Editing News/Rumor: OG Withheld Prize Money

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|seo_title=Rumor: OG Withheld Prize Money
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|date=2025-07-15T12:27:41.000Z
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|content=European esports organization OG is facing serious allegations from multiple sources claiming that players have not received their share of prize money from recent high-profile tournaments. According to several individuals with knowledge of the situation, at least $185,000 in earnings from ESL One Birmingham 2024 and the Esports World Cup (Riyadh Masters) 2024 never made it to the players’ accounts — despite official tournament results confirming those winnings.

According to rdy.gg sources confirmed [[Companies/OG Esports|OG Esports]] received $85,000 for a fourth-place finish in Birmingham and an additional $100,000 after placing 9th–12th in Riyadh. However, these funds reportedly remained in OG’s corporate bank account and were never distributed to the team members who competed.

Several players have made repeated attempts to claim their share, following internal protocols and submitting formal requests throughout 2024 and into 2025. Their efforts have largely gone unanswered. Communication allegedly improved when Daniel Sanders assumed the role of CEO in January 2025, but sources describe his responses as inconsistent and vague.

On one occasion, players were reportedly told the organization was in the middle of an investment process, with the implication that their prize money would be paid out once that process concluded. However, no timeline was provided. In a separate communication, it was claimed OG was experiencing “cashflow problems” and needed existing revenue to “run the business.” Sanders assured players they would eventually be paid — a promise that, according to sources, has yet to materialize.

Initially, Sanders reportedly committed to resolving the matter within 60 to 90 days. More recently, however, players were told that any payments would be delayed until at least the final quarter of 2025.

Public corporate records in Denmark — where OG is registered — reveal a tightly knit leadership structure. OG is currently co-owned by Johan "N0tail" Sundstein. His sister, Silja Sundstein, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer earlier this year, after previously serving as Head of Finance. Their father, Eivind Sundstein, now chairs the board. Notably, Daniel Sanders, OG’s current CEO, is in a personal relationship with Silja Sundstein.

This concentration of leadership within the Sundstein family, alongside the delayed payments and lack of transparency, has raised serious concerns among players and industry observers.

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