From Dexerto · Michael Gwilliam · · 50s
CS2 Pro Banned for Life After Match-Fixing Scandal
Counter-Strike 2 pro kzy banned for life after $4.5 million match-fixing bet.
In brief
Counter-Strike 2 pro kzy banned for life after $4.5 million match-fixing bet. CS2 player kzy received a lifetime ban for match-fixing linked to a $4.5 million bet. Originally reported by Dexerto.
kzy banned for life
Counter-Strike 2 player Oliver 'kzy' Heck received a lifetime ban after match-fixing investigation involving a potential $4.5 million bet.
NOMERCY team sanctions
NOMERCY lost all four matches under investigation, winning just five rounds combined against opponents with 13-0, 13-3, 13-1 and 13-1 victories.
Betting investigation
ESIC identified a high-value combination wager targeting a -9.5 round handicap across all four matches on March 28, requiring opponents to win each by at least 10 rounds.
Bans and consequences
James8k and perakokanje received five-year bans ending April 23, 2031, while 2xplayN and srtn1 received three-year bans ending April 23, 2029.
The bottom line
CS2 player kzy received a lifetime ban for match-fixing linked to a $4.5 million bet.
