards … Continued The post Highguard undergoes significant layoffs shortly after launch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 11:25 Uhr

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Prince William speaks to Esports World Cup Foundation during Saudi Arabia visit

The Esports World Cup Foundation has shared that it hosted a visit from Britain’s Prince William for an esports event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to a release, the visit focused on discussing esports as a global sport, alongside its impact on youth development, education, careers, and community participation. The visit saw The Prince of … Continued The post Prince William speaks to Esports World Cup Foundation during Saudi Arabia visit appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 10:47 Uhr

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Team Vitality expands into CrossFire and PUBG

French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its expansion into CrossFire and PUBG esports with the signing of two new rosters. The signings continue the organisation’s recent expansion into new titles for the 2026 season. Announced on February 11th, the rosters will represent the organisation in the arena shooter and battle royale title’s biggest tournament … Continued The post Team Vitality expands into CrossFire and PUBG appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 18:25 Uhr

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“We are the underdogs, and we are winning:” NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success

Natus Vincere (NAVI) entered LEC Versus 2026 with an almost entirely rookie roster and little expectations after its Summer 2025 debut. However, the roster has quickly shaken up the standings and became one of the first three teams to secure a spot in the Playoffs, finishing its debut regular season in second place. A key … Continued The post “We are the underdogs, and we are winning:” NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 17:32 Uhr

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Overwatch Season 1: All new heroes ranked

Overwatch Season 1 is the start of a new era for Blizzard’s hero shooter. It heralds in the Reign of Talon narrative, shifting the game into a story-driven direction, finally pitting the universe’s two major factions against each other: Overwatch and Talon. The Overwatch Season 1 battle pass is a reflection of this, too, tied … Continued The post Overwatch Season 1: All new heroes ranked appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 17:16 Uhr

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Meet Boston named official partner of RLCS Boston Major

Tournament organiser BLAST has named Meet Boston as the official destination partner of the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 Boston Major. The agreement will see Meet Boston’s branding featured throughout the first major of the season, including in-broadcast advertisements, printed backdrops, and sponsored on-site areas. Meet Boston is a service focusing on private … Continued The post Meet Boston named official partner of RLCS Boston Major appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 17:15 Uhr

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Esports World Cup event clashes with the Grand Chess Tour 2026

Professional players have raised concerns that the upcoming Chess tournament in the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) clashes with another prominent series, the Grand Chess Tour. EWC’s Last Chance Qualifier will take place from August 6th to 8th, and the main event will run from August 11th to 15th. However, the 2026 Grand Chess Tour … Continued The post Esports World Cup event clashes with the Grand Chess Tour 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 15:37 Uhr

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