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Cyprus National Betting Authority Boss Under Investigation
President of the Cyprus National Betting Authority, Ioanna Fiakkou, is under criminal investigation in connection to match-fixing claims after she refused to answer MPs’ questions at a House hearing.
The House’s Ethics Committee called Fiakkou after she refused to provide information about corruption in football.
Reportedly, Fiakkou refused to hand over information to the Cyprus Sports Ethics Committee, former board member and lawyer Charis Savvides claimed.
As then head of the Sports Ethics Committee, Savvides had been investigating allegations by investor in Nicosia club Omonia FC Stavros Papastavrou about corrupt acts by prominent people within the football association.
Savvides claimed he had asked Fiakkou to provide relevant information on suspicious betting activity in 2021, but she refused to do so, citing personal data protection.
The required information involved a specific betting company active on the island.
Fiakkou was invited to give her side of events but refused to answer questions posed by House Ethics Committee chair AKEL MP Irene Charalambides.
Infuriated, Charalambides demanded that Fiakkou respect the House and answer the questions, noting that concealment is a criminal offence.
The head of the National Betting Authority responded by saying her obligation is to report to the investigating authorities, asking for the intervention of the Legal Service.
A spokesperson for the Legal Service told the committee that a person under investigation has the right not to answer because anything they say before the House Committee can be used against them in court.
Those comments revealed that Fiakkou is under investigation in connection with match-fixing, with Charalambides telling her she should have made that clear to MPs.
Last month, Savvides, the former head of the Sports Ethics Committee, had told MPs that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) had recently sent an email involving red notices for 16 matches likely to have been manipulated.
He claimed a coverup by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and a UEFA official.
Savvides told MPs the CFA did not take the designated measures to investigate warnings over possible fixed matches sent by UEFA and even denied receiving any red notice.
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X Games and Stake Announce Groundbreaking Global Partnership to Revolutionize Action Sports Betting
X Games, the undisputed cultural home of action sports, today announced a global partnership naming Stake as the exclusive online casino and sports betting partner of the X Games League (XGL). This historic collaboration marks a significant evolution for X Games as it prepares to launch the X Games League, integrating elite competition with next-generation fan engagement and sports wagering.
As the X Games continues to push the boundaries of progression, this partnership leverages Stake’s position as the world’s leading online casino and sports betting platform to reach a digitally native, global audience. Building on the foundation laid by official data provider Alt Sports Data, fans will now have unprecedented access to live odds and betting integrations on Stake and across the X Games ecosystem.
Key Partnership Highlights:
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Official Status: Stake becomes the Exclusive Online Casino & Sports Betting Partner for the X Games League (XGL).
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Integrated Betting Experience: Real-time odds provided by Alt Sports Data will be featured during broadcasts, offering fans a seamless way to engage with the competition.
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Athlete Collaboration: A new Athlete Ambassador Fund will support top-tier X Games athletes in creating exclusive, co-branded content for the global community.
X Games livestreamed only on KICK
All four global XGL events each year, including the upcoming Winter Games in Aspen, will be live streamed on KICK, the exclusive home of livestreaming. This coverage also includes both the Summer and Winter XGL Drafts, giving fans access to every key moment throughout the season.
Executive Perspectives:
“Partnering with Stake is a monumental step in building the next generation of X Games. We are officially open for gaming and betting, providing our fans with the adrenaline-fueled engagement they crave. This isn’t just a sponsorship; it’s a strategic alignment that strengthens our business as we scale the X Games League globally. With the data expertise of Alt Sports Data and the reach of Stake, we are ready to redefine the fan experience starting right here in Aspen,” said Cherie Cohen, Chief Revenue Officer at X Games
“We’re excited to partner with X Games to explore new ways fans can engage with extreme sports. Our shared focus on innovation and entertainment makes this a natural collaboration. By bringing Stake’s advanced gaming technology to the X Games’ global audience, we’re creating experiences that reflect the intensity and energy that define elite extreme sports competition,” says Akhil Sarin, Chief Marketing Officer at Stake.
Looking Ahead
The partnership officially kicks off at X Games Aspen (January 23-25, 2026), followed by the Summer XGL Draft in March. As the X Games League continues its global expansion, Stake and Kick.com will remain at the forefront of the broadcast and digital experience.
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