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SPORTRADAR INTEGRITY SERVICES HIGHLIGHT THE SCALE OF MATCH FIXING IN SPORT OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS
Sportradar underlines its commitment to protecting the integrity of sport with the official launch of Universal Fraud Detection System free of charge
Sportradar Integrity Services, a global supplier of sport integrity solutions and partner to over 100 sports federations and leagues, has detected more than 1,100 suspicious sports matches since the start of the global pandemic in April 2020, with 655 of those matches detected in the first nine months of 2021. Sportradar Integrity Services is a unit of Sportradar, a leading global sports technology company.
In the last 18 months Sportradar has utilised its bet monitoring system, the Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), to detect suspicious activity in 12 different sports across more than 70 countries worldwide. These insights are published as Sportradar officially begins delivering its UFDS bet monitoring service free of charge, effective today, to sports federations, sports leagues, and state authorities around the world, in its continued commitment to protecting the integrity of global sport and making the system accessible to all.
According to Sportradar’s UFDS figures, soccer is the sport at most risk of betting related corruption with more than 500 suspicious matches detected in 2021 to date. Approximately 40% of the suspicious activities reported within domestic soccer competitions comes from third tier leagues and below, including youth level, as fixers increase their attention on lower-level matches.
Andreas Krannich, Managing Director, Integrity Services at Sportradar said: “As our analysis shows, match-fixing is evolving, and those behind it are diversifying their approach, both in the sports and competitions they target, and the way they make approaches to athletes, such as the rise in digital approaches. To help address this, Sportradar has made a significant investment to make it possible to offer the UFDS for free to global sports organisations and leagues. The reason for this is that we are committed to supporting the sustainability of global sports and using data and technology for good.”
The rising popularity of esports has made it a target for fixers and has led to a rapid increase in the number of suspicious matches reported. Over 70 suspicious matches have been detected by the UFDS since April last year across five different game titles, with more than 40 of those suspicious matches identified since January this year.
In addition to the suspicious soccer and esports matches detected this year, Sportradar’s UFDS has detected suspicious activity in Tennis: 37 matches; Basketball: 19; Table Tennis: 11; Ice Hockey: 9; Cricket: 6, while suspicious activity has also been identified in Volleyball, Handball, and Beach Volleyball.
On a global level, the UFDS has detected 382 suspicious matches in Europe so far this year, with Latin America recording 115 suspicious matches in the same period. That’s followed by the Asia Pacific region with 74, Africa with 43, 10 in the Middle East and 9 in North America since the start of January 2021.
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Merkur Dosniha and Spintec, extraordinary partnership for the Spanish market
An exciting start to a new cooperation.
As is well known, Merkur Dosniha introduced electronic roulette wheels to the Spanish market more than two decades ago, and since then, it has been the main distributor of this product on Spanish territory. In a recent step, it has joined forces with a new partner, Spintec, to continue its trajectory in the Spanish market. A beneficial agreement with an emphasis on collaboration and joint development of new products.
Spintec is among the best roulette manufacturers in the world. They have been present in Spain for more than 11 years and have been a trusted partner of Merkur Gaming since 2018. Their products are present in more than 500 casinos on six continents, including most of the most demanding international markets. Their greatest strengths are their flexibility, expertise and exceptional commitment to their customers.
The cooperation has already resulted in an exciting new patented product that has been developed by the research and development teams of both companies fully involved and working side by side, using their well-versed expertise and, above all, with the unbridled enthusiasm for a new creation. The result of this joint effort is called Spectra: an exciting new product that incorporates features and functionalities which place it in a class of its own.
Carlos Chacón, CEO of Merkur Dosniha, comments: ‘In a way, Spectra is the natural response to applying our experience and knowledge in a field we have mastered. We are very happy to have chosen a perfect partner to help us implement it. We have a long track record ahead of us, which makes me even more confident that similar success stories and lasting stability will follow in the years to come’.
Goran Sovilj, Spintec’s Global Sales Director, agrees: ‘Spintec has been present in Spain for more than a decade and now it’s time to enhance our presence. With Merkur Dosniha we have chosen a partner with a proven track record and superior market knowledge, which makes it much easier for us to perform well.Spectra is the first proof of our compatibility and a guaranteed success in the market, but it definitely won’t be the last.“
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Wazdan launches biggest ever Mystery Drop™ network promotion with €4,000,000 prize pool
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, is thrilled to announce its largest Mystery Drop™ Network Promotion, with a larger-than-ever prize pool.
Running from 29th April to 29th September 2024, this monumental promotion offers an astounding €4,000,000 in total wins across Q2 and Q3.
The Mystery Drop™ Network Promotion showcases the provider’s commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences and rewards for players worldwide. Leveraging the highly acclaimed Mystery Drop™ promotional tool, which has been the driving force behind numerous successful campaigns, this promotion is set to captivate players and elevate engagement to new heights.
All Wazdan titles will participate in the promotion, with a special emphasis on the immensely popular Coins™ series. This collection of games has not only become a player-favourite but also consistently ranks among the provider’s top-performing offerings.
The Mystery Drop™ tool seamlessly integrates with Wazdan’s cutting-edge games, enabling operators to create bespoke promotions that align with its unique brand and player base. By offering such a substantial gain pool and extended promotional period, Wazdan aims to strengthen its partnerships with operators while providing players with even more chances to win big.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “We are incredibly excited to launch our biggest Mystery Drop™ Network Promotion to date. With a staggering €4,000,000 up for grabs, this promotion exemplifies our dedication to crafting unforgettable experiences for players.
“By harnessing the power of our Mystery Drop™ tool and showcasing our immensely popular Coins™ series, we are confident that this promotion will be a resounding success. We look forward to collaborating with our valued partners to bring this thrilling opportunity to players across the globe.”
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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has sweetened its Slots selection with the launch of sugary sequel Candy Blitz Bombs.
Building on the popularity and success of the original Candy Blitz game, the new 6×5 Slot can award wins and set off tumbles when eight or more matching sweet symbols land anywhere on the reels in the same spin.
Next to the grid, a progressive multiplier reel increases by 1x after each consecutive tumble before multiplying the overall tumble win. Colourful candy bombs can also hit with random multipliers of between 3x and 500x, which are then added to the multiplier reel to further boost win potential.
Hitting four, five or six scatters awards entry to the bonus game with 10, 12 or 14 free spins respectively. During the feature, which can be retriggered with five additional free spins, the multiplier reel does not reset between free spins, meaning multiplier bombs can set off even sweeter rewards.
Candy Blitz Bombs is the latest addition to Pragmatic Play’s multi-award-winning portfolio, following recent hits such as Release the Bison and Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Pragmatic Play journeys deeper into its colourful world of candy with Candy Blitz Bombs, which features a progressive multiplier reel and random multiplier bombs that can boost wins by up to 500x.”
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