The ESL issues an apology to Dota 2 esports fans for their poor communication and live-streams related to their recently announced Facebook broadcasting deal.
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Philippines esports regulator introduces compulsory permit fees
The Philippines Games and Amusements Board (GAB) signs a resolution to prescribe mandatory licensing fees, revenue tax and drug testing for esports players.
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Valve pulls Philippines Dota 2 Galaxy Battles Major sponsorship
Valve has officially pulled sponsorship and Majors designation from the Galaxy Battles 2018 esports event in the Philippines, following new government esport regulations in the Philippines which subject registering esports players and promoters to “unreasonable infringements”.
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Esports pros believe Olympics will enforce too many restrictions
Professional esports gamers are divided over whether the sport should be added to the Olympics due to the restrictions which will be enforced onto teams.
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Three Korean Esports officials arrested amid bribery claims
Three Korean Esports Association (KeSPA) employees have been arrested, and their offices have been raided amid corruption allegations. The three…
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The International 7 Dota 2 kicks off with record $23m prize pool
Day 1 of The International 2017 has officially kicked things off with a bang in Key Arena, Seattle, marking the beginning of this year’s biggest Dota 2 esports tournament, currently offering a record-breaking $23 million prize pool.
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ESL One Hamburg 2017 to host the first Dota 2 Valve major
ESL One Hamburg 2017, the largest competitive Dota 2 event in Europe, will be the first Valve Major for the 2017-2018 competitive season.