In the second quarter of this year, the IBIA (International Betting Integrity Association) reported 90 suspicious betting alerts. They reported these alerts to the authorities.
From the 93 alerts in the first quarter, this represents a 3% decrease. However according to IBIA, an 80% rise from the 50 alerts reported in the second quarter of the past year. The majority of the second quarter cases 84% were related to esports, football, and table tennis, with esports alone accounting for about 50% of the total 90 incidents.
When it comes to regions, Europe reported 19 alerts in second quarter. This is up from just 4 in the first quarter. Despite the increase, the number of cases has notably decreased year-on-year from the 31 recorded in the second quarter of 2023. Poland totals 6 alerts, leading the EU with the highest number of cases.
IBIA CEO, Khalid Ali said that an increase in the second quarter and revised first quarter alerts compared to previous quarters is primarily related to a linked case in esports. They are closely monitoring the situation and advocating heightened vigilance. They seek to work with stakeholders to investigate
He added that while the increase in alerts may draw attention, esports saw a significant reduction in annual alerts across IBIA’s membership in 2023.
Ali also said that the case highlights the importance and effectiveness of customer account monitoring in detecting suspicious betting. This monitoring is crucial for protecting sporting events, consumers, and regulated betting markets.
The second quarter report of IBIA also provides a glimpse of Brazil’s potential. The country expects $34 billion in onshore betting turnover once the licensed market opens up.
The IBIA praised the release of Ordinance 827/2024 this early July. Brazil’s newest legislative measure aims to protect sports integrity.
