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Korea Swept In Illegal Starcraft League Gambling

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gaggar
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada118 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-14 17:14:16
April 12 2010 06:53 GMT
#1
http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=107&oid=347&aid=0000001080

Apparently a number of current pro gamers has been found involved in match set-ups and illegal betting after being in contact with an illegal gambling group.

Unidentified pro gamers has been found illegally leaking team's replay files and intentionally losing matches.

Teams involved are currently taking measures to oust the offending members and forcing more serious offenders to retire.

Rumors speculate a vast number of A-listers are of those being punished including Savior, AKA Ma Jae Yoon.


New articles are being uploaded in real time (below)

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Article 1
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http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=107&oid=347&aid=0000001082

This article compares current event with the infamous 1919 Black Sox scandal, and the ramification this incident may have to the pro gaming scene in general, but the names aren't mentioned and only vague implications.


Article 2
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http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=107&oid=347&aid=0000001081

This article questions why this might have happened and blames slow response of the organizers.


Article 3
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http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=107&oid=347&aid=0000001079

Lastly, this one suggests some retired pro gamers may be involved and used their connections to make contact with the current progamers for illegal match throwing.


Article 4
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There is no solid list yet, but the (in)famous DC starcraft gallery is being flooded with what is apparently a post by an insider who spammed the forum before any of this came to light.

http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=starcraft&no=4845648&page=1&bbs= (now 404'ed)

The list is in Korean but it's not for the feint hearted.



Update Fomos finally went green on their articles on this scandal. The coverage is pretty extensive. I'll summerize them below

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http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105705&db=issue
This article explains the way these betting sites operate and suggests that the sites began at around 2006 and really exploded in 2008. 2008 is when their business really took place and tried contacting the players for rigging.


http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105706&db=issue
This article talks about how the rigging began. It apparently started with retired pro-gamers taking a part in using their contacts etc.
They're naming no names, but those involved are as followed: A former pro gamer coach, a former match caster/announcer, a pro-gaming scene reporter, and other numerous former pro-gamers.


http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105707&db=issue
This one talks about how camps were infiltrated and players were contacted. Apparently coaching staffs and directors are also involved in the scandal as they took money for changing the player entry.

http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105708&db=issue
This article talks about how these offenders are being sorted out, using various method of bank records, e-mails and phone records. Many who were investigated denied any charges at first, but eventually admitted guilt. The offenders are being dealt with atm.

http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105709&db=issue
This one's about replay leaks. Nothing much here.

http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105710&db=issue
A bit more serious one here. E-sports organizers knew about this and attempted solving the issue through various methods, but as all illegal business goes, they were good at avoiding and re-opening. At a closed conference between E-sports organizers and betting site representatives, the betting sites in a bold move suggested that they should find a way to co-exist with the illegal betting sites - or else they'll release the list of everyone in the e-sports who are involved in the shady deals.

http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105711&db=issue
This article talks about the list containing real name. In Korea, it is illegal to release criminal's real name as part of their human rights law. The article ultimately says no, and it can only be implied.

http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=105712&db=issue
This one wonders if police will be involved in the scandal. The article says police will get involved, but their investigation will not include e-sports organizers. Just the betting sites.



Update April 15th, 1:32 AM KST

Deleted the boxer marriage rumor as it has little to do with the scandal directly.

Also, a Korean politician/congressman Jeon Byung-Hyun speaks out on this scandal

http://blog.daum.net/bhjun/5508203

The title reads: Black Sox scandal: is there any way out for E-sports?

First paragraph in the article in Korean:
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올 초 부터 e스포츠 팬들로부터, 또 일부 언론에서 문제가 제기됐던 '불법 배팅사이트'와 연계된 '승부조작 사건'이 사실로 드러났습니다.

현재까지 확인된 결과를 이야기하면, 문화부는 현재 불법 배팅사이트와 연계된 '승부조작 사건'에 대해 인지를 하고 있고, e스포츠협회는 관련 사건을 검찰에 수사를 의뢰해 놓은 상태 입니다.


e스포츠를 취재하는 언론이나 기자들은 해당 사실을 미리 알고 있었습니다만, 검찰이 '브로커 잠수 가능성'을 이유로 e스포츠협회에 협조를 요청했고, 이에따라 언론들이 침묵하고 있었던 것입니다.

그러나, 사태가 이미 대부분의 e스포츠 커뮤니티에 확대 재생산되고 있는 상황이고, 최초 검찰 고소건을 취재한 e스포츠 전문 언론사에서 협회의 안이한 대처를 참지 못하고 기사화 한 것입니다.


In English:
The gambling scandal/match rigging that has been pointed out by certain members of media and the fans of E-sports has been confirmed to be true.

What has been confirmed so far by the Ministery of Culture, is that they are aware of the match throwing in connection with the illegal betting sites, and the E-sports Association have contacted the police for further investigation.

The media and the journalists were already aware of the situation, but for investigative reasons ,such as brokers disappearing into hiding, police has asked the media to stay silent.

But the problem exploded out of control and is being re-amplified within the E-sports community. It has all to do with an E-sports media outlet (which received the initial news) that grew impatient at the slow and improper responses made by the E-sports Association, and decided to publish the news.


The article goes on about the Black Sox scandal and a brief history of SC pro-gaming scene. It ends with why it happened and what should be done, but nothing too informative.


The scandal rumor seems to be a confirmed fact and all we now have to know is who's involved.
saritenite
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Singapore1680 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-12 06:56:11
April 12 2010 06:55 GMT
#2
Oh my god, it's true.

Edit - FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU MATCHRIGGERS
Saturnize
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States2473 Posts
April 12 2010 06:56 GMT
#3
What!.!?
"You are smart, hard worker, like a KOREA!" -Kim
Sadistx
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Zimbabwe5568 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-12 07:00:31
April 12 2010 06:56 GMT
#4
(Z)sAviOr: I will destroy everyone in 2010.
Unless you pay me not to.
Avidkeystamper
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States8551 Posts
April 12 2010 06:57 GMT
#5
I'm just wondering, why is this only now coming to light?
Jaedong
saritenite
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Singapore1680 Posts
April 12 2010 06:57 GMT
#6
On April 12 2010 15:56 Sadistx wrote:
(Z)sAviOr: I will destroy everyone in 2010.
Unless you pay me not to.


You mean he will destroy everyone.....in another way...
EGMachine
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
United States1641 Posts
April 12 2010 06:58 GMT
#7
T_T man so it must be true then. Very sad to hear, and savior of all the pros. I could understand some people doing it when they really are not making enough to make ends meet, but an S class pro doing it at the peak of his time is very upsetting.
I'm like, the coolest
Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
April 12 2010 06:58 GMT
#8
omg i can't believe it's true wth
Because when you left, Brood War was all spotlights and titans. Now, with the death of the big leagues, Brood War has moved to the basements and carparks. Now, Brood War is unlicensed brawls, lost teeth, and bloody fights for fistfulls of money - SirJolt
Disregard
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
China10252 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-12 07:00:36
April 12 2010 06:59 GMT
#9
Pretty brief article, denying charges blah blah. Though it seems they have been following this for awhile.

edit: Needs more info, everyone assumes its all Broodwar.
"If I had to take a drug in order to be free, I'm screwed. Freedom exists in the mind, otherwise it doesn't exist."
lazz
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Australia3119 Posts
April 12 2010 06:59 GMT
#10
rekrul was right
Trowabarton756
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States870 Posts
April 12 2010 07:00 GMT
#11
so wait what happened? Was it during saviors "bonjwa" days or was it more recent? And was this in msl/osl/pro league or just some gambling ladder?
http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/Trowabarton756
mOnion
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States5649 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-12 07:01:47
April 12 2010 07:01 GMT
#12
this is unreal x.x

sAviOr: I will destroy everyone in 2010.
Unless you pay me not to.


epic

what was rekruls list? like 3 zergs and 2 terran?
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opsayo
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
591 Posts
April 12 2010 07:01 GMT
#13
if its anything like vegas, then the money that can be made through betting far exceeds the money that can be won by playing legit

if people in the right places pull strings, money always talks
saritenite
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Singapore1680 Posts
April 12 2010 07:01 GMT
#14
On April 12 2010 16:00 Trowabarton756 wrote:
so wait what happened? Was it during saviors "bonjwa" days or was it more recent? And was this in msl/osl/pro league or just some gambling ladder?


Twas during his peak I think. Right now he has absolutely no bargaining power with his set of skills.
okum
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
France5776 Posts
April 12 2010 07:02 GMT
#15
"Cash" should be on the next Power Rank. It's capable of destroying anyone.
Flash fan before it was cool | Coiner of "jangbang"
KingofHearts
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Japan562 Posts
April 12 2010 07:02 GMT
#16
so savior was purposely slumping all the time... omg.. i remember he was the only zerg to consistenly beat oov during oov's reign.
moshi moshi~
LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10824 Posts
April 12 2010 07:02 GMT
#17
what i'm wondering is that kespa was clearly aware of these illegal betting sites and yet did not take action until now?

seems kind of weird...
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grobo
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Japan6199 Posts
April 12 2010 07:03 GMT
#18
Rek called it.
We make signature, then defense it.
ShaLLoW[baY]
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada12499 Posts
April 12 2010 07:03 GMT
#19
On April 12 2010 16:01 mOnion wrote:
this is unreal x.x

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sAviOr: I will destroy everyone in 2010.
Unless you pay me not to.


epic

what was rekruls list? like 3 zergs and 2 terran?


sounds fair, it's not like you need to pay protoss to lose anyways

On April 12 2010 16:01 sArite_nite wrote:
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On April 12 2010 16:00 Trowabarton756 wrote:
so wait what happened? Was it during saviors "bonjwa" days or was it more recent? And was this in msl/osl/pro league or just some gambling ladder?


Twas during his peak I think. Right now he has absolutely no bargaining power with his set of skills.


if the very few games he lost during his peak were thrown, the man is just even more incredible.

just sayin'

<3 sAviOr.
ALEXISONFIRE ARE FUCKING BACK (sAviOr for life)
economist_
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Vietnam719 Posts
April 12 2010 07:04 GMT
#20
Oh my god... Savior
Economics forecast assumes everything, except responsibilities
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