Berlin, December 17, 2024 – GRID, an esports data platform, has officially joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as the first esports-focused Associate Member. This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment for esports integrity, aligning GRID with IBIA and its globally recognized integrity-focused members, who monitor over $300bn in sports bets per annum and have a growing focus on esports betting.
Since 2018, GRID has operated an internal integrity department pioneering official data-driven solutions for esports. This makes GRID one of the first companies to monitor tournament and data integrity in the competitive sports sector and actively flag and report suspicious behavior, enabling it to collect a large database of integrity reports and insights.
IBIA is a not-for-profit body that protects regulated sports betting markets from match-fixing. It represents over 50 of the world’s leading betting companies which operate over 125 sports betting brands. IBIA’s global monitoring network is a highly effective anti-corruption tool, detecting and reporting suspicious activity in regulated betting markets using transactional activity linked to individual customer accounts.
Under the partnership, GRID and IBIA will share information relating to suspicious esports betting and potential match manipulation from their respective monitoring and intelligence platforms. IBIA members will also benefit from free access to wider integrity-focused resources supplied by GRID.
Moritz Maurer, CEO of GRID, commented:
“Integrity is at the heart of GRID’s mission. By joining IBIA as an Associate Member, we are taking a definitive step toward establishing esports as a trusted and credible industry. This partnership enables us to further our efforts in promoting transparency, reducing risks associated with esports betting, and strengthening operational practices across the ecosystem.’’
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said:
“We are delighted to welcome GRID as an Associate Member of IBIA. This partnership is a landmark for the esports sector and reflects our commitment to expanding our integrity initiatives into new markets. GRID’s expertise in esports data monitoring and integrity standards is an invaluable asset in our shared mission to combat betting corruption globally.”
About GRID Esports
GRID is the first game title-agnostic data platform specializing in esports data and technology. It provides an easily deployable in-game data infrastructure and a robust distribution network for game publishers and tournament organizers such as Riot Games, BLAST, KRAFTON, and Ubisoft. GRID also offers access to data, streaming, and data-powered products to professional teams, betting, media, and other data consumers. GRID’s cutting-edge technology and unique expertise enable it to unlock the potential of in-game data for everyone.
For more information please visit www.grid.gg and follow GRID on Linkedin
About IBIA
The International Betting Integrity Association is the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry. Our members share a common goal of combating betting corruption to protect the integrity of sport and their businesses. Established in 2005, we are a not-for-profit association whose members include many of the world’s largest regulated betting operators, active across six continents. Members undergo a rigorous due diligence process and must adhere to our code of conduct, which commits them to responsible betting practices.
The International Betting Integrity Association’s Monitoring & Alert Network is a highly effective anti-corruption tool that detects and reports suspicious activity on its members’ betting markets. The association has longstanding information-sharing partnerships with leading sports bodies including FIFA, UEFA, ITIA, IOC, and many gambling regulators to utilize this data and prosecute corruption. The association maintains a policy of transparency and publishes quarterly integrity reports analyzing activity reported on its network.
For more information please visit https://ibia.bet/ and follow on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter). IBIA can be contacted via [email protected].
