Tennessee Moves to Shut Down Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Tennessee officials have taken decisive steps to remove dozens of online sweepstakes casinos from the state, arguing that the platforms operate outside the law while presenting themselves as legitimate gaming options. The effort, led by Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, has already resulted in multiple operators restricting access for Tennessee residents or preparing to shut down […]
UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC
According to a warning from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the country’s gambling black market is expected to have taken advantage of Boxing Day betting activity, with up to GBP 100 million (about $135 million) potentially staked outside the regulated sector. BGC Estimates Over GBP 100 Million Spent in Illegal Bets on Boxing […]
dev1ce Exits Astralis for Second Time Amid CS2 Roster Rebuild
Published: Dec 30, 2025 Astralis has confirmed the departures of Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz and Emil “Magisk” Reif from its Counter-Strike 2 roster, paving the way for an international recruitment push in 2026. Thank you, @dev1ce ❤️???? Today, we bid farewell to a true legend, both in-game and in our organization. We’re forever grateful for everything […]
VCT China 2026 Kickoff: Triple Elim Format, Full Schedule & Opening Matches Announced
Published: Dec 30, 2025 VCT China stands alone among international leagues with no new teams for 2026, as Ascension winners Dragon Ranger Gaming and Xi Lai Gaming lock in their spots via retention. 12 Teams Set for Kickoff Battle The full roster features: All Gamers Dragon Ranger Gaming Nova Esports Xi Lai Gaming JDG Esports […]
BetBoom Team Promotes Pioneer to CEO Role
Published: Dec 30, 2025 BetBoom Team has promoted Artem “Pioneer” Saveliev to Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Alexander “Dyrem” Sevirinov, who led the organization since 2023. Pioneer steps up from his prior role as Head of Esports, Influence, and Media, a position he’s held since 2021. Pioneer’s Vision for Growth Announcing the change on X, Pioneer […]
FaZe Esports Unaffected by Creator Exodus Chaos, Key Executive Vows
Published: Dec 30, 2025 FaZe Clan’s competitive esports divisions will face zero fallout from the content creator departures that stunned fans over Christmas, promised outgoing executive Kaysan Ghasseminejad. Six top streamers, Adapt, Lacy, StableRonaldo, QTCinderella, and others announced their exits on December 25, igniting fears for the organization’s future, including its thriving Counter-Strike 2 and […]
Overwatch 2 Teases China Exclusive Talon Event
Published: Dec 30, 2025 Overwatch 2 is spotlighting its villainous Talon organization once more, this time with a region locked event exclusive to Chinese players launching December 31. Teased via the official Overwatch 2 Weibo account and shared widely by news source OWCavalry on X, the event promises to “revisit Talon’s classic story moments, decrypt […]
Counter-Strike 2 Dominates 2025 Esports Prize Pools with Record $32 Million+
Published: Dec 30, 2025 In a standout year for competitive gaming, Counter-Strike 2’s professional scene claimed the top spot for total prize money distributed, surpassing $32 million (roughly £24 million) across 2025 tournaments. This impressive figure, sourced from analytics platform Esports Charts, highlights CS2’s commanding lead over other major esports titles. Did you see our […]
Top Gambling Stock Winners and Losers in 2025 – SCCG Management
The year 2025 saw varied outcomes for gambling companies, with some performing poorly while others surpassed expectations. Influencing factors included regulatory changes, innovation, and shifting consumer behavior. Top Performers The leading performers delivered strong returns to shareholders through resilience in casino markets, effective cost management, and global expansion. 1. Wynn Resorts Wynn Resorts experienced a […]
Top Winners and Losers in Gambling Stocks in 2025
2025 has been a mixed bag for the fortunes of gambling companies. Some have significantly underperformed, while others exceeded all expectations. Changing regulations, innovation, and consumer behavior all played a big role during the course of the year. Best Performers The top performers managed to create strong gains for shareholders. This was achieved through various […]