Valve has officially lifted its lifetime ban on the iBUYPOWER players involved in the infamous 2014 match-fixing scandal. This decision comes nearly a decade after the controversy, where the team was found guilty of intentionally losing a match against NetcodeGuides.com in exchange for skins, which were valuable in the CS:GO trading community.
Valve’s decision marks the conclusion of the 10-year ban imposed on Sam “DaZeD” Marine, Braxton “swag” Pierce, Keven “AZK” Larivière, and Joshua “steel” Nissan for their involvement in the 2014 match-fixing scandal. While the players are no longer banned, the case remains a defining moment in esports history, sparking discussions about ethics and the consequences of such actions.
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