322, reloaded: Former Dota 2 prodigy comes clean, reveals darker side of pro play

In a stunning confession, a prominent Dota player hailing from the EEU region, Arslan “xannii” Shadzhanov, opened up about a shadowy chapter from his past. The former Empire player shared the moments of desperation that led him down a treacherous path of matchfixing.

Admitting to succumbing to a proposal involving matchfixing in an interview with Escorenews, xannii cited financial struggles as the catalyst behind his regretful decision. After a series of bad results, a financially struggling xannii was approached by a notorious matchfixer, Sensibility.