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FURIA holds top spot in January CS2 Valve Regional Standings

Image credit: StarLadder Brazilian esports organisation FURIA is first in the global Valve Regional Standings (VRS) for January 2026, keeping hold of the top spot it secured in November 2025. The January VRS holds significant value, determining the invitations for four Tier 1 CS2 events taking place over the next four months. Unveiled on January … Continued The post FURIA holds top spot in January CS2 Valve Regional Standings appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 11:10 Uhr

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Turkey tightens financial oversight as gambling crackdown expands

Image Credit: Engin Akyurt With new banking regulations that increase oversight of high-value money transfers, Turkey is stepping up its fight against financial crime and illegal gambling. Starting on January 1st, 2026, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) will implement the regulations, which require banks to obtain detailed documentation for all transactions of ₺200,000 (£3,431) … Continued The post Turkey tightens financial oversight as gambling crackdown expands appeared fi

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 10:58 Uhr

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100 Thieves appoints NiceWigg as co-owner

Image Credit: 100 Thieves 100 Thieves has appointed Apex Legends and organization streamer Jack Martin, known online as NiceWigg, as a co-owner of the organisation. The announcement was first made by 100 Thieves in a post on X (formerly Twitter) with an attached announcement video, stating simply: “Welcome, co-owner.” This was followed shortly after by … Continued The post 100 Thieves appoints NiceWigg as co-owner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.01.2026 01:30 Uhr

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100 Thieves Roobet announces CS2 signings, roster missing just one player

Image Credit: 100 Thieves 100 Thieves Roobet has been announcing its new Counter-Strike 2 team after the organisation’s decision to return to the esports title. Graham ‘messioso’ Pitt and Sean ‘sgares’ Gares have been working on putting together a CS2 team for the 2026 season, and the three more players were announced today: Andre ‘Ag1l” Gil, William … Continued The post 100 Thieves Roobet announces CS2 signings, roster missing just one player appeared first on Esports In

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 21:00 Uhr

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New Apex Legends patch reworks Octane’s stim and buffs Newcastle

Image credit: Electronic Arts Respawn Entertainment has introduced a wave of balance changes in the latest Apex Legends update, along with the Winter Wipeout event. The new patch shakes up Octane’s gameplay with a stim rework, buffs other in-game legends such as Newcastle and Crypto, and brings additional changes that will impact both the casual … Continued The post New Apex Legends patch reworks Octane’s stim and buffs Newcastle appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 20:34 Uhr

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Streamer Forsen and Pobelter to compete in League of Legends’ NLC

Image credit: GG Talent Group Swedish streamer Sebastian ‘Forsen‘ Fors and former Team Liquid mid laner Eugene ‘Pobelter‘ Park will compete in Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) 2026 Winter as part of a newly formed roster. The team, known as 4 Swines and a Bum, is the ninth team announced to take part in … Continued The post Streamer Forsen and Pobelter to compete in League of Legends’ NLC appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 19:04 Uhr

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Dota 2 world champion AdmiralBulldog puts TI 2013 ring up for sale

Image credit: EPICENTER Former Dota 2 professional player Henrik ‘AdmiralBulldog‘ Per Karl Ahnberg has revealed that he has put his championship ring, earned from winning The International 2013, up for sale. The champion of Dota 2’s tentpole tournament listed the ring on eBay on January 3rd in order to generate some cash. Alliance emerged victorious … Continued The post Dota 2 world champion AdmiralBulldog puts TI 2013 ring up for sale appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 18:27 Uhr

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Bigetron by Vitality reveals 2026 Honor of Kings roster

Image credit: Bigetron by Vitality Indonesian esports organisation Bigetron by Vitality has revealed its new Honor of Kings roster for the 2026 season. Four new esports athletes will join Bigetron by Vitality’s current jungler Yong ‘ZhanQ‘ Zhan Quan, who has played with the team since August 2024. A new Head Coach will also represent the … Continued The post Bigetron by Vitality reveals 2026 Honor of Kings roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 17:40 Uhr

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Which teams qualified for Call of Duty Challengers Elite 1?

Image credit: Call of Duty League After an action-packed weekend of online qualifiers, the 12 teams competing in the first Call of Duty Challengers Elite of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season have been decided. Taking place from January 7th to 22nd, the season’s opening Elite event will see the top amateur teams … Continued The post Which teams qualified for Call of Duty Challengers Elite 1? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 16:56 Uhr

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How Marvel Rivals can leverage Avengers: Doomsday in 2026

Image credit: Marvel Studios / NetEase Games Avengers: Doomsday is the next major crossover event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, scheduled for release on December 18 later this year. The movie allegedly revolves around Dr Doom, a villain from the far future who is attempting to kidnap the children of established heroes to destroy multiple … Continued The post How Marvel Rivals can leverage Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 16:37 Uhr

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BLAST Rivals Season 2 is heading to Hong Kong

Image Credits: @BLASTPremier Esports tournament organiser BLAST has unveiled that its BLAST Rivals Season 2 event will take place in Hong Kong from November 8th to November 15th. After hosting BLAST Rivals Fall earlier in November, the CS2 competition will once again return to the country. The event will feature a total of eight teams … Continued The post BLAST Rivals Season 2 is heading to Hong Kong appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 15:40 Uhr

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LCK 2026 Season Opening teams revealed

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed the participating players for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) 2026 Season Opening. Five teams comprising of top LoL professionals will compete on January 9th, starting from 6 PM KST / 9 AM GMT in Seoul, South Korea. The Season Opening is a celebratory exhibition event … Continued The post LCK 2026 Season Opening teams revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 15:09 Uhr

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FlyQuest signs story to its Counter-Strike 2 roster

Image credit: PGL North American esports organisation FlyQuest has signed João ‘story‘ Vieira to its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster, completing the lineup. The move follows the organisation’s decision to move Iulian ‘⁠regali⁠’ Harjău to the bench after he joined the team in December 2024. The roster change follows a disappointing end to what initially appeared to be a … Continued The post FlyQuest signs story to its Counter-Strike 2 roster appear

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 14:19 Uhr

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LCP unveils full 2026 format ahead of Split 1

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has unveiled the full schedule and a detailed format for the 2026 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) season, set to begin on January 16th. The introduction of Championship Points, along with the addition of a Swiss Stage are the main highlights of the latest season. LCP 2026 will … Continued The post LCP unveils full 2026 format ahead of Split 1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 14:10 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Mobile is on the way – Here are 10 things it needs to succeed

Rainbow Six Mobile art featuring two teams / Image credit: Ubisoft Rainbow Six Mobile is a handheld version of Siege X, launching on iOS and Android devices on February 23, 2026. With a few new maps and the Bomb Rush mode, Rainbow Six Mobile will feature never-before-seen content for Siege fans to enjoy, along with … Continued The post Rainbow Six Mobile is on the way – Here are 10 things it needs to succeed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 13:38 Uhr

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BC.Game acquires SAW CS2 trio to complete roster

Image credit: BC.Game BC.Game has signed the SAW trio of Christopher ‘MUTiRiS‘ Fernandes, Antonia ‘aragornN Barbosa, and Adones ‘krazy‘ Nobre to complete its Counter-Strike 2 line-up for 2026. As a result of securing the trio, the esports organisation has secured a core of players that ranked 18th in December 2025’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Unveiled … Continued The post BC.Game acquires SAW CS2 trio to complete roster appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:38 Uhr

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LPL Split 1 2026 unveils format changes and increased Championship Points

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed more details surrounding China’s LPL Split 1, which is set to commence on January 15th, 2026. This year, the LPL has updated its Group Stage format, alongside introducing increased Championship Points rewards that will take effect when the competition starts. The tournament will feature 14 LPL teams … Continued The post LPL Split 1 2026 unveils format changes and increased Championship Points appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:30 Uhr

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ENVY exits Rainbow Six Siege esports

Image credit: ENVY North American esports organisation ENVY has announced its exit from the Rainbow Six Siege competitive scene. Through an official post on social media, the team confirmed that it will pause competitive operations and has officially parted ways with its entire roster. ENVY has dropped the roster right before the Last Chance Qualifier for the Six … Continued The post ENVY exits Rainbow Six Siege esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 12:04 Uhr

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MOONTON Games unveils MLBB Media Championship and M7 Media Awards

Image credit: MOONTON With Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s M7 World Championship underway, MOONTON has announced the MLBB Media Championship (MMC), a tournament for on-site media. Additionally, the developer has revealed the M7 Awards for Best Media, featuring three categories: Trendspotter Award, Best in Esports Business Journalism Award, and the Outstanding Feature Award. All three award … Continued The post MOONTON Games unveils MLBB Media Championship and M7 Media Awards appeared first on

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 11:34 Uhr

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NRG wins Fragadelphia Frag Miami 2 2026

Image credit: Fragadelphia NRG has won Fragadelphia’s Frag Miami 2 Counter-Strike 2 event, beginning the 2026 season on the front foot. The North American esports organisation defeated European side 9INE 3-1 in the first notable CS2 LAN event of the year. NRG’s Road To Victory Frag Miami 2 marked the debut of NRG’s new roster. … Continued The post NRG wins Fragadelphia Frag Miami 2 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.01.2026 10:56 Uhr

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5 ways PUBG can stay relevant in 2026

Image credit: PUBG/Krafton Studios PUBG, developed by PUBG/Krafton Studios, maintains a peak of around 760,000 players on Steam, compared to 3,236,027 in January 2018. Last year saw numerous improvements, including bug fixes and the end of support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. PUBG still made its mark in the esports scene, with the … Continued The post 5 ways PUBG can stay relevant in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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League of Legends: Warwick lore explained

Warwick default skin official artwork in League of Legends / Image credit: Riot Games Warwick is a tank/fighter champion from Zaun, best suited to the jungle and top lane. Warwick was formerly a gangster who was subject to torturous experimentation by Singed, the mad chemist. The experimentation led to Warwick losing his memory and becoming … Continued The post League of Legends: Warwick lore explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 03.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Pulsar to operate Pulsar eS independently, separating gaming and esports

Image credit: Pulsar Peripheral manufacturer Pulsar has announced that it will operate Pulsar eS, its esports-focused line-up of products, independently from the main gaming gear counterpart moving forward. The announcement comes with the launch of a new Pulsar eS social media account on X (Twitter), where the company promises to share content surrounding the new … Continued The post Pulsar to operate Pulsar eS independently, separating gaming and esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 20:27 Uhr

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BIG parts ways with kyuubii

Image credit: ESL Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced it has parted ways with Counter-Strike 2 player Can ‘kyuubii‘ Ali following a 12-month stint competing across the organisation’s main and academy rosters. During his time on the main roster, the 20-year old competed in several Tier 1 events, including IEM Katowice 2025 and PGL Astana … Continued The post BIG parts ways with kyuubii appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 18:51 Uhr

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