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Asus to host a big esports competition at Game Con Canada
Valorant and Street Fighter 6 players will compete at Canada's largest gaming event, which takes place in Edmonton in June Asus has unveiled ROG Masters North America 2026, a big open esports tournament for gamers in Canada and the U.S. In the competition, Valorant and Street Fighter 6 players will take part in online qualifiers before finalists face
Why esports betting still underperforms – and how operators can close the gap
While esports betting is increasingly prevalent, some operators struggle to turn availability into engagement. Marek Suchar, group head of strategic transition and growth at Oddin.gg, tells iGaming Business why key product pain points limit performance, and what it takes to build an experience that holds attention across a full session. The promise of esports within
Esports was never apolitical, we just pretended it was (and we can’t any longer)
How does international politics affect esport? The simple answer is: the same way it affects every other aspect of your life, because everything is politics. It shapes the rights you have, the prices you pay, the stability of the systems around you, and even the small...
Rev: Can esports work exist without crippling financial anxiety? NLC’s late payments suggest not yet
It’s honestly really hard to keep track of which esports entity owes what to whom at this point, and that’s the problem. It feels like there is a new “I didn’t get paid” tweet almost every month from a player, caster, or staff member aimed at team or tournament organizer...
Tencent Esports announce 10-year deal with Olympic Council of Asia
Last Updated On January 22, 2026 Image credit: Tencent Esports Tencent Esports has announced a ten-year strategic partnership with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). As a result of the deal, the esports branch of the tech conglomerate becomes the official esports technology partner of the OCA. According to a release , the partnership aims
Plugging the esports engagement gap with innovative solutions
As a highly digital discipline popular among Gen Z, esports punters consume content differently to traditional sports bettors. For operators to succeed, they need tools that cater to this generation’s high expectations for engaging content that allows them to make informed bets. iGB sits down with Oddin.gg co-founder and Managing Director Marek Suchar to understand
SIS Expands Esports Gaming Content with Midnite Launch
Sports Information Services (SIS) has announced the launch of additional racing and esports gaming content with UK-based betting platform Midnite. SIS said that Midnite will now add its premium racing and Competitive Gaming content to its site, having previously integrated its live racing and events-based esports content. Midnite now has access to SIS’s complete Competitive
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Reveals Format, Qualification & National Team Rules
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has revealed more concrete details about the Esports Nations Cup 2026, confirming how the new global competition will work and how countries will qualify for its debut later this year. Set to launch in Riyadh in November 2026, the Esports Nations Cup places national pride front and centre rather
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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye
Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D
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Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight
Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first
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Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C
Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from
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Pyth Network Targets Bloomberg’s $50 Billion Market-Data Empire
Pyth Network is pushing deeper into the more than $50 billion market for financial data, launching 24/7 index products across metals, oil, and U.S. equities as it positions its onchain price feeds against incumbents like Bloomberg. Key Takeaways Pyth Network launched 24/7 indices for metals, oil, and U.S. equities, adopted by Coinbase and Kraken. Euronext
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Macron and Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 summit
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