This Esports Tournament Owes $1 Million And Won't Pay | The Four Horsemen (ft Luís Mira)

Join Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo on this explosive episode of The Four Horsemen as they deep dive into the YaLLa Compass scandal with acclaimed CS2 journalist Luis Mira. Discover the inside story of how the YaLLa Compass tournament left over a million dollars in unpaid bills, defrauded countless teams and employees, and left a gaping hole in the Counter-Strike tournament calendar. Mira's meticulous reporting uncovers the organization's shocking mismanagement and the ramifications for the CS2 community. The hosts also debate the effectiveness of Valve's VRS system, its enforcement inconsistencies, and the broader implications for the esports landscape. Don't miss this in-depth exposé filled with insights, humor, and a few shocking revelations.

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Luís's article on the YaLLA situation: https://www.hltv.org/news/42410/over-...

The Four Horsemen is the premier esports industry show that reacts to important news and critical conversations across all major titles. Esports veterans Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Richard Lewis, and Christopher "MonteCristo" Mykles use their decades of experience to shed light and debate on key esports topics as they emerge. Each episode they are joined by an expert guest to help further provide insider information on the topic at hand.

Season 4 Episode 13 was filmed on August 24th, 2025.

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0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:59 EWC News and updates
0:31:07 YaLLa Compass situation overview
0:54:23 Sponsorship Issues and Mismanagement
1:11:34 The Struggles of the CS circuit
1:30:10 The End of YaLLa Compass
1:47:20 The CS Circuit's Flaws
2:11:00 Conclusion

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