ESL Bans CS2 Teams From Promoting Skin Gambling and Trading Sponsors

ESL FACEIT Group has updated its sponsorship rules to prohibit Counter-Strike 2 teams from promoting skin gambling, case-opening, and skin trading platforms during official competitions.

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Takes Advisory Role at Coalition for Prediction Markets

Former CFTC commissioner strengthens industry group's push for federal recognition of prediction markets

Kalshi Loses New York Bid to Stop State Enforcement

Judge rules New York can continue enforcing gambling laws as legal fight moves forward

North Carolina Raises Taxes on Sports Betting and Prediction Markets

Governor signs budget introducing higher sportsbook taxes and a new fee on prediction market operators

Best Prediction Markets for the Esports World Cup 2026

Looking to trade Esports World Cup predictions? Here's a look at the top prediction market platforms, the games they cover, and how fans can follow the action throughout EWC 2026.

Team Vitality and Stake Partnership Generates Over $5 Million in Media Value

Team Vitality and Stake have celebrated the first year of their partnership after generating more than $5 million in media value through esports success, social media campaigns, and cross-industry collaborations.

Polymarket Hit With Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Prediction Market

Users claim platform changed contract interpretation after outcome was known

Esports World Cup Unveils Trophy System That Preserves Every Player's Legacy

The Esports World Cup's unique Trophy System is back for 2026, ensuring every player who qualifies leaves a permanent mark on the tournament's history.

MSI 2026 Enters Crucial Stage as Title Race Heats Up

MSI 2026 is heating up. With only six teams remaining and elimination matches set to begin, the race to lift the Mid-Season Invitational trophy is wide open.

Ohio Lawmakers Push to Ban Mobile Sports Betting

New proposal would move betting back to retail locations and ban several popular wagering options

ESMA Reminds Firms That Prediction Markets Could Face EU Restrictions

European regulator reminds firms that event contracts may already be covered by long-standing financial regulations

Kalshi Loses Bid to Halt Nevada Geofencing Order

Prediction market operator faces another setback as legal battle with Nevada continues

Where to Watch the Esports World Cup 2026 Live

The Esports World Cup 2026 is finally here. Find out where to watch every match live, from official broadcasts to Twitch streams and creator watch parties.

Riot's T1 Riftbound Cards Could Generate More Than $10 Million

Riot's first team-focused Riftbound collection celebrates T1's latest Worlds title and could generate more than $10 million in gross sales.

California Judge Blocks Attorney General's Bid to Ban Blackjack at Cardrooms

A California judge has ruled that private cardrooms can continue offering blackjack after finding state regulators exceeded their legal authority.

Michigan Gaming Board Withdraws From NCPG Over Kalshi Ties

Regulator withdraws membership as tensions around prediction markets continue to rise

North Carolina, New Jersey Advance Prediction Market Tax Plans

States move to capture revenue as pressure grows on event based trading platforms

Polymarket Challenges New Mexico in Legal Fight Over Regulation

Prediction market operator pushes back as legal pressure from states continues to grow