Russia is preparing a law to combat cheating in esports. The Ministry of Sports and the State Duma propose fines of up to 30,000 rubles for using prohibited programs in tournaments to strengthen trust and attract sponsors.
Experts note that currently about 80% of players use cheats, which harms the reputation of esports.
Senator Artem Sheikin noted:
Trust is a key element: viewers must be sure that the victory was won by the one with the best strategy and reaction, and not by someone who used cheats.
He emphasizes that the rules should be formed by all participants in the industry, otherwise the sanctions will not inspire confidence.
Artem Slozhenikin, senior lecturer at GCOLIFK, added:
Fines alone are not enough. Online competitions require a complex of technical measures: anti-cheat systems, server validation, control of records, standardization of equipment verification and player identification procedures.
Digital technologies, cryptography, and AI will help detect violations, but the problem cannot be completely solved. The introduction of fines will create a legal risk for players and provide additional protection for the discipline.
The press services of the Ministry of Sports and the Esports Federation have not yet commented on the initiative.
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