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LCS Lock-In 2026 saw peak viewership increase following rebranding

The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Lock-In tournament recorded an increase in peak viewership compared to last year, reaching 184,969 viewers during the grand final between Cloud9 and LYON. According to Esports Charts, average viewership stayed similar, with both splits stopping the count at over 89,000 people. However, the last series of LCS Lock-In … Continued The post LCS Lock-In 2026 saw peak viewership increase following rebranding appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 11:41 Uhr

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Team Vitality tops March 2026 CS2 Valve Regional Standings

Team Vitality has topped the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) for March 2026 following its strong start to the Counter-Strike 2 season. The French esports organisation won IEM Krakow 2026 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 to return to the top of the global standings for the first time since August 2025. Unveiled on March 2nd, this month’s … Continued The post Team Vitality tops March 2026 CS2 Valve Regional Standings appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 11:26 Uhr

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Oddin.gg appoints Todd McCully as Head of Sales

Oddin.gg has hired Todd McCully as its Head of Sales, tasking him with leading the company’s commercial strategy as the esports betting provider continues to scale in global markets. The company noted that McCully will oversee its global partnership approach with operators and platform providers to roll out Oddin.gg’s esports betting ecosystem across multiple jurisdictions. … Continued The post Oddin.gg appoints Todd McCully as Head of Sales appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 11:10 Uhr

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Louisiana Lawmakers introduce bills to ban micro-bets and sweepstakes

Louisiana lawmakers are taking strong steps to change the state’s gambling scene by passing new laws that limit certain types of sports bets and crack down on sweepstakes casinos. There were calls to make rules stricter for online and retail betting markets during the 2026 legislative session. These actions are part of a broader state … Continued The post Louisiana Lawmakers introduce bills to ban micro-bets and sweepstakes appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 10:57 Uhr

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Paper Rex and Gentle Mates qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs

VCT Pacific’s Paper Rex and EMEA team Gentle Mates have qualified for the VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs thanks to their undefeated Swiss Stage runs. As a result, their opponents, Americas representative NRG and EMEA’s Team Liquid, must survive another round of Swiss Stage matches to secure one of the two remaining Playoffs spots. NRG Couldn’t … Continued The post Paper Rex and Gentle Mates qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 10:47 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 regional casters revealed

NetEase has revealed the full list of regional casters for Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026, who will commentate on ongoing matches starting with the Preseason. 31 casters have been revealed, both new and returning, to cover all regions except for China. This includes the Americas, EMEA, and Pacific. There will be 11 casters in total covering … Continued The post Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 regional casters revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 10:35 Uhr

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Team Liquid BR parts ways with three Rainbow Six players following 2026 roster shake-up

Esports organisation Team Liquid has confirmed the departure of three of its Rainbow Six Siege players, marking a significant change to its Brazilian lineup. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Team Liquid BR announced it had said goodbye to Thiago ‘LENDA’ Torres, Lucas ‘DiasLucasBr’ Dias and Victor ‘Daffo’ Pedron, thanking the trio for their … Continued The post Team Liquid BR parts ways with three Rainbow Six players following 2026 roster shake-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 07:04 Uhr

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Riot Games explains League of Legends Ranked MMR redistribution and hints at new tier

Riot Games has outlined why it recently reshaped League of Legends’ Ranked ladder, after players reported noticeable changes to their climb across the 2026 season. In a developer blog post published on March 2nd, Matt ‘Riot Phroxzon’ Leung-Harrison, Lead Gameplay Designer at Riot Games, said the studio adjusted how hidden matchmaking rating (MMR) maps to … Continued The post Riot Games explains League of Legends Ranked MMR redistribution and hints at new tier appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 03.03.2026 07:00 Uhr

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LoLdle answers today

If today’s LoLdle answers are the only thing standing between you and a broken streak, we’ve got you covered. This League of Legends puzzle game has become increasingly popular over the years because it really tests your knowledge of all the LoL champions. That said, you can find all LoLdle answers for Classic, Quote, Ability, … Continued The post LoLdle answers today appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 23:31 Uhr

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MIBR replaces paiN Gaming at PGL Bucharest 2026

Esports tournament organiser PGL has announced MIBR as the final team that will compete at PGL Bucharest 2026 after Brazilian side paiN Gaming withdrew from the tournament. As a result of paiN Gaming’s withdrawal, MIBR inherits the team’s invite at the Tier 1 tournament taking place in the Romanian city. Announced on March 2nd, following … Continued The post MIBR replaces paiN Gaming at PGL Bucharest 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 18:27 Uhr

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AurumX partners KazarHQ to build Web3 gaming ecosystem

AurumX has confirmed a strategic partnership with Web3 gaming studio KazarHQ with both parties looking to build a fully interoperable gaming ecosystem across multiple games.  The announcement outlines plans to align KazarHQ’s gameverse with AurumX’s on-chain financial infrastructure to create a connected, scalable network for players and developers. AurumX and KazarHQ Seek to Connect Gaming … Continued The post AurumX partners KazarHQ to build Web3 gaming ecosystem appeared first on E

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 18:10 Uhr

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LEON.Bet and GamerLegion expand partnership to Dota 2 roster

German organisation GamerLegion has revealed that it is expanding its current partnership with online sportsbook brand LEON.Bet. According to the announcement, the deal will see LEON.Bet work closely with GamerLegion’s Dota 2 roster. GamerLegion wrote on X (Twitter): “We’re delighted to announce that LEON.Bet Esports extends their support of GamerLegion by working closely with our … Continued The post LEON.Bet and GamerLegion expand partnership to Dota 2 roster appeared f

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 18:03 Uhr

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Fnatic and Passion UA headline Stake Ranked Ep.1 closed qualifier

Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has revealed the teams receiving direct invitations to compete in the Stake Ranked Ep.1 closed qualifiers Fnatic and Passion UA are among the 16 teams competing in the online qualifiers taking place from March 3rd to 8th. In addition to Passion UA and Fnatic, the closed qualifier features several teams looking … Continued The post Fnatic and Passion UA headline Stake Ranked Ep.1 closed qualifier appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:38 Uhr

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Team Falcons parts ways with Fortnite player Japko

Team Falcons has announced the departure of its Fortnite player Aleksy ‘Japko’ Jablonsk, bringing the Polish player’s two-year stint with the Saudi Arabian esports organisation to an end. The decision has raised questions, especially because Japko just qualified for Reload Elite Series 2026 Championship, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, according to … Continued The post Team Falcons parts ways with Fortnite player Japko appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:28 Uhr

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League of Legends First Stand Twitch subscriptions and Warhound Senna revealed

Riot Games has announced a range of new features for League of Legends esports fans tied to the upcoming First Stand tournament. Alongside revealing details about the event, Riot confirmed team revenue-sharing plans connected to a new Senna skin and expanded fan opportunities through official broadcast channels. Warhound Senna will be available in League of … Continued The post League of Legends First Stand Twitch subscriptions and Warhound Senna revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:14 Uhr

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Shyvana rework comes to League of Legends in Patch 26.6

The long-awaited Shyvana rework is finally here, bringing one of League of Legends’ most requested updates in Patch 26.6. After years have passed since Riot Games signalled its wish to rework Shyvana, the Half-dragon returns with major gameplay changes and updated visuals. Plans for Shyvana’s rework were in place since Riot acknowledged that she was … Continued The post Shyvana rework comes to League of Legends in Patch 26.6 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 17:00 Uhr

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Evo champion MenaRD becomes Bandits Gaming co-owner

Street Fighter 6 player Saul Leonardo ‘MenaRD‘ Mena II has become a co-owner of Dominican esports organisation Bandits Gaming. The two-time Capcom Cup champion will assist the organisation in “building a sustainable legacy in esports” in addition to developing new talent competing in FGC tournaments. Revealed on March 2nd, 2026, MenaRD becoming a co-owner of … Continued The post Evo champion MenaRD becomes Bandits Gaming co-owner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 16:25 Uhr

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BBL Esports announces partnership with ATK Gear

Gaming peripheral brand ATK Gear has announced that it has partnered with BBL Esports’ VALORANT team. The collaboration names ATK Gear as the official peripheral partner of the Turkish organisation, supporting the roster as it competes at VALORANT Masters Santiago. “We’re proud to officially partner with BBL Esports VALORANT,” ATK Gear stated on X (Twitter). … Continued The post BBL Esports announces partnership with ATK Gear appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 15:20 Uhr

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OpTic Texas remains flawless as CDL Major 2 qualifiers heat up

OpTic Texas has continued its flawless start to the CDL Major 2 2026 qualifiers with two more victories in the third week of matches. The defending Call of Duty League (CDL) champion sits at the top of the table with six straight wins as it closes in on securing the top seed for the second … Continued The post OpTic Texas remains flawless as CDL Major 2 qualifiers heat up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 14:52 Uhr

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Gen.G takes down BNK FearX to win LCK Cup 2026

Korean esports organisation Gen.G has won yet another domestic trophy, dominating BNK FearX in the grand final of the LCK Cup 2026. Despite Gen.G walking away victorious, both teams will now head to First Stand, the first international tournament of the year, starting March 16th. Despite BNK FearX’s strong performance in the lower bracket final … Continued The post Gen.G takes down BNK FearX to win LCK Cup 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 14:23 Uhr

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Astralis announces Stake as official betting partner

Danish esports organisation Astralis has announced a new partnership with online casino and sportsbook platform Stake. The collaboration sees Stake become the organisation’s official betting partner, bringing fan activations, digital campaigns, and content to Astralis’ platforms. According to the announcement, the partnership was sealed following Stake securing a ‘newly activated Danish license’ lasting for five … Continued The post Astralis announces Stake as offic

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 14:05 Uhr

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RRQ partners with ZOWIE for VCT Pacific 2026

Asian esports organisation RRQ has announced a partnership with gaming peripherals ZOWIE for VCT Pacific 2026. As a part of the deal, ZOWIE will provide its monitors to RRQ’s VALORANT roster and will also feature on the team’s jersey.  “RRQ officially partners with ZOWIE. Precision, performance, and focus are everything at the highest level. With … Continued The post RRQ partners with ZOWIE for VCT Pacific 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 13:21 Uhr

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LYON crowned 2026 LCS Lock-In champion

Mexican esports organisation LYON pulled off an impressive lower bracket run to become the 2026 LCS Lock-In champions. After finishing only fifth at the end of the regular season, LYON took down all of the top teams, with jungler Kacper ‘Inspired‘ Słoma becoming the Finals MVP. As a result, it will be the LCS representative … Continued The post LYON crowned 2026 LCS Lock-In champion appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 13:19 Uhr

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Aurora Gaming to participate in PUBG esports

Late last week, Serbian esports organisation Aurora Gaming officially announced its entry into PUBG esports. The announcement marks another step as the team grows its presence across different games. Aurora Unveils PUBG Lineup The Aurora Gaming PUBG active roster features Kirill ‘ext4nz’ Lysenko, Aleksey ‘Layosh’ Shvedov, Mikhail ‘xLurex’ Lyubaev, and Artem ‘Art1_x’ Todorenko. They will be … Continued The post Aurora Gaming to participate in PUBG esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 13:14 Uhr

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