<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Riot Games announced allowing esports gambling sponsorships for Tier 1 League of Legends and Valorant teams in certain regions to generate additional revenue.</li><li>The change is aimed at engaging thoughtfully in sports betting to prevent unregulated betting and invest revenue back into esports programs.</li><li>Riot will vet gambling companies, restrict betting ads on official channels, and prohibit gambling sponsors from placing logos on team jerseys.</li><li>While Riot emphasizes responsible betting practices and integrity programs, fan reactions from the League and Valorant communities have been largely negative due to concerns like increased toxicity and gambling addiction.</li></ul>

Valorant, League fans lash out against Riot’s new gambling rules

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