Game company Riot announced about a professional player being eliminated Pricing Joseph ban O. The e-sports athlete has been suspended from participating in all official tournaments for a period of 12 months. The reason for the penalty was a breach of competitive integrity rules.
During an internal investigation, initiated following public allegations and information leaks, it was determined that the esports athlete was involved in a discussion about a fixed match. The incident occurred within the framework of the VCT Pacific 2025 tournament. It was proven that during the meeting between Global Esports and Team Secret, players negotiated with a third party, discussed financial terms to manipulate the outcome of the confrontation.
In addition to the one-year ban, Riot Games also required Joseph O to undergo a specialized education course on professional ethics and sports integrity. Only after this condition is met can a player apply to restore his status at the end of the ineligibility period.
