The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) and ESL subsidiary ESEA has released a joint statement providing an update into its Mountain Dew League (MDL) investigation launched on September 3rd.
The summary identifies seven Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players participating in MDL Australia guilty of placing wagers on MDL and other official matches. Found in breach of both ESEA rules and the ESIC Anti-Corruption Code, the governing body has issued a 12-month ban to each of the offending parties.
Under the sanctioned outcomes, affected players are prohibited from competing in all CS:GO competitions organised or promoted by ESIC members.