Gambling News - 'Match-fixing'
Industry
December 11, 2025
Spelinspektionen Member to Chair Group of Copenhagen
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority/SGA), announced that its match-fixing coordinator, Samuel Wahlberg, has been named chair of the Group of Copenhagen, an anti-match-fixing body. Wahlberg Named Chair of Group of Copenhagen Wahlberg, who’s a longtime expert on match-fixing, has been elected as the new chairman of the Group of Copenhagen, according to the […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
Turkey Orders Arrest of Top-Tier Soccer Players Amid Match-Fixing Scandals
Turkey continues its investigation of insider betting in the country’s professional soccer scene as prosecutors have ordered the detention of 46 individuals, including top-league soccer players, club presidents, commentators, and others, on suspicion of participating in the practice. Turkish Authorities Arrest High-Ranking Soccer Players and Officials Turkey’s ongoing investigation into match-fixing has sent shockwaves through […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
Sportradar Discusses the Power of AI in the War on Match-Fixing
Match-fixing is a problem that has plagued the sports and sports betting sectors forever. The temptation of easy money has shown that even the most disciplined of athletes are not infallible and that the fight against fraud is a constant one. However, emerging technology has given a glimmer of hope that the battle could be […]
Legal
October 10, 2025
Former A-League Star Ulises Dávila Pleads Guilty to Match-Fixing
Ulises Dávila, 34, a former Mexico youth international and captain of Macarthur FC who was named A-League Men Player of the Year in 2021, has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to his involvement in a profitable match-fixing scheme. Dávila Pleads Guilty to Fixing Yellow Cards Dávila was alleged to be the mastermind behind a […]
Sports
July 22, 2025
One Bettor Won 30 Wagers on Terry Rozier, Investigation Reveals
As the investigation into Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier continues, investigators have uncovered new details. According to ESPN, one bettor alone won 30 wagers on Rozier, scooping up almost $13K. Terry Rozier Is Under Federal Investigation Rozier has been under fire for some time now due to allegations of fixing NBA games for the benefit […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
UEFA Bans FK Arsenal Tivat Due to Match-Fixing
Banning or suspending players over misdeeds is nothing new, but bans on entire clubs don’t happen every day. However, this is exactly what happened to the Montenegrin club FK Arsenal Tivat. The Club Was Banned for 10 Years According to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), FK Arsenal Tivat had committed significant violations of […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
IBIA Recorded Slight Increase in Suspicious Matches
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting sector, has published its latest industry report, outlining a very slight increase in suspicious matches. According to the organization’s announcement, the number of alerts in Q1 increased to 63. The Number of Alerts Increased Slightly As mentioned, the IBIA […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
DRA Sacks Andy Jenkins for Match-Fixing, Unauthorized Betting
Andrew “Andy” Jenkins, an English professional darts player was banned and fined after regulators understood that he had been involved with the fixing of a dozen games. To make matters worse, he exploited the fixed games for betting gain. Jenkins Was Involved in Match-Fixing and Unauthorized Betting Jenkins, 54, who is also known as “Rocky” […]
Sports
March 17, 2025
Darts Legend Prakash Jiwa Hit With 8-Year Ban for Fixing Matches
Following an investigation and hearing by the Darts Regulation Authority, Prakash Jiwa has been found guilty of fixing matches and banned for eight years, although he denies ever doing so. Prakash Jiwa Is Banned from Pro Darts Prakash Jiwa received an eight-year ban from the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) disciplinary committee. The player will not […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Cases of Potential Match-Fixing in the Netherlands Spiked in 2024
The Netherlands has reported a spike in potential instances of match-fixing in 2024. The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), published its Match-Fixing Trend Analysis for 2024, highlighting disconcerting figures. The Number of Reports Spiked According to the KSA’s report, its Sports Betting Intelligence Unit received a total of 13 reports from its licensees in 2024. […]