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China esports market grows 6.4% in 2025, report finds

Image Credit: CADPA China’s esports industry recorded steady growth in 2025, with total revenue reaching ¥29.331bn (~$4.02bn / ~£3.19bn), marking a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, according to figures revealed at the 2025 China Esports Industry Annual Conference. The data was published on December 4th during the conference in Beijing’s Shijingshan District by Tang Jiajun, Deputy … Continued The post China esports market grows 6.4% in 2025, report finds appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.12.2025 00:37 Uhr

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Project Blender Phase 4 LAN Finals cancelled

Image credit: Project Blender Project Blender has cancelled the LAN Finals in Paris for its Phase 4 due to ‘logistical challenges’ and visa issues. The inaugural edition of the VALORANT tournament will instead conclude online, with its casting team delivering the live broadcast from Paris. “We regret to announce a change in the organisation of … Continued The post Project Blender Phase 4 LAN Finals cancelled appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 18:58 Uhr

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New York Governor signs S5935A bill banning online sweepstakes casinos

Image Credit: Carlos Oliva After Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill S5935A into law, New York has formally outlawed online sweepstakes casinos. The action immediately shuts down one of the biggest sweepstakes markets in the US by making it illegal to operate sweepstakes casino platforms within the state. The law, which takes effect immediately, prohibits operators … Continued The post New York Governor signs S5935A bill banning online sweepstakes casinos appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 18:22 Uhr

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Which teams qualified for the PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals?

Image credit: Krafton The Last Stage of PUBG Global Championship has concluded, meaning that the top 16 teams for the Grand Finals have been decided. The remaining squads will compete from December 12th to 14th, 2025 at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, to claim the lion’s share of its $1.5m (£1.12m) prize pool. The Grand Finals are … Continued The post Which teams qualified for the PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 17:44 Uhr

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2025 LCK Awards to take place on December 19th

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has announced that the 2025 LCK Awards will take place on December 19th at the CJ ENM Center in the Mapo District of Seoul, South Korea. The annual ceremony will celebrate the best LCK players and coaches throughout the 2025 LoL Esports season. According to previous editions, this year’s … Continued The post 2025 LCK Awards to take place on December 19th appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 17:17 Uhr

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Petra announces retirement from VALORANT esports

Image Credits: G2 Esports G2 Gozen’s Initiator, Petra ‘Petra’ Stoker has announced her retirement from competitive VALORANT, bringing her four year Game Changers campaign to an end. Her decision to retire comes after both parties failed to reach a mutual contract agreement ahead of the 2026 season. “After many years competing at the highest level … Continued The post Petra announces retirement from VALORANT esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 17:12 Uhr

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ESL Pro League Season 23 finals to take place in front of live audience

Image credit: Helena Kristiansson, ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced that the finals of ESL Pro League Season 23 will take place in front of a live audience. Taking place from March 13th to 15th, 2026, at Stockholm’s Annexet, fans will have an opportunity to watch the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams in action. … Continued The post ESL Pro League Season 23 finals to take place in front of live audience appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 17:05 Uhr

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Kaajak and Aspas amoung 2025 VCT Awards winners

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has unveiled the winners of the 2025 VCT Awards, acknowledging competitive excellence throughout this year’s VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). The awards honour individual achievements across nine categories, such as Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, for every VCT region (EMEA, Americas, Pacific, China). Like in previous … Continued The post Kaajak and Aspas amoung 2025 VCT Awards winners appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 16:54 Uhr

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Alliance secures Gamdom deal for CS2 and Apex Legends

Image Credit: Alliance European esports organisation Alliance has announced a partnership with cryptocurrency gambling platform Gamdom. The Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2-focused partnership will see Alliance feature Gamdom in its community and content initiatives, such as giveaways and video content series. Moreover, the company’s branding will be featured on Alliance’s official jersey. Financial terms of … Continued The post Alliance secures Gamdom deal for CS2 and Apex Le

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 16:01 Uhr

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Tekken Executive Director Katsuhiro Harada leaves Bandai Namco

An Esports Insider Illustration, Image credit: Bandai Namco Katsuhiro Harada, the Executive Director and Producer of the Tekken series, has shared that he will be leaving Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. The announcement comes as Tekken celebrates its 30th anniversary, adding that it was ‘the most fitting moment’ to step away from the … Continued The post Tekken Executive Director Katsuhiro Harada leaves Bandai Namco appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 15:34 Uhr

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BOOM Esports exits Dota 2 esports, parts ways with entire roster

Image credit: BOOM Esports Southeast Asian esports organisation BOOM Esports has announced the closure of its Dota 2 division, parting ways with its entire roster. This has brought its eight-year tenure in Valve’s MOBA title to an end, with the team’s last appearance at a LAN tournament being The International 2025, where it scored a … Continued The post BOOM Esports exits Dota 2 esports, parts ways with entire roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 15:32 Uhr

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How to Jungle in MLBB – A Complete Guide

Image credit: Moonton Jungling in MLBB is the same as in any other MOBA; you farm jungle creeps and attack lanes.  There are multiple types of junglers in MLBB: assassins, fighters, tanks, and even mages.  Jungling is all about timing your farms and ganks to level up efficiently.  A good jungler gets to level 4 … Continued The post How to Jungle in MLBB – A Complete Guide appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 14:13 Uhr

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Los Angeles Thieves and OpTic Texas begin CDL 2026 season on front foot

Image credit: Call of Duty League Los Angeles Thieves and OpTic Texas have already opened the 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) season on the front foot, winning their first two Major 1 qualifying matches. After the first week of matches, the pair top the table with a 2-0 record, putting both teams in a … Continued The post Los Angeles Thieves and OpTic Texas begin CDL 2026 season on front foot appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 13:55 Uhr

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Kazakh and Ojrein crowned Red Bull Legends Inn 2025 champions

Image credit: Red Bull Gaming Red Bull Legends Inn has crowned pro players Assanali ‘kazakh‘ Zhandildin and Svyatoslav ‘ojrein‘ Korochinsky as its new champions. The Apex Legends competition, hosted by Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An and Phillip ‘ImperialHal’ Dosen, has concluded, took place in Chicago, US and had a prize pool of $27,500 (~£20,640). The tournament took place at … Continued The post Kazakh and Ojrein crowned Red Bull Legends Inn 2025 champions appea

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 13:21 Uhr

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Fortnite vs Apex Legends: Which Battle Royale is for you?

Image credit: EA / Epic Games While both are Battle Royales, Fortnite is a chaotic, third-person shooter with great variety, while Apex Legends is an FPS. Apex Legends has tighter gunplay, while Fortnite offers far more game modes. A Fortnite update is more frequent and impactful than Apex Legends updates in 2025. Fortnite is the … Continued The post Fortnite vs Apex Legends: Which Battle Royale is for you? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 13:21 Uhr

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Karmine Corp wins RLCS Kick-Off Weekend 2026

Image credit: Rocket League Esports French esports organisation Karmine Corp has won the RLCS Kick-Off Weekend 2026, the opening tournament of the 15th Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) season. The European roster defeated the North American side Shopify Rebellion 4-0 in the Grand Final. With this result, Karmine Corp has also secured a place at … Continued The post Karmine Corp wins RLCS Kick-Off Weekend 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 12:48 Uhr

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Dota 2 hard carry tier list: Who are the Position 1 heroes?

Image credit: Valve Our Dota 2 hard carry tier list analyses the best and worst heroes in the current meta for general play in the middle three ranks for the role. The best hard carry heroes have strong scaling to make them mid-to-late game powerhouses. Hard carry heroes are vulnerable in the early game and … Continued The post Dota 2 hard carry tier list: Who are the Position 1 heroes? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 12:35 Uhr

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Tundra Esports defeats Team Yandex to win BLAST Slam V

Image credit: BLAST Tundra Esports continues to dominate in Dota 2, winning BLAST Slam V over the weekend by defeating Team Yandex 3-0 in the Grand Finals. With that, the squad secured the lion’s share of a $1m (~£760,000) prize pool and has earned one of the three available spots for next year’s BLAST Slam … Continued The post Tundra Esports defeats Team Yandex to win BLAST Slam V appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 12:05 Uhr

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FULL SENSE enters VCT Pacific 2026, retains TALON roster

Image Credits: FULL SENSE Riot Games has welcomed Thai esports organisation FULL SENSE to the VCT Pacific until the end of the 2026 season. The announcement comes after the publisher’s decision to remove TALON from the International League for its ‘failure to operate and manage its team.’ Moreover, the Thai organisation will also be retaining … Continued The post FULL SENSE enters VCT Pacific 2026, retains TALON roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 11:45 Uhr

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PGL to host Counter-Strike 2 Major in Singapore in 2026

Image credit: PGL Esports tournament organiser PGL has announced it will host the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2026 in Singapore. The PGL Singapore Major 2026 will take place from November 25th and December 13th, acting as the season-ending event for Valve’s first-person shooter. The Singapore Major marks the first time Counter-Strike’s biggest tournament has … Continued The post PGL to host Counter-Strike 2 Major in Singapore in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 10:57 Uhr

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FaZe Clan, NAVI and Team Falcons earn final StarLadder Budapest Major playoff places

Image credit: StarLadder FaZe Clan, NAVI and Team Falcons have become the final teams to secure qualification for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs.  The three teams successfully booked a place with victories in the Counter-Strike 2 tournament’s Stage 3 fifth round. FaZe Clan Magic Lives On FaZe Clan’s eventful Major journey continued with a … Continued The post FaZe Clan, NAVI and Team Falcons earn final StarLadder Budapest Major playoff places appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.12.2025 10:43 Uhr

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PaiN Gaming and 3DMAX eliminated from StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Image credit: StarLadder PaiN Gaming and 3DMAX have become the latest teams to bow out of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025‘s third stage. The Brazilian side, which scored a top-four finish at the Austin Major, and the all-French roster lost in crucial round four Swiss Stage matches. PaiN Gaming Bows Out Although PaiN Gaming kicked … Continued The post PaiN Gaming and 3DMAX eliminated from StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.12.2025 17:45 Uhr

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Team Spirit and FURIA qualify for StarLadder Budapest Major playoffs

Image credit: StarLadder Team Spirit and FURIA are the first two teams to earn a place in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs.  The pair advances to the MVM Dome after securing flawless 3-0 win-to-loss records during the Counter-Strike 2 tournament’s third stage. Team Spirit Outlasts MOUZ The opening 2-0 match between Team Spirit and … Continued The post Team Spirit and FURIA qualify for StarLadder Budapest Major playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.12.2025 17:21 Uhr

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Peanut returning to competitive League of Legends alongside former ROX Tigers teammates

The League of Legends community was sad to see veteran Han ‘Peanut’ Wang-ho retire after the World Championship 2025, but he is surprising fans by competing once again. Peanut is competing in SOOP LoL League (SLL) 2025 Winter alongside his ROX Tigers teammates for the first time in around a decade. Peanut announced in September … Continued The post Peanut returning to competitive League of Legends alongside former ROX Tigers teammates appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.12.2025 16:12 Uhr

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