Valorant pro Germsg accused of match fixing in Singapore

Olivia Richman • Apr 22, 02:27

A Singaporean Valorant professional who was competing within the Ignition Collection has been accused of match fixing. 

One other participant from Singapore, Calel, shared a Google doc that uncovered fellow Singaporean Germsg purposely throwing matches so as to win cash. The event by which Germsg allegedly purposely misplaced to win cash off of a number of bets was the Epulze Royal SEA Cup, which was a $25,000 event within the Ignition Collection’ Southeast Asian area. 

Screenshots within the doc revealed Germsg speaking in regards to the bets, purposely throwing matches, and receiving over $4,000 for purposely shedding matches whereas competing with Staff 600. At one level, Germsg may even be seen telling different gamers that his supervisor does not suspect something. 

“Who is aware of how rather more he might need received in different video games,” Calel wrote. 

Staff 600 most not too long ago competed within the Valorant Champions Tour Malaysia in addition to the Singapore Stage Two Challengers Two occasion. It is unclear what different tournaments Germsg has purposely rigged if any. There is no proof of additional match fixing in Calel’s doc. The present screenshots offered have additionally not been confirmed as genuine, though they appaer to be very convincing. 

Germsg has but to answer Calel’s allegations. Riot Video games has additionally not responded to the accusations both. 

How does match fixing work? 

Match fixing is normally when a participant purposely loses a match to win cash that has been wager on the opposing staff. By controlling the outcomes of the sport, and even smaller particulars throughout the recreation, the participant and different bettors can win cash they’ve wager on the end result. 

Are you able to go to jail for match fixing?

Match fixing is a severe offense and may result in a number of years in jail relying on the nation or state by which the offender is discovered responsible. Match fixing corrupts the integrity of the event and cheats different bettors out of potential winnings.