About Esports Insider
Founded in 2016, Esports Insider is an independent news publication that covers the ever-growing world of esports. ESI covers a wide array of competitive games, including League of Legends, VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and many more.
Delivering stories covering games, events, roster moves, teams, the business side of competitive gaming, ESI has grown to become a content hub for esports audiences and bettors.
Esports Insider’s coverage of esports news and betting insights has been recognised for its fair and authentic tone. This includes being nominated for Esports Coverage Platform of the Decade at the 2025 Esports Awards. Esports Insider’s content has also been sourced across various reputable publications such as HLTV, Dot Esports, Games Beat, Dexerto, Digiday, and many more.
Who We Are
Esports Insider is the leading source for esports news and betting insights that is trusted by industry stakeholders and gamers. After initially starting out as a B2B media and events company, hosting esports industry events across the world, Esports Insider has grown to become the go-to destination for everything esports, including the betting markets shaping the industry. Today, the website delivers best-in-class content to keep fans and bettors up-to-date with all the major esports news, in-depth analysis, and betting guides across the competitive games they love.
For Esports Insider’s audiences, ESI aims to bridge the gap between betting and esports by creating content that educates and informs users about both growing sectors. This includes delving into the biggest stories, creating guides, and producing explainers, all to provide insights into how it potentially impacts the competitive gaming landscape.
Our Core Values
ESI’s team brings decades of combined experience across esports and betting coverage:
Experience
ESI’s team brings decades of combined experience across the esports landscape:
- Including League of Legends, CS2, VALORANT, and the mobile sector
- Esports Insider maintains complete editorial independence in all coverage
- Every story goes through a rigorous editorial check to maintain accuracy, quality, and adherence to the website’s style and tone
- ESI’s team of journalists delivers in-depth reporting on all significant industry developments across various games
- Esports Insider’s network of writers spans major markets and emerging regions worldwide
Top-Tier Services
ESI Media operates a global content portfolio delivering:
- Daily breaking news covering the latest developments in esports and betting
- Expert analysis of industry trends, major esports events and community talking points
- Regular features exploring key topics and developments across the sector
- Informational content tailored for fan that delve into esports ecosystem and trending games
- Betting guides and operator reviews tailored for fans entering the esports wagering space
- Specialist content focused on market developments and opportunities
Integrity
ESI’s team is fully committed to the following journalistic standards:
- Every story undergoes thorough fact-checking and verification before publication
- Editorial content remains strictly separate from commercial considerations
- Alterations to Esports Insider’s news content will feature disclaimers informing readers of changes.
- Industry developments are monitored and reported in real-time
- Reader feedback shapes our coverage and ensures continued relevance
- All coverage adheres to strict ethical guidelines
Meet the Team
Olivia Richman
Deputy Editor
Olivia is currently a Deputy Editor at Esports Insider. She has been writing and editing in the esports scene for almost 10 years, including content for Team Liquid, Siege.gg, Esports Illustrated, and Inven Global. She has a passion for the FGC and travels for the Pokemon TCG.
Rabia Sayal
Editor
Rabia is an Editor for Esports Insider and a freelance on-screen VALORANT desk analyst and interviewer. When she’s not working, you’ll find her rewatching Marvel movies and crushing on Elizabeth Olsen and Scarlett Johansson.
Brett Curtis
Senior Writer
Brett has been creating sports content for several years, having previously worked for the likes of Goal, Bleacher Report and Premier Bet. He lives and breathes every kick of the ball in the English Premier League, and he also enjoys playing EA Sports FC in his spare time.
Viola D’elia
Senior Writer
With a background in journalism , Viola’s work is all about helping readers make smarter, more confident decisions. Prior to her role at Esports Insider, she worked at Time2Play Media, covering everything from casino reviews to betting predictions and esports insights.
Work with Us
As a media company with a leading esports industry news site, Esports Insider is constantly looking to have its finger on the pulse of the latest goings-on. If working in an exciting and fast-paced industry sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to reach out to Esports Insider for potential opportunities.
ESI pride itself on being an agile organisation where everyone’s input is appreciated, new ideas are valued, and leadership is easily approachable.
To join in on ESI’s influential work within the young and developing esports and gaming industries contact: [email protected]
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