In the first quarter of 2023, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported a significant decline in the number of sports betting alerts compared to previous periods. This reduction indicates a positive trend in maintaining the integrity of sports betting across various disciplines.
A Significant Drop in Alerts:
During Q1 2023, IBIA recorded a total of 60 sports betting alerts, marking a 16.6% decrease compared to the alerts registered in Q1 2022 and a substantial 20% drop from the previous quarter. This decline in alerts reflects a more stable and secure sports betting environment.
Sport-by-Sport Analysis:
Football, with 15 alerts, accounted for the highest number, representing 37.5% of the total alerts.
Tennis closely followed with 12 alerts, making up 30% of the total.
Together, football and tennis contributed to 67.5% of the alerts in the first quarter.
Table tennis was associated with four alerts.
Basketball and esports each generated two alerts.
Volleyball, boxing, and snooker each contributed one alert to the total.
Regional Breakdown:
Europe reported 24 alerts, signifying the highest number of alerts by continent.
Asia documented six alerts.
Africa recorded four alerts.
North America and South America each registered two alerts.
Two esports alerts were not categorized by region, making their origin unclear.
Notable Trends in Spain:
Spain exhibited a specific trend during the quarter. It recorded eight alerts, which accounted for 20% of the total alerts in Spain for the entire year 2022. Among these alerts, four were related to football, and the remaining four were linked to tennis.
Membership and Partnerships:
In the first quarter, both Simplebet and Fanatics joined IBIA, demonstrating a growing commitment to sports betting integrity.
IBIA renewed its partnership with H2 Gambling Capital during this period, reinforcing its dedication to promoting transparency and accountability.
Stats Perform received IBIA’s mark of data quality and integrity for the third consecutive year, highlighting its continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards in sports data.
The notable decrease in sports betting alerts recorded by IBIA in Q1 2023 signifies positive progress in upholding the integrity of sports betting across various sports. This trend reflects the ongoing efforts of organizations and stakeholders to ensure fair and transparent sports wagering practices.