“There are reported examples of international criminal


syndicates corrupting athletes in one continent, with betting on their fixed matches taking place in another. This is why


effective athlete education and cooperation between national authorities remains so important. This isn’t solely a problem for sport – it is a


shared challenge that requires a coordinated response across a range of sectors.”


identify concerns. Building technology into their risk assessments and training their staff to recognize and act upon threats are essential parts of a successful response.


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Gambling regulators must stay abreast of emerging risks and ensure their regulatory frameworks are reflective of these. Tis will protect the integrity of sports betting markets and increase consumer confidence. It will also provide betting operators with clear guidance on their regulatory responsibilities.


Can it ever be said that a sport is free from this kind of activity?


As with any commercialized sector, the risk of exploitation from criminal actors will always exist.


Broadcast and streaming deals form a crucial part of sports’ commercial and fan-engagement strategies and whilst undoubtedly providing increased exposure to larger national and global fanbases, they are also likely to put sports on the map for fixers.


Betting markets exist all over the world in fully regulated, partially and unregulated jurisdictions. Just because sports don’t see betting on their own events on domestic, regulated markets, doesn’t mean that it isn’t taking place elsewhere.


Tere are reported examples of international criminal syndicates corrupting athletes in one continent, with betting on their fixed matches taking place in another. Tis is why effective athlete education and cooperation between national authorities remains so important. Tis isn’t solely a problem for sport – it is a shared challenge that requires a coordinated response across a range of sectors.


Around the world, successful examples of betting integrity alliances have involved sports


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