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IBIA publishes 2024 Sports Betting Integrity Report: 219 alerts reported
Football and tennis provide 61% of alerts
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading voice on integrity for the licensed global sports betting industry, has published its 2024 sports betting integrity report. The report highlights that the total number of suspicious betting alerts reported in 2024 was 219, an increase of 17% on the revised 2023 figure of 187 alerts. However, the 2024 figure remains 11% below the annual average of 245 alerts during 2020-23.
Suspicious betting alerts spanned 12 sports across 53 countries in 2024, with Czechia (19) and Türkiye (11) topping the list. Football and tennis led the way in reported cases, with 75 and 58 alerts respectively, together accounting for 61% of all alerts in 2024.
There was a change geographically, with suspicious betting on sporting events in Europe falling from 113 alerts in 2023 to 80 in 2024. Meanwhile, alerts in Asia increased from 17 to 40, and Africa’s increased from 16 to 28. IBIA is keeping a close eye on these trends to determine whether they’re just anomalies or a growing trend that will require action.
IBIA data played a key role in sporting investigations, leading to 33 matches being deemed corrupted and 17 sanctions against clubs, players, and officials for betting violations.
Khalid Ali, CEO at IBIA, said: “The integrity position remains relatively consistent with previous years, with the focus of suspicious betting remaining primarily on football and tennis. A geographical shift away from European sporting events was observed, but it is too early to determine if this is an ongoing trend. As with all potentially corrupt activity, IBIA is analysing the data and working with its members and global integrity network to implement targeted countermeasures. IBIA’s growing membership are resolute in their commitment to identifying, disrupting, and preventing corrupt sports betting activity and to working with stakeholders.”
Key Findings from the 2024 Report
- Football (75) and tennis (58) continue to account for the majority of suspicious betting alerts, with a combined 133 cases (61%) – a slight decrease from their 64% share in 2023.
- There was a geographical shift in reported alerts in 2024, with Europe’s share dropping to 37%, with Asia having 18% and Africa 13% of all alerts reported.
- Alerts were reported across 12 sports in 53 countries during the year, with Czechia (19) and Türkiye (11) registering the highest number of suspicious cases.
- Sporting investigations finalised in 2024, which utilised IBIA data, resulted in 33 matches deemed corrupted, leading to 17 sanctions against clubs, players, or officials.
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Affiliate Industry
Affilka by SOFTSWISS Joins Gaming Operations Academy

SOFTSWISS, a global tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, partners with one of the leading education centres in the industry – Gaming Operations Academy. Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, will be joining the Affiliate Management course as a guest lecturer.
The Affiliate Management course at the Gaming Operations Academy equips industry professionals with practical skills in affiliate recruitment, relationship management, and performance optimisation. Leveraging her extensive experience driving Affilka’s expansion and innovation, Anastasia will provide students with valuable insights into effective strategies and best practices in affiliate marketing.
Affilka by SOFTSWISS currently powers more than 440 brands and continues to expand its global footprint. With a 58% year-over-year increase in player registrations, the platform is recognised for its transparency, flexibility, and data-driven approach. Recent milestones include launching the Cohort Analysis Report, a powerful tool designed to enhance traffic evaluation and player behaviour analysis.
As a leading affiliate marketing platform, Affilka consistently delivers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of iGaming operators. With 10 years of experience in the iGaming industry and extensive professional expertise, Anastasia will share valuable insights into building successful affiliate programs and optimising partnerships for long-term success.
Commenting on her participation, Anastasia Borovaya stated: “Affiliate marketing is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, and knowledge-sharing plays a crucial role in its development. Through this course, I look forward to helping professionals refine their strategies and maximise their affiliate program’s potential using the latest tools and insights.”
Affilka by SOFTSWISS remains committed to advancing the iGaming industry through education, innovation, and top-tier technological solutions. Anastasia’s involvement in the course underscores Affilka’s dedication to empowering professionals with the expertise needed to succeed in a competitive market.
Elaine Gardiner, Affiliate Management Academy Course Director, shared: “The Affiliate Management Masterclass is not just about theory. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in Affiliate Management and Program Management, it’s packed with real-life insights, proven strategies and practical advice you can start implementing straight away. We are proud to strengthen the upcoming course with the extensive expertise from Affilka by SOFTSWISS.”
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 27,800 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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Brazilian Volleyball Confederation
Brazilian Volleyball Confederation Partners with Sportradar

The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) has announced a comprehensive, multi-year partnership with Sportradar Group, a leading global sports technology company, to strengthen the performance of its athletes, from grassroots to professional levels of the sport.
Starting this season, Sportradar will leverage computer vision to capture deep data from CBV matches and training sessions, on the beach and the court, to create detailed metrics and dynamic visualizations from every rally, point and match, providing teams and coaches with valuable insights that will contribute to the growth and success of Brazilian volleyball.
In collaboration with fellow CBV partner VolleyStation, Sportradar will implement several additional technology upgrades for the federation. These include a new Video Checking System at 22 training venues to improve officiating; a Brazilian Player Data Hub to track athlete development; and automated data collection and video production capabilities at the national team training center in Saquarema.
In addition, CBV will partner with Sportradar to safeguard more than 7400 annual CBV competitions from corruption and match-fixing through Sportradar’s industry-leading Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) and educational workshops for athletes, administrators, and referees.
“We are delighted CBV has selected Sportradar to transform sports performance for Brazilian volleyball. Through this partnership, we are equipping CBV with the deep data and insights to identify the next generation of champions, as well as ensuring the integrity of their competitions,” said Sergio Floris, Managing Director Brazil, Sportradar.
“The partnership with Sportradar yields important results, such as the implementation of the challenge system in all Superliga matches, bringing even more security and fairness to the games. In addition, the specific data of each athlete is a fundamental tool for the development of national volleyball,” said Jorge Bichara, Technical Director of CBV.
“We are pleased with our partnership with Sportradar through its portfolio of products and services to enhance CBV’s technical, operational, and commercial efficiency. This is another important step in our ongoing efforts to improve the relationship between fans and the sport. The data provided by Sportradar will enable the development of new experiences for fans and new revenue opportunities for CBV,” said Henrique Netto, CBV’s Director of Marketing and New Business.
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Bryan T. Cafferelli
DCP Issues Summary Suspension of High5Games License for Conducting Illegal Gaming Activity

The Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division has issued a summary suspension of the license for Online Gaming Service Provider, High5Games.
High5Games is a licensed service provider that develops and provides online slot content for the legal gaming platforms in Connecticut. The Gaming Division’s investigation determined that High5Games also illegally operates an unlicensed online casino, High5Casino.
High5Casino was marketed by High5Games as a legal “licensed” casino and accepted wagers from Connecticut bettors, including individuals who had signed up for the statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion List.
There are only two legal platforms licensed to accept iCasino wagers from Connecticut consumers: FanDuel and DraftKings. They are affiliated with Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino, respectively.
The DCP Gaming Division investigation determined that 1100 Connecticut customers made deposits and gambled on the unlicensed High5Casino platform. Of those, 911 customers lost a total of $937,938, and 108 were individuals who had signed up for the Voluntary Self-Exclusion List. Customers on the Voluntary Self-Exclusion List lost nearly $300,000 on the platform.
High5Games, a majority owner of High5Casino, will be charged with 1065 criminal counts of conducting illegal gaming activity. Gaming Division Criminal Investigators will seek criminal charges for all of the violations of Connecticut’s gaming laws, for which each charge is a Class A misdemeanor carrying a penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2000.
DCP will seek restitution for eligible consumers who suffered a financial loss after being misled to believe that High5Casino was a legal form of gaming in Connecticut.
“Thank you to our Gaming Division team for their hard work to hold this licensee accountable. It is a privilege to hold this license, and we expect our credential holders to take that responsibility seriously. High5Games took advantage of their credential to mislead consumers into believing they were participating in gaming on a legal platform when, in fact, they were breaking the law. We remind consumers that there are only two licensed online casinos in Connecticut — DraftKings/Foxwoods and FanDuel/Mohegan Sun — and if you choose to participate in online gaming, you should only utilize one of the legal platforms licensed to operate in our state,” said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli.
“We are disappointed that a licensed gaming service provider took advantage of Connecticut consumers by operating an illegal casino platform. It is difficult to recover funds for consumers from illegal platforms. We remind consumers that gambling on licensed platforms is the only way to guarantee recovered funds in the event of an issue with a game or platform,” said DCP Gaming Division Director Kris Gilman.
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