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270 betting integrity alerts reported by IBIA in 2020

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 270 cases of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities during 2020, with 68 of those cases reported in the final quarter (Q4). The 2020 total is a 48% increase in alerts compared to the 183 cases reported in 2019, with table tennis and eSports accounting for much of that. Tennis (98) and football (61) saw the largest number of alerts with 59% of the total, albeit a fall from 82% in 2019.
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “2020 was a turbulent year for many sectors including the betting industry, which had to adjust its market offering due to the global sports lockdown. As a result, IBIA focused its integrity monitoring activity to take account of new sports tournaments and competitions that emerged.” He added: “The association is seeking to work with stakeholders to address any potential integrity issues that may be associated with these new events through a range of actions, including promoting a set of standards for the collation of sports data for betting. Whilst there was an increase in overall alerts from 2019 to 2020, it should be noted that the 2020 cases are consistent with the number of alerts reported in both 2017 and 2018.”
Other key data for 2020:
- 12 – criminal or sporting sanctions on players/teams based on IBIA data
- 15 – sports on which alerts where reported
- 25 – percentage increase in football alerts
- 43 – countries where alerts on sporting events were reported
During the four-year period 2017-2020, IBIA reported 986 alerts across 17 sports and 95 countries, with our unique customer account data leading to numerous sanctions being imposed.
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.
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Playson powers ahead in Europe with Fenikss partnership

Award-winning slots provider delivers array of top-performing titles to Latvian operator via Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has continued to cement its impressive European market presence after launching its games portfolio with Latvian operator Fenikss.
Operating under the industry renowned NOVOMATIC group, Fenikss is one of Latvia’s leading operators with a vast online and land-based slot offering and comprehensive sportsbook.
The agreement sees Playson support Fenikss’ commercial ambitions and expansion strategy with the supplier’s leading titles, including Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win, Book of Gold: Multichance, and Royal Joker: Hold and Win, now available on the operator’s website.
Playson continues to strengthen its European footprint and the latest integration, facilitated by Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform, underlines the supplier’s commitment to establishing itself within highly mature regulated markets.
Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “We are pleased to enjoy further growth in Europe with this exciting partnership with Fenikss, who will benefit from an array of our strongest performing titles.
“We are confident Fenikss’ significant Latvian presence, combined with our stimulating and graphically driven slots, will lead to impressive business growth.
Martins Opmanis, Head of I-Gaming Department at Fenikss, said: “Playson’s slots continue to be in high demand across Europe and we are delighted to host a selection of their titles on our online platform.
“We are confident they will complement our diverse offering perfectly and look forward to watching this collaboration flourish.”
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Yggdrasil expands YGG Masters Program with Black Cat Games

Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming publisher, is thrilled to welcome Black Cat Games to its esteemed YGG Masters program. This collaboration aims to deliver unique and emotive slot games to players worldwide.
Founded in October 2023 by Doug Charnley and Adam Quickfall, Black Cat Games is a UK-based studio focused on crafting captivating slot experiences. After making an impressive entrance into the market, the team is now poised to create a new portfolio of thrilling titles where Black Cat’s vision meets Yggdrasil’s unmistakable spark.
As a YGG Masters partner, Black Cat Games will leverage Yggdrasil’s advanced Phoenix platform to develop and distribute new and innovative slot titles. This partnership aligns with Yggdrasil’s strategy to expand its portfolio with high-quality content from independent studios.
Zoe Bird, Head of Masters at Yggdrasil, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Black Cat Games into the YGG Masters program. Their commitment to crafting visually stunning and engaging slot games aligns perfectly with our vision. We look forward to collaborating with them to bring exciting new content to our operator partners and players.”
Doug Charnley, Co-Founder of Black Cat Games, added: “Joining the YGG Masters program is a significant milestone for Black Cat Games. Yggdrasil’s technology and extensive network provide us with an excellent platform to showcase our innovative slot games to a broader audience. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership presents and are eager to deliver exceptional gaming experiences together.”
This partnership underscores Yggdrasil’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging studios in the iGaming industry.
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Gaming Corps Partners with 32Red to Expand UK Presence

Gaming Corps is expanding its footprint in the UK through a new partnership with 32Red, a leading online casino operator.
Founded in 2002, 32Red is a multi-award-winning UK online casino. With a strong reputation for providing a world-class gaming experience, 32Red provides players access to over 3,000 online games, from video poker and slots to classic card games.
As part of the agreement, Gaming Corps’ full suite of premium titles—including its popular Crash, Mine, Table and Slot titles and recently released 3 Pigs of Olympus, which has been generating significant buzz for its innovative gameplay and engaging features—will now be available to 32Red’s extensive player base.
This partnership follows Gaming Corps’ recent collaborations with other top-performing brands as it continues to grow its global distribution network.
Danielle Calafato, CCO at Gaming Corps, said: “This partnership with 32Red marks another significant step in our UK expansion. We take great pride in our growing portfolio of premium games, and it’s exciting to see them reaching an audience as engaged and passionate as 32Red’s players. We look forward to a successful collaboration that not only strengthens our position in the market but also delivers fresh and exciting content to 32Red’s customers.”
Allana Hart, Senior Casino Content Manager at 32Red, said: “At 32Red, we are always looking to provide our players with the best gaming experiences available, and partnering with Gaming Corps allows us to further enhance our offering. Gaming Corps has built a strong reputation for developing exciting and engaging content, and we are delighted to be working together to bring their premium suite of games to our customers. Their diverse portfolio will provide even more variety and entertainment for our players.”
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