<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Riot Games will now allow sponsorships from official sports betting services for League of Legends and Valorant esports tournaments.</li><li>The decision was prompted by the significant amount of money involved in esports betting, with $10.7B in global betting turnover last year.</li><li>Riot plans to implement strict guidelines to protect competitive integrity, including vetting sponsors and restricting sports book ads during official broadcasts.</li><li>Fans have expressed skepticism and concern over the new sponsorships, citing worries about the impact on esports integrity and health issues associated with betting.</li></ul>

Riot Games confirms sports betting sponsorships for its League of Legends and Valorant esports tournaments

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