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Gen.G’s Arnold predicts the end of franchised esports leagues is nearing eSports

Gen.G’s Arnold predicts the end of franchised esports leagues is nearing

Arnold Hur, Chief Operating Officer of Gen.G Esports, has predicted the end of the franchise and partnership era in esports, warning that only self-sustaining teams with solid business structures will survive the industry’s next phase. The news comes from translated reports from Inven. Like spring after winter “The franchise era…
bubmag
April 28, 2026
Betsson Q1 profits drop, but esports expansion in Latin America could boost future revenue eSports

Betsson Q1 profits drop, but esports expansion in Latin America could boost future revenue

Betting group Betsson AG announced its Q1 results, showing a drop in operating profits. The company performed well in emerging markets in Latin America, however, where esports betting is gaining traction.  Revenue for the quarter reached €285.3m ($334 million), a 2.9% decrease from Q1 2025. Operating profit almost halved year-on-year…
bubmag
April 28, 2026
LVL UP EXPO is the latest esports entity sponsored by the U.S. Army, and I’m shocked it’s still allowed to happen eSports

LVL UP EXPO is the latest esports entity sponsored by the U.S. Army, and I’m shocked it’s still allowed to happen

I recently said we needed more events like Evo, and I meant it. The fighting game esports scene features multi-title events that bring the community together in a way that mainstream esports titles haven’t yet figured out. LVL UP EXPO just wrapped up over the weekend...Read More
bubmag
April 28, 2026
KeSPA drops out of the ENC after organizers pressure Korean national team selection eSports

KeSPA drops out of the ENC after organizers pressure Korean national team selection

South Korean outlet Sport Naver recently reported that the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) has confirmed it will not participate in the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC). The news comes as the organization alleged that the Esports Foundation, the host of the ENC, was indirectly attempting to force certain players onto…
bubmag
April 27, 2026
BREAKING: Coaching Uncertainty Looms as Maikaba Waits on NFF, Siasia Eyes Olympic Squad Return eSports

BREAKING: Coaching Uncertainty Looms as Maikaba Waits on NFF, Siasia Eyes Olympic Squad Return

Abdu Maikaba, former Wikki Tourists head coach, has exclusively told Completesports that he is yet to hear or receive any official correspondence from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), despite duly submitting his application for the Nigeria men’s U-20 national team, Flying Eagles coaching job. The 61-year-old tactician, who has previously…
bubmag
April 27, 2026
FlyQuest attacks co-streaming, a surprise T1 loss, a missing English broadcast: League of Legend’s chaotic week eSports

FlyQuest attacks co-streaming, a surprise T1 loss, a missing English broadcast: League of Legend’s chaotic week

The recent days have been packed with controversial and intriguing developments in the League of Legends (LoL) esports scene.  Here’s a rundown of some of the major topics worth further discussion, including the co-streaming debate, concerns about Tier 2, and the return of one of LoL’s biggest women’s teams...Read More
bubmag
April 24, 2026
Sportradar accused of promoting illegal gambling while claiming to protect esports eSports

Sportradar accused of promoting illegal gambling while claiming to protect esports

Sportradar claims to protect sporting integrity, monitoring for match-fixing in esports and other major sporting events. However, the company has been accused of generating as much as 40% of its revenue from illegal gambling.  A new report published by Muddy Waters Research has revealed that the company is actively promoting…
bubmag
April 24, 2026
Some League of Legends pros do not want to compete in the Esports Nations Cup eSports

Some League of Legends pros do not want to compete in the Esports Nations Cup

Image Credit: Fnatic Saudi Arabia’s content mill is back this year with a new nations-themed tournament, taking place across different games throughout November this year. We’ve started to see the national teams’ coaching squads for different games, and now it’s time for the players. But for League of Legends, it…
bubmag
April 24, 2026