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IBIA Integrity Report: 183 betting integrity alerts reported in 2019
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 183 cases of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities during 2019, with 45 of those cases reported in the last quarter (Q4). The annual total represents a 31% fall in alerts from 2018, with tennis accounting for the vast majority of that decline. Tennis (101) and football (49) constituted 82% of all alerts reported during 2019, with Europe (48%) and Asia (28%) maintaining their positions as the primary locations of the sports events on which alerts were generated during that period.
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “The decline in alerts is very welcome, especially as this is primarily a result of an improved level of integrity in ITF tennis, which has been the subject of particular scrutiny in recent years. However, there remains a clear threat from criminals intent on manipulating sport to defraud operators. Such illicit organised and targeted action has an impact on the reputation and financial well-being of sports and reputable betting operators alike.”
He added: “We continue to work closely with sports and our members to reduce that threat and to identify and punish such corruption, utilising the world’s largest operator-run and customer data led integrity system. Our rebranding and global repositioning in 2019 has aided our expansion with operators increasingly recognising the value and business necessity of engaging in collective action to protect their products against the loss of revenue resulting from betting corruption.”
Other key data for 2019:
5 – new betting operators joined IBIA
12 – number of sports on which alerts were reported
43 – per cent fall in tennis alerts from 2018 to 2019
52 – per cent of alerts raised on sports outside of Europe
The International Betting Integrity Association is the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry. It is run by operators for operators, protecting its members from corruption through collective action. Its monitoring and alert platform is a highly effective anti-corruption tool that detects and reports suspicious activity on its members’ betting markets. The association has longstanding information sharing partnerships with leading sports and gambling regulators to utilise its data and prosecute corruption. It represents the sector at high-level policy discussion forums such as the IOC, UN, Council of Europe and European Commission.
The association publishes quarterly and annual reports covering the integrity alerts reported through its monitoring and alert platform. The 2019 report can be viewed on the IBIA website here along with previous reports. The association can be contacted via [email protected].
Alina Mihaela Popa Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21
ICONIC21 content goes live on Blue Ocean Gaming aggregator
Deal adds ICONIC21 live casino, slots and RNG titles to Blue Ocean Gaming’s operator network of 140+ content providers.
ICONIC21 has signed a distribution agreement with Blue Ocean Gaming, making the supplier’s multi-vertical catalogue available through Blue Ocean Gaming’s operator network. The integration covers ICONIC21’s live casino, slots and RNG games.
Blue Ocean Gaming said its aggregation platform brings together content from more than 140 providers and offers operators a catalogue of more than 13,000 casino titles across categories including slots, live casino, virtual sports and sportsbook.
ICONIC21’s live casino line-up on the platform includes its Gravity Series game shows, including Gravity Wheel. ICONIC21 said Gravity Wheel keeps multipliers active on every spin and includes four multiplier symbols—Saturn, Moon, Comet and Sun—with the Sun multiplier offering wins of up to 1,000x.
The agreement also includes ICONIC21 slot titles such as Buffalo Wild Collection and Las Piggas, as well as RNG games including Chicken Run, Mines and Crash.
Commenting on the partnership, Alina Mihaela Popa, Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21, said: “Being distributed through a platform of this scale, alongside such a strong roster of providers, gives our content exceptional exposure and reach. What makes us proud is that our footprint keeps growing, and it keeps growing very quickly. Each new partnership is a reflection of our strength and potential, and Blue Ocean Gaming is a very meaningful addition to that journey.”
Dejan Jović, CEO at BlueOcean Gaming commented: “ICONIC21 is doing something truly exciting in the live casino space, raising the bar when it comes to player immersion and showmanship. Their ability to take classic table games and supercharge them with dynamic twists like the Gravity series adds a fantastic new layer of entertainment to GameHub. It’s exactly the kind of high-vibe, retention-driven content our operators look for to stand out in a crowded market, and we are thrilled to welcome them on board.”
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SkillOnNet rolls out Amusnet content on RegencyCasino.gr in Greece
Expansion extends the companies’ existing deal to SkillOnNet’s Greek launch, including Golden Coins Link jackpots and multiple slot titles.
SkillOnNet has expanded its partnership with casino content supplier Amusnet by deploying the provider’s portfolio on its newly launched Greek operation, RegencyCasino.gr.
The rollout brings a selection of Amusnet slots to the RegencyCasino brand, including Shining Crown, 40 Super Hot, Shining Crown Buy Bonus and Burning Hot, alongside the supplier’s four-level progressive jackpot product Golden Coins Link.
SkillOnNet entered the Greek market in May through a partnership with Regency Entertainment, described by the companies as the country’s leading land-based casino operator, launching an online platform under the RegencyCasino brand.
Jani Kontturi, Head of Games at SkillOnNet, said: “Our Greek launch has been a huge success, and adding one of the industry’s biggest providers, particularly with its outstanding jackpot content, is going to take our player offering to a new level.
“Amusnet has been a trusted long-term partner, and we’re delighted to extend that relationship into Greece. It’s one of the biggest and fastest-growing online casino markets in Europe, and we’re excited to continue building on the fantastic momentum we’ve achieved since launching with RegencyCasino in May.”
Jelena Stankovic, Director at Amusnet Greece said: “Greece is one of Europe’s most dynamic regulated markets, where operators increasingly demand proven performance alongside great content. Extending our partnership with SkillOnNet allows us to bring our high-performing portfolio and jackpot products to an even wider audience through RegencyCasino.gr, and represents another important step in our long-term growth strategy for the market.”
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Microgaming launches football games StrikerX and SoccerX aimed at acquisition
Crash and instant win formats target fast onboarding, mobile play and low-friction mechanics, with RTP and max win figures disclosed for SoccerX.
Microgaming has launched two football-themed games, StrikerX and SoccerX, positioning them as “gateway” titles designed to support player acquisition for operators.
The supplier said the releases are built around quick-result gameplay and low-friction entry, with mechanics intended to be easy to pick up. StrikerX is a Crash game, while SoccerX is an Instant Win title, with both designed for fast loading and mobile performance, according to the company.
SoccerX is built around a penalty shootout format where players pick a shot and attempt to beat the keeper while progressing up a prize ladder. Microgaming said the ladder can be cashed out at any point or pushed further. The company lists the game’s RTP at 96.00% and a top win potential of up to 12,500x, and says players can choose their own volatility.
StrikerX allows players to place up to two bets in a single round, using different strategies at the same time, while “dynamic game events” increase the multiplier as play progresses, according to Microgaming. Its Ultimate Shot feature triggers at 100x and introduces bonus multipliers ranging from x1 to x100, with win potential of up to 10,000x.
A Microgaming spokesperson said: “Acquisition is not just about visibility, it is about removing friction. With SoccerX and StrikerX, the aim was to create games that are quick to load, quick to understand and easy to get into, which makes them very effective at opening the door to a wider portfolio. Football gives both titles an immediate hook, but the bigger value is in having formats that can bring in new audiences and still give them a reason to stay.”
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