American player banned for cheating during RMR open qualifier

Fun Mix member under the nickname pawt was banned during the open qualifier for the upcoming Americas RMR event. As revealed in a broadcast on Dust2.us' Twitch channel, the player received a ban for cheating on the servers of the Gamers Club competitive platform, which is hosting the qualifiers.

The incident happened during the warm-up before the Fun Mix – Strife match, when the administrator informed the participants that pawt had been banned. Other details of what happened are currently unknown.

Prior to the ban of the Fun Mix player, the team progressed through two qualifying rounds, after which its results were annulled.

The open qualifiers for the Americas RMR are taking place from February 14-16. A total of two qualifying tournaments are scheduled, the outcomes of which will see eight teams advance to the closed qualifiers.

Origin: www.twitch.tv