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Valve revokes ban of ex-ESC Gaming

Only 24 hours after they handled a ban to a few teams including ex-ESC Gaming line-up as well, Valve has revoked their ban and allowed them to participate in tournaments funded by them.

 

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Only a day ago we reported that Valve has came out with yet another statement regarding match fixing where they banned another portion of the players and teams. Ex ESC Gaming line-up was among those and quickly after they were excluded from the ESL One Katowice offline qualifier, same as from ESEA and 99damage Masters.

Today, Valve posted another statement clarifying the situation about ex-ESC Gaming stating that they will be allowed to participate in the tournament funded by them as their ban was revoked. Here is a full statement made by Valve:

The ex-ESC players were restricted from participating in Valve-sponsored events because their historical account activity matched allegations of misconduct. However, further investigation has clarified their role in the matter, and the restriction has been lifted.

Following the Valve's decision, ESL has announced that they will list once again ex ESC Gaming among the participatants of the ESL One Katowice offline qualifier. This means that the number of qualifying teams from the last chance qualifier which is being held tomorrow will get reduced to only one. Moreover, ESEA has also revoked their decision to give a def loses to all upcoming matches of ex ESC Gaming in their Season 18.

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