The integrity of competitive online gaming and esports is increasingly compromised by the prevalence of cheating, a multifaceted problem that undermines fair play and diminishes the gaming experience for honest players. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of cheating in online gaming, tracing its evolution from the inception of video games to the current landscape dominated by sophisticated online multiplayer environments. Through an exploratory qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 30 gamers, predominantly male, from Poland, we delve into the motivations behind cheating, the various forms it takes, and the impact on the gaming community. Our findings highlight the most common and disruptive cheats, such as aimbots and wallhacks, and the psychological and material motivations driving players to exploit these unfair advantages. Furthermore, we assess the effectiveness of existing anti-cheat measures and propose the “No More Cheats” system, a conceptual framework for a more effective and less intrusive anti-cheat solution. The study emphasizes the need for ongoing innovation in anti-cheat technology, incorporating advanced detection algorithms and ethical considerations to maintain the integrity of competitive online gaming and esports. Through this discussion, we aim to contribute to the development of more sophisticated, fair, and transparent anti-cheat systems, ensuring a level playing field and preserving the spirit of competition that is fundamental to the gaming experience.