IBIA unveils new initiative to shape the future of sports integrity
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has launched “Next Bet“, a new thought leadership initiative that brings together different perspectives on emerging technologies, market developments and regulatory challenges that may […] O post IBIA unveils new initiative to shape the future…
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has launched “Next Bet“, a new thought leadership initiative that brings together different perspectives on emerging technologies, market developments and regulatory challenges that may shape the future of regulated sports betting and integrity. Therefore, the first edition highlights some of the fastest-developing technologies: digital assets, blockchain and constantly evolving payment solutions. As regulators develop new frameworks for digital assets and sports betting companies explore new payment technologies, Next Bet asks what role these technologies may play in the future of regulated sports betting and what their broader adoption could mean for integrity, regulation and consumer protection. Relevance of the proposal “The sector is changing rapidly, and integrity frameworks need to anticipate these changes rather than react to them after they have already occurred,” said Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA. “Next Bet creates a space for regulators, operators, sports representatives and other stakeholders to exchange perspectives on the issues that may shape the future of regulated sports betting. Digital assets sit at the intersection of technology, payments, regulation and compliance, making them a natural starting point,” he added. Rather than seeking a single answer, the publication brings together three complementary perspectives from across the regulated betting ecosystem: The Malta Gaming Authority shares insights gained from its pioneering approach to regulating digital assets; Betsson Group explores shifts in consumers’ payment preferences and the potential role of technologies such as stablecoins, alongside regulatory, compliance, fraud-prevention and responsible gambling considerations that may influence their adoption; Pay4Fun examines how payment providers can strengthen market integrity through compliance, fraud prevention and transaction monitoring. Mission 2030 Next Bet is part of IBIA’s Mission 2030, its strategic roadmap to respond to regulatory, technological and market changes that will shape the future of integrity in sports betting. Built around three priorities—monitoring and detection, collaboration and prevention—Mission 2030’s ambition is to protect sport, athletes, betting operators and consumers against match-fixing and fraud, while supporting an environment in which the highest integrity standards are applied across all regulated sports betting markets worldwide. According to Leonardo Baptista, CEO and co-founder of Pay4Fun: “Through robust compliance controls, fraud prevention and anti-money laundering efforts, payment providers play an increasingly strategic role in ensuring that innovation strengthens, rather than undermines, market integrity.” “Innovation must evolve in parallel with regulation to ensure security, transparency and trust among all market participants, including consumers. If these conditions are met, digital assets could represent a natural evolution of the financial infrastructure of the future,” he concluded. O post IBIA unveils new initiative to shape the future of sports integrity apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.