Win.gg
News
shroud confirms he will play in the Valorant Champions Tour shroud confirms he will play in the Valorant Champions Tour
Michael “shroud” Grzesiek dropped a bomb on his stream when he confirmed his participation in the Valorant Champions Tour.
The streamer and former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro player is one of the most popular personalities on Twitch. His last professional CSGO match was at CSGO’s PGL Major Kraków in 2017. He is most likely competing in the open qualifiers for Valorant Champions Tour: North America Stage 3 Challengers 2. That event will be on July 22. shroud’s teammates for the event are not confirmed.
The full-time streamer and former CSGO professional casually made the announcement during a restream of IEM Cologne. He was discussing the pressure he faced during his time as a CSGO pro and mysteriously related it to his current feelings. That mystery was instantly solved when shroud revealed that he would play in the Valorant Champions Tour.
shroud confirms VCT participation
“I mean I am playing in the VCT. That’ll be kinda fun. We’re gonna get owned, but hey. Whatever,” shroud said.
The streaming star has
hinted at returning to competition before, but has never confirmed anything until now. shroud has competed across several shooter games since retiring from CSGO, including PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Rainbow Six Siege, and Call of Duty: Blackout.
This won’t be shroud’s first competitive foray in Valorant. shroud placed second at GlitchCon 2020 Super Team Showdown near to the game’s original release date. Valorant is also a regular pick for his streams, and is popular with shroud’s fans.
Why did shroud retire from CSGO?
shroud played professional CSGO from 2014 to 2017. Esports wasn’t quite as big in the mid-2010s. Tournaments didn’t have as many viewers, which made it more difficult to court sponsors and provide big prize pools.
shroud earned $114,250 in prize money in 2016, his most lucrative year by far. While that’s certainly a lot of money, famous gamers like shroud can earn a lot more with much less pressure by streaming. Even back then, streamers made just as much, if not way more, than professional esports players. shroud first began streaming on Twitch in 2016 before straeming full-time in late 2017. Considering shroud’s net worth is estimated at over $20 million today, the transition definitely paid off.
Read Also
News
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 ...
News
MSL Thailand secures DXRacer partnership ahead of its first season
Hannan Mundia
With the first season of MSL Thailand on the horizon, the league has secured a partnership with DXRacer as its official gaming chair partner. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is easily one of the most well-known MOBAs in the market, competing with giants such as League of Legends and Dota 2. The game’s esports presence is huge, and developer Moonton Games aims to take that to the next level. As part ...
News
Malta poised to introduce regulated prediction markets to Europe
Khizar Mundia
Prediction markets are all the rage right now, but Europe lacks any regulated platforms for the new gambling alternative. Malta may be changing that, as the country explores introducing prediction markets to its citizens. Depending on the jurisdiction worldwide, prediction markets are classified as gambling products or financial instruments. This means that their legal status can vary substantially by region, but Malta looks to be leading the way with the ...
News
Study: What is your late-night gaming session costing your boss?
Conn Mc Gillion
Hopping on a game with friends can keep most players up far past their regular bedtime. So much so, that it can apparently affect your boss and colleagues as well as yourself. Win.gg's latest study shows that nearly half of U.S. gamers feel less productive at work the day after a late-night gaming session, with an average productivity slump of 2 hours. 49% of employed U.S. gamers feel less productive ...
Slots
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 ...
News
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 ...
News
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 ...
