BC. GAME,Betboom,1win and Parivison ordered to change names and Logos

PGL has instructed four esports organizations—BC.Game, BETBOOM TEAM, 1win, and PARIVISION—to change their names and logos for the upcoming PGL Major Singapore 2026, scheduled from November 24 to December 13, to comply with local gambling advertising laws.

Singapore’s Gambling Control Act 2022 prohibits the promotion of unlicensed gambling. As a result, teams operating alongside offshore gambling providers cannot display their standard branding. This restriction covers team names, logos, and in-game stickers.

The organizations reportedly had 24 hours to submit alternative branding to PGL and game developer Valve corporation. BC.Game CEO Ali Muhanned publicly confirmed the requirement, stating the organization submitted an alternative name for approval. BetBoom Team CEO Artem Saveliev also confirmed that the team will not use the “BoomBoys” alias it previously adopted.

Similar temporary rebrands have also occurred at The International 2026 in Shanghai and Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Beijing 2026, where teams competed under names like Team Vision, Iron Wing, and BB Team.

This rebranding requirement illustrates the ongoing compliance risks for esports organizations funded by betting platforms. As tournament circuits expand globally, navigating strict local advertising laws remains a practical challenge for international teams and event organizers.