In a shocking turn of events, CSGOEmpire issued a formal apology for their role in disrupting the CS2 PGL Major Copenhagen. The incident, which occurred during a highly anticipated quarter-final match between G2 Esports and MOUZ, saw protestors storm the stage in protest of G2 Esports' partnership with CSGORoll, a gambling site embroiled in controversy over alleged user scams.
The first such protest of its kind, the unfortunate scenario ended in legal authorities being called and many of the protestors leaving the venue in handcuffs. This unexpected turn of events not only halted the crucial playoff match but also cast a shadow over the entire esports tournament.
On their official X handle, CSGOEmpire shared a message with the title:
CSGOEmpire has issued a formal apology for their role in disrupting the recent G2 vs MOUZ CS2 PGL Major Copenhagen. Back in March, the company orchestrated a protest targeting G2 Esports' controversial partnership with CSGORoll, a gambling site whose owner is accused of scamming users. The protest involved storming the stage during a crucial quarter-final match between G2 Esports and MOUZ, bringing the match to a standstill for a while.
The organization acknowledges that its message, while intended to highlight the issue of scamming in esports, was ultimately misdirected. They recognize that Valve and the wider Counter-Strike community are entirely separate entities from these gambling websites.
By disrupting the Major, CSGOEmpire admits to punishing the wrong people and causing unnecessary inconvenience to players and fans. They state their commitment to finding new channels to make their voices heard. This includes pursuing legal routes, to keep the general players out of harm's way. They
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