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Two Chinese snooker players banned for life for match-fixing, IBIA welcomes sanction

Two professional Chinese snooker players have been banned for life and eight others have been suspended for match-fixing, according to the independent World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) Disciplinary Commission. A provisional suspension was been issued to all 10 in January, pending the investigation.

23 arrested in Hong Kong over football match-fixing probe

A total of 23 members of an alleged betting syndicate have been arrested on suspicion of fixing football games of Hong Kong Premier League, including a coach and 11 footballers from the same team. The case is believed to be the biggest crackdown on match-fixing in recent years in Hong Kong.

Sportradar launches new integrity tool to help industry tackle match-fixing

Sportradar has launched the Sportradar Integrity Exchange, which is an initiative designed to help the industry stamp out match-fixing. 

Match-fixing on the rise as sports betting revenue hits new highs, Sportradar says

Match-fixing betting profit amounted to about EUR165 million ($182 million) in 2021 as sports betting turnover reached record highs, according to a report from Sportradar.

Covid triggers match-fixing spike, peak not yet passed

The Covid pandemic has triggered a spike in attempts to fix matches and is likely to continue to do so for some time, according...

Asia with largest increase in sports match fixing in 2023 – Report

A recent report by Sportradar has shed light on the concerning rise in match fixing in various regions, with Asia said to have experienced...

Asian unregulated gaming operators greatest threat to sports integrity: Report

The greatest threat to sports integrity persists from unregulated betting operators, especially in Asia, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) says in a recent report.

50 suspicious betting alerts reported by IBIA in 3Q23

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 50 suspicious betting alerts to the relevant authorities in third quarter of 2023. The 3Q23 total is the same as reported in 2Q and brings the 1Q-3Q 2023 period to 148 alerts.

SOFTSWISS Sportsbook signs integrity exchange memorandum

The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, a cutting-edge sports betting software platform, has recently become an official partner of the renowned Sportradar Integrity Exchange, one of the world's leading anti-match-fixing organisations. This dynamic partnership aims to safeguard the integrity of sports betting and ensure a fair and trustworthy experience for all enthusiasts. 

Ground-breaking study highlights dramatic growth in women’s sports

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), All-In Diversity Project (AIDP), Entain, Flutter, and Stats Perform launched a ground-breaking study on women’s sports and women in sports betting, “Breaking Barriers: Assessing Women's Sports, Betting, and Integrity Challenges.”