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ESIC issues lifetime competition ban to Counter-Strike 2 player 2xplayN

The Esports Integrity Commission has permanently banned Counter-Strike 2 player Palkovics 2xplayN Tamas following social media posts made during his initial suspension.

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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has upgraded a three-year suspension for Counter-Strike 2 player Palkovics '2xplayN' Tamás to a permanent lifetime ban, Esports Insider reported. Counter-Strike 2 is a tactical first-person shooter published by Valve. The decision was made after Tamás published posts on social media during his active suspension. [1]

According to Esports Insider, the upgraded sanction followed a social media post that appeared to show stacks of cash. Tamás published the image shortly after ESIC announced his original three-year competition ban on Thursday, October 15. [1]

Esports Insider also reported that Dexerto previously covered the ban and subsequent police referral. The commission stated that it plans to refer the sanctioned conduct to Valve, government agencies and law enforcement bodies for further review. [1]

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In short

  • Palkovics '2xplayN' Tamás received a lifetime competition ban from ESIC.
  • The initial three-year suspension was upgraded due to social media posts.
  • ESIC plans to refer the conduct to Valve and law enforcement agencies.

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  1. [1]Suspension posts make 2xplayN’s ESIC competition ban permanentEsports Insider, 17d ago (the report this story comes from)

Background

  1. [2]Employees' State Insurance on Wikipedia

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