PGL Astana 2026: Teams, Schedule, Prize Pool and Overview

PGL Astana 2026 features Team Spirit, Falcons, G2, MOUZ, and more battling for $1.6 million as May continues to deliver a packed month for CS2 esports.

Kalshi Could Expand Esports Parlays as Prediction Markets Continue to Grow

Kalshi is reportedly exploring esports parlays as sports trading volume continues to grow on its prediction market platform.

Ohio Regulators Look to Remove Credit Cards From Sports Betting

Regulators continue tightening player protection rules as more states follow the same path

Pennsylvania Regulator Says Prediction Markets Resemble Betting

State gaming officials continue pushing back as the classification fight grows louder

Muscogee Nation Continues Battle Over Sacred Casino Site

Long running legal battle returns to court as questions around sacred land and tribal sovereignty remain unresolved

Esports Nations Cup Pushes National Identity Into Competitive Gaming

Ralf Reichert shares his thoughts on the Esports Nations Cup and its push to bring national representation into esports, aiming to add identity and emotional stakes without replacing the existing club-based system.

Visa Issues and a Growing Pattern in US Esports

Wolves Esports missing a major due to visa issues adds to growing concerns around US esports events, from international access problems to uneven live audiences and structural pressure in the scene.

Kalshi Expands Payment Options With Mesh Partnership

Deal with Mesh opens the door to faster deposits and a more connected global user experience

Federal Court Backs CFTC in Arizona Prediction Market Case

Federal ruling strengthens regulator position as state level challenges continue

Gaming Corps Teams Up With Caesars to Grow in North America

New deal brings fresh content to North America as distribution becomes a key focus

Sweepstake Platforms Face Pressure as States Tighten Rules

WOW Vegas, Ruby Sweeps and others adjust as regulation expands across key markets

HEROIC Exit Dota 2 Despite Strong Results And Growing South American Fanbase

HEROIC Parts Ways With Dota 2 Roster

Valve Opens Team Registration For The International 2026

The Road To TI15 Officially Begins

CFTC Defends Prediction Markets Against Gambling Claims

Federal regulator reinforces position as pressure from states and critics continues to grow

Caesars Moves Away From Credit Card Deposits in the US

Operator aligns with industry direction as focus on player protection continues to grow

Minnesota Advances Restrictions on Prediction and Sweepstakes Platforms

Lawmakers push forward with restrictions as concerns grow around unregulated gaming

Vitality Continue Unstoppable 2026 Run With BLAST Rivals S1 Victory

Another Major Tournament, Another Major Title For Team Vitality

IOC Suspends Esports Commission Operations As Olympic Esports Future Faces New Uncertainty

Olympic Esports Games Project Enters Another Uncertain Phase