ESIC announces sanctions against 37 individuals in relation to the exploitation of the Spectator Bug.
Only 20% of available data (99,650 demos) has been examined.
ESIC to issue one final report at the end of October to close the investigation.
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Joined June 2016
- ESIC refers evidence indicating potential match-fixing and betting fraud in RMR event to Valve. ESIC has made a referral to Valve including substantial evidence indicating the existence of potential betting fraud in the CIS RMR event run by EPIC. Read: bit.ly/3v8q0Mj
- ESIC opens inquiry into historical spectator bug exploitation. Investigation will examine 25,000 hours of demo footage dating back to 2016. Michael Slowinski & Steve Dudenhoeffer to be contracted into investigation project. Read: esic.gg/esports-integr…
- ESIC issues $10,000 fine to team Vitality in response to stream-sniping breach of the ESIC Code. While there was no malicious intention detected by ESIC in its examination of evidence, ESIC’s zero tolerance approach mandates accountability from the organisation for the breach.
- ESIC is expecting to issue its first set of substantial findings related to the CS:GO Spectator Bug on Monday 28 September at 10:00am CET.
- The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has taken action to suspend Mr. Joel “Joel” Holmlund, a professional esports player, formerly of team Godsent, from all ESIC Member events in light of evidence available corroborating allegations of his multiple breaches of the ESIC
- ESIC issues sanctions against 35 players for betting related offences & extends bans for 2 players previously sanctioned in October 2020. ESIC will continue to investigate further offences in Australia, NA and Europe in cooperation with law enforcement. (1/2)
- ESIC issues 12 month bans to seven CS:GO players for betting related offences. ESIC has also referred the matter to law enforcement. MDL match fixing investigations are still ongoing and further updates are pending the resolution of the complexities involved. (1/2)
- ESIC declassifies report detailing investigation and outcomes resulting from Nicolai "HUNDEN" Petersen's allegations of team's complicity in spectator bug abuse. Read: bit.ly/3aO77Xi
- ESIC Update Regarding NA ESEA Match-Fixing Investigation As at the date of this interim release, ESIC announces sanctions against three participants and is in the process of carrying out 34 additional investigations relating to this matter. Read: bit.ly/3kb3FtY
- ESIC Update on MDL Match Fixing Investigation. ESIC Investigation to conclude in the next four weeks with determination to be issued upon conclusion. Read Here: esic.gg/esports-integr…
- ESIC reinforces prohibition on stream sniping in CSGO with its notification of a zero tolerance policy. “ESIC has received and assessed compelling evidence depicting that this behavior has been taking place on an alarmingly regular basis and at all levels of competition.” (1/2)
- ESIC issues sanction outcome for CS:GO bug exploitation matter. Investigation to remain open for two more months. Read more: esic.gg/esports-integr…
- ESIC to Imminently Issue Charges Resulting From Historical Spectator Bug Investigation In the statement, ESIC identifies its intended treatment for three forms of Spectator Bug discovered which collectively impact 134 participants. Read on our website: bit.ly/3FjlPDW
