On February 4, 2025, from Malta, SkillOnNet, a prominent name in global online gaming, announced its partnership with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). This collaboration aims to bolster the integrity and transparency of the sports betting industry, aligning SkillOnNet with more than 70 of the world's top betting entities committed to combating fraud and corruption within the gambling sector.
By becoming a part of the IBIA’s Monitoring & Alert Network, SkillOnNet integrates into an advanced system designed to detect and report suspicious betting activity effectively. This network works in close association with major sports organizations like FIFA, UEFA, ITIA, and the IOC to ensure that data aid in scrutinizing and preserving the integrity of sports events worldwide. The primary goal is to uphold honest gaming practices across various regulated markets.
SkillOnNet's Strategic Expansion in Brazil
SkillOnNet's footprint in Latin America is growing, especially in Brazil, where new regulations are transforming the betting landscape, potentially evolving into one of the largest markets globally. Recognizing this, the IBIA has strategically focused on Brazil to ensure the preservation of industry integrity in this booming region. By aligning with the IBIA, SkillOnNet not only reinforces its dedication to a regulated, transparent gaming environment but also supports the efforts to protect this promising market.
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, remarked on the new alliance, saying, “IBIA is pleased to welcome SkillOnNet to our association of leading global gambling operators. The addition of SkillOnNet to IBIA further strengthens our position in Brazil, the LatAm region, and globally. The move highlights SkillOnNet’s commitment to protecting the integrity of its betting products, consumers, and related sporting events by utilizing the world’s leading operator-led monitoring and alert network. IBIA looks forward to working closely with SkillOnNet and to integrating the operator within our global sports betting integrity system.”
Moreover, Pedro Garcia, Brazil Country Manager for SkillOnNet, underlined the importance of responsible growth in nascent markets, noting, “We’re hugely bullish about the Brazilian market, but with any young market, you must ensure safeguards are in place to protect players and operators. The IBIA does an extremely important job of upholding the highest standards of integrity in markets across the world, and it’s a privilege to be part of the organization.”
Global Efforts to Safeguard Sports Integrity
The IBIA stands as the foremost integrity watchdog for well-regulated sports betting markets, operating as a non-profit entity. Its mission is to combat match-fixing and fraud by harnessing a comprehensive intelligence-sharing framework with regulators and sports authorities globally. In cooperation with key stakeholders, the IBIA ensures fair play, trust, and transparency in the gambling industry.
SkillOnNet's induction into the IBIA will enhance monitoring efforts in various markets, underscoring a united front against gambling-related corruption. As the betting industry continues to evolve, collaborations such as this ensure that gaming operations are secure, maintaining the core integrity of sports across the globe.
This strategic move not only highlights SkillOnNet’s dedication to industry standards but also reinforces the growing influence of the IBIA in shaping a secure environment for sports betting activities worldwide, ultimately ensuring that both consumers and operators can engage in a trustworthy and fair marketplace.
Source:
SkillOnNet Joins Fight Against Corruption in the Gambling Industry with IBIA, skillonnet.com, 4 February 2025.
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