The world of esports has never felt safer after five more organisations, from all over the world, joined the Esports Integrity Coalition’s noble plans to reduce match fixing, doping, and other integrity issues in this burgeoning sport.
Homo was born. 200,000 years ago Homo Sapiens
70,000 years ago the Cognitive Revolution began. 12,000 years ago and the Agricultural Revolution moved into town. 500 years ago came the Scientific Revolution. And 200 years ago saw the emergence of the Industrial Revolution.
Do you notice how the gap between monumental events in our history seems to lessen as times goes on?
And here we are.
The year is 2017, and we are on the precipice of another major shift in our evolution. I can feel it. This morning, when I woke up, I learned that another Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm had beaten humans in Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em, this time in China.
Control Issue. And when it comes to the numbers of people working on improving the advancement of AI technology compared to those working on the Control Issue,
And this brings me nice and neatly to esports.
As sportsbook operators gleefully rub their hands at the prospect of accepting $42.9 billion in annual wagers by 2020, it’s important that someone is also looking at the Control Issue.
Esports Middle East (ESME)
ESME is the largest not for profit esports organisation in the Middle East and North Africa, and they have recently translated the ESIC Code of Conduct into Arabic and intend to roll out information seminars in the region.
NODWIN Gaming
Mettlestate
Mettlestate is all about promoting the future of professional gaming in South Africa, including the organisation of the first R$1 Million Guaranteed Prize Pool Counter: Strike event and a partnership with Twitch.
ESP
ESP is the primary Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) organisation with a niche focus on the esports industry. ESP are in the process of launching a new sports betting service dedicated for esports customers.
FirstBlood
FirstBlood is essentially the virtual Coliseum, hosting esports matches between enthusiasts or professionals alike who fancy a bet on the outcome.
As you can see, the new sign ups expand ESIC’s reach on an unprecedented global scale with Africa and India brought into the fold.
“We can’t wait to work with them to keep esports free from corruption, match manipulation, betting fraud and doping,” said ESIC Commissioner, Ian Smith.
Control Problem?
What Control Problem?
