BETBY has become a Tier One anti-corruption partner of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC).

The sportsbook solutions provider is now part of ESIC’s Anti-Corruption Supporter programme that unites betting operators and industry stakeholders in their efforts to detect, analyse, and investigate suspicious betting activity to protect the integrity of esports.

Often this integrity is directly threatened by match manipulation and betting fraud, which does constitute individual cases but is sometimes also part of an organised crime network, much like traditional sports.

Leonid Pertsovskiy, CEO at BETBY, said: “Integrity has always been at the heart of BETBY’s values and vision. Esports is one of the fastest-growing sectors in our industry, and with that growth comes a responsibility to ensure it develops on a foundation of fairness, trust, and transparency. 

“By joining forces with ESIC, we are not only supporting higher standards of governance in esports, but also reaffirming our dedication to creating a sustainable and ethical competitive environment. 

“At BETBY, we believe that innovation and excellence can only thrive when they are built on integrity, and this partnership reflects our long-term commitment to the future of esports.”

In its role as an anti-corruption partner, BETBY will keep an eye out and share crucial insights with ESIC, contributing to the organisation’s capabilities to identify and address risks within the esports ecosystem in real-time.

On the partnership, Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC, added: “BETBY’s recognition as a Tier 1 Anti-Corruption Partner reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the integrity framework of the global esports ecosystem. ESIC’s Anti-Corruption 

“The Supporter programme relies on the proactive cooperation of stakeholders like BETBY, whose data and operational insights contribute directly to our ability to identify and mitigate integrity threats. 

“This cooperation is another important step towards ensuring that esports competitions remain fair, credible, and sustainable for all participants and stakeholders.”