A Dota 2 investigator, Morf, has published a 30-minute video accusing Taiga, a Norwegian player, of being involved in matchfixing while in OG.
Background and Revelations
- Taiga announced in October 2023 that he would take a break from competitive play due to his gambling addiction.
- According to Morf, Taiga fell into a gambling addiction and got involved with the 322 mafia, specifically with Sensibility, who was Taiga’s betting partner and also a player banned for 322 in 2021.
It's truly mind-boggling to witness the fall from grace of a player like Taiga, once rank 1 EU and one of the most talented individuals in the entire scene => later MAJOR winner => throw games for random Russian players.
— MiLAN (@milandota2) April 5, 2024
- Sensibility and Taiga used a method called “Bets for Information” to fix matches, focusing on specific aspects such as first blood rather than final outcomes.
- Taiga was forced to continue fixing matches even after his break for mental health reasons.
OG’s Statement and Community Reactions
- OG issued a statement claiming to have investigated the rumors in 2023 and to have benched Taiga due to a lack of solid evidence.
Declaración oficial de OG sobre las acciones de Taiga. pic.twitter.com/H49tlN7yWu
— OG en Español (@OGlatino) April 5, 2024
- The Dota 2 community is shocked and disappointed by the accusations against Taiga, a highly respected player in the scene.
- Some players, like RAMZES, have commented on the issue, confirming stories about money lending during the Major in Berlin.
I watched a video about Taiga. There's no forgiveness for 322 – that's my opinion. But at the same time, I feel sorry for Taiga because he's a gambler, meaning he'll do anything to win back what he's lost. I hope OG won't have any trouble because of this.
— Dzmitry (@FishmanDota2) April 5, 2024
Community Awaits Clarity: Dota 2’s Taiga Matchfixing Allegations
- Although OG has maintained neutrality, the community is awaiting decisions from Valve and other tournament organizers regarding Taiga’s case.
- The situation has caused a great deal of upheaval and concern in the Dota 2 community, which is expecting a fair and transparent resolution.
In summary, the accusations of matchfixing against Taiga have shaken the Dota 2 community, and now authorities are expected to take appropriate action to address this issue and restore competitive integrity to the scene.