T1, the dominant force in League of Legends, has taken control of their knockout series at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational. They've secured a 2-0 lead over FURIA Esports from Brazil, with one more win sending them to the next round.
This outcome was largely expected, given T1's history and impressive performance. Their implied probability of winning in betting markets stood at around 94-95%, making it unlikely for FURIA to mount a comeback.
Despite the excitement surrounding esports, there's an interesting absence: cryptocurrency. Neither team has any notable crypto or digital asset integration in this tournament. The market for fan tokens, NFT partnerships, and blockchain-based prediction markets is surprisingly quiet.