Peter "PETE187" Anadio confirmed via X that SportsBetExpert will not compete at FiReSPORTS LAST CHANCE 2026. The decision means the team surrenders their position at the $75,000 LAN event in Argentina, which they registered for back on September 22nd.
The withdrawal comes on the heels of a disappointing exit from FRAG University, where NRG eliminated the squad in 5th-6th place. That defeat effectively closed the door on any realistic path to the PGL Singapore Major. Prior to their elimination, MischiefCS calculated their qualification odds at a mere 0.3%.
Anadio cited the impossibility of reaching the Major as the primary motivation behind pulling out. He stated the team has accepted they won't qualify and didn't want to commit substantial financial resources to travel to Buenos Aires for an event that no longer serves their competitive goals.
The vacant roster spot should pass to ShindeN as the first team on the waiting list. If they decline, Imperial would receive the invitation, a scenario carrying significant weight for the Major race since Imperial currently holds a 56% qualification probability.
SportsBetExpert's next scheduled appearance is Austin LAN, though their attendance remains uncertain. Anadio has publicly criticized the tournament organizers for increasing the participant count, casting doubt on whether the team will show up.
