In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile gaming, few titles have achieved the level of success and cultural impact as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Developed by Moonton, this multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game has taken Southeast Asia by storm, captivating millions of players and transforming the region into a hub for competitive mobile gaming. We will explore the factors that contributed to the phenomenal rise of Mobile Legends in Southeast Asia, examining its accessibility, strategic gameplay, vibrant esports ecosystem, community engagement, cultural localization efforts, and market size breakdowns for each country in the region.

Dota 2 is one of the most popular esports in the world right now. From the tournament with millions of dollars in the prize pool to the small thousand dollar small-scale events. The esports scene is far from dead. With this in mind, Dota 2 has been the target of many betting companies to advertise on. Just like in CS:GO, Valve is very lax when it comes to betting sponsors in their events. That’s why it’s just a normal sight to see a betting company in the jerseys of the teams and even as the event's major sponsor.

CS:GO and betting are inextricably linked, whether we like it or not.. Thanks to a lax ruling by Valve, a lot of teams and big tournaments are sponsored by gambling companies. Unlike Riot who straight up banned betting related ads on their esports scene for League of Legends and Valorant. The skins in CS:GO are also somewhat of a gamble on itself. The lootbox nature of it is considered gambling by some. Speaking of skins, you can even gamble your own on some betting sites as well.

Only eight teams remain in the Valorant Champions 2023. Who do you think will claim the trophy in this year’s Champions? Let’s take a look at the first round of the Playoffs and see which team will win.