Game Company Valve Acts on Betting Websites
Valve Corporation has finally sent out a cease and suspension letter to some unofficial in-game item gambling companies just recently this week, which includes CSGOLounge wherein most of the players trade in-game skins/items or use to bet on CS:GO professional matches.
One website which is also included on the list is www.dota2lounge.com, in which Dota 2 players are also familiar since they have the some process or function with other gambling sites like CSGOLounge.
An official letter was confirmed by Richard Lewis which is one of the CS:GO’s journalist and analyst, containing a list of websites that received a ten (10) days notice and which are requested to stop or put an end the usage of the Steam accounts for commercial purposes.
These changes might or will affect the CS:GO including Dota 2 scene as many tournament or leagues have relied on item betting to increase their community and viewers.
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