How Valve ERASED Billions of Dollars Overnight & Pro Players Scamming Skins

How Valve ERASED Billions of Dollars Overnight & Pro Players Scamming Skins

November 9, 2025 · 2h 27m · Episode 17

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of Valve's update on the Counter-Strike skin market and related gambling scandals.

In this episode of The Four Horsemen, the hosts dive deep into the massive shake-up in the Counter-Strike skin market caused by Valve’s recent update. They unpack how Valve’s “trade-up” changes have crashed high-tier item prices, wiping out an estimated $2-3 billion in market value overnight, and explore the long history of skins gambling scandals, influencer manipulation, and the hidden economics that prop up the CS esports scene. The Last Free Nation merch shop is open, and now includes the Four Horsemen logo t-shirt! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://lastfreenation.shop Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% off Ridge at https://Ridge.com by using code HORSEMAN at checkout Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen and you can get up to four extra months. Black Friday is around the corner, and Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide! Go to https://buyraycon.com/HORSEMENOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://MINTMOBILE.com/fourhorsemen. Upfront payment of $45…

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