Energame’s Director of Marketing and Communications Alona Kobozieva takes on the problem of ‘fixing match-fixing’ in a thoughtful analysis in iGamingFuture. The article emphasizes the growing threat of match-fixing and the critical role of regulation in addressing it.

Match-Fixing is a Growing Problem

  • Match-fixing is increasing across various sports, including traditionally clean ones like table tennis.
  • The number of suspicious matches flagged has reached a record high.
  • The proliferation of sports betting, especially real-time and new betting markets, is a key driver of match-fixing.

The Role of Regulation

  • A well-regulated and transparent sports betting market is crucial to combatting match-fixing.
  • Information sharing between stakeholders is essential for identifying and preventing suspicious activity.
  • Unregulated sports betting markets create opportunities for match-fixers and hinder efforts to combat the problem.
  • While there's a global trend towards regulation, some regions still have significant black and grey markets.

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