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Jacob Wolf

Chief Reporter & Investigative Lead for Dot Esports. A lifelong gamer, Jacob worked at ESPN for four and half years as a staff writer in its esports section. In 2018, the Esports Awards named Jacob its Journalist of the Year.

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Sources: LCS lands 7-year FTX sponsorship deal as first crypto exchange partner of any Riot league

The new partnership will be announced just months after the LCS barred TSM from using the same sponsor in its name.

Aug 3, 2021

VENN hires accounting firm for ‘accelerated’ acquisition process amid pivoting business, financial struggles

Once hoping to be the "MTV for the Gaming Generation," the broadcaster hasn't found the successes it aimed for.

Jul 30, 2021

Photos reveal details of Blizzcon 2013 ‘Cosby Suite,’ group chat where Blizzard developers discussed recruiting women for sexual favors

While some of the developers deny nefarious intent, new screenshots show discussions around bringing women to a former World of Warcraft dev's hotel room.

Jul 28, 2021

California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged mistreatment of female employees

The state's top labor agency accused the game publisher of sexual harassment, unequal pay, and retaliation.

Jul 21, 2021

U.S. Department of Justice opens antitrust inquiry into Overwatch League’s soft salary cap, ‘competitive balance tax’

The U.S. government is digging to determine whether existing policies in the league are anticompetitive.

Jul 2, 2021

TSM barred from using new FTX sponsor in name, jerseys on League of Legends, VALORANT broadcasts

Two of TSM's biggest teams are off the table for the cryptocurrency exchange.

Jun 4, 2021

TSM signs 10-year, $210 million naming rights deal with crypto exchange FTX

The deal is among the largest publicly disclosed esports sponsorships.

Jun 4, 2021

NFLPA, MLBPA-backed venture firm acquires esports consultancy Theorycraft

The move will give the esports firm unprecedented access to some of the most famous athletes in the U.S.

Jun 3, 2021

LCS, LEC 2021 mid-season roster changes tracker

Here are all of the LCS and LEC teams that are making moves in between the Spring and Summer Splits.

May 29, 2021

Contract for Wiz Khalifa streams unveils how streamers profit from charity work

A document revealed during a now-settled court battle between Softgiving and the Pittsburgh Knights shines a light on streamer compensation.

May 27, 2021