ESIC announces partnership with Denuvo to combat match-fixing

The ESIC eSports Integrity Commission has announced a partnership with anti-piracy technology provider Denuvo. As part of the deal, the parties will fight against match-fixing in elite esports. The companies plan to develop a collaborative approach to combat cheating and match-fixing.

ESIC is proud to announce this new category of partnership to enhance the role of anti-fraud service providers in maintaining fair competition in the esports industry. As a respected partner in the gaming industry, Denuvo could very well be our first anti-cheat partner to work with us in finding and implementing more sophisticated anti-cheat technology applications for tournaments.

Stephen Hanna, ESIC Director of Global Strategy and Partnerships

It is reported that Denuvo will provide the Commission with access to its software capabilities for use in programs aimed at detecting cheats. Denuvo will also partner with ESIC to publish periodic reports assessing specific data metrics related to integrity and industry risk.

We are proud to partner with ESIC in the fight against piracy and fraud in the fast growing esports segment. As gamers ourselves, we at Denuvo are committed to bringing fairness and fun back to online gaming and are excited to bring the same fair play experience to esports players.

Steve Huyn, Irdeto's COO of Video Game Security

Denuvo will also support ESIC in the ongoing implementation of best practice standards and principles of integrity for the wider esports industry. Denuvo Anti-Cheat, around which the partnership deal is built, will be obtained by ESIC for the purpose of combating fraud. It is likely that the partners of the Commission will implement the program when organizing their tournaments.