More than seven months after the Esports European League came to an end, several organisations are still missing their prize payments. The Esports European League took place between September and November 2017 and was broadcast on French TV Channel C8, with North Academy winning the event after beating EnVyUs Academy in the final. HLTV.org has learned that neither the Danish side nor the French team have received their winnings of around $11,620 and $5,800, respectively. ![]() The organisations behind the academy teams have tried several times to contact the tournament organiser, Kido Productions, who on several occasions have promised to eventually pay out the outstanding prizes. North put forth the following statement about the payments:
Kido Productions have told teams that they themselves are missing sponsorship money from PokerStars, the main partner of the event. Allegedly, PokerStars still have not paid out their contribution, amounting to approximately $60,000. Contacted by HLTV.org, ex-EnVyUs Academy, Loïc "Neoskai" Potages, said that the EnVyUs organisation have also tried to retrieve their winnings, but without success.
Meanwhile, former EnVyUs Academy player Ali "hAdji" Haïnouss has taken to Twitter to confirm the missing payments from the Esports European League: HLTV.org knows of one team, ARES, that has been paid by Kido Productions for their 3rd-4th place finish at the event. The placement earned them ~$2,900, an amount that was paid out many months ago. Vivien "GoY" Goyon, a former ARES manager, had the following to say:
Pressed by North on the matter, Kido Production justified the payment to ARES with the fact that it was "a lower amount." HLTV.org have contacted Kido Production for a comment, but have not heard back. Stars Group, the parent company of PokerStars, have told HLTV.org that they are 'looking into the concerns'. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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