Spanish SIGMA sports integrity framework implemented for betting sector
The Spanish gambling regulator has adopted the resolutions of the country’s SIGMA programme, an anti-match-fixing and integrity protection framework.The DGOJ, the Directorate of Gambling...
New fans, new revenues, new challenges – where does Canadian sports’...
Betting is now an undeniable core component of the North American sports ecosystem, making a huge impact on the sporting scenes of every jurisdiction...
Ratcliffe warns Premier League of ‘ruin’ amid regulations
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has warned that the Premier League could be in “ruin” if financial regulations become too stringent.In...
FIFA warns footballers against betting amid growing concerns
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a stern warning against sports betting by footballers, promising severe sanctions ahead of a busy summer of football.During...
EURO 2024 sees record betting verification numbers
According to identity verification provider IDnow, verification requests from betting operators for the first several EURO 2024 games has risen to record heights.Since kick-off...
MLS places Felipe Hernandez on leave amid gambling concerns
Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced that Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Hernandez has been placed on administrative leave due to concerns of potentially...
Genius Sports accelerates global integrity protection efforts
Genius Sports is lending its sports data and technology services to the global fight against match-fixing and sports corruption via its latest partnership.The London-based...
Corinthians cuts short Vai de Bet sponsorship over alleged money laundering
Brazilian football club Corinthians is prematurely ending its record-breaking sponsorship agreement with Vai de Bet after only six months into the deal. Corinthians announced last...
EPIC Global Solutions’ problem gambling awareness at heart of SPFL William...
Last Friday, the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) announced a record-breaking title sponsorship deal with William Hill. As part of the five-year agreement, problem gambling...
Amnesty International warns FIFA ahead of World Cup bids
Amnesty International, a global non-governmental organisation focused on human rights, has warned FIFA about the upcoming World Cup bids for 2030 and 2034.The warning...