Combating Athletic Manipulation: A Collaborative Effort at the 2023 Conference
The Canadian Ethics in Sport Center (CESC), collaborating with McLaren Global Sport Solutions (MGSS), is pleased to share that the 2023 Conference on Athletic Manipulation and Wagering will receive backing from a collection of sector frontrunners dedicated to ethical competition. The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and its associates, bet365, Betway, and FanDuel, are essential allies in combating wagering impropriety, striving to safeguard both the sanctity of international athletics and the regulated betting marketplace.
bet365, Betway, and FanDuel are all constituents of the IBIA, each having completed a meticulous vetting procedure and pledged adherence to a stringent code of ethics that prioritizes accountable gaming. The IBIA and its collaborators play a pivotal part in overseeing betting actions, probing questionable dealings, and pursuing suitable measures against any entities discovered to be complicit in match manipulation. As a charitable entity, the IBIA stands as the globe’s foremost operator-driven integrity watchdog. Encompassing over 120 sports wagering entities and encompassing wagering operations valued at over $137 billion yearly, the consortium includes the bulk of licensed betting providers in Ontario within its ranks.
The 2023 Athletic Wagering Honesty Summit, hosted in Toronto on May 30th and 31st, assembled stakeholders globally to address the escalating issue of game manipulation. The objective was evident: to establish a cohesive strategy that advantages both the realm of athletics and the wagering sector. This entailed formulating a comprehensive national blueprint that all nations and athletic bodies could implement.
The Global Wagering Integrity Alliance (IBIA), alongside its partners bet365, Betway, and FanDuel, proudly supported this pivotal gathering. Khalid Ali, Chief Executive Officer of IBIA, underscored the organization’s commitment to combating game manipulation and emphasized the significance of exploring the fundamental origins and remedies within the Canadian sports environment. He perceived the summit as a vital measure in comprehending the obstacles encountered by both the world of sports and ethical gaming providers.
Jeremy Luke, Head and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Ethics in Sport Commission (CCES), conveyed appreciation for the sponsors’ dedication to combating dishonesty in sports wagering. He stressed the necessity for cooperative and inventive resolutions from all participants to eradicate game manipulation and preserve the sanctity of athletics.