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Las Vegas eyes 2028 Major as teams prepare for Singapore

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is reportedly planning to invest in two BLAST events, including a 2028 Major. Meanwhile, multiple teams are making adjustments for the PGL Singapore Major, including roster substitutions and modified branding for gambling-related sponsors.

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According to theesportsradar, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is reportedly planning to spend $2 million on two BLAST events, with one expected to be a Counter-Strike Major in late 2028.

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  • According to theesportsradar, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is reportedly planning to spend $2 million on two BLAST events, with one expected to be a Major in late 2028.4

  • Due to local restrictions at the Singapore Major, PGL revealed adjusted branding for gambling-related teams: BC Game will play as GOSH, 1WIN as THE ONE, BetBoom as BB Team, and PARIVISION as PVISION.1,2

Roster moves

  • At least five teams will begin the PGL Singapore Major with registered substitutes, with Vitality fielding apEX for jL, FUT using SunPayus for cmtry, Astralis playing Anlelele for jabbi, Legacy using ksloks for n1ssim, and 9z fielding history for meyern.5

  • BC Game, competing as GOSH at the Major, designated BnTeT as their substitute player for PGL Singapore.3

Community

  • ESL's Michal 'CARMAC' Blicharz shared accounts of fan enthusiasm at IEM Beijing, noting fans waited constantly around the hotel and approached m0NESY and his brother.7

  • Counter-Strike 1.0 was officially released on the same day that ZywOo was born 26 years ago.6

  • fnatic in-game leader fEAR coached his girlfriend during her FACEIT matches, standing behind her and calling tactical timeouts.8

Sources

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  1. 1
    PGL reveals modified team names and logos for Singapore MajorTournamentsView on X
  2. 2
    PGL reveals modified team names and logos for the Singapore MajorTournamentsView on X
  3. 3
    BC Game name BnTeT as substitute for PGL SingaporeRoster movesView on X
  4. 4
    Las Vegas reportedly targeting Counter-Strike Major in 2028TournamentsView on X
  5. 5
    Five teams to start PGL Singapore Major using registered substitutesRoster movesView on X
  6. 6
    Counter-Strike 1.0 and ZywOo share the same anniversaryCommunityView on X
  7. 7
    CARMAC shares stories of fan enthusiasm during IEM BeijingCommunityView on X
  8. 8
    fnatic IGL fEAR coaches his girlfriend during FACEIT matchesCommunityView on X

Covers Nov 9, 2026 (Central Time). Sourced from @NartOutHere's posts on X.

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