EP118: Fighting match-fixing and protecting fair play in sport

At the SiGMA Euro‑Med Summit, industry leaders and sports integrity experts gathered for Who’s Watching the Game? The Global Fight Against Manipulation and Harm in Sports. The panel explored Malta’s legal framework against match‑fixing, the crucial role of education for athletes and federations, and how betting operators share data to safeguard fair play. Speakers also discussed challenges posed by unregulated markets and cross‑border jurisdictions, highlighting the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to maintain integrity in sports. This session offers actionable insights and strategies for regulators, operators, and federations committed to protecting the game.Host: Kevin Azzopardi, PR and Communications AdvisorGuests: - Dr Herman Mula, Integrity Officer and Legal Services Manager at the Malta Football Association- Kevin Azzopardi, Secretary General of the Maltese Olympic Committee- Antonio Abdilla Zerafa, Project-Based Consultant at the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA)Read the article: https://sigma.world/news/fighting-match-fixing-and-protecting-fair-play-in-sport/Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld