PGL Major Singapore 2026: Four CS2 Teams Forced to Change Names Over Gambling Rules
Four Counter-Strike 2 teams will compete under different names at the PGL Major Singapore 2026 because the companies behind them are not licensed to operate in Singapore, tournament organizer PGL confirmed on Monday, November 9, 2026. BC.Game will play as GOSH, 1win as THE ONE, BetBoom as BB Team and PARIVISION as PVISION. The Major starts on November 24, 2026, with 32 teams and a $1,250,000 prize pool.
PGL Major Singapore Name Changes: The New Team Names
The confirmed changes: BC.Game becomes GOSH, the live-streaming platform it recently partnered with; 1win becomes THE ONE; BetBoom becomes BB Team; and PARIVISION becomes PVISION. BC.Game and 1win will use entirely new logos for their alternate identities, while BetBoom and PARIVISION will keep their usual logos under the new team names.
The teams are among the best in the world: BetBoom is ranked No. 7 on HLTV's world ranking, PARIVISION No. 13, 1win No. 16 and BC.Game No. 49, with the ranking last updated on November 2, 2026.
Why the Teams Must Rename: Singapore's Gambling Laws
Online gambling is only allowed in Singapore via Singapore Pools, which provides sports betting and lottery games using fixed odds. Section 85 of the Gambling Control Act 2022 states that unlicensed gambling cannot be advertised — so teams sponsored by gambling companies must ensure those brands are not visible during the tournament. The report first appeared on the Russian Counter-Strike 2 insider Telegram channel Esports Base, which said teams were given 24 hours to remove gambling references from their names, logos and in-game stickers. PGL has now confirmed the changes and the full team list.
PGL Major Singapore 2026: Schedule, Format and Prize Pool
The PGL Major Singapore starts on November 24, 2026, with Stage 1 featuring 16 teams, including FaZe, Liquid, 100 Thieves and HEROIC. The Major runs 32 teams through three Swiss stages, and the playoffs run from December 10 to 13 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The prize pool is $1,250,000. It is the second Counter-Strike Major of 2026 and one of the biggest esports events of the year. The IEM Beijing 2026 final between The MongolZ and MOUZ wrapped up the weekend's CS2 action on November 8. For more on the biggest esports event of the month, read our report on BLG's stunning win over T1 at Worlds 2026.
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What the Renames Mean for Fans and the CS2 Scene
For viewers, the practical impact is small — the same players, the same teams, just different names and (for two teams) different logos on the broadcast. But the story highlights a growing tension in esports: Counter-Strike has long allowed gambling sponsors, and Riot Games only reversed its own ban on betting partnerships last year, with approval required. Singapore's strict rules forced the issue this time — and with the Major's $1.25 million prize pool and a sold-out Singapore Indoor Stadium waiting, the teams had little choice but to comply. Check the latest esports coverage for the full PGL Major Singapore team list and Stage 1 schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CS2 teams changed names for PGL Major Singapore 2026?
Four teams: BC.Game plays as GOSH, 1win as THE ONE, BetBoom as BB Team and PARIVISION as PVISION.
Why did the teams have to change names?
Singapore's Gambling Control Act 2022 bans advertising unlicensed gambling. The teams' sponsors are gambling companies not licensed in Singapore, so their brands cannot be visible during the tournament.
When does PGL Major Singapore 2026 start?
Stage 1 begins on November 24, 2026. The Major runs 32 teams through three Swiss stages, with playoffs from December 10 to 13 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
What is the prize pool for PGL Major Singapore 2026?
The prize pool is $1,250,000.
Which teams are affected and how are they ranked?
BetBoom (No. 7), PARIVISION (No. 13), 1win (No. 16) and BC.Game (No. 49) on HLTV's world ranking, last updated November 2, 2026.
Will the teams use new logos too?
BC.Game and 1win will use entirely new logos for their alternate identities. BetBoom and PARIVISION will keep their usual logos under the new team names.
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