CSGOEmpire, the gambling site known for its controversial protest at PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, has officially apologized. The incident, in which a crowd of protesters stormed the stage and damaged the championship trophy, caused a storm of emotions in the Counter-Strike esports community.

While acknowledging their intent to expose G2 Esports' partnership with a site they consider to be a scam, CSGOEmpire recognizes the collateral damage caused to the event and the Counter-Strike community as a whole.

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The apology makes clear their strong resolve to combat cheating in eSports, but with a change of tactics. CSGOEmpire promises to use legal avenues and alternative channels to express their concerns. They will also be moving their gambling to a separate platform, Duel.com, completely severing ties with Valve and Counter-Strike.

This admission of error and announced change of strategy may reassure some in the Counter-Strike community. However, the consequences of the failure of PGL Major Copenhagen are likely to be discussed for a long time.

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