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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry, has released its 2023 sports betting integrity report. The organization notably said that the number of suspicious sports betting alerts has decreased significantly. According to the IBIA, a total of 184 alerts were reported in 2023, representing a year-on-year decrease of 101, or 35%. For reference, a total of 285 alerts were recorded in 2022. Moreover, the IBIA pointed out that between 2019 and 2022, the annual average number of alerts was 244. In addition to recording 184 alerts, the IBIA’s suspicious betting activity data proved that 74 matches were corrupted. Luckily, the body was thus able to report an increase in the number of sanctioned violators. Read the full article ➡ https://lnkd.in/dRV7DKzV #global #sports #gambling #gamblingnews #regulation

Do you think banning betting companies from sponsoring football teams is the right call? ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ West Ham United FC are set to part company with Betway Group following the recent UK Government review on gambling laws.   The new law is expected to effect another 8 Premier League sides and 17 of the 24 sides in the Championship.   While I completely understand that allowing betting companies to sponsor teams normalizes and actually promotes gambling, I do find it strange to stop what is an integral part of the game being front and center during football matches.   What's next? No more Ray Winstone at half time?!   #sportsbetting #football #igaming

The intricate relationship between football and gambling has sparked extensive discussions; we firmly believe in the ability of gambling operators to foster a safe, enjoyable, and regulated gambling environment. Our innovative and bespoke sponsorship model is a testament to our commitment to a safer and more responsible approach. Our latest initiative with Rangers Football Club is a pioneering move in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers FC players and staff will engage in independent, personalised gambling education sessions curated by EPIC Risk Management. Tom Banks, Head of Corporate Affairs UK/Global at Kindred Group, shares his views on the partnership: "We are confident that we can continue to make a difference through projects like this at Rangers. That should be our collective focus - to improve and increase the quality of sponsors' relationships with sport, not remove it from the public eye. We know that when sponsorship and advertising are done properly, it can be a force for good. Sports sponsors have a unique link to communities, places, and people and present a huge opportunity to make a difference. " Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9_GA3Np #KindredGroup #Sponsorship #ResponsibleGambling #SportsMarketing #SustainableGambling #JourneyTowardsZero

Beginners taking the leap into sports gambling can easily become overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be all that scary as long as you are responsible and educated about the sports gambling landscape. I came across this solid guide from Five Reasons Sports Network that does a great job outlining how those new to the sports betting space can acquaint themselves with the environment and how they can have fun and stay safe. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3FwPxXc #SportsBetting #Betting #Sports #SportsGambiling

Most gambling logos are seen in a single match: 3,522! The new study identified it for an EPL match between Chelsea and West Ham. This result makes a staggering 37 logos appear for every minute of the game. Earlier this year, English Premier League (EPL) clubs supported a ban on front-of-shirt sponsorships with gambling companies. The ban was a voluntary measure amid the review of the Gambling Act, aiming to avoid restrictive legislation by lawmakers. It will be in effect from the 2026 soccer season, allowing clubs to gradually phase out gambling sponsorships over the next few years. However, the ban only applies to front-of-shirt promotion and doesn't include other forms of display like sleeve or pitch-side hoardings, drawing criticism from anti-gambling groups. #fsm #digitalmarketing #advertising #sports #sportsmarketing #sportsbetting #sportsbook Credits: Gambling Insider

In the latest Asian Racing Federation Council Quarterly bulletin article, “The Model of Combatting Illegal Betting”, Council Chairperson Martin Purbrick outlines the components of a national model that is an example to other countries in combatting illegal betting, which requires collaboration between government agencies, private sector entities in the technology and finance sectors, racing and sports operators as well as regulators. Click to read more: https://lnkd.in/ejfhGHch Read the full bulletin here: https://lnkd.in/gxm-Prkh #nationalmodel #combatagainstillegalbetting #collaboration

Betting and Gaming Council members directly contributed £455m to British horseracing last year in levy, media rights and sponsorship deals, new BGC figures reveal. Michael Dugher, CEO of the BGC, said: "BGC members in the regulated betting industry are now paying more towards British horseracing than ever before, despite a 10.3 per cent reduction in betting turnover on racing in the last five years. "These huge sums also come at a time when the regulated betting sector is under enormous pressure, not least in the form of recent measures unveiled in the Government’s White Paper." https://lnkd.in/eZzUqgQR #iGF #iGamingFuture #BGC #BettingandGamingCouncil #Horseracing #Britishhorseracing

Are you curious about the rapidly evolving world of #sportsgambling? Unearth the implications of legislative changes, understand the potential impacts, and gain unparalleled insight into the recent legalization of sports gaming. We don't just stop at Canada - journey with us into the complexities of online gambling in the United States, and the contrasting situations regarding legalization. Amanda Brewer talks about Ontario's sports betting market, its sustainability, and the latest regulation announcements. We put a magnifying glass on the similarities it shares with the marijuana industry and the challenges smaller operators are facing this landscape. https://lnkd.in/gym_eqyM https://lnkd.in/g-tWSViE

📢 FIFA has published the 2023 edition of the Global Transfer Report. 📊 Some interesting facts showing the pivotal role of global transfer system in evolution of the world of football: MEN 📈 A record of 4,971 clubs representing 180 of FIFA’s 211 member associations and all six confederations – were involved in the 21,801 transfers, showcasing the wide and diverse range of clubs participating in international transfers. 💰 Clubs spent a new record high amount on international transfer fees in 2023, with their combined outlay reaching a total of USD 9.63 billion, up from 6.50 billion in 2022–an increase of 48.1%. 🤝Permanent transfers with a transfer agreement between the two clubs tend to attract most of the public and media attention, but they typically only represent 15.0% of all transfers. Players moved on loan in 2,691 transfers (12.3% of all transfers). By far the most common transfer type was that of players who moved to a new club abroad while out of contract. There were 14,082 such transfers in 2023, 64.6% of the year’s total. 💸 Sell-on fees are becoming increasingly common in the modern game, especially in transfers that also include a regular transfer fee, 60.0% of which included such a clause in 2023. These clauses are rarer in transfers without a transfer fee, and in 2023 just 28.3% of these transfers included a sell-on fee. There were 2,726 transfers with a sell-on fee in 2023 – a new all-time high and 21.9% more than in 2022. WOMEN 🏅 The impressive growth of women’s professional football also showed no sign of letting up in 2023, with more than 20% more transfers last year compared to 2022. The number of clubs involved in international transfers also rose from 507 in 2022 to 623 in 2023, a 22.9% increase. All of these numbers reflect the huge strides being taken in the women’s game, with more and more female players turning professional. Some 1,888 international transfers of professional players were recorded in 2023, while a new high of 131 associations (+7.4% compared to 2022) were involved in these transfers. https://lnkd.in/drU8aNpe