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Finland moves forward with Gambling Reform Bill featuring strict ad rules

Image Credit: Baptiste Valthier With strict advertising restrictions included in the draft bill, Finland is moving forward with plans to reform its gambling laws and establish an open license market by 2027. Since September, the country’s parliament has given the Administration Committee the task of improving the Gambling Bill after the Constitutional Committee concluded earlier … Continued The post Finland moves forward with Gambling Reform Bill featuring strict ad rules appeared fi

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 10:51 Uhr

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves confirms Season 2 release date

Image Credit: SNK SNK has announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2 is scheduled to release in January 2026. According to an official post on X (formerly Twitter), SNK will soon share more details about Season 2. The FGC is speculating that a trailer could be coming during The Game Awards 2025, which takes … Continued The post Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves confirms Season 2 release date appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 22:25 Uhr

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Fluxo and W7M merge to create Brazilian esports powerhouse

Image Credit: Fluxo W7M Fluxo and W7M have announced a merger, creating a new organisation focused on dominating Brazilian esports. Now known as Fluxo W7M, the new organisation is aiming to combine the ‘competitive edge’ and ‘strong community’ of Fluxo with the ‘structure’ and ‘management excellence’ of W7M. Fluxo W7M will compete in League of … Continued The post Fluxo and W7M merge to create Brazilian esports powerhouse appeared first on Es

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 21:28 Uhr

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Battlefield 6 and Marvel Rivals featured in 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Longlist

An Esports Insider Illustration, Image credit: Electronic Arts, NetEase Games Independent arts charity BAFTA has revealed all 64 games that have made it onto the Longlist for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards. Among the selected titles, several have established their esports ecosystem this year, from shooters such as Marvel Rivals to sport simulators like EA … Continued The post Battlefield 6 and Marvel Rivals featured in 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Longlist appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 20:13 Uhr

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paiN Gaming benches dav1deuS and dgt from CS2 roster

Image credit: PaiN Gaming Brazilian esports organisation paiN Gaming has benched David ‘dav1deuS‘ Tapia and Franco ‘dgt‘ Garcia from its Counter-Strike 2 roster. The move follows the organisation’s Stage 3 exit at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, failing to qualify for the playoffs as a result. The South American side scored a breakthrough top-four finish … Continued The post paiN Gaming benches dav1deuS and dgt from CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 18:35 Uhr

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OG Esports unveils strategic partnership with Melbet

Image credit: OG Esports European esports organisation OG Esports has entered a strategic partnership with online sports bookmaker Melbet. According to the announcement, the bookmaker becomes a ‘key supporter of OG’s competitive ambitions’ as the organisation begins a new chapter with its Southeast Asian Dota 2 roster. The partnership between the two parties also aims … Continued The post OG Esports unveils strategic partnership with Melbet appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 17:51 Uhr

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BLAST secures BetBoom partnership for Brazil and LATAM

Image credit: BLAST Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced a multi-year partnership with iGaming company BetBoom. The deal will see the company become a licensed media rights holder and the exclusive betting partner of Brazilian and LATAM local language broadcasts of BLAST Premier and BLAST Slam circuits. As part of the collaboration between the two … Continued The post BLAST secures BetBoom partnership for Brazil and LATAM appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 16:57 Uhr

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VCT Americas brings 2025 Spotlight Series to Mexico

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has officially announced the return of the Spotlight Series Americas, a VCT Off//Season event celebrating inclusivity and diversity within the competitive VALORANT scene. Taking place in Monterrey, Mexico from December 12th to 14th, the tournament will feature four mixed-gender teams competing for a share of the $25,000 (~£18,766) prize … Continued The post VCT Americas brings 2025 Spotlight Series to Mexico appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 15:49 Uhr

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Arena of Valor defeats Honor of Kings in World Championship viewership

Image Credits: Tencent Games [ESI Illustration] Arena of Valor has surpassed rival mobile esports title Honor of Kings in International Championship viewership this year. According to data platform Esports Charts, this year’s Honor of Kings crowning event reached a peak of over 696,000 viewers, while Arena of Valor saw viewership rise to over 742,000. Its … Continued The post Arena of Valor defeats Honor of Kings in World Championship viewership appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 15:19 Uhr

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Esports Manager 2026 launches demo on Steam

Image credit: Neurona Games New esports management simulation game Esports Manager 2026 has launched its first demo as part of the Steam Sports Fest. Featuring several esports organisations from across the world, the demo aims to provide players with ‘an authentic look’ into the operations of an esports organisation. According to a release, the demo … Continued The post Esports Manager 2026 launches demo on Steam appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 13:59 Uhr

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CS2’s biggest market empire isn’t Valve, it’s streamers

Image credit: Valve CS2’s Skin market is dictated by hype and content creators rather than rarity.  Steamers, also known as “skinfluencers,”  set trends for these skins.  Live unboxings create real-time volatility in the market. Valve controls the infrastructure and supply, while “Skinfulencers” control the Demand. The CS2 skins market is described as Valve’s biggest revenue … Continued The post CS2’s biggest market empire isn’t Valve, it’s streamers appear

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 13:53 Uhr

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CouRage launches $100,000 Fortnite tournament following Icon Series announcement

Image credit: Fortnite Fortnite and content creator Jack ‘CouRageJD’ Dunlop have announced The CouRage Clash and CouRage Icon Cup to celebrate the launch of his Icon Series on December 17th. The CouRage Clash will see Fortnite creators and professional players compete for a $100,000 (~£75,032) prize pool. Meanwhile, the CouRage Icon Cup will let fans … Continued The post CouRage launches $100,000 Fortnite tournament following Icon Series announcement appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 13:29 Uhr

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CS2 Budapest Major 2025: Stage 3 recap

Can NiKo finally win his first Major trophy in Budapest? / Image credit: X (@StarLadder_CS) After the Swiss stage gauntlet, the final eight teams whittled down from 32 made it to the Budapest Major playoffs. Six of the final teams came from Stage 3, one from Stage 2, and another one from Stage 1. Team … Continued The post CS2 Budapest Major 2025: Stage 3 recap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 12:51 Uhr

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Battlefield REDSEC Open Series delayed to 2026

Image credit: Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that it is delaying the first season of the Battlefield REDSEC Open Series to 2026. The gaming giant shared that the delay was due to an ‘in-game specific issue’ that would affect the amateur tournament series. The Elite Series, Battlefield REDSEC’s professional ecosystem, has not been … Continued The post Battlefield REDSEC Open Series delayed to 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 12:43 Uhr

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StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 3 peaks at over 950,000 viewers

Image credit: StarLadder Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaked at over 950,000 viewers as teams competed for a chance to qualify for the playoffs. According to esports data platform Esports Charts, the final Swiss Stage of the Counter-Strike 2 tournament hit a peak of 970,598 viewers during a match between G2 Esports … Continued The post StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 3 peaks at over 950,000 viewers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 12:34 Uhr

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls: second closed beta impressions – Bigger & better

Image credit: Arc System Works Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls was announced in June 2025 for PlayStation 5 and PC. Developed by Arc System Works, which is known for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising, and more. A second closed beta was held from December 5 to December 7 on PlayStation 5. It let players … Continued The post Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls: second closed beta impressions – Bigger & better appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 12:30 Uhr

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Aspas extends contract with MIBR until the end of 2027

Image Credits: Adela Sznajder, Riot Games Brazilian esports organisation MIBR has extended the contract of its star duelist Erick ‘aspas’ Santos until the end of 2027. Often regarded as the ‘final boss’ of VALORANT esports, aspas is the first player confirmed to be a part of the team’s 2026 VCT roster. “We haven’t done enough … Continued The post Aspas extends contract with MIBR until the end of 2027 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 12:18 Uhr

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LFL Invitational to kick off French League of Legends ecosystem

Image Credit: @LFLOfficiel The Ligue Française de League of Legends (LFL) has announced the format for its 2026 season, which will commence with a Winter Invitational, followed by the Spring and Summer splits. The LFL Invitational, which officially kicks off on January 21st, will see 20 teams compete for two EMEA Masters spots. Moreover, two … Continued The post LFL Invitational to kick off French League of Legends ecosystem appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 12:07 Uhr

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LYON secures Berserker and Isles for LCS 2026

Image Credit: @LyonLATAM Mexican organisation LYON has officially announced Kim ‘Berserker‘ Min-cheol and Jonah ‘Isles‘ Rosario as its new bot lane duo for the LCS. Announced on social media, the organisation has officially completed its lineup for the LCS 2026 season. The Korean ADC joins on a one-year contract, while Isles has signed until the … Continued The post LYON secures Berserker and Isles for LCS 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 11:22 Uhr

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DraftKings secures federal approval for DraftKings Prediction platform

Image Credit: DraftKings DraftKings​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ has gotten the green light at the federal level to be able to go ahead with its DraftKings Predictions product in the United States. The product, which operates under Gus III LLC, is now a part of the National Futures Association (NFA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registries as … Continued The post DraftKings secures federal approval for DraftKings Prediction platform appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 11:16 Uhr

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China esports market grows 6.4% in 2025, report finds

Image Credit: CADPA China’s esports industry recorded steady growth in 2025, with total revenue reaching ¥29.331bn (~$4.02bn / ~£3.19bn), marking a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, according to figures revealed at the 2025 China Esports Industry Annual Conference. The data was published on December 4th during the conference in Beijing’s Shijingshan District by Tang Jiajun, Deputy … Continued The post China esports market grows 6.4% in 2025, report finds appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 00:37 Uhr

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Project Blender Phase 4 LAN Finals cancelled

Image credit: Project Blender Project Blender has cancelled the LAN Finals in Paris for its Phase 4 due to ‘logistical challenges’ and visa issues. The inaugural edition of the VALORANT tournament will instead conclude online, with its casting team delivering the live broadcast from Paris. “We regret to announce a change in the organisation of … Continued The post Project Blender Phase 4 LAN Finals cancelled appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 18:58 Uhr

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New York Governor signs S5935A bill banning online sweepstakes casinos

Image Credit: Carlos Oliva After Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill S5935A into law, New York has formally outlawed online sweepstakes casinos. The action immediately shuts down one of the biggest sweepstakes markets in the US by making it illegal to operate sweepstakes casino platforms within the state. The law, which takes effect immediately, prohibits operators … Continued The post New York Governor signs S5935A bill banning online sweepstakes casinos appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 18:22 Uhr

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Which teams qualified for the PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals?

Image credit: Krafton The Last Stage of PUBG Global Championship has concluded, meaning that the top 16 teams for the Grand Finals have been decided. The remaining squads will compete from December 12th to 14th, 2025 at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, to claim the lion’s share of its $1.5m (£1.12m) prize pool. The Grand Finals are … Continued The post Which teams qualified for the PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 17:44 Uhr

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