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IBIA publishes 2024 Sports Betting Integrity Report: 219 alerts reported
Football and tennis provide 61% of alerts
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading voice on integrity for the licensed global sports betting industry, has published its 2024 sports betting integrity report. The report highlights that the total number of suspicious betting alerts reported in 2024 was 219, an increase of 17% on the revised 2023 figure of 187 alerts. However, the 2024 figure remains 11% below the annual average of 245 alerts during 2020-23.
Suspicious betting alerts spanned 12 sports across 53 countries in 2024, with Czechia (19) and Türkiye (11) topping the list. Football and tennis led the way in reported cases, with 75 and 58 alerts respectively, together accounting for 61% of all alerts in 2024.
There was a change geographically, with suspicious betting on sporting events in Europe falling from 113 alerts in 2023 to 80 in 2024. Meanwhile, alerts in Asia increased from 17 to 40, and Africa’s increased from 16 to 28. IBIA is keeping a close eye on these trends to determine whether they’re just anomalies or a growing trend that will require action.
IBIA data played a key role in sporting investigations, leading to 33 matches being deemed corrupted and 17 sanctions against clubs, players, and officials for betting violations.
Khalid Ali, CEO at IBIA, said: “The integrity position remains relatively consistent with previous years, with the focus of suspicious betting remaining primarily on football and tennis. A geographical shift away from European sporting events was observed, but it is too early to determine if this is an ongoing trend. As with all potentially corrupt activity, IBIA is analysing the data and working with its members and global integrity network to implement targeted countermeasures. IBIA’s growing membership are resolute in their commitment to identifying, disrupting, and preventing corrupt sports betting activity and to working with stakeholders.”
Key Findings from the 2024 Report
- Football (75) and tennis (58) continue to account for the majority of suspicious betting alerts, with a combined 133 cases (61%) – a slight decrease from their 64% share in 2023.
- There was a geographical shift in reported alerts in 2024, with Europe’s share dropping to 37%, with Asia having 18% and Africa 13% of all alerts reported.
- Alerts were reported across 12 sports in 53 countries during the year, with Czechia (19) and Türkiye (11) registering the highest number of suspicious cases.
- Sporting investigations finalised in 2024, which utilised IBIA data, resulted in 33 matches deemed corrupted, leading to 17 sanctions against clubs, players, or officials.
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Amusnet Launches ‘Cash Bomb’: A Powerful New Add-On to The Signature Jackpot Cards
Amusnet announces the launch of Cash Bomb, a powerful new feature designed to elevate player excitement and support operators gain a competitive edge in the online casino landscape. Integrated seamlessly with the company’s signature Jackpot Cards, Cash Bomb delivers an additional layer of thrill by offering players the chance to share in rewards whenever a Jackpot Cards Level is won and the winning suit matches a pre-selected Cash Bomb Suit.
“Cash Bomb is more than a promotional tool – it’s a player engagement engine,” said Yordan Georgiev, Head of Casino at Amusnet. “By enhancing the proven success of Jackpot Cards with this dynamic feature, we’re empowering player retention, engagement, and revenue. It’s a testament to Amusnet’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality, and player-centric solutions that drive measurable results for our global network of partners.”
What truly sets Cash Bomb apart is the strong community-driven element and the configurability across a wide variety of Amusnet’s slots powered by the signature Jackpot Cards. This extensive compatibility allows operators to strategically deploy promotions across their portfolio, spotlighting key titles and optimizing performance. When triggered, the feature distributes a generated prize pool among all eligible players – not just the jackpot winners. This shared win model creates a sense of extra thrill and collective reward, driving players’ engagement and motivation. The prize pot grows continuously until a matching suit detonates the Cash Bomb, providing a progressive incentive that keeps excitement high.
With its flexible setup, seamless integration, and explosive gameplay mechanic, Cash Bomb showcases Amusnet’s commitment to innovation and its ongoing mission to empower partners’ growth through player-centric solutions. It’s a strategic tool that elevates player engagement, delivers measurable ROI, and provides a competitive advantage across the diverse casino portfolios of Amusnet’s global client base.
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Post Malone to Headline Esports World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony in Riyadh
EWC to open with a celebration of gaming culture on July 10, 2025, connecting global fans through the power of music on the world’s biggest esports stage.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced that global music icon Post Malone will headline the Opening Ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2025, taking place on July 10, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Post Malone’s performance will kick-off a seven-week event that brings together gaming, music, and culture, reflecting the EWC’s role advancing gaming as mainstream entertainment for a digital generation.
A 9x diamond-certified global artist and lifelong gamer, Post Malone has deep roots in the esports and gaming community – streaming Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG, and Hunt: Showdown on Twitch, and collaborating with developers on in-game events, including a recent crossover with Apex Legends. His exclusive live performance will open EWC 2025, blending chart-topping sound with a celebration of gaming culture on the world’s premier competitive stage.
“Esports is becoming a global cultural force – where music, storytelling, and competition converge to create moments that are not just seen, but felt,” said Mike McCabe, Chief Operating Officer, of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “With Post Malone, a global artist and true gamer, opening the tournament, we continue to celebrate the power of music – a universal language that brings fans together and defines the cultural future of esports.”
“This year’s Opening Ceremony will deliver a fresh take on the classic story of ambition, resilience and progress, told through the lens of EWC. ” added Ariel Horn, Executive Producer of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “It’s exciting and new. So many game genres converging on one global stage, the music fuels the competitive fire at the heart of this event and this industry, and Post Malone is the perfect voice to carry that passion and celebrate the beginning of an historic event.”
This announcement follows the launch of EWC Music, a long-term initiative to create an original music identity for the Esports World Cup and establish music as a core pillar of the fan cultural experience. The programme began on April 27 with the recording of a four-track music suite at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, featuring original compositions by acclaimed music collectives 2WEI and Hollywood Scoring. Through original scores, global artist collaborations, and fan-focused soundtracks, EWC Music is designed to connect global audiences through a shared emotional language that elevates every moment of the competition – from broadcast to live stages. Additional artists, performances, and music-driven collaborations will be revealed in the coming weeks as part of the wider EWC Music program.
The Esports World Cup 2025 will once again unite gaming and esports communities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a global competition that will crown the next Esports World Cup Champion. The tournament’s unique cross-game format will reward Clubs and players competing for a life-changing prize pool across a mix of platforms and genres, bringing together esports’ best teams, players and games under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of esports.
The EWC 2025 will feature 2,000 elite players and 200 Clubs from more than 100 countries, competing in 25 tournaments across 24 games for a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool.
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