International Betting Integrity Association’s Post

❓Can the availability of a sports betting product in a betting market have an impact on consumer protection, sports integrity and tax revenues? 💡 A recent study prepared by H2 Gambling Capital looks exactly at this issue, providing an in-depth analysis based on the most recent market data. It also evaluates 12 jurisdictions from across the globe which apply a wide variety of regulatory approaches. 👉 The purpose of the study is to provide policymakers with a data-driven evidence base upon which they can make more informed judgements about how best to respond to growing consumer demand for these betting products. 👀 Download the full study here: https://lnkd.in/e986vsTV

A recent Bloomberg Originals video looks at the close relationship between the world of sports and the world of sports betting- there are positive synergies but also some threats - such as match-fixing- associated with it. Our colleague Matt Fowler explains the important role the regulated betting operators play in mitigating those threats by monitoring and reporting suspicious activities and shares some food for thoughts: would the results be the same with unregulated offshore bookmakers? 🔥 Check out the answer in minutes 6.30-7.08: https://lnkd.in/ewwG8j72

What an exhilarating journey it has been to witness the incredible success of the #Paris #OlympicGames2024! 🌟 IBIA's team has been working hand in hand with the International Olympic Committee – IOC OM Unit PMC over the past weeks with an enhanced monitoring of betting activities and by sharing any relevant intelligence and information to make sure competitions are free from manipulation. As we celebrate the victories and the stories that have inspired millions, let's also ensure that sport remains a space of fair play, transparency, integrity and respect for the rules. These are the pillars that uphold the true essence of sport we all love and only through joint effort and collaboration we can get there. 🏆 #Paris2024 #Olympics #IntegrityInSport https://lnkd.in/dQ9_pk6w

🙌 Welcome to 711 BV! We are happy to announce a new member joining our association thus strengthening further our global integrity monitoring network. 👉 711 B.V. joins us as part of the operator’s recent launch of its sportsbook in the Netherlands. 🇳🇱 All licensed sportsbooks are statutorily required to engage with a sports betting integrity monitoring body in the Netherlands. IBIA’s position as the foremost sports betting integrity monitor in the Netherlands, with the association representing around 90% of the licensed sportsbooks currently in operation in the country. Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “IBIA is thrilled that 711 has chosen IBIA as its integrity monitoring partner for its sportsbook in the Netherlands. The decision to join IBIA demonstrates the company’s desire to utilise the best integrity protection available for its sports betting product and further expands IBIA’s monitoring network in the Netherlands. IBIA looks forward to working closely with 711 and to protecting its business from corrupt betting activity.” Full details here 👇

Welcome to Bally’s Corporation as our latest member joining our association! “I am delighted that Bally’s has decided to join the International Betting Integrity Association. Bally’s is a major US and growing international gambling company and is another great addition to our rapidly expanding international membership base. It will help us to further broaden the scope of our world leading betting integrity monitoring network and we look forward to working closely with Bally’s to safeguard its customers and sportsbook from betting-related corruption.” said Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA. All the details in the PR here 👇

🙌 "Delivering world-class sports integrity education to Canadian Premier League athletes in a supportive and open environment is one of PFA Canada | AFP Canada's top priorities. Our two-year partnership with IBIA has been a game-changer for three reasons”, commented Marco Carducci, President of PFA Canada and Goalkeeper at Cavalry FC, on the IBIA and PFA CANADA joint sports integrity initiative 👇: 1️⃣ “IBIA’s face-to-face sports integrity training and customised 3R’s model, focused on 'Rules, Responsibility, and Reporting', fosters an environment of trust among athletes, and allows them to freely discuss delicate issues.  2️⃣ Many of our athletes are young and in their 20s and need to understand the consequences of their actions and, crucially, that there is a safe environment for them to report possible approaches. 3️⃣ Benefitting from this guidance and peer-to-peer discussions will help protect them from being manipulated by match-fixers.”   Following another education campaign milestone in Canada, with the successful training of Valour FC athletes, Marco added:    “Canadian football is on the rise, and PFA CANADA is proud to be a part of this journey, ensuring our players get top-notch support every step of the way. With more training planned next season and additional sessions already requested for 2024, the future looks bright. I would encourage other Canadian player associations and sports bodies to also leverage IBIA’s expertise and the generous backing from bet365, Betway Group, and FanDuel and join this initiative.”

🏆 We win when integrity in sports win! Our integrity team is ready for #Paris2024 and to work hand in hand with the International Olympic Committee – IOC providing enhanced monitoring of the games during the next weeks and to ensure that competitions are free from manipulation. Learn here how IBIA supports integrity during the #Olympics2024 👇 #jo2024, #Paris2024, #Jeux2024 #Olympiques2024, #JeuxOlympiques, #JeuxOlympiques2024, #joParis2024 https://lnkd.in/euyGRNkd

🙌Collaborative effort in the fight against match-fixing was once again proven effective👉IBIA took part in the UEFA anti-match fixing assessment group by providing enhanced betting minoring and intelligence throughout the entire #EURO2024 tournament. No suspicious betting activity was found nor were any other match-fixing concerns relating to matches at EURO 2024 raised. IBIA also participated to the UEFA’s European football anti-match-fixing working group annual meeting where the importance of account level data was addressed as a key part of match-fixing investigations on a national and international level. Check out all the info related to the UEFA’s integrity activity during the EURO 2024 here👇 https://lnkd.in/ej-bDEQN