Polish esports team Betclic Apogee wins Stake Pulse Beat I tournament in Stockholm

Betclic Apogee, a Polish Counter‑Strike 2 roster that revamped its lineup a month before the event, captured the Stake Pulse Beat I title in Stockholm, Sweden. The team defeated Team Liquid in a 2‑1 Grand Final comeback, earning $20,000 and climbing 34 spots in Valve’s Regional Standings. Earlier, Betclic Apogee had swept Johnny Speeds 2‑0 in the semifinals to secure the first Grand Final berth.

The B‑tier offline tournament, organized by Black Molly Entertainment, featured 16 teams competing for a $60,000 prize pool. A group‑stage match between Team Liquid and Betclic Apogee peaked at 7,283 concurrent viewers. Stake, a crypto‑focused betting firm, served as the title sponsor, highlighting the growing but regulation‑sensitive role of crypto sponsorship in esports.