Regulation
February 15, 2024

Spain’s Basque Country Strengthens Sports Integrity with National Collaboration

Basque Country Enhances Sports Integrity Through Strategic Alliance with National Gambling Regulator In a significant move to bolster sports integrity, Spain’s Basque Country has formally aligned with the national gambling regulator’s initiative. This strategic partnership grants the region access to the DGOJ’s groundbreaking Global Betting Market Research Service (SIGMA), setting a new standard for vigilance […]

Legislation , Regulation
February 2, 2024

Sweden Bolsters Fight Against Match-Fixing with Gambling Act Amendments

Strengthening Sports Integrity: Sweden’s Progressive Steps Against Match-Fixing In a decisive move to fortify the integrity of sports and betting, the Swedish parliament is poised to review pivotal amendments to the 2018 Gambling Act. These enhancements aim to empower licensees with the ability to process data related to match-fixing suspicions, ensuring alignment with the rigorous […]

EMEA , News By Region , Regulation
January 25, 2024

Spain’s DGOJ Bolsters Betting Integrity with AFE Integration

Enhancing Sports Betting Integrity: AFE Joins Spain’s SIGMA Platform In a significant development for Spain’s betting industry, the national gambling regulator, DGOJ, has welcomed the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) into its Global Betting Market Research Service (SIGMA). This strategic move empowers the AFE to monitor and report suspicious betting activities, reinforcing the integrity of […]

EMEA , Legal , News By Region
January 16, 2024

Leny Mitjana Faces 10-Year Ban for Alleged Tennis Match-Fixing

Prepare to be stunned by the seismic shockwave rippling through the tennis world as we unveil the harrowing tale of French tennis player Leny Mitjana. Accused of engaging in a staggering 11 separate incidents of match-fixing, Mitjana now faces a monumental 10-year ban imposed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). This riveting exposé delves […]

Sports Betting
December 22, 2023

IBIA Applauds Brazil’s Landmark Sports Betting Law for Integrity Measures

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) celebrates a pivotal moment in the Brazilian sports betting landscape, following the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ adoption of a comprehensive sports betting law. This law establishes a robust regulatory and licensing framework for operators in Brazil, encompassing both sports betting and online casinos, and integrates crucial integrity measures to […]