White Plains Building Dept. claims esports operations violate the city’s laws against gaming arcades.
German lawmakers might ban video games with loot boxes
German legislators are considering a complete ban on video games with loot boxes, which could affect the future of esports in the country.
Top Japanese esport organizations merge into Japan Esports Union
Japan’s biggest three esports associations have joined forces to create the Japan Esports Union in a bid to revitalise the competitive gaming industry.
Philippines esports regulator introduces compulsory permit fees
The Philippines Games and Amusements Board (GAB) signs a resolution to prescribe mandatory licensing fees, revenue tax and drug testing for esports players.
Report: Japan will issue pro licenses to esports players in 2018
Esports players in Japan will be issued pro licenses by the government and via the Japan Esports Association (JeSPA) in 2018.
Philippines government declares support for esports
The esports scene in the Philippines will be getting more official government recognition and support after a statement from the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) confirmed esports now comes under their jurisdiction.
MGA signs agreement with ESIC to help curb esports match fixing
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), which is one of the world’s leading jurisdictions for online gambling licenses, is the latest…
LA Live entertainment complex to host Immortals tournaments
eSports is rapidly expanding, so much so the Immortals franchise needed a new home. Enter sports and live entertainment company,…
Nevada officially makes it legal to bet on esports
Esports betting has been signed into law in Nevada in an incredibly exciting movement which puts the league on the…
UK Gambling Commission warns parents of eSports skin betting
The UK Gambling Commission wants parents to be aware of the dangers of eSports skin betting. A Commission paper released…