According to a report by Dexerto, the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is about to finish its investigation into CS:GO coaches abusing in-game bugs. Penalties are reportedly still under discussion, but the esports watchdog could penalize 52 coaches.
There's no set date for the new wave of bans to happen, but outside parties like the Counter-Strike Professional Players Association (CSPPA) want the sanctions to go live before the PGL Antwerp Major in May, the first Valve-sponsored tournament of 2022.
ESIC has already banned 2020 trainers in 37 for abusing the tracker bug. This bug allowed coaches to place their in-game camera anywhere on the map, and some used it to relay information to their players. Sources close to the current investigation told Dexerto that there were multiple in-game errors that allowed coaches to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents.
The automated process used to catch and ban 2020 coaches in 37 did not detect these other in-game errors. But the process has been updated and has found other examples of abuse. Earlier this year, Dexerto learned that former Cloud9 coach and current data analyst at Evil Geniuses Soham “valens” Chowdhury encountered two different methods of the audience error years ago. Valens said he did not share any information with his players.
If ESIC completes its investigation ahead of the PGL Antwerp Major, some coaches may not be able to attend the $1 million event. The tournament will begin on May 9.
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