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Among the matches suspected of match-fixing is EDG's 2-1 victory over BLG.
In both traditional and esports, match-fixing and corruption are unacceptable. Players, whether intentionally or unintentionally, face severe condemnation and bans from tournament organizers and game publishers. In some countries, inducing others to fix matches is considered a criminal offense, punishable by law.
Recently, Victoria Police in Australia apprehended two 25-year-old individuals named Kingsville and Brookyn for alleged match-fixing involvement in the LPL tournament. According to police information, they engaged in unusual betting activities on specific LPL matches on June 8, 2021. The police believe the fairness of some matches was compromised.
While the police haven't disclosed the specific manipulated matches, the LPL Wikipedia page indicates two matches on June 8, 2021: Rare Atom defeating OMG 2-0 and EDward Gaming securing a 2-1 victory over Bilibili Gaming. If there's enough evidence, the two individuals could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
If the aforementioned individuals are convicted, the investigation will likely persist due to the compromised fairness of certain matches. In such a scenario, LPL organizers and Riot Games will need to investigate which players were influenced by the accused individuals and engaged in match-fixing activities. It wouldn't be surprising if the LPL continues to announce bans (similar to Bo's case) in the future.
