Brazil signs Macolin Convention on match-fixing
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G2E panel examines AI use in detecting match-fixing
Reportedly, a Global Gaming Expo panel examined AI and match-fixing detection. Moderator Susan Bala, co-founder of AdvancedCompliance Technology, put annual US sports wagering at $168bn.
A panel at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) examined the use of artificial intelligence in detecting match-fixing, with moderator Susan Bala, co-founder of AdvancedCompliance Technology (ACT), opening the discussion. Bala said $168bn is bet on sports annually in the United States and that the global figure is close to $5tn.
ADM and CONI sports prosecutor sign match-fixing communication guidelines
Italy's ADM and the Procura Generale dello Sport at CONI signed joint guidelines on match-fixing. The document sets out and standardises how information on anomalous betting flows is communicated. It implements article 6 of decree-law 96 of 30 June 2025, converted by law 8.
UK officials warn peers of more complex match-fixing
It was reported that senior DCMS officials told the House of Lords match-fixing was becoming more sophisticated. They said the treaty the UK plans to ratify is intended to remain effective as betting products evolve.
DGOJ chairs CONFAD meeting on underage gambling and match-fixing alerts
Spain's DGOJ chaired a plenary meeting of CONFAD, the national commission against sports competition manipulation and betting fraud, on 3 June. The session covered underage participation in online gambling, uptake of the SIGMA betting-market intelligence service, alerts recorded in 2024 and 2025 and betting-market trends under the Macolin Convention.
Greek police arrest basketball federation chief Liolios in match-fixing probe
Greek police arrested six people, including Hellenic Basketball Federation president Vangelis Liolios, over alleged match-fixing and illegal betting. Officers seized €931,463 in cash during searches. Investigators are examining about 50 games, with corruption and match-manipulation accusations.
Greek police arrested six people, including Hellenic Basketball Federation president Vangelis Liolios, in an investigation into alleged match-fixing and illegal betting in Greek basketball, citing the media outlets SPORT24 and SDNA. Officers seized €931,463 in cash during searches of the six suspects' homes. The investigation covers about 50 games played between 2016 and 2026, and prosecutors are examining accusations of corruption and match manipulation.