First and foremost, we've seen word that players will not be able to stream their games and the games will also not be allowed to be streamed. This is most likely due to enforcing preventative measures to cheating so the chance to win big bucks isn't acquired through any illegitimate means.
No, players will not be allowed to stream games.Games will not be able to be spectated either. @xanius
— J.T. Vandenbree (@RiotTiza) January 2, 2013
However, Online qualifiers will be casted and have directed camera streams, but the casting will not be casted by Riot.
NA&EU will have directed camera streams twitch.tv/team/riot Online qualifiers will NOT be cast by Riot, casters can rebroadcast the matches
— Leigh Smith (@RiotDeman) January 4, 2013
Secondly, the brackets have been revealed, and the top 32 teams on the NA ladder will be eligible to break into the World Championship Series. The same can be said for the European Brackets which were released shortly after.
Stay tuned for updates on other upcoming regional qualifiers.
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