eSports

Hard Rock Digital has become the first US sportsbook to begin offering eFootball via a deal with UK firm SIS (Sports Information Services). Announced this morning, the deal further expands the British sports betting content firm’s reach in the US markets, having built up a sturdy profile there over recent…

The first arena event of the 2026 Counter-Strike 2 season has reached its final stage, with six teams vying for a chance to win the IEM Kraków 2026 trophy.  Taking place in the Polish city’s TAURON Arena, the remaining six teams will compete for a share of its $1m (~£738,070)…

A new bill filed in Alabama proposes to relax the state’s strict anti-gambling laws, allowing a lottery, casinos, and sports betting. Sen. Merika Coleman-Evans introduced SB257, which proposes giving voters the option to establish a state lottery, authorize in-person casino-style games, and in-person and online sports wagering. A similar bill…

Cloud9 New York has parted ways with three of its four players ahead of the Call of Duty League’s (CDL) Major 2 qualifiers. The franchise, operated by North American esports organisation Cloud9, finished the opening Major of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season in last place...Read More

Esports organisation BC.Game has announced the BC.Game Masters Championship, hosted by tournament organiser Vanta. The Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) event will be held as an LAN competition in Bucharest, Romania, where teams will compete for a lion’s share of its $50,000 (~£36,555) prize pool. The championship will take place from March…

Turkish-based esports organisation PCIFIC Esports has announced a significant change to its coaching staff ahead of its next match in the VCT EMEA Kickoff. Announced by the team through an official statement, head coach Metin Kaan ‘Leader‘ Taşpınar has requested to leave the team temporarily and head back to Turkey…

The Future Of Sports Betting: Esports, Gamification, And Inflation Introduction The global sports betting industry has entered a new era. Technology is advancing at speed, player expectations are shifting, and the competitive landscape continues to evolve, even in the face of economic uncertainty. These changes are evident in modern sportsbook…

Gentle Mates has won the third European Open of the 2026 Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) season. The French esports organisation bested fellow French organisation Karmine Corp 4-1 in the Grand Final to book its place in the Boston Major. Gentle Mates Climbs To The Top After top-four and top-six…

Yesterday, G2 Esports suffered a surprising defeat against Los Ratones at LEC Versus, which turned out to be the most-viewed match of the season so far. The game between the European powerhouse and the tier-two superstar team peaked at over 500,000 concurrent viewers across platforms, according to Esports Charts...Read More

A monitor is the PC gamer’s most important tool. Seeing the game up close, without any delays, is essential to success, and every competitor needs a monitor that not only looks great but also delivers when the stakes are high. Esports Insider has taken a look at the best gaming…