ESIC and MOONTON Games Introduce Integrity Compliance Infrastructure for Third-Party MLBB Tournament Licensing
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is pleased to announce a new competitive integrity initiative in partnership with MOONTON Games, establishing a formal integrity framework requirement for organisers seeking approval to operate official third-party Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) tournaments.
Under the framework, prospective Third-Party Tournament Organisers (TPTOs) applying through MOONTON Games’ official licensing process will be required to adopt and implement key components of the ESIC Integrity Program within their tournament operations. This includes license conditions requiring TPTOs to incorporate ESIC integrity provisions and model clauses into tournament rules, Tournament Participation Agreements, general terms and conditions, and related competition documentation.
To support implementation, ESIC has deployed a dedicated MOONTON integrity portal for licensed organisers, available on the ESIC website. The portal provides access to ESIC model clauses, integrity guidance, and supporting resources designed to help tournament operators embed integrity protections into their competition documentation and operational processes.
This initiative marks a significant step in publisher-led integrity governance, with MOONTON Games integrating formal integrity compliance infrastructure into its third-party tournament licensing ecosystem. By doing so, MOONTON Games is taking a proactive approach to strengthening competition integrity across externally operated MLBB events and establishing a consistent integrity standard for licensed third-party competitions.
As part of the framework, licensed tournament organisers will be required to ensure participating teams, players, coaches, managers, and other relevant stakeholders acknowledge and comply with ESIC’s Codes, including the ESIC Code of Conduct and associated integrity policies. Tournament organisers will also be expected to recognise and enforce ESIC sanctions, suspensions, and disciplinary outcomes connected to relevant conduct.
Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ESIC, stated:
“This initiative represents a major step forward for integrity governance in esports and reflects the shared commitment between ESIC and MOONTON Games to protecting the integrity, credibility, and long-term sustainability of competitive gaming.
By integrating ESIC’s proven integrity infrastructure directly into MOONTON Games’ third-party licensing framework, integrity standards become embedded into the operational foundation of competition itself. This partnership sets a strong benchmark for how publishers and integrity bodies can work together to build safer, more trusted, and scalable esports ecosystems.
MOONTON Games should be commended for its proactive approach to ecosystem-wide integrity, and their acknowledgement that competitive integrity is a shared responsibility. ESIC welcomes the opportunity to support MOONTON Games through the deployment of dedicated integrity infrastructure that can assist licensed tournament organisers in meeting clear and consistent compliance expectations.”
Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem at MOONTON Games, added:
“Trust is fundamental to long-term success of any esports ecosystem. As MLBB Esports continues to expand and grow globally, third-party tournaments play an important role in creating opportunities for players, engaging grassroots communities, and broadening the competitive landscape.
Our collaboration with ESIC represents an important step in strengthening the foundations of the MLBB esports ecosystem. By aligning licensed tournaments with internationally recognised integrity standards, we are helping create a more professional, transparent, and sustainable competitive environment for our global community.”
About ESIC (Esports Integrity Commission)
ESIC is the recognised guardian of the integrity of esports and works to disrupt, prevent, investigate, and prosecute all forms of cheating and malpractice in esports. Its overarching objective is to protect youth, promote industry investment, and safeguard the sporting integrity of esports. By addressing issues such as cheating, match-fixing, and doping, ESIC works to ensure fair play and integrity across all esports competitions. It collaborates with publishers, tournament organizers, and other stakeholders to establish unified standards for competition integrity, fostering a safe and equitable environment for all participants in the global video games and esports ecosystem.
About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.
About MOONTON Games
Established in 2014, MOONTON Games is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. For more information, visit https://en.moonton.com.
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The original press release can be found here:https://esic.gg/uncategorized/esic-and-moonton-games-introduce-integrity-compliance-infrastructure-for-third-party-mlbb-tournament-licensing/
