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FIFA and UNODC Join Forces to Encourage Football to Speak Out Against Match-Fixing
FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have joined forces, for a new campaign encouraging football to speak out against match-fixing and to raise awareness about FIFA’s confidential reporting platforms.
Against the backdrop of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on football, and the subsequent economic uncertainty and the higher integrity risk faced by many players and clubs around the world, the new joint campaign by FIFA and the UNODC aims to raise awareness amongst players, coaches and officials about the confidential platforms available to report approaches by suspected match-fixers and to encourage anyone in football who may have been approached to come forward.
Coinciding with International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, which this year aims to highlight the need to “Recover with Integrity”, the joint campaign features messages from a range of FIFA Legends, including Sun Wen, Iván Córdoba, Luke Wilkshire, Wael Gomaa, Stipe Pletikosa, Clémentine Touré and Bibiana Steinhaus, who encourage everyone in football to recognise, resist and report any approach to fix a match via FIFA’s confidential reporting platforms.
To submit a confidential report, which will be handled in the strictest confidence by FIFA’s dedicated integrity experts, visit fifa.com/bkms, download the FIFA Integrity App or contact integrity[at]fifa.org.
Speaking of the new campaign, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, said:
“This new joint campaign between FIFA and UNODC, just a few weeks after the signing of our Memorandum of Understanding, is a strong message about our absolute commitment and determination to eliminating match-fixing and corruption in football.”
“In these unprecedented times marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that we work together with partners such as the UNODC to ensure that players, coaches and officials have the confidence to speak out against match-fixing, as well as any other integrity issues.“
UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly said:
“Sports and sporting events are vital to our well-being, and they have a crucial role to play in helping our societies and economies recover from the pandemic. That is why we must work together to ensure that sport recovers with integrity.“
“The UNODC has joined forces with FIFA to support efforts aimed at preventing, detecting, reporting and sanctioning match-fixing and other forms of corruption in sport. Working with governments, sports organisations and all stakeholders, we can build on the UN Convention against Corruption to tackle match-fixing and keep sport fair for all.”
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In line with its overall vision and one of its key objectives to impact society through the power of football, FIFA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UNODC to work together in the fight against match-fixing and corruption in sport.
For more information on the MoU between FIFA and the UNODC signed in September 2020, please click HERE.
For more information on FIFA Integrity and its work protecting the integrity of football, please visit legal.fifa.com.
To join the conversation on International Anti-Corruption Day, visit www.anticorruptionday.org or join in on Twitter by using #UnitedAgainstCorruption, #IACD2020 and #RecoverBetter.
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Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan
Elantil partners with Wazdan to strengthen marketplace offering
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Pioneering platform solutions provider joins forces with award-winning software developer to bring a bold new world of games to Elantil’s Marketplace
Elantil, the ground-breaking platform solutions provider aiming to introduce an all-new “strategic backbone” to the iGaming industry, has announced it has further expanded its marketplace offering after partnering with award-winning content supplier, Wazdan.
Wazdan is multi-licensed, ICO/IEC 27001 certified studio that’s currently present in over 30 markets worldwide. Boasting a bumper collection of 250+ slots, table games and video poker titles, the provider has built a strong reputation for marrying innovation with entertainment while supplying partner-centric relationships that maximise growth and retention.
Committed to upholding the highest standards in responsible gaming and regulatory compliance, Wazdan is perhaps best known to players for its pioneering Collect To InfinityTM and Cash InfinityTM features and to operators for introducing Volatility LevelsTM that help them control their variance.
With all Wazdan content now available via a quick and hassle-free integration, Elantil’s Marketplace operators will be able to reach out to the supplier directly to form their own custom agreements, with this ensuring that costs are kept to a minimum and terms remain fully flexible.
This ensures that – unlike with a conventional game aggregator – Elantil partners have full control over the content and services that they choose to add as well as the duration of any contracts, helping them scale dynamically and at a pace in a way that best suits the needs of their business.
John Debono, Chief Technical Officer at Elantil, said: “With Elantil’s Marketplace offering operators a one-stop shop for all their iGaming needs, we’re delighted to be adding Wazdan titles to our impressive roster of content. Available via a simple, one-click integration, these high-quality games will help our clients expand their portfolios and reach new audiences worldwide.”
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Having started out 15 years ago as a bunch of iGaming enthusiasts, Wazdan has become one of the fastest-growing studios around – and the relationships we form with partners has been a key part of that success. By making our content available in Elantil’s Marketplace, we’ll now be able to connect with even more operators worldwide, and we’re really looking forward to hearing how we can help them achieve their goals.”
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ICONIC21 Expands Its Instant Games Portfolio with the Launch of Crash and Plinko
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ICONIC21, in-demand iGaming content provider, continues its strategic expansion in the instant and virtual games vertical with the release of Crash and Plinko, two globally popular formats now available as part of the company’s growing collection of fast, high-performance titles.
After introducing Knock Knock, a level-type instant game, Blackjack 360, an RNG-based blackjack available in four variations, Light Speed, a themed crash title, and Gravity Plinko, a multiplier-enriched take on the classic, ICONIC21 now expands its lineup with the original versions of Plinko and Crash. Both bring fast-paced gameplay built for engagement and retention.
The company’s Virtual Games vertical reflects ICONIC21’s focus on flexible, scalable products that meet operator demand for speed, performance, and brand adaptability. Every title in the series can be fully customised, from interface and branding to payout configurations, offering operators complete creative control and rapid go-live potential.
Edvardas Sadovskis, Chief Product Officer at ICONIC21, commented: “Operators want games that perform well, launch fast, and represent their brand, and that’s exactly what we achieve with this collection of virtual games.
Crash and Plinko remain player favourites, and we’ve built them to deliver measurable impact, higher engagement rates, and longer session retention.
Each release is designed to strengthen operator portfolios with proven formats that scale easily and perform across markets.”
ICONIC21’s roadmap for 2026 includes high number of upcoming releases within the instant category, further solidifying the company’s commitment to innovation and flexibility in game development.
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Wazdan unveils its Q4 and Q1 2026 roadmap continuing a streak of standout releases
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Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has unveiled its latest roadmap, outlining a series of releases scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
Closing out the year, Mighty Hot
: 777 (November 28th) joins Wazdan’s portfolio, a fiery addition to the popular series that blends classic slot style with precise craftsmanship and a solid gameplay structure. It will be followed by Santa’s Gift Frenzy (December 2nd), a festive title that brings seasonal charm and a fresh take on familiar themes.
The new year will begin with Mighty Wild
: Gorilla (January 7th), a vibrant, jungle-themed release offering smooth gameplay and a focus on engagement and user experience. January will also see the arrival of Bumba Meu Boi Coin
(January 29th), a Brazilian folklore-inspired slot where cultural tradition meets modern game design.
Rounding off the roadmap is Hot Slot
: Platinum Coins (February 27th), a refined and elegant instalment of the iconic Hot Slot
series that combines proven solutions with contemporary visuals and a polished design.
The new line-up highlights the studio’s ongoing commitment to developing high-quality content and delivering measurable results for its partners across regulated markets worldwide.
Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Each title in this roadmap represents a different dimension of our design philosophy, from classic concepts to modern, immersive experiences.
“It marks another step towards strengthening our position as a partner that genuinely supports operators’ business growth.”
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