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2 days ago | esportsinsider.com | Joey Morris

HYPLAND’s has announced a limited-edition collection of Apex Legends apparel to celebrate the launch of Season 25, its new legend Sparrow and the start of the 2025/2026 ALGS season. The collection features 20 pieces of streetwear clothing, such as shirts, bags and tapestry, themed around popular legends from the battle royal shooter. Fans of the game will no doubt recognise some of the nods to in-game elements across the collection.

2 days ago | esportsinsider.com | Garrett Kerman

Brazilian sports betting operator EstrelaBet has carried out the country’s first dedicated sports integrity initiative in the esports sector, partnering with global sports data and integrity firm Sportradar. The action marks a significant milestone for Brazilian esports, as the industry faces increasing attention from both regulators and betting operators following the formal launch of Brazil’s regulated betting market in 2025.

2 days ago | esportsinsider.com | Garrett Kerman

According to the latest LSports Quarterly Data Report, esports has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments in the global sports betting industry. The report, which analyses betting data from over 450 sportsbooks worldwide, reveals that esports saw a remarkable 70% year-over-year increase in fixture consumption during Q1 2025.

2 days ago | esportsinsider.com | Jonno Nicholson

Energy drink brand Red Bull has revealed it will host an official Tetris tournament in collaboration with The Tetris Company. Described as ‘the ultimate Tetris tournament’, the inaugural Red Bull Tetris event will see the debut of ‘special power-ups’ designed to showcase the skills of participating players. Qualifiers for the event are now open to players over the age of 18 and of all skill levels.

3 days ago | esportsinsider.com | Jonno Nicholson

HEROIC and B8 have become the first two teams to advance to the second stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major. HEROIC commenced its Austin Major campaign with a win over Chinggis Warriors on Anubis before following up with a victory over NRG on Dust II. To secure a place in Stage 2, the team defeated FlyQuest 2-1 to complete an impressive 3-0 record. Moreover, B8 followed a similar path to the second stage of the Major.