Crypto casino BC.Game’s esports team headlines Esports World Cup qualifiers alongside Liquid and HEROIC

Three years ago, the idea of a crypto casino owning a top-tier Counter-Strike team would have sounded like a fever dream from a Discord server at 3 AM. Now it’s just… Tuesday. Team Liquid, BC.Game Esports (BCG), and HEROIC are headlining the qualifiers for the 2026 Esports World Cup, a sprawling competitive gaming tournament with a combined prize pool exceeding $75 million. The CS2 portion alone carries a $2 million prize pool and includes an open LAN qualifier in Paris. A crypto casino walks into an esports tournament BC.Game, for the uninitiated, is a crypto-centric online casino and betting platform that accepts over 150 different digital assets. The company founded its esports division, BC.Game Esports, on June 25, 2024. In roughly a year, the organization has gone from nonexistent to fielding a roster that includes some of the most recognizable names in competitive Counter-Strike. The team has attracted high-profile CS2 players like s1mple and electroNic. In July 2026, BC.Game Esports completed a $1 million transfer for CS2 player Senzu, a move that signals the organization isn’t just dabbling in esports. Crypto brands sponsoring esports teams isn’t new. FTX had its name on th...