Sportradar Reports Notable Decline in Match-Fixing in 2024
Sportradar Integrity Services reported a significant decline in match-fixing incidents during 2024, with 1,108 suspicious matches identified across 850,000 monitored events in 70 sports, marking a 17% decrease from 2023. Europe, historically the most affected region, saw a 34% reduction with 439 suspicious matches, while Africa experienced a 36% decrease with 69 cases.
Soccer, the world's most popular sport, recorded 721 suspicious matches, an 18% reduction from 2023. Notably, Brazilian soccer showed a substantial improvement with a 48% decrease, dropping from 110 to 57 suspicious matches.
The company utilized its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), combining AI and advanced data analytics to monitor competitions and identify irregular betting patterns. During 2024, Sportradar provided integrity support for major events including the IOC Summer Olympics, UEFA EURO 2024, and CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.
Sportradar Integrity Services ha riportato un significativo calo degli incidenti di manipolazione delle partite durante il 2024, con 1.108 partite sospette identificate tra 850.000 eventi monitorati in 70 sport, segnando una diminuzione del 17% rispetto al 2023. Europa, storicamente la regione più colpita, ha registrato una riduzione del 34% con 439 partite sospette, mentre Africa ha vissuto un calo del 36% con 69 casi.
Il calcio, lo sport più popolare al mondo, ha registrato 721 partite sospette, con una riduzione del 18% rispetto al 2023. In particolare, il calcio brasiliano ha mostrato un notevole miglioramento con una diminuzione del 48%, passando da 110 a 57 partite sospette.
L'azienda ha utilizzato il suo Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), combinando AI e analisi avanzate dei dati per monitorare le competizioni e identificare modelli di scommesse irregolari. Durante il 2024, Sportradar ha fornito supporto in termini di integrità per eventi importanti tra cui le Olimpiadi Estive del CIO, UEFA EURO 2024 e la CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.
Sportradar Integrity Services informó de una disminución significativa en los incidentes de arreglo de partidos durante 2024, con 1,108 partidos sospechosos identificados entre 850,000 eventos monitoreados en 70 deportes, marcando una disminución del 17% en comparación con 2023. Europa, históricamente la región más afectada, vio una reducción del 34% con 439 partidos sospechosos, mientras que África experimentó una disminución del 36% con 69 casos.
El fútbol, el deporte más popular del mundo, registró 721 partidos sospechosos, una reducción del 18% respecto a 2023. Notablemente, el fútbol brasileño mostró una mejora sustancial con una disminución del 48%, pasando de 110 a 57 partidos sospechosos.
La empresa utilizó su Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), combinando inteligencia artificial y análisis de datos avanzados para monitorear competiciones e identificar patrones de apuestas irregulares. Durante 2024, Sportradar proporcionó apoyo en integridad para eventos importantes, incluidos los Juegos Olímpicos de Verano del COI, UEFA EURO 2024 y la CONMEBOL Copa América 2024.
스포츠레이더 무결성 서비스는 2024년 동안 매치 픽싱 사건의 유의미한 감소를 보고했습니다. 70개 스포츠에서 850,000개의 모니터링된 이벤트 중 1,108개의 의심스러운 경기가 식별되어 2023년 대비 17% 감소했습니다. 역사적으로 가장 영향을 많이 받은 지역인 유럽은 439개의 의심스러운 경기를 기록하며 34% 감소했고, 아프리카는 69건으로 36% 감소했습니다.
세계에서 가장 인기 있는 스포츠인 축구는 721개의 의심스러운 경기를 기록했으며, 이는 2023년보다 18% 감소한 수치입니다. 특히, 브라질 축구는 110건에서 57건으로 48% 감소하여 큰 개선을 보였습니다.
회사는 유니버설 사기 탐지 시스템 (UFDS)를 활용하여 AI와 고급 데이터 분석을 결합하여 경쟁을 모니터링하고 불규칙한 베팅 패턴을 식별했습니다. 2024년 동안 Sportradar는 IOC 하계 올림픽, UEFA EURO 2024, CONMEBOL 코파 아메리카 2024와 같은 주요 행사에 대한 무결성 지원을 제공했습니다.
Sportradar Integrity Services a signalé une baisse significative des incidents de manipulation de matchs en 2024, avec 1 108 matchs suspects identifiés parmi 850 000 événements surveillés dans 70 sports, ce qui représente une diminution de 17 % par rapport à 2023. L'Europe, historiquement la région la plus touchée, a connu une réduction de 34 % avec 439 matchs suspects, tandis que L'Afrique a enregistré une baisse de 36 % avec 69 cas.
Le football, le sport le plus populaire au monde, a enregistré 721 matchs suspects, soit une réduction de 18 % par rapport à 2023. Notamment, le football brésilien a montré une amélioration substantielle avec une baisse de 48 %, passant de 110 à 57 matchs suspects.
L'entreprise a utilisé son Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), combinant IA et analyses de données avancées pour surveiller les compétitions et identifier les schémas de paris irréguliers. En 2024, Sportradar a fourni un soutien à l'intégrité pour des événements majeurs, y compris les Jeux Olympiques d'été du CIO, l'UEFA EURO 2024 et la CONMEBOL Copa América 2024.
Sportradar Integrity Services berichtete von einem signifikanten Rückgang der Spielmanipulationsvorfälle im Jahr 2024, mit 1.108 verdächtigen Spielen, die aus 850.000 überwachten Ereignissen in 70 Sportarten identifiziert wurden, was einem Rückgang von 17% im Vergleich zu 2023 entspricht. Europa, historisch die am stärksten betroffene Region, verzeichnete einen Rückgang von 34% mit 439 verdächtigen Spielen, während Afrika einen Rückgang von 36% mit 69 Fällen erlebte.
Fußball, die beliebteste Sportart der Welt, verzeichnete 721 verdächtige Spiele, was einem Rückgang von 18% gegenüber 2023 entspricht. Besonders der brasilianische Fußball zeigte eine erhebliche Verbesserung mit einem Rückgang von 48%, von 110 auf 57 verdächtige Spiele.
Das Unternehmen nutzte sein Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), das KI und fortschrittliche Datenanalytik kombiniert, um Wettkämpfe zu überwachen und unregelmäßige Wettmuster zu identifizieren. Im Jahr 2024 stellte Sportradar Integritätsunterstützung für wichtige Veranstaltungen wie die IOC-Sommer-Olympiade, die UEFA EURO 2024 und die CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 zur Verfügung.
- 17% decrease in overall suspicious matches detected (1,108 vs 1,335 in 2023)
- 34% reduction in suspicious matches in Europe (439 vs 668)
- 36% decrease in suspicious matches in Africa (69 vs 108)
- 48% reduction in Brazilian soccer suspicious matches (57 vs 110)
- Match-fixing remains a persistent global issue despite improvements
- 1,108 suspicious matches still detected across monitored sports
Insights
The 17% decrease in suspicious matches indicates a meaningful improvement in sports integrity, which is important for Sportradar's business model and market position. The company's monitoring of 850,000 matches across 70 sports demonstrates extensive market coverage and data collection capabilities, strengthening its competitive moat in the sports integrity services sector.
The significant reduction in match-fixing cases, particularly in key markets like Europe (34% decrease) and Brazil (48% decrease), suggests improved effectiveness of Sportradar's Universal Fraud Detection System. This technological advancement, combining AI with human expertise, enhances the company's value proposition to sports organizations and betting operators, potentially driving future revenue growth through increased adoption of their services.
Sportradar's integration of advanced data analytics and AI through their UFDS platform represents a sophisticated technological approach to fraud detection. The system's ability to process and analyze betting patterns across hundreds of thousands of matches showcases robust scalability and machine learning capabilities. The partnership with ATP and Tennis Data Innovations for AI-driven athlete protection further diversifies their technology stack beyond traditional match-fixing detection.
The successful monitoring of major events like the Olympics and UEFA EURO 2024 validates the platform's reliability at scale. This technological differentiation and proven track record in high-stakes environments positions Sportradar favorably against competitors in the growing sports integrity market.
Significant drop in suspicious matches detected in Europe and Africa; corruption in soccer decreased globally
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After consecutive years of detecting rising numbers of suspicious matches, match-fixing at all levels of global sport registered a notable decline in 2024, according to the annual integrity report (Integrity in Action 2024 Global Analysis & Trends) published by Sportradar Integrity Services, a unit of Sportradar (NASDAQ:SRAD).
Throughout 2024, Sportradar Integrity Services monitored more than 850,000 matches across 70 sports worldwide and 1,108 suspicious matches were identified, a
Notably, the world’s most popular sport, soccer, saw a considerable downturn, with 721 suspicious matches detected in 2024, a reduction of
Sportradar uses advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) through its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) to monitor competitions and identify irregular betting patterns. While AI flags unusual activity, such as substantial wagers on unlikely outcomes, Sportradar’s team of integrity experts is crucial in confirming match-fixing activities for further investigation.
Andreas Krannich, Executive Vice President, Integrity, Rights Protection & Regulatory Services, Sportradar, said: “While the notable reduction in suspicious matches in 2024 gives us reason to be optimistic, it also signals the need for continued vigilance and innovation, given that the number remains significant.”
"Our investment in innovation combined with data insights into the betting industry and continued education on integrity are at the forefront of keeping pace with the ever-evolving global sports integrity landscape. We remain committed to refining our methods and capabilities and collaborating across the sports and betting industries to support foundational fair play and safeguard the integrity of sports worldwide," explained Krannich.
During 2024, Sportradar provided integrity support for major global events such as the IOC 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, UEFA
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Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries, the company provides sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their business. As the trusted partner of organizations like the ATP, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL and Bundesliga, Sportradar covers close to a million events annually across all major sports. With deep industry relationships and expertise, Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved.
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