The manager of the Eastern European team Nemiga Gaming, Eduard "zverHDD" Ashurkevich, commented on the news about the ban on in-game advertising for The International 2024 via his personal Telegram channel.
He expressed surprise and raised several questions about the decision to implement the advertising ban so close to the start of the major tournament. He wondered why the ban was introduced just a week before the event, rather than waiting until the next season. Ashurkevich questioned how this decision might impact future investments in the Dota 2 scene.
The International 2024 will be held from 4th to 15th September in Copenhagen, Denmark. The tournament will feature 16 teams, with a base prize pool of $1.6 million.