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PUBG MOBILE, Infinix Target Kenya Students With PMVS
PUBG MOBILE and Infinix will run a nationwide university esports tournament in Kenya from mid-May to late June 2026, with a USD 1,000 prize pool and 10 GT 30 Pro phones on offer.
DATA.BET Report Shows Shift Toward Low-Tier Esports Betting
DATA.BET says low-tier esports events generated up to 30% of esports profit in 2025 as operators expanded coverage amid higher taxes in Europe.
India Tightens Gaming Regulation With Licence Restrictions
The new system avoids blanket licensing, instead focusing on compliance, data controls, and financial transaction oversight.
Mobile and Mid-Tier Titles Redraw the Esports Map in 2026
Mobile Legends earned medal status at the Asian Games, Rocket League broke its all-time viewership record, and industry leaders say the industry has moved past its flagship-or-nothing phase.
New York Sues Valve Over Loot Boxes, Targeting Billion-Dollar Skin Market
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve over loot boxes in three major titles on February 26.
Maharashtra Cyber Deal Signals State Push Into Structured Esports
Maharashtra Cyber signed an MoU with Skyesports and GodLike Esports in March 2026 in Mumbai to support esports growth and promote safer online behaviour in the state.
Malaysia Moves to Tighten Esports Rules as Market Hits RM1.6bn
Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is working on new esports rules that will cover violent content, player protection, and industry standards, with support from the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF), as the market reaches RM1.6bn.
SEGG Appoints Veloce CEO to Board Following $61M Deal
Bailey’s appointment links Veloce’s operations with SEGG’s governance as the group integrates a business projected to deliver $20M+ in 2026 revenue.
SuperGaming and LOUD Launch Prime Rush in Brazil Mobile Market
SuperGaming and LOUD launched Prime Rush in Brazil in March 2026, releasing the mobile shooter on Android and iOS after testing phases that used input from local players.
Thunderpick Tests Oddin.gg BetPeek to Keep Live Bettors On-Site
The tool, launched for Counter-Strike 2 in September 2025, gives bettors player POVs, map control, replay tools and betting data inside the sportsbook.
IBIA Flags 70 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2026, Football and eSports Lead
Football led Q1 2026 with 25 suspicious betting alerts out of 70 total. eSports followed with 15, despite covering fewer events.