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Omega Esports slapped with ban at Valve events; match-fixing allegations cited
Omega Esports slapped with ban at Valve events; match-fixing allegations cited
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 24, 2021 01:52 AM PHT

Filipino Dota 2 team Smart Omega have been banned from competing in Valve-sponsored events, the SEA DPC League announced in a tweet Tuesday, on allegations of match-fixing.
Filipino Dota 2 team Smart Omega have been banned from competing in Valve-sponsored events, the SEA DPC League announced in a tweet Tuesday, on allegations of match-fixing.
As a consequence, the squad also known as Omega Esports lost their Dota Pro Circuit slot, too.
As a consequence, the squad also known as Omega Esports lost their Dota Pro Circuit slot, too.
JUST IN: Filipino Dota 2 team Smart Omega is now banned from all Valve-sponsored events due to engagement in match-fixing activities, @SEADPCLeague announced in a tweet.
The ban extends to the players listed below. (📸: SEA Dota Pro Circuit League)@ABSCBNNewsSport pic.twitter.com/qYvPOybX54
— Kennedy Caacbay (@kennedyzcaacbay) November 23, 2021
JUST IN: Filipino Dota 2 team Smart Omega is now banned from all Valve-sponsored events due to engagement in match-fixing activities, @SEADPCLeague announced in a tweet.
— Kennedy Caacbay (@kennedyzcaacbay) November 23, 2021
The ban extends to the players listed below. (📸: SEA Dota Pro Circuit League)@ABSCBNNewsSport pic.twitter.com/qYvPOybX54
No other details behind the allegations were mentioned.
No other details behind the allegations were mentioned.
Meanwhile, Omega have yet to release a statement.
Meanwhile, Omega have yet to release a statement.
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The bans are extended to their current and former players:
The bans are extended to their current and former players:
- Dave "Hiro" Miyata
- Prince Daculan
- Patt Piolo "Piolz" Dela Cruz
- Ryniel Keit "Zenki" Calvez
- Van Jerico Manalaysay
- Coach Chris Ian Francis "CTY" Maldo
- Dave "Hiro" Miyata
- Prince Daculan
- Patt Piolo "Piolz" Dela Cruz
- Ryniel Keit "Zenki" Calvez
- Van Jerico Manalaysay
- Coach Chris Ian Francis "CTY" Maldo
Valve is a video-game developer known for organizing multimillion-dollar tournaments, such as the recently concluded $40-million The International. Several Dota 2 Majors also have at least a $3-million prize pool.
Valve is a video-game developer known for organizing multimillion-dollar tournaments, such as the recently concluded $40-million The International. Several Dota 2 Majors also have at least a $3-million prize pool.
On Saturday, the team announced their new roster, hailing from different countries, which was supposed to boost their competitive placement in the upcoming Southeast Asia Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22 Tour 1.
On Saturday, the team announced their new roster, hailing from different countries, which was supposed to boost their competitive placement in the upcoming Southeast Asia Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22 Tour 1.
One of the new Smart Omega recruits, South Korean professional player Lee "Forev" Sang-don, immediately tweeted on Tuesday that he was already looking for a team, either as a coach or player after the announcement.
One of the new Smart Omega recruits, South Korean professional player Lee "Forev" Sang-don, immediately tweeted on Tuesday that he was already looking for a team, either as a coach or player after the announcement.
LFT as a coach or player willing to relocate
— Forev (@DotaFoREv) November 23, 2021
LFT as a coach or player willing to relocate
— Forev (@DotaFoREv) November 23, 2021
Boom Esports will retain their upper division slot after finishing 7th last DPC season, and Execration will be permitted to fill their open roster slot.
Boom Esports will retain their upper division slot after finishing 7th last DPC season, and Execration will be permitted to fill their open roster slot.
The SEA DPC Tour 1 will commence on December 1 for Division I, while Division II will start on November 29.
The SEA DPC Tour 1 will commence on December 1 for Division I, while Division II will start on November 29.
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