A new investigation led by Professor Richard McLaren discovered that boxing bouts during the 2016 Rio Olympics were impacted by match-fixing. The investigation was initiated by the International Boxing Association and found malpractices conducted by judges and referees. Boxing Integrity Impacted during 2016 Olympics According to an Investigation Results of a new investigation were released […]
The focus has shifted from men to women on this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, leading to women’s events driving up to 60% of the sports betting handle. Women’s Sports Events Drive to 60% Of the Betting Action Women’s sporting events in the Tokyo Olympic Games drove 60% of the betting action, according to operator […]
The 2020 Summer Olympics have finally arrived. The first event, a softball game between Japan and Australia, was held today, officially marking the start of the competitions that were delayed a year because of COVID-19. These are the first Olympic Games to be held since states across the US began legalizing sports betting and, although […]
After being delayed a year because of COVID-19, and amid calls that they be canceled completely, the Summer Olympics are about to begin. Friday, July 23, marks the official start date of the 2020 Summer Olympics, with over 306 events in the lineup. Those events are expected to result in something never before seen, as […]
Match-fixing is a widespread problem in sports, and now the International Boxing Association is stepping in to investigate fraud in its midst. AIBA Hires McLaren to Probe Corrupt Practices Allegations The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is looking into potential fraud related to match-fixing and corruption during the 2016 Olympic Games. The investigation comes only a month before the […]
Postponed from this year to next year, the Tokyo Olympics will happen as planned, vowed John Coates, vice-president of the International Olympic Committee. Japan is determined to have the games take place as planned, despite the enormous efforts in terms of postponing them. The Tokyo Olympic Games Will Happen Next Year, says IOC VP John […]
The Tokyo Olympic Games scheduled for July 2020 will be postponed until 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters Tuesday, March 24, after a conference call between him and the International Olympic Committee /IOC/ president, Thomas Bach. The games would be held in the summer of 2021 but would retain the name “Olympic and […]
