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Riot Games has announced that the 2026 LCK Cup Finals will be held at Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong from February 28 to March 1, marking the first time in the league's history that a finals event occurs outside South Korea. The decision positions Hong Kong as a key hub for expanding the LCK's global reach in Asia, with the event receiving "M" Mark recognition from the Hong Kong Major Events Committee for its contribution to the region's international sports and entertainment profile. For the esports betting ecosystem, this international relocation boosts visibility and engagement in Asian markets, where LoL betting volumes remain robust under regulated frameworks.

Valve is set to face a landmark UK class action lawsuit after the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled that a claim seeking up to £656 million in damages can proceed. The case alleges that Valve abused its dominant position in the PC games distribution market through its Steam platform, resulting in inflated prices for games and downloadable content purchased by UK consumers. The lawsuit, brought on behalf of an estimated 14 million UK users, represents one of the most significant legal challenges to a major games platform operator in Europe and carries implications for the wider esports and digital gaming ecosystem.

The esports betting industry continues to see momentum in sponsorship integrations and structural updates to major titles that underpin competitive integrity and betting viability.