Activision Blizzard has joined forces with Sportradar to secure the integrity of its Call of Duty League and Overwatch League.
The multi-year arrangement will see Sportradar execute a “far-reaching” integrity in the two leagues to fight betting related debasement.
Sportradar will keep a tab on the worldwide betting action of the two leagues, revealing any potential breaks trying to look and come clean of any shades. It will likewise give access to its “intelligence and investigation services unit” and hope to instruct players on the dangers and rules on wagering.
Jason Hahn, Head of Strategic Initiatives at Activision Blizzard Esports, talked about their collaboration in the release. He said, Call of Duty and Overwatch league have come together to ensure the integrity of matches, and the cooperation with Sportradar is a stage that has additionally fortified the significance of reasonable play.
Also, working with Sportradar in important to protect players, teams, and matches while also giving the fans the best experience they merit. He said that they anticipate setting up this relationship with Sportradar and proceed with growing and working harmoniously together.
It is said that Call of Duty League and Overwatch League have been confirmed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board in the previous weeks, apparently because of the absence of sports markets being accessible. The leagues have been affirmed for the accompanying three bet types: head-2-head, winner of match, and overall winner.
Andy Cunningham, Head of Integrity Services and League Relations, North America at Sportradar, remarks that integrity is pivotal to the general achievement of esports, particularly in a period with more wagering opportunities and more competitions. We anticipate working with the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League to strengthen their effective honesty measures.
Riot Games selected Sportradar for similar services for its worldwide esports efforts in July, 2019
