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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has issued severe disciplinary actions against the professional Counter-Strike 2 team NOMERCY following a proven match-fixing scheme. On March 28, 2026, during the Roman Imperium Cup VII, the team intentionally sabotaged their performance to secure a $4.5 million payout from a complex betting combination.
The manipulation involved a $57,000 wager requiring NOMERCY to lose four matches with a -9.5 round handicap. Investigators from ESIC and Runestone Data Partner identified abnormal gameplay, including deliberate grenade misses and poor map selection, which resulted in lopsided scores like 13-0 and 13-1 against opponents such as BetBoom and Sangal Esports.
ESIC confirmed the fraud by cross-referencing in-game behavior with financial and communication records. Consequently, team leader Oliver "kzy" Heck received a lifetime ban for his central role and lack of cooperation. Other members faced varying penalties: János "James8k" Fodor and Petar "perakokanje" Bešir were suspended for five years, while Palkovics "2xplayN" Tamás received a lifetime ban after social media provocations. Sreten "srtn1" Smiljanić received a three-year suspension following partial confessions.
Ultimately, the scheme failed as the bookmaker canceled the $4.5 million bet upon detecting the irregularities. This case establishes a strict precedent for future competitive integrity, ensuring that participants face career-ending consequences for attempting to manipulate professional matches.
