by Jodi "PunkLit" McClure
Due to visa issues, four core members of Gambit
will be unable to attend this weekend's EU LCS in Great
Britain . Three to six weeks are required for
Russian citizens to acquire that visa, and players cannot be abroad during that
time, as they have to leave their passports in a consulate.
Gambit learned about the London
trip on May 22nd, and could not even apply for an emergency visa without
missing two weeks in Cologne . The
team stated in a Gambit press release that they are the innocent victims of "organizer's careless actions." Had they been notified in a timely
manner, they could have acquired the visas during the off-season without any
obstacles.
Riot declined the team's request to reschedule their games and Gambit is reasonably upset
about the situation, as it puts them at a great disadvantage. Organizers did
try to remedy the problem, but it was too late to find a solution, so now,
Gambit can only express condolences to their disappointed fans.
Their make-shift line-up for the Wembley event will be:
Top - Cabochard
Jungle - Loulex
Mid - NiQ
Support - Hiiva
The temporary members have been added to Riot's Fantasy LCS
Website with estimated points.
