US Senate Hearing Puts Sports Betting Integrity Back Under Federal Spotlight

A new US Senate hearing placed sports betting integrity and prediction markets under federal scrutiny as lawmakers discussed regulation, oversight, and match-fixing concerns.

Valve Reveals Direct Invites And Qualifier Details For The International 2026

Valve has officially confirmed the invited teams and regional qualifier structure for The International 2026 as the road to TI begins.

Kalshi fires back at Rhode Island lawsuit while targeting “Kalshi Lies” campaign

Kalshi’s legal fight expanded again after Rhode Island accused the company of offering unlicensed sports betting products.

PARIVISION outlast Aurora to win DreamLeague Season 29

PARIVISION survived a five-game series against Aurora Gaming to win DreamLeague Season 29 and continue its strong 2026 Dota 2 campaign.

ESL brings IEM back to China with IEM Beijing 2026

ESL has officially announced IEM Beijing 2026, marking the return of a top-tier Counter-Strike event to China later this year.

Playnetic expands distribution with Stake partnership

Playnetic has officially gone live with Stake, bringing its growing slot portfolio to one of the world’s biggest online casino and sportsbook platforms.

Pennsylvania Lawsuit Targets Roblox, Epic Games, and Microsoft Over Alleged Addictive Game Design

Roblox, Epic Games, and Microsoft are facing a new lawsuit over alleged addictive game design targeting minors amid ongoing child safety concerns surrounding online gaming platforms.

Valve Overhauls CS2 Major Stickers and Souvenirs Ahead of IEM Cologne 2026

Valve is overhauling CS2 Major cosmetics ahead of IEM Cologne 2026, replacing sticker capsules with direct purchases and introducing custom-crafted Souvenir weapons.

New York Casino Race Enters Critical Stretch as Major Projects Face Pressure

New York’s casino race is heating up as billion-dollar projects face delays, legal hurdles, and mounting pressure ahead of key downstate licensing decisions.

Federal Judge Lets Ho-Chunk Nation Lawsuit Against Kalshi Move Forward

The Ho-Chunk Nation scored an early legal win after a federal judge allowed its lawsuit against Kalshi’s sports prediction markets to move forward.

Valve Seeks Dismissal of New York Lawsuit Targeting CS2 Cases

Valve is fighting back against New York’s lawsuit targeting Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes and the wider Steam skin economy.

USA Esports and KeSPA Partnership Signals Bigger Push for National Esports Competition

USA Esports and South Korea’s KeSPA are working together as national esports competition continues growing globally.

Esports World Cup 2026 Officially Confirmed for Paris

The Esports World Cup is officially moving to Paris in 2026 as organizers confirm the event’s first international edition outside Saudi Arabia.

Kalshi Partners With National Council on Problem Gambling

Kalshi joined the National Council on Problem Gambling as prediction markets continue facing growing scrutiny in the U.S.

Minnesota’s Prediction Market Ban Triggers Federal Lawsuit

Minnesota’s new prediction market ban triggered a legal battle with federal regulators over Kalshi and event contracts.

Pennsylvania Continues Debating Esports Betting Expansion

Pennsylvania is once again reviewing esports betting as lawmakers explore how competitive gaming fits into the state’s gambling industry.

SOFTSWISS Sees Prediction Markets Becoming a Bigger Part of Online Gambling

SOFTSWISS believes prediction markets could play a larger role in the future of online gambling and iGaming platforms.

KeSPA Unveils New Partners as South Korea Prepares Another Stacked Esports National Team

South Korea’s esports national team is shaping up to be another powerhouse roster as KeSPA unveils new partners ahead of major international competitions.