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High 5 Games exits Connecticut iGaming market after $1.4m Settlement

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Garrett Kerman

High 5 Games, a prominent online casino content provider, has agreed to a $1.44 million (€1.06 million) settlement with Connecticut regulators following allegations of operating an unlicensed online casino in the state.
Older millennials are powering the esports betting boom

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Garrett Kerman

Esports betting is no longer just a playground for Gen Z. Recent data shows that older millennials, those in their late 20s to early 40s, are now a driving force behind the rapid growth of esports wagering worldwide. In 2024, the 18–43 age group accounted for 87% of all esports bettors, with millennials making up about half of that demographic. This shift highlights how a generation that grew up with video games is now fueling a multi-billion-dollar betting industry.
2025 Red Bull Home Ground heads to New York for the first time

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Rabia Sayal

2025 Red Bull Home Ground is heading to New York City for the first time during the VCT off-season. This will be the fifth edition of the event, taking place from November 13th to 16th at Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center.
VGW and sweepstakes operators face an unprecedented crackdown across the US

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Garrett Kerman

Sweepstakes casino operators, including the Australia-based VGW Holdings, are facing a wave of regulatory and legislative crackdowns across the United States. The past week has seen a series of enforcement actions and new laws targeting the dual-currency sweepstakes model, which allows users to play casino-style games and potentially redeem virtual winnings for cash or equivalents.
Skin gambling and esports betting surge in popularity in Finland

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Garrett Kerman

Finland is witnessing a notable rise in both skin gambling and esports betting, reflecting the country’s strong enthusiasm for digital entertainment and competitive gaming. According to recent market insights, the esports betting sector in Finland has seen steady growth, driven by the increasing popularity of online gaming, the convenience of digital betting platforms and the immersive experiences offered by modern technology.
2025 VCT EMEA Ascension and Game Changers Stage 3 Finals return to Berlin, Istanbul

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Rabia Sayal

The 2025 VCT EMEA Ascension and the Game Changers Stage 3 Finals will be back to Berlin and Istanbul, respectively. Scheduled for October, Ascension EMEA will take place at the Riot Games Arena, while the GC Stage 3 Finals will head to the ESA Arena in November. The tournament will feature some of the best Tier 2 VALORANT teams in the region battling from October 18th to 26th for a spot in the 2026 VCT EMEA.
Thunderpick joins ESIC’s Anti-Corruption Supporter Network

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Garrett Kerman

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has officially welcomed Thunderpick, an online esports betting platform, to its Anti-Corruption Supporter Network. This partnership brings Thunderpick into a growing coalition of betting operators and industry stakeholders committed to combating match-fixing, betting fraud and other integrity threats in esports.
Overwatch 2 Season 17 official trailer revealed

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Joey Morris

Overwatch 2 has released the official trailer for Season 17, Powered Up, which introduces an 8-bit arcade fighting theme to the hero shooter. From Stadium updates and new limited-time modes to map bans and reworks, here are the biggest esports-related headlines from Blizzard Entertainment’s latest Overwatch 2 update. Overwatch 2 Season 17 introduces three new heroes to the smash hit mode Stadium, one from each role.
Munchkin breaks down Gen.G & Pacific’s success at VALORANT Masters Toronto

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Rabia Sayal

Following an upset loss to Wolves Esports at VALORANT Masters Toronto, Gen.G’s IGL Byeon ‘Munchkin’ Sang-beom believes that individual mistakes cost the team a shot at the upper-bracket. Speaking to Esports Insider, Munchkin said: “Before coming to the interview, I watched the VODs back and I wasn’t able to really pick out major mistakes. “It was more down to the individual mistakes.
SteelSeries and Valve reveal CS2 Dragon Lore collection

1 week ago | esportsinsider.com | Rabia Sayal

Gaming peripherals manufacturer SteelSeries has collaborated with Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) developer Valve to unveil a limited-edition Dragon Lore collection. The collection includes the QcK XXL mousepad and a custom wireless gaming mouse, both themed around the iconic AWP | Dragon Lore skin, which was originally released as part of the Cobblestone Collection in 2014.