TL;DR While tournaments are the main source of revenue for the most successful esports teams, sponsorships, partnerships, and merchandise are also important revenue streams. There are significant overhead costs associated with running an esports team, which further emphasizes the need for reliable forms of income. The difference between...
Australia Combats Online Illegal Gambling Australia’s battle against illegal online gambling is heating up, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) ordering internet service providers to block four more rogue websites: Megabet Prize, Mega Medusa, TF2Royal, and Casino Intense. These platforms, found in breach of the...
Photo Credit: Midnite London-based sportsbook and casino operator Midnite has clinched a $10m (£7.7m) Series B funding round, drawing heavyweight backing from Discerning Capital, The Raine Group, and Play Ventures In addition, Venrex and Big Bets where also named as investors in the round. This latest injection...
Image Credit: Tribune Top Tekken 8 pro Arslan Ash shocked the FGC when he revealed that visa complications will keep him from Evo Japan and Riyadh Clash this year. Arslan Ash shared the unfortunate news on X (formerly Twitter), where it was met with frustration from...
TL;DR In March 2025, Valve quietly revamped Immortal Draft games in Dota 2, as they will no longer appear in public match history, and replay access to these games is restricted. The MMR threshold was raised from 6,500 to 8,500, restricting Immortal Draft to the top 0.5%...
Image credit: KRAFTON KRAFTON India has raised the prize pool for its upcoming Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2025, which will feature a record-breaking ₹3.2 crore (~£288,000) prize pool. This 60% increase compared to the previous year’s prize pool is due to the popular reception of KRAFTON’s...
(Image: suphaporn via Adobe Stock) A special Senate committee has been tasked with overseeing a controversial casino bill in Thailand. It is set to hold its first meeting on April 23, in what will become a six-month review of the government’s divisive Entertainment Complex Bill. Initially proposed by...
Image credit: 2K via Steam Gaming publisher 2K announced plans to launch a new tournament service with The Play Company (TPC) for NBA 2K. The service, called Play NBA 2K, will be integrated into TPC’s flagship product, Play OS, giving US users the chance to compete...
Image Credit: SNK After the second open beta late last month, the fighting game community has been hungry for more Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Now, SNK has revealed the fighter usage just a week ahead of the game’s launch, and there are clear favourites. City...
Image credit: BETBY BETBY has just thrown down the gauntlet in the iGaming industry, rolling out a unique esports betting tips feature, redefining what it means to offer comprehensive esports coverage. This isn’t just another incremental update; BETBY’s latest product looks to provide a data-driven spotlight on...