TaiLung of LGD Gaming received a lifetime ban from all PGL tournaments, including The International 2026, after K1 leaked their private chat on stream. The messages suggest TaiLung was involved in betting on in-game events during a match.

K1 showed screenshots where TaiLung asked, “Will you do it?” and later said, “Secret, just for you.” The conversation escalated with TaiLung urging, “Place a bet,” and discussing “odd kills.” These exchanges violate fair play rules, leading to TaiLung’s immediate disqualification from The International 2026.

The scandal has cast a shadow over LGD Gaming, raising questions about integrity in competitive Dota 2. TaiLung’s messages, including “Come on, idiot,” underscore the severity of the breach. PGL’s strict stance aims to deter future violations, but the incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining fair play.