Twitch Greenlights CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major Amid Rollbit Sponsor Drama

Daniel Davis

Published: Nov 21, 2025

Twitch has quelled community fears by confirming that the StarLadder Budapest CS2 Major 2025, sponsored by the banned gambling site Rollbit, complies with its policies, paving the way for official broadcasts and authorised co-streams.

In a statement to Dexerto on November 19, Twitch emphasised that while Rollbit remains prohibited for direct promotion, “physical branding” like jersey logos or arena signs is permitted during streams.

Twitch appears to be entering the crypto gambling advertising arena with their latest Rollbit/CS2 Budapest Major partnership

Twitch had banned Rollbit, Stake, Duelbits, and Roobet in a 2022 gambling update

In a statement to Dexerto, Twitch claims gambling rules apply… pic.twitter.com/9PevCS3fwB

— yeet (@Awk20000) November 19, 2025

Sponsor Announcement Sparks Outcry

StarLadder’s November 15 reveal of Rollbit as official betting partner ignited panic. Creators like ohnePixel fretted over ban risks, while JakeSucky warned of Twitch/YouTube co stream blackouts, pushing exclusivity to Kick. Swift clarification quelled fears, preserving Twitch’s viewership dominance for CS2’s pinnacle event.

The CS scene has a serious problem as it seems there will be no co streams allowed for the upcoming Major on Twitch or YouTube, only on Kick

This is due to StarLadder partnering with a gambling sponsor, which is banned on Twitch/YT, and only allowed on Kick pic.twitter.com/6z1AkjawkJ

— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) November 19, 2025

Event Format and Schedule with Prize Breakdown

Kicking off November 24 in Budapest, Hungary, the final CS2 Major of 2025 features 32 top teams vying for a $1.25 million prize pool across three Swiss stages and playoffs through December 14. Highlighted squads include FaZe Clan with rookie jcobbb, dominant FURIA, Team Spirit’s donk, and emerging MongolZ and TYLOO

$1.25M USD up for grabs:
1st: $500,000
2nd: $170,000
3rd-4th: $80,000
5th-8th: $45,000
9th-16th: $20,000
17th-24th: $10,000

Daniel Davis

Since: October 29, 2025

Hi, I’m Dan, an experienced esports journalist and author passionate about competitive gaming and digital culture. I specialize in titles like Counter Strike, Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Valorant. I’ve documented the rise of professional esports from local tournaments to global stages. With a sharp focus on player strategy, team chemistry, and the evolving industry landscape, I deliver in depth insight into the world’s most popular competitive games.

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