Gambit Gaming emerges victorious in Counter-Strike Tournament
In a surprising turn of events, Gambit Gaming emerged as the winners of one of the last major Counter-Strike tournaments in 2016.
Underdog sides triumph over tournament favorites
In a thrilling final, Gambit Gaming defeated Renegades, despite both teams being considered underdogs throughout the tournament. This unexpected result came after both teams had already defeated the tournament favorites in the earlier rounds.
A thrilling final in Nuke and Cobblestone
The final match started on Nuke, with Gambit Gaming dominating the game. Although Renegades attempted a comeback after a crucial force buy win, Gambit Gaming displayed their strength and closed out the match with a score of 16-12.
On Cobblestone, Gambit Gaming once again started strong with a 10-5 lead as Counter Terrorists. Although Renegades managed to win a few rounds towards the end, Gambit Gaming maintained their composure and secured the title with a final score of 16-10.
Gambit Gaming’s road to victory
Gambit Gaming sought redemption in the final, having suffered a 16-8 loss to Renegades in the group stage. Prior to the final, Gambit Gaming defeated U.S. teams Cloud9 and OpTic Gaming, as well as GODSENT in the semifinals, showcasing their determination and skill.
Rewarding victory
Gambit Gaming earned a prize of $50,000 for their remarkable victory, while Renegades secured $20,000.