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The highest earning esports players for each major game
Hannan Mundia
The esports industry is constantly evolving, with multiple top competitive titles. But who are the highest-earning esports players for every major game in 2026? It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the esports industry has seen one of the biggest booms in the last decade. Countless fans band together to root for their favorite teams and players whenever a major tournament comes around, prompting developers to invest more to …
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This is how to change your name and Riot ID in Valorant
Owen Harsono
Are you bored of your Valorant name and want to switch things up? Fortunately, Riot Games makes it very easy to change your name in Valorant. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to change your Valorant name. A Riot ID is pretty much the same thing as your Valorant name. Riot IDs feature a combination of your in-game display name, as well as …
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CS2 pro karrigan reportedly set to leave FaZe for Falcons
Hannan Mundia
Finn “karrigan” Andersen has been a cornerstone of FaZe’s CS2 team since 2021, but that may be set to change with his reported departure for Falcons. The competitive CS2 scene has a handful of reliable teams that consist of strong players. FaZe used to be part of that list, but the team’s futile attempt to qualify for the IEM Cologne Major left much to be desired. It seems that the …
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Donald Trump posts an image featuring crypto gambling platform Stake
Khizar Mundia
US President Donald Trump shared an image that features him, Dana White, and Stake’s logo. This has led to people questioning whether the sitting president was promoting the crypto gambling site. Trump’s Truth Social post has sparked a larger discussion on whether a president can share such images, which can be mistaken for marketing. Stake has collaborated with several prominent individuals, such as streamers, to increase its brand reach. Trump …
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How To Play CCTV Rush Hour Game by 155.io
Simon Day
If you have your finger on the pulse of gaming, then you will know the excitement about the new Rush Hour betting game from Studio 155. This unusual and innovative game has garnered a keen following as it has expanded across a number of online casinos. It is quite different to your standard gambling options on sites and that has piqued the interest of many players seeking something new and …
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New York sues game developer Valve, alleges gambling promotion
Khizar Mundia
The US state of New York has filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation, claiming as it sues the industry giant that an in-game mechanic that the developer uses and promotes in multiple popular titles is too similar to gambling. The lawsuit specifically targets loot boxes, an in-game mechanic that players unlock using real-life money for a chance to win in-game prizes. The rewards are sought after and traded, often using …
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As MrBeast collaborates with Super Group, talks spark over future
Khizar Mundia
Famed content creator James “MrBeast” Donaldson is collaborating with Super Group, the parent company behind popular betting platform Betway, sparking speculation about his potentially being further linked to the betting and gambling industry moving forward. MrBeast is one of the largest streamers and influencers in the world, known for his over-the-top challenges and big-money charity initiatives. In 2025, MrBeast was notably seen setting a donation record for the Guinness World …
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Rush Hour CCTV Game: How Does It Compare to Traditional Casino Games?
Simon Day
Rush hour the annoying traffic phenomenon becomes an exciting new playing experience thanks to Rush Hour CCTV from 155.io. This brand new online betting game allows players to predict real-world traffic to win up to 18x their bet. In this guide, we’ll look at how Rush Hour CCTV compares to other traditional casino games such as slots and card and dice games. We’ll also point you towards our three top …
Pennsylvania posts huge gambling revenue for January 2026
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Pennsylvania’s gambling industry has gotten the year 2026 off to a strong start, with the US state reporting better than a 10% year-over-year growth in revenue for January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025. Pennsylvania is one of the leading regulated gambling markets in the United States of America, with the state consistently generating hundreds of millions in betting tax revenues. The state offers several gaming options for …
Gambling operators must adapt to paid partnership changes on X
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Paid partnerships on X have had great potential value for gambling operators in their marketing and advertising efforts, but the platform’s new changes will require betting operators to adjust their approach to remain in compliance. News has been circulating that social media giant X has made substantial changes to its paid partnerships requirements, notably targeting gambling ads in the process. These ads are a great way for gambling marketers to …
New Jersey gambling, gaming revenue starts 2026 with a bang
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The US state of New Jersey set its highest annual gaming revenue mark in 2025, and the state is showing no signs of slowing down as gambling revenue numbers begin to come in for the new year of 2026. Online casinos finished strong in 2025, overtaking New Jersey land-based casinos for the first time in a state with a long-established history of physical gambling play. This trend has continued in …
Hawaii may be the next US state for legal online sports betting
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Hawaii is looking to become the next US state to bring on legal online sports betting after the state’s House Committee on Economic Development & Technology advanced House Bill 2570. Here’s what it means for the state’s residents, and what to expect next. HB 2570, which won with a divided 5-2 vote, wants to introduce a regulated online sports betting market in Hawaii, but there remains some opposition ahead before …
Could South Dakota get a vote on legalizing online sports betting?
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The US state of South Dakota is looking to potentially expand its sports betting offerings after the South Dakota State Senate approved a proposal that would let its residents vote on allowing sports betting online throughout the state. Earlier in February, the South Dakota Senate voted 23-10 in favor of a resolution – namely, Senate Joint Resolution 504 – that would pull 90% of tax revenue from mobile sports betting …
DraftKings makes clear its focus on prediction markets expansion
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DraftKings stock saw a steep decline despite posting strong numbers in Q4 2025 as the operator doubles down on prediction markets. Here’s what the company is saying, and why it’s having such an impact on its near-term numbers. US-based operator DraftKings is a key player in the country’s rapidly growing and evolving gambling scene, especially when it comes to sports betting. DraftKings has no shortage of players wagering, but the …
Rivalry Corp sparks shutdown talk with live betting pause
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Canada-based online gambling operator Rivalry Corp has paused betting operations, and the shutdown has sparked discussion around the operator soon either selling or shutting down outright. Rivalry Corp entered the market with esports betting at the fore before expanding into iGaming and more traditional sports betting. The operator focused its efforts entirely on digital betting and relied on tech-savvy players as online betting continued to proliferate, with no in-person presence. …
Ireland set to offer new licenses to betting operators, what’s next
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Ireland is finally creating a unified regulatory framework for gambling by authorizing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to offer licenses to betting operators, setting the stage for modernizing online betting in the country. Ireland has had in-person and online betting platforms for quite some time, but the country was facing an outdated framework that didn’t mesh properly with most modern platforms. This was especially evident in modern mobile …
Missouri sees massive sports betting handle after legalization
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Sports betting platforms have finally started operations in full in the US state of Missouri after a long wait for legalization, and sportsbooks in the state have reported massive handles for the first month of that new operation. Only 11 US states remain with sports betting kept illegal, and Missouri took a secondary route when bills to bring sports betting to the state proved unable to pass. Missouri’s gambling stakeholders …
DraftKings brings crypto deposits to select US states, here’s how
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Gambling operator DraftKings is bringing new options to bettors by introducing the option to use cryptocurrency in parts of the United States, albeit with a caveat. Here’s how it will work. Gambling using cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular in the online betting world, given its potential for play internationally and across a variety of platforms. Betting regulations in the US remain a work in progress, and that has included the …
Regulated betting market in Brazil posts massive yearly revenue
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Brazil launched its regulated gambling market, Bets, in 2025, and the country has already recorded substantial revenue in the first yearly period of its operation. State-run lotteries were the only gambling events legally allowed in Brazil, with land-based casinos and other betting strictly illegal within the country. Brazil recently legalized betting, allowing operators to launch their services to the country’s citizens and offer their selections of games. Residents have taken …
Michigan earns record billions in online gambling, betting revenue
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The US state of Michigan has seen regulated online gambling and betting significantly increased the state’s revenue by record amounts, according to new data shared by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Commercial and tribal operators combined to generate a massive $3.8 billion in gross receipts for 2025. This was a 29.5% increase compared to 2024, reflective of the industry’s immense and ongoing growth. What’s more, about $3.1 billion of that …
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