The Ethics in Esports Commission (ESIC) continues to ignore the investigation into match-fixing in North America that began 54 months ago. Despite high expectations and statements about the fight against unfair play, the ESIC has not provided any updates in three years, which calls into question their effectiveness and importance in the esports world.
The beginning of the investigation and the first bans
Four years ago, the ESIC banned three players for participating in rigged matches on the Mountain Dew League (MDL) platform. This was the first step in the fight against match-fixing after the scandalous iBUYPOWER case. At the time, the commission announced that it was investigating 34 more people and even announced cooperation with the FBI to solve this problem. It seemed that major changes were on the horizon to help cleanse esports of foul play.
An investigation that has reached a dead end
However, since then, there have been no new bans or updates. The ESIC promised a “big wave of bans” that was supposed to “drain the swamp” of dishonest players, but these promises remained only lip service. ESIC Commissioner Ian Smith assured in a podcast that the investigation would take time, but there are still no results.
Loss of trust of the esports community
This situation has already caused a wave of outrage among the esports community. Dust2.us, which tried to contact the ESIC for comment, did not receive any response, which only reinforces suspicions of the commission's incapacity. Despite the ESIC's assurances that their work in North America is of “great importance,” their actions suggest otherwise.
What's next
The esports community demands that the ESIC admit its guilt and be open in its communication with the public. Without this, it is difficult to imagine how the commission can maintain trust and continue its work in esports. Whether the ESIC will be able to regain its reputation remains in question.
Source: Dust2.us
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