Esports News
ESPN Bet to Shut Down as PENN Terminates Deal, Will Focus on iGaming
PENN Entertainment announced that it will terminate its deal with ESPN, leading to the closure of ESPN Bet in December this year. PENN and ESPN revealed that the ESPN Bet venture would end in a press release after PENN reported its Q3 results. PENN CEO and President...
100 Thieves Finally Put Valorant Roster Rumours to Rest By Re-Signing Two Biggest Stars
After a disappointing year for 100 Thieves Valorant, rumours suggested that the roster would undergo a complete overhaul ahead of the 2026 VCT season – but they’re going into the next season with some serious firepower sticking around. Those roster shuffle rumours...
Rollbit Joins ESIC as Latest Anti-Corruption Partner
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) announced that Rollbit has joined as its newest Tier 1 Anti-Corruption Partner. In a press release, ESIC said that through this partnership, Rollbit will play an active role in safeguarding fair competition and protecting...
Nigma Galaxy Fans Disappointed as New Carry Signing Announced
The post-TI roster shuffle continues, with Nigma Galaxy – one of the most popular teams in Dota 2 – announcing Aybek “TA2000” Tokayev as its new carry player. However, fans were disappointed by the announcement, feeling like they were baited by Amer “Miracle-”...
Saudi Arabia Named Core Pillar of ESL FACEIT Strategy Alongside CS2 & Dota 2
New internal documents reveal that Saudi Arabia has become a central pillar in ESL FACEIT Group’s (EFG) long-term business strategy, with the Kingdom now listed alongside key game titles, such as Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2, as a top company focus. The shift was...
ESL FACEIT Group Ends Cost-Cutting as ‘The Worst is Over’
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has informed employees that its latest wave of layoffs marks the end of a cost-cutting phase that has spanned 2025, with CEO Niccolò Maisto assuring staff that “the worst is behind us.” In October 2025, EFG went through another round of layoffs,...
2025’s LCS Rookie of the Year is Already Leaving the League
Despite having won Rookie of the Year in the LTA (now LCS) 2025 Season, Cloud9 mid laner Lee “Loki” Sang-min has decided to leave the LCS after just one year with the team. The LCS is heading into one of the most turbulent off-seasons ever. FlyQuest is almost...
Super Group Revenue Grows as Betway Continues to Invest in Esports Sponsorships
Super Group reported revenue of $556.9 million this quarter, an increase of 26% year-on-year. Betway drove the company’s growth as the sports betting platform expanded into new markets and continued to strengthen its esports partnerships. Despite Betway’s FURIA...
Team Spirit Opens Dota 2 Academy in Search of Next Yatoro
Eastern European organization Team Spirit has officially unveiled its new Dota 2 academy team. The organization famously built its TI10-winning roster from a similar project, and is now setting sights on uncovering the next wave of generational talent. Team Spirit...