Valve has introduced a major new rule that bans the promotion of skin gambling, case-opening, and skin trading websites at officially licensed esports tournaments that uses its games, including Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). The policy change, announced December 9, 2025, affects every level of competition from big events like the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 to small … Continue reading Valve bans CS2 skin gambling and trading promotion during official tournaments