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Valve lifts ban on Omega Esports after match-fixing incident

Valve lifts ban on Omega Esports after match-fixing incident

Omega Esport has been lifted from their ban for match-fixing after a week of investigation.

The Filipino organisation Omega Esports, also known as Smart Omega, is no longer banned from Valve tournaments as they announced on social media on 1 December. As Smart Omega explained, they ended the contract with two of their players, Ryniel Keit 'Zenki' Calvez and Prince Nino 'Prince' Poligrates, as well as their coach Chris "CTY" Maldo.

They further stated that Valve accepted their appeal to lift the ban, which means they will be allowed to participate in the next DPC Spring Tour and other Valve-sponsored events.

 

 Although the ban is lifted, Omega Esports still not allowed to join DPC Winter Tour since it's already started, their slot was given to BOOM Esports. The organization will only participated from DPC Spring Tour.