StarCraft gambling scandal.

South Korea rocked by StarCraft gambling scandal -- Joystiq

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An ongoing investigation has made headlines in South Korean media over the past few days, thanks to an alarming scandal involving StarCraft. Overseas, Blizzard's RTS is played professionally and broadcast on national television. And, like most sports leagues, the competitions have drawn a following from the illegal gambling market.

The growing controversy surrounds a number of professional gamers, including some famous and top-ranked players, accused of intentionally throwing matches to exploit the illegal gambling operations. The Korean police are currently investigating the accusations. However, considering the underground nature of the scandal, it's clear that it will take a long time before all potential suspects are apprehended.

For further coverage, Team Liquid offers a recently updated and extensive overview of the scandal.

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I've already heard of betting scandals on sports, but this is the first on videogames.

That would be because Starcraft is a nationally recognized sport in Korea, and therefore, subject to collective bargaining agreement conflicts, illegal signal recording, and players that mysteriously get stomach viruses during the most important game of the year.

Football, on the other hand, encourages genocide and doesn't have Hydralisks.