The esports community has taken a definitive stand following the disruptions at the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. A host of CS2 teams and broadcasters have announced their withdrawal from the upcoming CSGOEmpire Cup, which boasts a prize pool of $50,000. This collective decision comes in light of the revelations that the owner of the betting site CSGOEmpire was involved in the recent chaos at the major tournament.
As the news unfolds, teams such as HAVU Gaming, MOUZ NXT, ALTERNATE aTTaX, GamerLegion, Nexus Gaming and ENCE Academy have stepped back from the event. Fortuna Esports, tasked with organizing the CSGOEmpire Cup, has also cut ties with the site, signaling a significant retreat from association with CSGOEmpire.
In a reactionary move, Monarch, the owner of CSGOEmpire, proposed a tenfold increase to the prize fund, upping the stakes to $500,000. Plans to appoint a new tournament operator and reevaluate the roster of participating teams are underway, with a new focus on uplifting amateur squads.
The backdrop to these developments is the tumultuous night of March 30th at the Danish CS2 major, where fans, instigated by Monarch, stormed the stage during the G2 Esports vs. MOUZ match, leading to a temporary suspension. Notably, one overzealous fan's apprehension resulted in the trophy sustaining damage. The motivation behind the invasion ties back to criticism of G2 Esports' partnership with CSGORoll, a platform with which Monarch is closely associated.
The fallout from these events poses a serious reflection on ethics and professionalism within esports, urging a more stringent examination of partnerships and sponsorships within the competitive sphere.
Source: Liquipedia
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