Sports
February 1, 2022
IOC Outlines Anti-Match-Fixing Measures for Beijing 2022 Olympics
The Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 are about to start on Friday this week. Looking to ensure the games’ integrity and prevent match-fixing, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it has implemented multiple measures. Olympic Integrity Unit Completes Risk Assessment Risk assessment is an important factor in any sport or industry. Over the […]
Sports
October 1, 2021
Investigation Finds Match-Fixing in Boxing Games during 2016 Olympics
A new investigation led by Professor Richard McLaren discovered that boxing bouts during the 2016 Rio Olympics were impacted by match-fixing. The investigation was initiated by the International Boxing Association and found malpractices conducted by judges and referees. Boxing Integrity Impacted during 2016 Olympics According to an Investigation Results of a new investigation were released […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Women Take the Spotlight in Olympics Sports Betting
The focus has shifted from men to women on this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, leading to women’s events driving up to 60% of the sports betting handle. Women’s Sports Events Drive to 60% Of the Betting Action Women’s sporting events in the Tokyo Olympic Games drove 60% of the betting action, according to operator […]
Sports
July 21, 2021
Olympics Betting to Be Popular, Just Not with Sportsbooks
The 2020 Summer Olympics have finally arrived. The first event, a softball game between Japan and Australia, was held today, officially marking the start of the competitions that were delayed a year because of COVID-19. These are the first Olympic Games to be held since states across the US began legalizing sports betting and, although […]
Sports
July 15, 2021
The Summer Olympics Are a Go and So Are the Wagers
After being delayed a year because of COVID-19, and amid calls that they be canceled completely, the Summer Olympics are about to begin. Friday, July 23, marks the official start date of the 2020 Summer Olympics, with over 306 events in the lineup. Those events are expected to result in something never before seen, as […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
AIBA Commissions Investigation into Possible Olympic Match-Fixing
Match-fixing is a widespread problem in sports, and now the International Boxing Association is stepping in to investigate fraud in its midst. AIBA Hires McLaren to Probe Corrupt Practices Allegations The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is looking into potential fraud related to match-fixing and corruption during the 2016 Olympic Games. The investigation comes only a month before the […]
Sports
September 7, 2020
IOC VP John Coates Says Tokyo Olympics to Take Place in 2021
Postponed from this year to next year, the Tokyo Olympics will happen as planned, vowed John Coates, vice-president of the International Olympic Committee. Japan is determined to have the games take place as planned, despite the enormous efforts in terms of postponing them. The Tokyo Olympic Games Will Happen Next Year, says IOC VP John […]
Sports
March 24, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Games Postponed Due To Pandemic Concerns
The Tokyo Olympic Games scheduled for July 2020 will be postponed until 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters Tuesday, March 24, after a conference call between him and the International Olympic Committee /IOC/ president, Thomas Bach. The games would be held in the summer of 2021 but would retain the name “Olympic and […]