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Most-followed ESports Players on Social Media Revealed

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The most-followed eSports player on social media is Kyle Giersdorf, better known as Bugha, with over 16M followers across social media.

Experts at Winz.io conducted a study to find out the most-followed eSports players on social media. Using data from Twitch, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube, the ranking was made based on the total number of followers across these social media.

The most-followed eSports player on social media is Kyle Giersdorf, better known as Bugha, with 16M followers across social media. This American player is famous for competing in Fortnite Battle Royale. Bugha leads the ranking, having the biggest following on all social media except Twitter where he follows closely after Seth Abner with 1.9M followers.

Lee Sang-hyeok, known as Faker, holds second place, gathering a total audience of 7.2M followers which is twice as less as the amount of Bugha’s followers. Faker is a professional League of Legends player. This online battle arena game brought him popularity on Twitch and Youtube where he often streams it, for the audience of 3.9M and 1.7M followers respectively.

Seth Abner, known as Scump, follows closely behind Faker with the third place and 7M followers. He built his popularity by competing in Call of Duty, a first-person shooter game. Scump is the most-followed eSports player on Twitter with 2.2M followers and he uses the platform to upload stream highlights.

Oleksandr Kostyliev, known as s1mple, holds the fourth place in the list of the most-followed eSports players, accumulating 6.2M followers across social media. S1mple is a professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player who gathered most of his audience on Twitch with 3.6M followers. At the same time, s1mple has one of the smallest audiences on Youtube of 28K subscribers, compared to other popular players on this list.

Gabriel Toledo de Alcântara Sguario, known as FalleN, becomes the fifth most-followed eSports player with a total audience of 5M followers. As one of the most influential people in Brazilian eSports, this Counter-Strike 2 player has over 1M subscribers on every social platform covered in this study, including Instagram, Youtube and Twitter, and gained the most on Twitch with 1.5M followers.

Philip Dosen, known as ImperialHal, is the sixth most-followed eSports player on this list. ImperialHal is famous for his competitions in Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle-royale shooter game. Most of his follower count comes from Twitch with 1.9M. At the same time his popularity is smaller on other social media with 135K followers on Instagram and 341K followers on Youtube, compared to FalleN, Scump or Faker.

Artour Babaev holds the seventh place in this popularity rating with 1.6M followers across social media and almost matches with David Wang. Known among eSports fans as Arteezy, this Canadian player competes in Dota 2, a multiplayer online battle arena video game. Arteezy is mostly popular on Twitch and Twitter, gathering the audience of 767K and 637K followers accordingly.

David Wang, known as Aqua, follows closely with the eight place, only a few thousand followers behind Arteezy. Unlike Arteezy, this Fortnite player has the biggest audience on Twitter with 694K followers, while having a smaller audience on Instagram with 135K, same as ImperialHal.

Olof Gustafsson, a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) player better known as Olofmeister, holds the ninth place of the most-followed eSports players. His total follower count sums up to 1.4M with half of his audience coming from Twitch where he is followed by 786K accounts.

Topias Taavitsainen, better known as Topson, closes the ranking of the most-followed eSports players on social media with the tenth place and 1M followers, falling almost half a million followers behind. Similar to Olofmeister, this Finnish Dota 2 player has more than half of his audience on Twitch, while 135K and 138K people follow Topson on Instagram and Twitter.

Player

Total followers

Twitch

Instagram

Twitter

  Youtube

Kyle ‘Bugha’ Giersdorf

16.1M

5.3M

4.5M

1.9M

4.4M

Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok

7.2M

3.9M

1M

586K

1.7M

Seth “Scump” Abner

7.0M

1.6M

551K

2.2M

2.7M

Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev

6.2M

3.6M

1.6M

776K

28K

Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo de Alcântara Sguario

5.0M

1.5M

1M

1.2M

1.3M

Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen

2.8M

1.9M

135K

432K

341K

Artour “Arteezy” Babaev

1.6M

767K

206K

637K

29K

David “Aqua” Wang

1.6M

479K

104K

694K

338K

Olof “Olofmeister” Gustafsson

1.4M

786K

201K

488K

18K

Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen

1.0M

525K

135K

138K

243K

 

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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NetBet Partners with Fight Disciples

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NetBet, a leading online gaming platform, has announced an exciting new partnership with world-renowned boxing & MMA podcast the Fight Disciples, co-hosted by award-winning broadcasters Adam Catterall and Nick Peet.

The partnership will span some of the UFC’s biggest events, including Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, as well as major upcoming boxing bouts.

This partnership builds on NetBet’s recent announcement as the official betting partner of the UFC in the UK and other parts of Europe. It will play a key role in boosting visibility for NetBet’s popular UFC Predictor Game. As part of the collaboration, NetBet branding will feature across all Fight Disciples UFC content, including behind-the-scenes access and exclusive fighter interviews.

Part of this deal will also see the Fight Disciples and NetBet team up to provide all-encompassing coverage for three huge upcoming boxing fights; Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois, Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Terrance Crawford.

Adam Catterall, co-host of the Fight Disciples Podcast, said: “We’ve always prided ourselves on being the voice of the fight fan, so teaming up with NetBet – the official sportsbook and betting partner of the UFC – is a massive moment for us. This partnership gives us the opportunity to get even closer to the action and, more importantly, bring our audience along with us. Whether it’s behind-the-scenes insight, exclusive content, or on-the-ground access at the biggest events, it’s all about delivering that front-row feeling to our listeners.”

Tristan Wootton, Head of UK at NetBet added: “With NetBet making huge waves in the world of fight sports, this partnership with the Fight Disciples represents another exciting opportunity with regard to brand development. We feel confident that our players will enjoy the engaging content produced from this partnership, with so many brilliant UFC and boxing shows just on the horizon!”

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Soft2Bet’s brand Don.ro Becomes Main Sponsor of CFR Cluj in Multi-Year Agreement

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Soft2Bet continues its strategic expansion in Romania through its rapidly growing online entertainment brand, Don.ro, which has entered a multi-year agreement as the main sponsor of CFR 1907 Cluj, one of Romania’s leading football clubs.

Beginning with the 2025-26 Liga 1 season, leading Romanian brand Don.ro’s logo will feature prominently on CFR Cluj’s home and away kits, training gear, and throughout the “Dr. Constantin Rădulescu” stadium. The partnership with CFR Cluj also includes a slate of live and digital activations powered by Soft2Bet’s innovative platform, designed to deepen fan engagement.

“We are excited to announce our partnership with Don.ro, a Romanian brand that shares our values of performance, professionalism, and the desire to build something lasting. The fact that Don.ro is becoming the main partner of our club is both a validation of the work we do every day and an important step in strengthening CFR Cluj’s image both nationally and internationally.

We are pleased to have a dynamic partner by our side, one with a modern vision who believes in the power of sport to inspire and bring people together. Moreover, Don.ro has chosen to offer each season ticket holder this season an official jersey — a gesture of appreciation for the passion and loyalty with which they support us.” — Cristian Balaj, CFR Cluj President.

The partnership between Soft2Bet and CFR Cluj brings together Don.ro’s award-winning online gaming brand and a club with a rich history of success, including eight league titles, four Romanian Cups, and four Super Cups. Both sides are driven by a commitment to high performance, bold ambition, and fresh ideas, which makes this collaboration especially well-aligned.

“We are honored to join the CFR Cluj family, a symbol of excellence in Romanian football. This partnership reflects the shared values that bring us together — performance, responsibility, and respect for the community.

At Don.ro, we are committed to promoting a safe and balanced entertainment environment, and through our collaboration with CFR Cluj, we aim to deliver a strong message about the importance of responsible play, both on and off the field.”  — Marius Mirasovici, Official representative of Don.ro brand

The partnership is designed to deliver real value to Don.ro’s players and the wider local community. With Soft2Bet’s backing, Don.ro will launch a range of activations tailored to Romanian audiences, such as exclusive match-day experiences, localised campaigns, community events, and responsible gaming initiatives, bringing fans closer to the action and rewarding their loyalty in meaningful ways.

Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, highlighted: “At Soft2Bet, we excel in building powerful and award-winning brands that forge deep connections with players through localised experiences. Don.ro’s partnership with CFR Cluj embodies this vision,combining a top-performing club with our drive for tailored gamified experiences, product excellence, and a passion for performance.”

Launched in 2024 and recognised as “Best Launch of the Year” at the 12th Meeting of Gambling Professionals, Don.ro delivers over 3,484 casino games, a full live-dealer lineup, and a complete sportsbook. The platform runs on Soft2Bet’s proprietary MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application) technology, which enhances player engagement through mission-based features and in-game challenges.

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Week 27/2025 slot games releases

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming

PG Soft has served up a classic slot with its Diner Frenzy Spins. This is a 5-reel, 4-rows video slot featuring connecting ways and sticky symbol respins. Diner Frenzy Spins is set within a vibrant, retro-futuristic diner with a buzzy atmosphere thanks to a playful soundtrack. During any spin, the Mystery Respin may be randomly triggered while the reels are spinning.

ELA Games calls back to a classic yet luxurious gaming experience with its new title, Juicy Crystal. The game offers a unique and modern twist on the beloved and familiar fruit machine format, featuring timeless symbols and rich visuals. The studio’s trademark attention to detail and quality delivers a game that’s exciting, memorable and elegant.

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Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with Ra’s Relics Bonanza, a thrilling 6×5 cascading slot adventure from Booming Games! Land 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the reels to secure a win, as winning symbols vanish and new ones tumble down, unlocking endless chances for treasure. Keep an eye on the Divine Scarab, collecting scatter symbols throughout the base game and triggering Free Spins at any moment.

 

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