Match fixing poses problems for the development of many eSports disciplines, and Counter Strike: Global Offensive is no exception. Tournament organizers work hard to identify and prevent such incidents from bringing eSports into disrepute. This week, Australian player Joshua "JHD" Hugh-Devin made a statement that he was recently offered $2,000 to complete the match with the desired result. Despite the fact that he is not one of the top eSports players, his performances at local competitions attracted enough attention that he was asked to agree to a game fixing. Joshua refused to do this for reasons of principle.
Recently, the ESIC (E-Sports Fair Play Commission) published a report according to which the number of such accusations arising in connection with tournaments of various levels has increased significantly recently. Every day the organization receives more than a hundred requests. Most of them turn out to be unfounded, but resources to investigate truly significant cases are also beginning to be scarce. An ESIC representative notes that in the last three months alone, more than ten investigations have been launched into allegations of gambling.
