Riot Issues Mass Warnings to LoL Pros Over Unprofessional Behavior
Riot Games has issued multiple warnings to professional League of Legends players and coaches in the EMEA region for "conduct unbecoming" of league members. The disciplinary actions, revealed through the EMEA Penalty Tracker on January 5, affected 12 LEC members and several ERL participants.
According to journalist Brieuc "LEC Wooloo" Seeger, some players indicated the warnings were related to their solo queue behavior. While the actions were deemed unprofessional, they reportedly weren't extreme in nature.
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This enforcement follows previous disciplinary actions by Riot Games, including:
- A €10,000 fine to Fnatic in 2020 for missing organizational deadlines
- A €5,000 fine to Astralis for team manager conduct and delayed payments
While Riot maintains transparency through its public penalty tracker, specific details about the infractions remain undisclosed. The company's strict stance on professional conduct aims to foster a respectful competitive environment, though the community would benefit from clearer guidelines about what constitutes unacceptable behavior.
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Riot Games continues to monitor and enforce professional standards across its competitive ecosystem, demonstrating its commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct in professional League of Legends.