On December 15th, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M6 World Championship, organised by MOONTON Games, concluded successfully at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As an official partner of the tournament, Waffo witnessed this esports feast that gathered top teams from around the globe. The event set a new viewership record for the MLBB World Championship series, clocking in a staggering 85.6 million hours of total watch time.
A Historic Showdown: Record Prize Pool & Fnatic Onic's Victory
The M6 World Championship served as the grand finale of the MLBB 2024 competitive season. It featured the largest prize pool in M-Series history, increasing from $900,000 to $1,000,000.
After fierce competition, the Philippines' powerhouse Fnatic Onic defeated Indonesia's Team Liquid with a decisive 4:1 victory, claiming the championship title. This victory marks the fifth consecutive time a Filipino team has won the M-Series title since the M2 World Championship.
The Global Dominance of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is a 5v5 mobile MOBA that has grown into a global phenomenon since its launch in 2016.
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Massive User Base: By the end of 2023, Monthly Active Users (MAU) exceeded 110 million, with over 1.465 billion total registered users.
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Market Leadership: It is a "National Game" in over 10 countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Turkey, and tops the best-seller charts in 20+ countries on the App Store and 10+ countries on Google Play.
Waffo x Gaming: Deepening Industry Insights
As a global payment platform, Waffo is dedicated to solving payment pain points for the gaming industry.
Partnering with the M6 World Championship allows Waffo to uphold its user-centric philosophy. By immersing ourselves in the high-stakes environment of top-tier esports, we gain deeper insights into user behaviours and business needs. This "boots on the ground" approach helps us refine our products to better serve game developers and publishers.
Trusted & Certified Waffo is PCI DSS certified, meeting the highest global security standards, and holds a Money Service Operator (MSO) licence issued by Hong Kong Customs. We integrate 300+ emerging payment methods via a single API, serving 350 million users across 20+ regions.
Six Reasons Why Gaming Companies Choose Waffo
Waffo delivers six core values to gaming clients, ensuring seamless monetisation and security:
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Enterprise-Grade Security: Full PCI DSS certification and AI-driven security technologies protect global player data.
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Diverse Payment Methods: We provide Global Collection Accounts with intraday settlement, supporting local preferences like E-wallets, Bank Transfers, QR Codes, and Card Payments.
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Unified API Integration: A single API connects you to global channels, simplifying development and maintenance costs while boosting flexibility.
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Optimised Success Rates: Through intelligent routing and system resilience, we achieve payment success rates as high as 90%, with 99.9% system uptime.
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AI-Driven Fraud Prevention: Our multi-layer decision engine and real-time monitoring system effectively block fraud while ensuring legitimate transactions pass through.
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Dedicated Gaming Support: A professional service team is on standby to resolve technical, operational, and financial queries specific to the gaming sector.