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EsportsHow Esports Betting Odds Get Approved and Set
Sportsbooks set esports odds themselves, but only after a regulator has approved the specific game and event -- and how that approval works varies sharply from state to state.
Articles by Ashok Patel
EsportsHow Esports Anti-Cheat Works: From Kernel Drivers to Tournament Admins
Esports anti-cheat stacks four defenses — client software, server-side detection, tournament hardware rules, and human administrators — because no single layer catches every cheat.
ConsolesBackward Compatibility: How Consoles Run the Previous Generation's Games
The PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 all play their predecessor's library — but through three different technologies, and the differences decide what actually works.
EsportsEsports College Scholarships: How Varsity Programs and Recruiting Actually Work
Hundreds of US colleges now run varsity esports programs with scholarship money — here is how recruiting, eligibility, and the day-to-day of a varsity roster actually work.
EsportsDota 2's International Prize Pool History: How Crowdfunding Built and Deflated the Biggest Payouts
The International's prize pool grew from $1.6 million in 2011 to about $40 million in 2021 through Battle Pass crowdfunding, then fell back under $3 million when Valve changed the model.
ConsolesCross-Play Between PS5, Xbox, and PC: How It Works and Where It Stops
Most big multiplayer games now connect PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players in one pool — but account systems, progression, and a few holdouts still decide who can actually play together.