In Q2 2024, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 90 suspicious betting alerts to the authorities.
This represents a 3% decrease from the 93 alerts in Q1 but an 80% rise from the 50 alerts reported in Q2 2023, according to the IBIA. The majority of the Q2 cases (84%) were related to esports, football, and table tennis, with esports alone accounting for about 50% of the total 90 incidents.
In terms of regions, Europe reported 19 alerts in Q2, up from just 4 in Q1. Despite this increase, it’s still a notable year-on-year decrease from the 31 cases recorded in Q2 2023. Poland led the EU with the highest number of cases, totaling 6 alerts.
Khalid Ali, IBIA CEO, said: “An increase in the Q2 and revised Q1 alerts compared to previous quarters is primarily related to a linked case in esports. The situation is being monitored closely and heightened vigilance advocated as we seek to work with stakeholders to investigate.
“While the increase in alerts may understandably draw attention, it should be noted that esports saw a significant reduction in annual alerts across IBIA’s membership in 2023.
“The case again highlights the importance and effectiveness of customer account monitoring in the detection of suspicious betting and the protection of sporting events, consumers and regulated betting markets.”
IBIA’s Q2 report also provides a glimpse at Brazil as the country expects $34bn in onshore betting turnover once the licensed market opens up.
Earlier this month, the IBIA praised the release of Ordinance 827/2024, Brazil’s newest legislative measure aimed at protecting sports integrity. According to the ordinance, betting operators in Brazil must now become members of an independent body dedicated to monitoring integrity.
