[Tencent's Riot Games Recently Discussed Esports Sponsorship Collaborations with Kalshi and Polymarket] BlockBeats News, September 11, according to Bloomberg, Tencent's Riot Games, the developer of popular video games such as *League of Legends* and *Valorant*, has recently discussed esports sponsorship collaborations with two major prediction market operators, Kalshi and Polymarket, according to sources familiar with the matter. Riot Games spokesperson Joe Hixson stated in an email: 'Prediction markets are an emerging field, and we are evaluating them with a focus on maintaining competitive integrity in events, potential value for teams, impact on fan experience, and alignment with our overall ecosystem goals.' [Original Link]