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ESIC

@ESIC_Official

The official posts of the Esports Integrity Commission for news and comments on esports governance and integrity issues.

Joined June 2016

ESIC
@ESIC_Official
Sep 28, 2020
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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@ESIC_Official
Jun 9, 2021
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
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@ESIC_Official
Sep 4, 2020
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…
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@ESIC_Official
Jan 23, 2021
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.
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@ESIC_Official
Sep 24, 2020
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.
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@ESIC_Official
Sep 20, 2023
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
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@ESIC_Official
Jan 22, 2021
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)
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@ESIC_Official
Oct 23, 2020
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)
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@ESIC_Official
Oct 18, 2021
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
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@ESIC_Official
Aug 23, 2021
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
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@ESIC_Official
Sep 3, 2020
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…
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@ESIC_Official
Dec 2, 2020
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)
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@ESIC_Official
Sep 2, 2020
ESIC issues sanction outcome for CS:GO bug exploitation matter. Investigation to remain open for two more months. Read more: esic.gg/esports-integr…
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@ESIC_Official
May 5, 2022
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