100 Thieves Roobet unveiled three new players for their 2026 CS2 roster on Monday—Andre “Ag1l” Gil, William “sirah” Kjaersgaard, and Alex “poiii” Sundgren—bringing the team to four confirmed players with one roster spot remaining. If the persistent dev1ce rumors prove true, this crypto casino-backed roster could be one of the most expensive experiments in CS2 history.
KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE
- New Signings: Ag1l (22, Portugal), sirah (Denmark), poiii (19, Sweden)
- Previous Signings: rain (November), gla1ve as head coach (December)
- Fifth Player: dev1ce heavily rumored, departure from Astralis confirmed
- Sponsor: Roobet (crypto casino) in “most significant partnership in 100 Thieves history”
- Infrastructure: New training facility and content hub planned for Serbia
- First Event: Targeting PGL Singapore Major qualification
The New Signings
100 Thieves announced all three players in back-to-back announcements on Monday, completing what GM Graham “messioso” Pitt and strategic advisor Sean “sgares” Gares have been building since November.
ANDRE “AG1L” GIL
22 • Portugal • Former SAW
Star anchor player who was crucial in SAW’s top-four finishes at FISSURE Playground 1 and PGL Masters Bucharest. 653 maps played with 0.98 rating. Competed against FURIA, Aurora, and Liquid at the top level.
WILLIAM “SIRAH” KJAERSGAARD
Denmark • Former ECSTATIC
On the radar since joining MOUZ NXT at 16 years old. Maintains a strong 1.12 rating over 319 maps against the European tier-two scene. One of the most promising young talents in Danish CS.
ALEX “POIII” SUNDGREN
19 • Sweden • Former Alliance
Hot prospect from the Swedish scene. Posted 1.12 rating over 298 maps in 2025. Previously played for EYEBALLERS and Alliance. Youngest member of the new roster.
These three join Håvard “rain” Nygaard, who was signed in November and will serve as IGL, and head coach Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander, the legendary former Astralis captain brought in during December.
The dev1ce Question
The fifth roster spot remains officially vacant, but anyone following CS2 knows who’s expected to fill it. Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz departed Astralis last week after his second stint with the organization failed to recapture past glories—Astralis never won a single LAN event following his return.
THE REUNION ANGLE
A dev1ce signing would reunite him with gla1ve—his former IGL during Astralis’ dominant era when they won four Majors between 2018-2019. The two last played together before dev1ce’s departure to NiP in 2021. Multiple sources report negotiations are “at an advanced stage.”
There are concerns, however. dev1ce finished the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 with a 0.93 rating over nine maps—one of the worst performances of his career. Now in his 30s, he has “looked distinctly mortal throughout 2025” according to analysts. The question isn’t whether 100 Thieves can sign him—it’s whether the dev1ce they’re buying is still the dev1ce who dominated CS:GO.
What “Most Significant Partnership” Really Means
100 Thieves described the Roobet deal as “one of the most lucrative” and “most significant partnerships in 100 Thieves’ history.” But what does that actually translate to in dollars?
The organization hasn’t disclosed financial terms, but context matters. This is a multi-year naming rights deal that’s funding an entirely new CS2 division, a training facility in Serbia, a content hub for creators and streamers, and what appears to be a top-tier European roster with potentially five elite players plus coaching staff.
WHAT THE ROOBET MONEY IS FUNDING
Roster
5 players + head coach gla1ve. Potentially dev1ce buyout from Astralis.
Serbia Facility
Training facility and content hub. First 100 Thieves investment outside the US.
Multi-Year Term
Long-term commitment with naming rights (100 Thieves Roobet branding).
For comparison: BC.Game reportedly spent $5 million just to sign s1mple for their CS2 roster. If 100 Thieves is building something of similar or greater ambition—with infrastructure, multiple players, and multi-year commitment—we’re likely looking at an eight-figure deal.
The Crypto Casino Esports Arms Race
This isn’t happening in isolation. There’s a full-blown arms race underway as crypto casinos pour money into esports and celebrity partnerships.
| Platform | Major Partnerships | Esports Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Roobet | 100 Thieves, Nadeshot, Chelsea FC | Full CS2 roster, Serbia facility |
| BC.Game | s1mple ($5M reported), electroNic | CS2 roster, CCT Season 2 EU winners |
| Stake | Drake, Israel Adesanya (UFC) | Premier League clubs, sportsbook |
| Gamdom | Usain Bolt | Professional esports team sponsorships |
Why are all these offshore casinos betting big on esports and celebrity partnerships? Because that’s where the next generation of gamblers lives.
Why Crypto Casinos Are All-In on Esports
Esports and live streaming have emerged as the next frontier for gambling operators. Gen Z and younger millennials are betting on esports and fantasy gaming at rates that dwarf traditional sports among their age group. They grew up watching Twitch, following CS pros on social media, and treating esports like their parents treated the NFL.
THE PLAYBOOK
The math is simple: Nadeshot has 3.3 million followers on Twitter/X and streams to hundreds of thousands. His audience is the exact demographic crypto casinos want—young, engaged, already comfortable with digital assets, and interested in gaming. By sponsoring 100 Thieves and building a CS2 team, Roobet isn’t just buying ads. They’re buying cultural relevance with a generation that ignores traditional advertising.
It’s worth noting: 100 Thieves laid off 12 employees in September 2025 while Nadeshot was literally streaming gambling content on Roobet. The timing was brutal optics, but it also exposed the financial reality. As one industry analyst put it, “90 percent of esports revenue is in brand sponsorships”—and crypto casinos are among the few sponsors still willing to write big checks during the “esports winter.”
Current Roster and What’s Next
| Player | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| rain 🇳🇴 | IGL | Confirmed (Nov) |
| poiii 🇸🇪 | Rifler | Confirmed (Jan 6) |
| sirah 🇩🇰 | Rifler | Confirmed (Jan 6) |
| Ag1l 🇵🇹 | Anchor | Confirmed (Jan 6) |
| dev1ce 🇩🇰 | AWPer | Expected |
| gla1ve 🇩🇰 | Head Coach | Confirmed (Dec) |
The goal for 2026 is clear: make it to a Major. The IEM Cologne Major feels like a reach without consistent tournament wins, but the PGL Singapore Major is a more attainable target. Whether this experiment succeeds will depend on how quickly gla1ve can meld together players from five different countries who have never played together—and whether the dev1ce of 2026 can recapture even a fraction of his former dominance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Three new signings — Ag1l (SAW), sirah (ECSTATIC), and poiii (Alliance) join rain and coach gla1ve on the 100 Thieves Roobet CS2 roster
- dev1ce expected — Former Astralis AWPer heavily rumored as fifth player, would reunite with gla1ve from their Major-winning era
- Massive investment — Roobet deal described as “most significant in 100 Thieves history,” funding roster, Serbia facility, and multi-year commitment
- Crypto casino arms race — BC.Game ($5M for s1mple), Stake (Drake), and Roobet all competing for esports/celebrity partnerships
- Gen Z strategy — Crypto casinos targeting younger demographics through esports and streaming, where traditional advertising fails
- 2026 goal — PGL Singapore Major qualification is the realistic target for this newly formed roster
Sources
- 100 Thieves Roobet announces CS2 signings, roster missing just one player — Esports Insider
- Ag1l joins 100 Thieves — HLTV
- 100 Thieves returns to Counter-Strike with Roobet partnership — Esports Insider
