Syzyf Suspended for a Year After Allowing Family Member to Bet on His Matches

Riot Games has suspended Polish League of Legends midlaner Jakub Ruta, also known as Syzyf, for 12 months after he allowed a family member to bet on his matches.

The suspension is effective from July 23, 2026, and was handed down by Riot after Syzyf admitted to the violation during his stint with Onion Team in the Rift Legends 2026 Winter Split.

This incident highlights the complexities of esports and betting regulations. While Riot has partnered with Sportradar to monitor betting irregularities and allows betting sponsorships for Tier 1 teams, individual players are not permitted to let family members place bets on their matches.

Riot's integrity framework is designed to maintain a level playing field across all competitive tiers, from the top leagues to lower-tier events like Rift Legends. The company's monitoring system uses sophisticated betting pattern analysis to flag suspicious activity and ensure fair play.