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8 Things More Likely Than Winning The Colossal Mega Millions Jackpot Today

29.7.2022
The Mega Millions lottery is once again making headlines with a current jackpot worth $1.28 billion. It’s the kind of thing that’s nice to daydream about winning in-between scrolling TikTok and ignoring your boss, because of course you won’t win it. The chances are indistinguishable from zero....

Stray Almost Feels Like A Modern Valve Game

29.7.2022
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Why We Need NFT Ticketing for Sports Events

29.7.2022
Verifiable tickets powered by blockchain tech can stamp out fraud and add value for fans. Major sporting events are now considering their adoption, says one startup in the space. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week

Crypto.com and FTX Bet Big on Stadium Naming Rights Before the Crypto Crash. What Happens if They Can’t Afford to Pay?

29.7.2022
The glamour of a stadium naming deal can turn sour - just ask Enron. Here’s how a deal might unwind if things go bad

‘My Bet Is on Bitcoin,’ Pro Soccer Player Says

29.7.2022
Alex Crognale of the Birmingham Legion of the USL Championship league sees the digital asset as a way to store his wealth

Why Athletes Are Taking Compensation in Bitcoin

29.7.2022
From UFC to soccer, sportspeople continue to see the attraction of BTC, despite the faltering market. This piece is part of CoinDesk's "Sports Week."

Blizzard Screws Up Overwatch Comp Rules, Teams 'Strike' In Protest

29.7.2022
During a recent Overwatch Contenders tournament, Blizzard told two teams that they’d be playing a best-of-seven showdown. Then, halfway through, said it would be a best-of-five and pulled the pin on what was looking like an incredible comeback. That, understandably, did not go down well.Read more

Building a Sports DAO: 4 Lessons From LinksDAO

29.7.2022
The LinksDAO project shows the speed and scale of Web3 technologies and applications and the power of people organizing behind common goals, says its founder Jim Daily

Why NBA Athletes are Turning to Web3 to Build Generational Wealth

29.7.2022
NFTs and the metaverse may provide a source of income – especially for charitable foundation – long after players hang up their high tops

How Is Being in Crypto Like Playing a Sport?

28.7.2022

‘Save Minecraft!’ Cry Players After Mojang Starts Moderating Private Servers

28.7.2022
Minecraft is on fire. At least that’s how it currently feels if you follow the fandom on social media or certain message boards. A portion of the community is up in arms following the news that developer Mojang won’t back down from a controversial move to open private servers up to moderation...

How the Golden State Warriors Gamified Fandom With NFTs

28.7.2022
Silicon Valley's NBA league tethered its tokens' value to its success in the 2022 season. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week

GTA Online Reacts To Hated, OP Jetbike Finally Getting Nerfed

28.7.2022
Ding dong, the wicked witch is dead. In other words, the player-hated, troll-approved Oppressor Mk. II jetbike in Grand Theft Auto Online has finally been nerfed following nearly half a decade of terror. While many players are happy about the change, others have shared concerns that it has made...

How Sports Leagues Can Use Crypto to Engage Fans

27.7.2022
There's no "I" in team, says Jonathan Manzi, the founder of Beyond Protocol. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week

NFL QB’s $230 Million Contract Limits His Gaming Time

27.7.2022
The leaked details of a massive National Football League contract reveal a team worried about its star quarterback playing video games rather than studying. (h/t The Washington Post)Read more

Valorant Pro Accused Of Letting Boyfriend Take Over During Women-Only Match

27.7.2022
On July 24, the mysterious Twitter account @nicekeybinds posted a comprehensive Google Doc accusing MarsArxa, a member of the all-women Valorant esports team Fallacy, and her boyfriend Nate ‘Payen’ Lopez of cheating during a tournament organized by Galorants, a Valorant community space for female...