Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor."

All hungry to be the last standing.

The last standing in the qualifiers.

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A spot in the league.

The last standing for a spot at the Major.

Just to be recalled for the next tour to do it all over again.

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Don’t tell me Dota 2 isn’t the Hunger Games.

That isn’t the case with Dota 2.

Slot ownership in previous years

Many fans remember the debacle surroundingEternal Envyand the DPC ownership spot.

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This brought us to a whole debacle the following season.

Slot Ownership DPC 2022-23 season

This year things got even wilder.

Slot selling and buying have become the new meta and spots are a hot commodity.

Let’s take a closer look at exactly how many and what went on with those.

The lack of regulations for slot ownership leads to a myriad of issues.

It becomes a case of haves and have-nots.

And nothing to do with ‘competitive integrity’ and ‘fair play’.

Those with money can just simply buy a slot in their region assuming one is even available.

These are just a few points of contention, a few areas that impact the integrity.

It also requires that it be upheld.