The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) announced that Rollbit has joined as its newest Tier 1 Anti-Corruption Partner. 

In a press release, ESIC said that through this partnership, Rollbit will play an active role in safeguarding fair competition and protecting esports from corruption and betting-related malpractice.

The company offers a range of esports betting markets in addition to other sports and casino games. The operator was founded in 2020 and, as well as gambling markets, focuses on crypto and NFT trading. 

The company also has its own cryptocurrency, Rollbit Coin (RLB), which is integrated into the platform. 

Rollbit Committed to Esports

Sam Norman, Head of Partnerships at Rollbit, stated, “Partnering with ESIC reflects Rollbit’s deep commitment to ensuring integrity and fair play in esports. We are proud to contribute our technology and expertise to help protect the competitive landscape and promote a safe, transparent environment for players and fans alike.”

Earlier this year, Rollbit cemented its ties to esports by extending its sponsorship of FaZe Clan’s Counter–Strike 2 team. The extension promised to grow its relationship from $1.75 million to a record $3.25 million in annual revenue. 

The company initially agreed a deal with FaZe Clan last year. As part of the deal, FaZe Clan esports jerseys carry the Rollbit logo to promote the brand. 

ESIC Gathering Partners to Fight Corruption

ESIC was formed in 2016 and, since then, has taken a series of enforcement actions with the aim of stamping out match-fixing and corruption in esports. 

On signing up Rollbit as its later partner, Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC, commented, “ESIC’s mission is built on collaboration, transparency, and a shared responsibility to protect esports from corruption. We are pleased to welcome Rollbit as a Tier 1 Anti-Corruption Partner and look forward to working together to expand the reach and effectiveness of our integrity initiatives globally.”

So far this year, several other companies have also joined the organization as anti-corruption partners, including Betby, Thunderpick, Beter, and Kambi. 

In June, Gamercraft also joined as a Platform Tournament Organiser Member, vowing to implement ESIC standards into its competitions. 

As the number of partners grows, ESIC is better placed to take action on any allegations of suspicious activity from teams or players. Last month, it suspended Team Senza (previously Rosy) and the CS2 team Northern Lights over allegations of betting misconduct and sharing information.