ptr announced his departure from CS: GO

ptr announced its retirement from the competitive CS: GO scene, deciding to focus its efforts on the game of poker. The 31-year-old American gambler announced this on his Twitter account.

"I would like to announce that today I am leaving CSGO. It has been a long journey full of great experiences and many difficulties. I want to thank everyone who has supported me over the years. I will completely focus on poker and will work hard on my game. ", - said ptr on his page.

The American has spent a long career as a sniper. Since 2012, the player has played for several large teams, including Counter Logic Gaming, Luminosity Gaming, NRG eSports, compLexity Gaming and Team Dignitas. The last team in ptr's career was Bad News Bears, with which he became the winner of ESEA Season 36: Premier Division - North America.

In total, ptr earned $ 118,983 in his career, simultaneously taking part in ESL One: Katowice 2015, Electronic Sports World Cup 2015, ELEAGUE Season 1, ESL Pro League Season 4 - Finals, ESL Pro League Season 5 - Finals, Flashpoint Season 1 and Intel Extreme Masters XVI - Cologne.

Who will replace ptr in Bad News Bears has not been announced. The nearest tournament for the team will be ESL Pro League Season 14, which will be held from August 16 to September 12.

From now on, the composition of Bad News Bears is as follows:

• Jonji.
• Swisher.
• Spongey.
• Shakezullah.
• madcow (trainer).