With multiple Valorant content creators reportedly running into throwers on stream, professional athlete Travis "tdawgg" Regan took matters into his own hands to expose crypto-betting groups, intentional match throwers, and cheaters, whose motive is to destroy players' high Elo-ranked experience.Tdawgg posted several screenshots and uploaded a video explaining the ongoing situation. He also revealed a few names to be wary of while urging creators and professionals to stop streaming to help Riot Games' supposed investigation.METRO tdawgg@tdawggVALhere is your inside look to the current CRYPTO/BETTING VALORANT throwing streamed games scandal. here is a private group of people who are involved and i can assure you there are more like this. i have only heard of a few ppl here and i dont know their riot ids3260108here is your inside look to the current CRYPTO/BETTING VALORANT throwing streamed games scandal. here is a private group of people who are involved and i can assure you there are more like this. i have only heard of a few ppl here and i dont know their riot ids https://t.co/Gqe6K4PcXrCrypto-betting in video games has been prevalent for a long time, and Valorant isn't the only game affected by intentional throwers who trade wins to earn money. Unfortunately, the popular tactical shooter has recently seen a steep rise in such practices.Creators and professionals like Tyson "TenZ" Ngo, Yassine "Subroza" Taoufik, Pujan "FNS" Mehta, and Tarik "tarik" Celik have shed light on this rapidly-increasing situation for Valorant Ranked. However, Riot Games is yet to comment on the same.How is crypto-betting affecting Valorant and its player base?Jake Lucky@JakeSuckyThere's a huge crypto betting and throwing issue in Valorant right now. With sites allowing players to bet on or against streamers...239949There's a huge crypto betting and throwing issue in Valorant right now. With sites allowing players to bet on or against streamers... https://t.co/mvqRV1isqrValorant's ranked experience is addictive but extremely competitive, which leads to players putting in a tireless effort to win games, especially in high Elo. Thus, it can be infuriating for top-ranked players to lose a match because a teammate sabotages the game.TenZ@TenZOfficialThis throwing situation in ranked is actually getting ridiculous18322412This throwing situation in ranked is actually getting ridiculousCrypto-betting is an illegal but popular practice designed to force a match's outcome and ensure major profits.Preston Dornon@juv3nileow@TenZOfficial The fact that randoms can just bet on other team on actual gambling websites for ranked is just wow flabbergasted69@TenZOfficial The fact that randoms can just bet on other team on actual gambling websites for ranked is just wow flabbergastedA crypto-bettor queue snipes into a pro player's game while they stream, placing a losing bet on the match, and intentionally throwing or sabotaging the game to win the gamble and earn money. If the crypto-bettor lands on the streamer's opposing team, he places a winning bet on the said streamer and then sabotages the match for his team.As expected, the Valorant pro community isn't happy about this.TSM Subroza 🇲🇦@Subroza@tarik ACTUAL CRIMINALS9283@tarik ACTUAL CRIMINALSNRG FNS@FNSIf there is a crypto bettor on the other team, can we all please agree to throw the game? I want them to lose every cent and be on the street begging me for a sandwich. Thanks.387148If there is a crypto bettor on the other team, can we all please agree to throw the game? I want them to lose every cent and be on the street begging me for a sandwich. Thanks.M80 NiSMO@NiSMO_VAL@tdawggVAL This is actually sad that Riot has no control over this & that streamers are being targeted .. Champions Queu really needs to come out ! goodjob Tdawggy41@tdawggVAL This is actually sad that Riot has no control over this & that streamers are being targeted .. Champions Queu really needs to come out ! goodjob TdawggyTdawgg also shed light on account sellers, cheaters, and boosters who blatantly break Riot's TOS (Terms of Service) agreement without facing any strict measures. These practices severely affect the game's ranked experience.Esports betting is legal, but only to an extent. While some countries allow regulated betting practices, a few restrict the concept. Despite such rules, many users continue to malpractice and find new ways to bypass the legal system.With many popular streamers speaking out, Riot Games will likely investigate the issue and mitigate the scandal's intensity. However, it is difficult to stop such video game services permanently.