BETBY earns ESIC Gold Standard for CPU vs. CPU Esports

(PRESS RELEASE) -- BETBY, the Tier 1 sportsbook supplier, has become the first company to achieve the Esports Integrity Commission’s (ESIC) CPU v CPU Gold Standard, marking a major milestone for its proprietary esports offering, Betby Games.

The accreditation follows an extensive assessment of BETBY’s CPU v CPU product portfolio, including an on-site audit, follow-up evidence submissions and an independent review.

Developed specifically for esports competitions whose match outcomes are supplied to betting markets, the CPU v CPU Gold Standard establishes a dedicated integrity framework covering the systems responsible for match execution and result validation, as well as the supporting technical, security and organisational controls.

The framework addresses the specific integrity requirements of CPU v CPU content, where software controls the competing participants. It establishes 17 areas of mandatory controls designed to ensure that match-critical systems and configurations are properly managed, unauthorised changes and external influences are restricted, and sufficient records are maintained to support investigation and independent scrutiny.

The certification applies to Betby Games CPU v CPU product portfolio within the assessed scope. It covers the hosting and automated execution of matches, result integrity, architecture, change controls, access management, infrastructure security, monitoring and incident response.

Becoming the first company accredited under the new Standard represents a significant step for BETBY. The certification provides operators and partners with an additional level of independent assurance around the integrity of Betby Games, while reinforcing BETBY’s commitment to ensuring that product innovation is supported by robust integrity standards.

Ilze Ramolina, General Counsel at BETBY, commented: “We were very pleased to see ESIC broaden the scope of its certification framework with the introduction of the CPU v CPU Gold Standard. As the market evolves and new forms of esports content emerge, integrity oversight and control frameworks have to evolve with them.

“At BETBY, we believe innovation should be matched by the same level of ambition when it comes to trust, transparency and accountability. By working within a framework specifically designed for this type of content, we can give our partners greater confidence while also helping set higher expectations for proprietary esports across the industry. Ultimately, that is what will support a more trusted and sustainable future for esports betting.”

Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ESIC, said: “When software determines how a competition unfolds, confidence depends on knowing what ran, who could change it and what evidence is available if something goes wrong. The CPU v CPU Gold Standard turns those questions into specific requirements for the technology and for the organisation responsible for it.

“The framework gives the industry a practical basis for independent scrutiny, from the version used in a match to the controls around deployment, access and incident response. BETBY is the first organisation to receive the accreditation following that assessment. Its certification is an important first application of the Standard, with continuing compliance and cooperation with ESIC central to the award. We congratulate BETBY on taking this step to reinforce the importance of competitive integrity within its operations.”

The achievement further strengthens the relationship between BETBY and ESIC, with BETBY already holding Tier 1 Anti-Corruption Partner status as part of its wider commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity across its products and operations.