Tag Archives: Khalid Ali

IBIA welcomes downward trend in Q2 2023 suspicious betting

SBC News IBIA welcomes downward trend in Q2 2023 suspicious betting

The number of suspicious bets in the second quarter of 2023 fell significantly on the corresponding time period in 2022, according to the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). A total of 50 alerts were reported to relevant sporting authorities by the IBIA, down 44% from 88 in Q2 2022, with football once again the sport which generated the most alerts …

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AiDP: Women breaking barriers in sports wagering but vulnerabilities remain

SBC News AiDP: Women breaking barriers in sports wagering but vulnerabilities remain

The All-In Diversity Project (AiDP) has completed an industry-specific research collaboration in partnership with Entain Plc, Flutter Entertainment, and Stats Perform, examining the participation of women in sports betting. The industry non-profit, focused on workplace diversity, inclusion, and equality (DIE), has published the findings of its report titled “Breaking Barriers: Assessing Women’s Sports, Betting, and Integrity Challenges”. The study was …

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Olybet to bring ‘important regional knowledge’ as new IBIA member

SBC News Olybet to bring ‘important regional knowledge’ as new IBIA member

OlyBet has announced that it has officially become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).  The Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) sports betting brand joins nearly 50 companies and over 120 sports betting brands in the association. Corey Plummer, Chairman and CEO of OEG and OlyBet, said: “Protecting the integrity of sports and defending sports betting against corruption and …

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IBIA and APAJO promote a ‘dynamic, competitive and well-regulated’ market

SBC News IBIA and APAJO promote a ‘dynamic, competitive and well-regulated’ market

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the Portuguese online betting and gambling association (APAJO) are working together in the defence of betting and sports integrity. The recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding also includes a focus on a safe and sustainable online sports betting environment. Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, lauded Portugal as an important market for IBIA members, and maintaining …

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WPSBA ‘cracking down’ on match-fixing as 10 snooker players banned

SBC News WPSBA ‘cracking down’ on match-fixing as 10 snooker players banned

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has banned two professional Chinese snooker players for life and suspended a further eight. In what is being described as one of the biggest scandals in British sport, the case refers to match-fixing amongst other charges. Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been banned for life with the remaining eight suspended for …

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IBIA to ensure the integrity of Brazilian sporting events

SBC News IBIA to ensure the integrity of Brazilian sporting events

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has signed a sports betting integrity protection agreement with the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR). In response to the arrival of regulation in the sector and the manipulation of matches and bets concerning Brazilian sporting events, the deal will develop activities which reinforce monitoring against match-fixing and reliability in sporting events and online …

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IBIA enhances integrity of Brazil’s ‘dynamic and competitive’ betting market

SBC News IBIA enhances integrity of Brazil’s ‘dynamic and competitive’ betting market

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has announced that it is expanding its integrity monitoring and wider anti-match-fixing operations in Brazil.  The decision comes in response to new government regulations, the ‘rapid growth’ of the Brazilian sports betting market as well as IBIA data confirming that the country’s sport is a regional target for criminal match-fixers.  Khalid Ali, IBIA CEO, …

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IBIA Q1 report urges greater integrity protection for Brazil

SBC News IBIA Q1 report urges greater integrity protection for Brazil

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its Q1 2023 Integrity Report, revealing 40 instances of suspicious betting activity identified by its membership, which represents nearly 50% of all commercial online betting worldwide and over $137 billion in sports betting turnover. The report highlighted the critical need for effective integrity solutions in Latin America, of importance for Brazil, and …

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IBIA and H2 renew partnership targeting enhanced standards

IBIA x H2

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and H2 Gambling Capital have announced an extension of their partnership. Outlining a joint objective of driving ‘standards in betting market regulation and integrity protection’, the duo aim to keep momentum on previous joint projects. To pursue this, H2 will continue to function as the official betting market data partner of the IBIA, which …

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IBIA reports 14% yearly increase in suspicious bets as Europe leads the table

EGBA: 2021 sees ‘significant rebound’ in European land-based sector

Europe remains the hotbed of suspicious betting activity according to the International Betting Integrity Association’s (IBIA) report on 2022. The organisation outlined that the 268 alerts reported to sports governing bodies in 2022 represented a 14% increase on the previous year, but was ‘consistent’ with the 230 annual alerts observed in 2019 and 2020. A quarterly breakdown saw 50 alerts …

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