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Sportradar Integrity Services Publishes its New Report “Betting Corruption and Match-fixing in 2021”

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The detection of a record number of suspicious matches exposes the serious, ongoing threat match-fixing presents to the integrity of global sport at all levels as the amount of money bet on sports reached record heights in 2021. This is a key finding of a new report, “Betting Corruption and Match-fixing in 2021”, published by Sportradar Integrity Services, a global supplier of sports integrity solutions and a division of Sportradar, a leading global sports technology company.

Sportradar’s bet-monitoring service, the Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), uncovered suspicious activity in 903 matches last year, across 10 sports and in 76 countries worldwide. It is the highest number of suspicious matches recorded in Sportradar Integrity Services’ 17-year history — a 2.4% increase on the previous high of 882 suspicious matches recorded in 2019.

The increase in suspicious activity arose alongside record levels of global sports betting turnover, which Sportradar now estimates at more than €1.45 trillion. According to the report, in 2021 approximately €165 million was generated in match-fixing betting profit. Organised crime syndicates are funded by revenue generated from betting fraud, which can in turn finance other illicit activities. The overall sum generated through betting corruption last year may even be greater, as this figure does not include any other potential financial schemes such as money laundering.

While the number of suspicious matches detected in 2021 reached a record high, Sportradar underscored its commitment to protecting the integrity of global sport by working with its partners to support 65 sanctions: 46 sporting sanctions, 15 criminal sanctions and four sanctions that were both sporting and criminal. These were delivered in 11 countries across football and tennis, with lifetime bans handed down to eight athletes.

“There is no easy short-term solution to the match-fixing issue, and we’re likely to see similar numbers of suspicious matches in 2022, if not more. As the market has developed, so the threat of match fixing has evolved. Now, would-be corruptors take an increasingly direct approach to match-fixing and betting corruption, with athletes messaged directly via social-media platforms,” Andreas Krannich, Managing Director at Sportradar Integrity Services, said.

“We can take what we observed in 2021 and ask ourselves as fans of sport, what lessons can we learn? At Sportradar, we believe in adopting a progressive approach to integrity protection, through bet monitoring and intelligence gathering. This has been proven to deliver sanctions against those involved in match-fixing. Preventative measures, such as educating athletes and stakeholders, are also crucially important in the long-term fight against match-fixing,” Andreas Krannich added.

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Experienced iGaming professional to help shape the future of DEGEN’s gaming catalogue

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DEGEN Studios has named iGaming trailblazer Danny Gordon as its new Head of Studio – a move set to supercharge the brand’s next era of chaos, creativity, and high-voltage game design.

Danny will lead DEGEN’s creative roadmap, driving the studio’s signature blend of high-stakes innovation and fearless design. His mission: to make every DEGEN release louder, bolder, and more unpredictable than the last.

With experience at industry heavyweights Four Leaf Gaming, Microgaming and Entain, Danny has a proven record of building games that hit hard and stand out. His appointment marks a new chapter for DEGEN as it scales its vision to redefine the future of hardcore, gamer-first entertainment.

Danny’s appointment marks a significant milestone for DEGEN. The company is poised to launch the next phase of its iGaming revolution, with multiple high-octane and innovative projects in the pipeline. With Danny’s creative vision steering the ship, DEGEN will continue to push the boundaries of slot design and build games that are by gamers, for gamers.

Danny Gordon, Head of Studio at DEGEN Studios: DEGEN’s early work has blown me away – the brand, the tone, the fearlessness. It’s a studio that thrives on pushing boundaries and creating experiences that truly stand out. I’m here to help scale that ambition and deliver the next wave of disruptive, innovative games.”

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Galaxsys Hosted Media Briefing to Introduce Chicken Crash and 2026 Strategic Roadmap

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Galaxsys, a leading innovative games studio, hosted an exclusive media briefing at SiGMA Central Europe, bringing together prominent media representatives and industry executives to discuss the company’s latest developments, achievements, and strategic plans for the coming year.
The briefing featured an in-depth presentation of Galaxsys’ newly launched Chicken Crash game, highlighting its innovative concept, gameplay mechanics, and creative design approach. Attendees were also provided with an overview of the company’s accomplishments over the past year and an exclusive preview of its 2026 game roadmap.
The session was moderated by Aregnaz Hakobyan, Chief Marketing Officer of Digitain Group, and featured insights from Galaxsys’ senior leadership, including Hayk Sargsyan, Chief Executive OfficerVigen Safaryan, Chief Product OfficerTeni Grigoryan, Chief Sales and Partner Management Officer; Levan Kavtaradze, Head of Partner Management; and Gil Soffer, Chief Commercial Officer at Digitain Malta and former Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Galaxsys.

Hayk Sargsyan, CEO of Galaxsys, commented: “Our media briefing provided a valuable platform to introduce the highly anticipated Chicken Crash game, share our achievements, and outline the strategic direction for 2026. I am grateful to all our media partners for their interest in the game and for their thoughtful questions, which contributed to the success of this session. We are proud of the progress we have made over the past year and remain fully committed to delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences for our partners worldwide.”

The media briefing took place at SiGMA Central Europe on November 4 at 2:00 PM at the Galaxsys stand. The session began with questions focused on the Chicken Crash game and later shifted to broader topics, providing an opportunity to reflect on Galaxsys’ achievements over the past year and share insights into the company’s vision for 2026.

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RPM GAMING BOLSTERS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH CONLETH BYRNE NAMED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

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RPM Gaming, a specialist in retail and online betting and gaming, has strengthened its senior executive team with the appointment of industry veteran Conleth Byrne as Strategic Partnerships Director.

Byrne brings with him two decades of leadership experience across the iGaming and technology sectors, having held directorial roles at IGT, The Football Pools, and SIS, alongside more recent strategic consultancy work with a range of high-growth businesses across the betting and gaming ecosystem.

Following a rapid period of growth at RPM Gaming, Byrne’s scope will be to translate his extensive experience in business strategy and operational excellence across various iGaming sectors into long-term value for the company’s global partners, adding significant value with his understanding of high-growth operations and ability to foster top-tier partnerships.

Richard Thorp, Founder at RPM Gaming, said: “Conleth’s a hugely respected figure in this industry, having operated in senior roles in high-stakes, high-growth environments for the past twenty years. His experience in-house with some of iGaming’s biggest names and in advisory roles for successful companies in a number of verticals will be a huge asset to our organisation and our global partners.”

Conleth Byrne, RPM Gaming’s Strategic Partnerships Director, added: “RPM Gaming has become the go-to name for ambitious iGaming firms looking to enter their next growth phase, from either a tech or new-market point of view. Joining this team – which is packed full of industry heavyweights – is a pleasure, and I’m looking forward to adding my own value to RPM and its customers.

“We want to cement RPM’s reputation as the one-stop shop for those who have strong visions but are, perhaps, unable to join the dots with internal resources in making that a reality. This team can do just that, with the connections, know-how, and go-to-market experience to take companies of all sizes to their next level.”

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