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EpikWhale net worth: How much money has Shane “EpikWhale” Cotton made in his esports career? eSports

EpikWhale net worth: How much money has Shane “EpikWhale” Cotton made in his esports career?

Image credit: Liquipedia Shane “EpikWhale” Cotton became a millionaire at 16 years old after placing third in the 2019 Fortnite Solo World Cup. As of January 2026, he has earned $1.85 million from competitive Fortnite and represented teams such as NRG. EpikWhale and his brother, Trever...Read More
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January 14, 2026
“A great opportunity to create something fresh and unique”: BLAST sheds light on its Bounty format eSports

“A great opportunity to create something fresh and unique”: BLAST sheds light on its Bounty format

Image credit: Adam Lakomy, BLAST Tournament formats in Counter-Strike esports rarely change, with several event organisers often opting for a Swiss Stage followed by a Playoff to determine the eventual champion. However, in January 2025, BLAST tweaked the system slightly, launching its Bounty event that saw the world’s best teams…
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January 12, 2026
Rhode Island Could Offer Esports Betting As State Opens Bidding For One More Sportsbook eSports

Rhode Island Could Offer Esports Betting As State Opens Bidding For One More Sportsbook

While extending its contract with IGT, Rhode Island has said it will grant one more sportsbook a gambling license this year to expand from its monopoly market.  IGT powers Rhode Island’s only licensed sportsbook, Sportsbook RI. The platform does not currently offer esports betting, meaning residents cannot legally wager on…
bubmag
January 9, 2026
PlayVS joins forces with Theta Labs to launch AI-powered agent eSports

PlayVS joins forces with Theta Labs to launch AI-powered agent

Image credit: PlayVS Amateur esports platform PlayVS has announced a partnership with decentralised cloud infrastructure provider Theta Labs to launch an AI-powered agent focused on collegiate esports. Known as the PCL Bot, the agent will support the PlayVS College League (PGL), one of North America’s largest collegiate esports leagues...Read More
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January 8, 2026
Esports Nations Cup Promises $20M+ Funding & Opens National Team Partner Applications eSports

Esports Nations Cup Promises $20M+ Funding & Opens National Team Partner Applications

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially introduced its national team representation framework for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, opening applications for National Team Partners ahead of the event’s debut later this year. Set to launch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November, the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is set to…
bubmag
January 8, 2026
BLAST appoints former Activision Blizzard executive as SVP of Brand Partnerships eSports

BLAST appoints former Activision Blizzard executive as SVP of Brand Partnerships

Image credit: BLAST Esports tournament organiser BLAST has appointed Steve Rossi, a former Activision Blizzard executive, as its Senior Vice President of Brand Partnerships. With former senior leadership experience in the NFL and Univision Communications, Rossi will oversee global sponsorship sales and partner management for the company...Read More
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January 8, 2026