Florida Man Won $5M Lottery Prize in Time for the Holidays
For many people, the New Year’s celebrations represent a time to reflect and make new resolutions. While not everyone sticks to their New Year’s resolutions, one man from Florida will certainly experience many new opportunities in 2026 thanks to a $5 million lottery prize. The Man Grabbed the Game’s Top Prize According to the Florida […]
Crown Melbourne Workers Interrupt New Year Celebrations with Strike
New Year’s Eve is generally a time for festivities. For Crown Melbourne workers, however, it was the time for a fight. The Workers Demand Better Conditions Employees at Crown Melbourne, an Australian casino under the umbrella of Crown Resorts, have gone on strike on New Year’s Eve. The workers cited their suboptimal paychecks as the […]
ESL Boosts the IEM China 2026 Prize Pool to $1.25M
Published: Jan 2, 2026 ESL has overhauled its Club Reward structure, adding $250,000 from IEM Cologne into IEM China 2026 boosting total winnings to a Major matching $1.25 million and elevating Club Rewards to $950,000 for the season finale. The shift ensures ESL’s $3.8 million annual Club Reward commitment across seven events stays intact, amid […]
Richard Hoiles: 5 picks for a weather-hit Sandown and Wincanton
The horse racing broadcaster has five selections on offer for Saturday’s racing as weather threatens the cards at Sandown and Wincanton. Given the weather forecast, turf racing will be running the gauntlet on Saturday, with ITV currently scheduled to show seven races split between Sandown and Wincanton, both subject to 08:00 inspections. After the removal […]
Faker Awarded Cheongyeong Medal by the President of South Korea
Published: Jan 2, 2026 T1 legend and six time League of Legends Worlds champion Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has made history as the first esports athlete awarded the Cheongyeong Medal, South Korea’s highest sports honor, personally presented by President Lee Jae-myung at the Blue House’s New Year reception today. The ceremony unfolded at Yeongbin Hall on […]
Overwatch Esports Announces Stacked 2026 Roadmap
Published: Jan 2, 2026 Blizzard Entertainment has supercharged Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) for 2026, expanding the partner program to 11 elite organisations including new Chinese entrants. While reviving the iconic Overwatch World Cup with a path to BlizzCon finals. The revamped ecosystem features regional circuits across North America, EMEA, Asia (Korea, Japan, Pacific), and China, […]
Pressures Against Gaming Ads in the UK Grow Stronger
The UK has experienced quite a few gaming reforms in recent years, but industry critics believe that the changes have failed to address one of the biggest problems – ads. According to The Guardian, the pressures to restrict gambling ads continue to grow stronger. The UK Gaming Sector Has Been Experiencing Changes For context, gambling […]
OG Esports Returns to Roots with New Green Branding for 2026, Dropping Red Bull Logo
Published: Jan 2, 2026 European esports powerhouse OG Esports has kicked off 2026 with a major rebrand, unveiling a fresh logo and color scheme that revives its iconic green theme while notably removing the Red Bull branding. The updated design draws inspiration from OG’s pre-Red Bull era, reminiscent of the logo used during historic events […]
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Patron in Casino Bathroom in Montana Arrested
A patron was attacked under suspicious circumstances in the restroom of a Montana casino, sparking a swift police investigation. Authorities have since arrested a man in connection with the incident, though motives remain unclear; larceny is the version they are running with. Thankfully, the victim did not suffer fatal consequences and is alive and well. […]
European BTTS Tips: Lean on La Liga goals in 7/2 Treble
View our expert’s Both Teams to Score Tips from across Europe for this weekend’s action. Our BTTS Acca Tips are based on statistical analysis of recent performances. Espanyol vs Barcelona (Saturday, 20:00) The Catalan derby will take center stage in La Liga on Saturday, as Espanyol entertain rivals Barcelona. Espanyol come into this clash in […]