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IntegriSport 3.0 Workshop Underlines Need for Cross-stakeholder Collaboration in Fight Against Match-fixing
Representatives from FIFPRO and the Association of Bulgarian Footballers (ABF) were present at the latest IntegriSport 3.0 workshop in Bulgaria, Sofia, where participants benefited from practical sessions on combatting match-fixing and safeguarding sporting integrity.
Co-hosted by CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bulgaria, the event on March 7-8 brought together Bulgarian government officials, law enforcement agencies, sport federations and player unions.
The message was clear: collaboration between stakeholders is vital in the fight against sport manipulation, and athletes require the unwavering support of law enforcement and judicial bodies to be protected in clean sports.
ABF’s Nikolay Hristozov and FIFPRO Senior Legal Counsel Loïc Alves, along with several domestic and European stakeholders, took part in the fruitful two-day seminar, which addressed education and prevention, technological challenges, and the need for support from national law authorities.
Alves was one of the event’s keynote speakers and his presentation highlighted how FIFPRO’s Red Button app is helping players report match-fixing approaches to national authorities securely and anonymously.
“Football is one of the most-targeted sports by international organised crime, who will often exploit footballers who are in financial difficulties, such as those not regularly receiving their salary from clubs,” said Alves.
“Ultimately, footballers want a clean sport and the right to a safe workplace. The Red Button app empowers players to safely report match-fixing approaches to competent authorities. That is why a unified approach amongst stakeholders and the support of law enforcement and judiciaries is crucial when it comes to tackling this international issue.”
The Red Button app is distributed by FIFPRO and member unions. It is recognised by FIFA’s dedicated integrity department and UEFA as a valid reporting tool.
IntegriSport 3.0 is a project established by the CSCF Foundation for Sports Integrity to provide theoretical and practical support for law enforcement and judiciaries in Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Romania and Spain, co-financed by the European Union, on fighting sport manipulation.
The event in Bulgaria marked the fifth under the present project, following on from the latest awareness raising practical sessions in Estonia, Austria, Spain and Greece.
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EEGS 2024 Welcomes Oddin.gg as Silver Sponsor!
We are thrilled to announce that Oddin.gg is joining us as a Silver Sponsor for the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) 2024 for the third consecutive year! 🚀 As a leading B2B provider in the esports betting space, Oddin.gg is renowned for empowering its partners with a comprehensive end-to-end esports betting ecosystem. Their continued support significantly enriches the experience for all attendees, ensuring a dynamic and engaging EEGS 2024.
This enduring partnership reflects our commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the rapidly evolving gaming industry. With Oddin.gg’s expertise and dedication, EEGS 2024 promises to be a hub of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge developments that drive the industry forward.
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Sportingtech Opens New Office in Sofia
Sportingtech, the award-winning, compliant iGaming platform, opened the doors to its latest office in Sofia, Bulgaria this month. This move to a larger, state-of-the-art facility at Megapark marks another milestone for the company, following the recent opening of its São Paulo office, one of five global locations.
The new Sofia office offers cutting-edge facilities and space for further growth, underscoring Sportingtech’s dedication to providing top-tier infrastructure for its operator and talented, world-class team.
“We pride ourselves on delivering a highly configurable platform that allows our customers to create unique and seamless player experiences. Our investment in this new office and our tech team ensures we can continue pushing the boundaries of innovation, stability and customisation—keeping our clients ahead of the curve,” said Tom Ustunel, CEO of Sportingtech.
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BGaming extends Winbet partnership with Bulgarian launch
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming has built on its long-term collaboration with Winbet by launching in the Bulgarian market with the operator.
As part of the deal, BGaming will integrate its creative portfolio with Winbet’s platform in Bulgaria, with games such as Minesweeper XY, Wild Cash and Bonanza Billion, made available to its players.
Winbet is one of Eastern and Central Europe’s leading brands, with a presence in markets such as Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia. Its Bulgarian arm boasts more than 30 gaming halls in over 20 cities and enjoys a prominent position in the country’s entertainment space.
BGaming first partnered with Winbet in January, helping to elevate the operator’s platform in Romania with its striking and innovative content. Now, it will replicate this success and demonstrate the widespread appeal of its creations in another strategically significant market.
Olga Levshina, CCO at BGaming, said: “We are pleased to celebrate our ongoing partnership with Winbet by collaborating with them once again, this time in Bulgaria.
“So far this year, our titles have been positively received by Winbet’s players in Romania and we look forward to delivering our portfolio to a neighbouring market alongside this major brand.”
Victor Perenovski, Operations Director at Winbet, said: “BGaming’s content has proven quite popular with our users and a great expansion of our portfolio. We are happy to extend our agreement with BGaming’s new and exciting titles. This partnership is an important step in fulfilling our promise to our customers for high quality gaming experience and the most popular games from the best providers.
“The game provider’s portfolio has so much potential for attracting players and is based on detailed analysis of their preferences and behaviours. We anticipate a partnership that will continue to deliver positive results.”
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