Gambit Esports releases entire League roster, excluding Diamondprox.

Gambit Esports Releases Roster After Poor Performance in LCL Spring Split

Gambit Esports has announced that it is releasing its entire roster, apart from jungler Danil “Diamondprox” Reshetnikov, following a disappointing showing in the LCL Spring Split. The organization is now looking to recruit players with proven success locally and experience on the international stage.

Support player Viacheslav “Archie2b” Egorov’s contract was not renewed, while mid laner Michal “zoiren” Zíka, ADC Valentin “NikSar” Zimakov, and toplaner Ivan “FIRees” Silantiev have been moved to substitute positions. These players are now available for offers from other teams.

Gambit management hopes that a new roster will be able to win the Summer Playoffs and represent the LCL region at Worlds 2017. The decision to disband the current team comes after Gambit’s 6th-place finish in the LCL and their failure to qualify for the playoff tournament.

Virtus Pro emerged as the winners of the LCL Spring Playoffs and went on to represent the region at MSI 2017 in Brazil, but failed to advance past the Play-In Group stage.

Diamondprox, a key player for Gambit, returned to the team in October 2016. The organization had built the Spring Split team around him, aiming for the LCL title.

Diamondprox has been a cornerstone of the Gambit brand, having played with the team during its EU LCS days when they were known as Gambit Gaming. He is currently under contract with the team until the end of the 2017 season.