Balkans
IntegriSport 3.0 Workshop Underlines Need for Cross-stakeholder Collaboration in Fight Against Match-fixing
Representatives from FIFPRO and the Association of Bulgarian Footballers (ABF) were present at the latest IntegriSport 3.0 workshop in Bulgaria, Sofia, where participants benefited from practical sessions on combatting match-fixing and safeguarding sporting integrity.
Co-hosted by CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bulgaria, the event on March 7-8 brought together Bulgarian government officials, law enforcement agencies, sport federations and player unions.
The message was clear: collaboration between stakeholders is vital in the fight against sport manipulation, and athletes require the unwavering support of law enforcement and judicial bodies to be protected in clean sports.
ABF’s Nikolay Hristozov and FIFPRO Senior Legal Counsel Loïc Alves, along with several domestic and European stakeholders, took part in the fruitful two-day seminar, which addressed education and prevention, technological challenges, and the need for support from national law authorities.
Alves was one of the event’s keynote speakers and his presentation highlighted how FIFPRO’s Red Button app is helping players report match-fixing approaches to national authorities securely and anonymously.
“Football is one of the most-targeted sports by international organised crime, who will often exploit footballers who are in financial difficulties, such as those not regularly receiving their salary from clubs,” said Alves.
“Ultimately, footballers want a clean sport and the right to a safe workplace. The Red Button app empowers players to safely report match-fixing approaches to competent authorities. That is why a unified approach amongst stakeholders and the support of law enforcement and judiciaries is crucial when it comes to tackling this international issue.”
The Red Button app is distributed by FIFPRO and member unions. It is recognised by FIFA’s dedicated integrity department and UEFA as a valid reporting tool.
IntegriSport 3.0 is a project established by the CSCF Foundation for Sports Integrity to provide theoretical and practical support for law enforcement and judiciaries in Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Romania and Spain, co-financed by the European Union, on fighting sport manipulation.
The event in Bulgaria marked the fifth under the present project, following on from the latest awareness raising practical sessions in Estonia, Austria, Spain and Greece.
Amusnet continues its strategic growth by partnering with mbet.ba, an online gaming operator in Bosnia’s Republic of Srpska. This collaboration highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Balkan region, leveraging its top-notch portfolio to enhance local players’ gaming experience.
“We are excited to work with Mbet, as this partnership opens up opportunities to reach a more diverse player base. By combining our premium game offerings with their market reach, we are confident that we can deliver exceptional, tailored gaming experiences that will captivate players and drive growth for both companies,” said Dimitar Nacev, Sales Specialist at Amusnet for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“We are very pleased to be able to offer our players games from a world-renowned provider. Amusnet is a leader in the gambling industry, and cooperating with this company is a great privilege,” said Dragan Djekic, Head of Gaming Sector at Mbet.
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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has further strengthened its presence in Bulgaria through a new partnership with prominent local operator Slotino.
As part of the collaboration, 75 of Evoplay’s top-performing games, including Camino de Chili Bonus Buy, Mega Greatest Catch, and Hot Volcano, are now available to Slotino’s customers in the Balkan country.
The agreement marks a significant milestone for Evoplay in expanding its reach in the Bulgarian market, offering Slotino players a diverse selection of high-quality titles designed to enhance user engagement and retention.
Slotino, a trusted name in the Bulgarian market, reinforces its position as a leading operator in the region by offering the curated collection of Evoplay’s premium and proven games.
Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: “This partnership with Slotino represents an important step in our growth strategy for Bulgaria. By bringing our portfolio of innovative and engaging games to a new audience, we’re confident that we can drive strong performance and engagement in this key market.”
Vasil Stumbov, Director at Slotino, added: “We’re excited to bring Evoplay’s diverse and high-performing game selection to our players. This partnership allows us to enhance our offerings with fresh, engaging content that will resonate strongly with our audience. We look forward to the opportunities this collaboration will bring.”
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Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has struck a new content partnership with Admiral Croatia.
Admiral Croatia will now be able to access Spinomenal’s extensive range of casino games. These include popular titles such as Baba Yaga Tales, Egyptian Rebirth II and Book of Diamonds. The games will be accessible and integrated via the Bragg Gaming Group platform.
Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “We are very happy to announce this latest deal with Admiral Croatia, a pioneering force in the country’s online casino market. Croatia is an important market for us and we expect our games to resonate with casino players here.”
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