The PNXBET Invitationals SEA Season 4 gave us a glimpse into the region’s thriving scene. After BOOM Esports’ phenomenal showcase at GAMERS GALAXY, expectations were rising for more SEA teams’ performance. We had Team Orca and Polaris Esports in the upper bracket final, while Neon Esports and Execration compete for tournament life on March 12-13.
Early on the 13th, Team Orca was officially disqualified from the event after information came to light about the team participating in match-fixing.
Lai “AhJit” Jay Son earned himself a permanent ban
The Orcas were on the hunt
Formerly known as Ragdoll, the rebrand came to light after expecting new sponsors for the rising star. Team Orca landed third at Division 2 last Tour, which is unfortunate, considering they fell just short in the tiebreaker vs Nigma Galaxy SEA. For starters, Orca has two notable Malaysian players, who have made global headlines after participating in the International championships. With the duo’s backing, Orca undoubtedly has decent experience and capabilities to make their debut into Division 1 soon.
However, the entire organization and players seem to have been complacent or actively participating in dubious activities. All player’s have been disqualified from the DPC SEA Spring Tour, and probably Dota 2 esports as a whole.
The entire roster + team Apex have all been permanently banned by Valve. As a result, the PNXBET Invitationals ended with Polaris and Execration advancing into the finals directly, and Polaris ultimately becoming the champion.
Polaris Esports’ uncontested performance
Polaris Esports was second to none in Division 2 last Tour. The Filipino squad showcased absolute dominance in the bracket, rocking a clean seven-wi
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