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Karmine Corp Wage Dispute: Vatira and Atow Unpaid
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events, drawn from 5 sources.
“sources indicate that ongoing delays in salary payments have also been a factor in the players’ decision to pursue opportunities elsewhere.”
via insider-gaming.com
Our take
The dispute over the €300,000 in unpaid wages directly impacts the formation of a potential historic Rocket League superteam involving Vatira, Atow., and zen. With Karmine Corp's contracts expiring in January, the financial uncertainty cited by agent Jérôme Coupez may determine whether the players remain with the organization or move to a rival like Gentle Mates.
Background
Axel 'Vatira' Touret and Tristan 'Atow.' Soyez are Rocket League stars currently under contract with Karmine Corp, with their agreements set to end in January. They are long-term teammates in 2v2, having won the RLCS World Championship 2026 2v2 tournament under the team name 'No Miss Just Fake.'
The dispute arises amid reports that the pair is targeting a lineup with Team Vitality’s Alexis 'zen' Bernier. Sheep Esports reported that ongoing delays in salary payments influenced the players' decision to pursue opportunities elsewhere, including with Gentle Mates.
The timeline
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Kameto admitted to unpaid wages on stream
Karmine Corp co-founder Kamel 'Kameto' Kebir admitted on stream that payments had been missed for Vatira and Atow., but claimed the issue was resolved and that the organization had cleared roughly €5 million of debt.[1]
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Coupez disputes wage resolution claim
Jérôme Coupez, CEO of Prodigy SEG, posted a statement claiming that several hundred thousand euros remain unpaid without a concrete regularization plan, clarifying that the issue was not a matter of bonuses.[5]
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Coupez confirmed unpaid wages exceed €300,000
Following the initial statement, Jérôme Coupez clarified that the amount owed to Vatira and Atow. reportedly exceeded €300,000, a figure also highlighted by streamer Gotaga in response to Kameto's live broadcast.[1]
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Agent links wage issues to renegotiations
Jérôme Coupez stated that payment issues and conditions were reportedly the main subject of discussions regarding a potential extension with Karmine Corp, noting that uncertainties were taken into account in the players' future discussions.[5]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. All four timeline points are based solely on reports from insider‑gaming.com and x.com, with no primary source confirming the wage amounts or the stream statements. The conflicting claims from the CEO and the co‑founder remain unverified, and the pending buyout negotiations leave the situation unresolved.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
December 2026: Buyout negotiations for Vatira and Atow. to join Gentle Mates are still to take place, leaving it unclear whether the team will be in place for December’s Kick-Off Weekend, according to insider-gaming.com.
Frequently asked
Is the Karmine Corp wage dispute resolved?
No, the dispute is ongoing. Jérôme Coupez stated on October 5, 2026, that several hundred thousand euros remain unpaid without a concrete regularization plan, contradicting Kameto's claim that the issue was resolved.
How much does Karmine Corp owe Vatira and Atow.?
According to Jérôme Coupez, the amount owed exceeds €300,000. He clarified that this sum represents unpaid wages, not bonuses.
Did Kameto admit to unpaid wages?
Yes, Karmine Corp co-founder Kamel 'Kameto' Kebir admitted on stream that payments had been missed, but he claimed they were since paid and that the organization had cleared roughly €5 million of debt.
Are Vatira and Atow. leaving Karmine Corp?
Their contracts with Karmine Corp are set to end in January. Sheep Esports reported that the players want to join Gentle Mates, but buyout negotiations are still to take place.
What was Karmine Corp's offer to the players?
Kameto claimed during the stream that KC’s offer to the players was €23,000 per month per player, while stating that Gentle Mates exceeded that amount significantly.
More related drama (4)
Sources (5)
- insider-gaming.com, Vatira and Atow. Agency Boss Accuses Karmine Corp of "Several Hundred Thousand Euros" in Unpaid Wages, Oct 6, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original tweet by FRENCHRAPUS 🇺🇸 (@FrenchRapUS): 🚨 ALERTE ! Le streamer Gotaga révèle en live que la Karmine Corp aurait plus de 300 000 € d’impayés concernant ses joueurs Rocket League, en réponse a.
- Twitter (original post).
- x.com, FRENCHRAPUS 🇺🇸 on X: "🚨 ALERTE ! Le streamer Gotaga révèle en live que la Karmine Corp aurait plus de 300 000 € d’impayés concernant ses joueurs Rocket League, en réponse au live de Kameto ce soir.", Oct 5, 2026.
- x.com, Jérôme Coupez on X: "Puisque des informations factuellement erronées ont été partagées en live, quelques faits doivent être rétablis. 1. Les sujets financiers ayant eux-mêmes été abordés publiquement, Oct 5, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 4 dated events from 5 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Karmine Corp Wage Dispute: Vatira and Atow Unpaid.”
GenZHype, 6 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/karmine-corp-wage-dispute-vatira-and-atow-unpaid/.