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Greek football looks to digital ID ticketing, video surveillance to curb crowd violence. Football fans in Greece intending to watch games in stadiums may have to buy match tickets using a government digital ID app launched in 2022. As reported by AP, this course of action is being taken by government as part of an offensive against fan violence during games. This step will be implemented in February alongside the deployment of surveillance cameras in all of the country’s 14 stadiums used for top tier football matches. There are plans by football authorities in other European countries, including Italy and Spain, to deploy technologies like facial recognition as a response to the growing spate of violence during football matches. In Greece, football has been played without fans in stadiums since the start of the year due to violent crowd incidents, one of which led to the death of a police officer hit by a projectile. The ban, imposed by government, is expected to run till February 12. This and many other violent incidents during games are pushing Greek government authorities to take measures that will improve fan and player safety by clearly identifying who gets into a football arena. Yiannis Vroutsis, Greece’s sports minister, has tabled details of the new ticket purchase measures to lawmakers, and told state TV that the move is to “identify people who are entering a stadium.” “With the help of a mobile phone, a person’s ID can be automatically crosschecked with a ticket. Anyone without a cell phone won’t get into the stadium,” Vroutsis is quoted by AP as saying. With the system, personal details of each fan watching a football game such as their full name, home address, phone number, and stadium seat, will be known by authorities. This means that troublemakers during games will easily be identified. Football clubs have been told to have the digital ticketing system in place on or before April 9. As part of the measures, the government also intends to set up a registry of members of fan clubs, and a stadium ban for under-15s, except those in the company of an adult. Meanwhile, in the U.S., there’ve been similar concerns over people rushing onto the court at the end of college basketball competitions. An ESPN commentator’s plea for fans to be kept off of the court went viral over the weekend. #AccessControl #Biometrics #DigitalID #SurveillanceSystems #AxisSystemsGrp https://ow.ly/6e6850Qx3fg

US Integrity, Inc., a leading tech-driven sports betting monitoring company, has entered into a “groundbreaking” agreement with Spain’s LALIGA. Under the deal, the former company will supply real-time alerting systems to the soccer league’s top two divisions. As per the announcement, LaLiga will secure analytical insights, as well as access to ProhiBet, a comprehensive prohibited betting solution developed by US Integrity and Odds On Compliance. US Integrity’s integrity monitoring will allow LaLiga to identify and investigate any potential “nefarious activity involving LaLiga events.” As a specialist in the sector, US Integrity has a proven track record in monitoring and compliance. The firm conducts analysis across a myriad of data sets, allowing it to spot irregular wagering activities. ProhiBet, on the other hand, will make sure that LaLiga officials do not engage in betting. Read the full article ➡ https://lnkd.in/enDuiQXn #business #gambling #gamblingnews #sports #spain

We’re teaming up with Genius Sports to create a powerful alliance that unites one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, with IBIA, the largest customer account sports betting integrity monitoring body globally. Through this collaboration, both organizations will share information on suspicious betting activities from their respective monitoring and intelligence platforms within agreed parameters. The arrangement includes access to specific technological resources and integrity reports, with potential for broader collaboration on anti-match-fixing initiatives worldwide. Additionally, Genius Sports will join IBIA as an Associate Member. Together, we are strengthening our commitment to preserving the integrity of sports betting. Simon Martyn Director of Integrity and Rights Enforcement at Genius Sports, said: “Cooperation and the sharing of information are vital pillars to safeguarding the global sports industry from the threats of match-fixing and betting-related corruption. Our partnership with IBIA will provide us and our partners with greater transparency over global betting patterns, helping to identify, manage and prevent any integrity threats.” Genius Sports is the trusted integrity partner to over 150 sports leagues and federations worldwide, including the NFL, Premier League, PGA TOUR and DFB. IBIA represents over 50 of the world’s leading betting companies which operate over 125 sports betting brands. IBIA members generate more than $300bn in annual betting turnover (handle). To read more, see below or click here https://lnkd.in/eGntFfXe

“We continue to push collaboration and transparency in sports betting” 🤝🔍 In an insightful interview Matthew Holt, President at US Integrity, Inc., discusses the future of sports integrity in the era of rapid sports betting legalization. 🏈 U.S. Integrity's merger with Odds On Compliance signifies a game-changing move toward efficient compliance services. With a shared vision, they aim to streamline the industry, offering cost-effective solutions and reducing integration hassles for operators. Matthew emphasizes the importance of technology and data-driven integrity monitoring in sports betting. It's a journey of continuous improvement, with collaboration and transparency at the forefront. 📈 To read the full interview, follow the link here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dKw8siEU #SportsIntegrity #SportsBetting #gamblingindustry #usa

By 2030, the landscape of sports entertainment in the US is set to transform. Thanks to the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, sports fans can now attend live games, place bets at the arena, and celebrate wins at nearby casinos. The expanding world of legal sports betting in 37 states is not just changing the game but reshaping cities, as real estate developers aim to fuse resorts, casinos, and sports arenas. This new era promises exciting opportunities and economic prosperity for local communities. 🎲🏀🏨 👇 Click below to read the post written by our Dallas Associate, Drew Albert. #realestate #sportsbetting #hospitality

🚨 New Article Alert: "Turning the Pages of Past Sports Gambling Scandals for Future Lessons" 🚨 Are you intrigued by the intersection of sports and gambling? Our latest article dives deep into the history of sports gambling scandals and uncovers valuable lessons that can shape the future of sports integrity. 📰 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/exMsdGZd Join the conversation and share your thoughts on how we can foster a fair and transparent sports environment! #SportsGambling #IntegrityInSports #GamblingScandals #SportsEthics #IndustryInsights

IC360 is thrilled to announce our new strategic partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (Carvana PPA Tour!)🎉 We’re joining forces to enhance sports integrity and ensure compliance with state regulations using ProhiBet's advanced, fully encrypted, decentralized cross-monitoring and notification platform. This partnership will prevent prohibited sports wagering by athletes, coaches, league officials, and administration. Here are some key takeaways from this collaboration: ➡️Enhanced Monitoring: ProhiBet's cutting-edge technology will safeguard the integrity of PPA Tour events. ➡️Proprietary Dashboard: Our data intelligence and fraud prevention dashboard will identify irregular contest-level and wagering patterns. ➡️Educational Support: IC360 will provide crucial oversight and guidance to maintain fair play standards in professional pickleball. We’re excited about the opportunities this partnership brings to the world of professional pickleball and sports betting integrity! Read full article here ⏩https://hubs.la/Q02GKkF70 #IC360 #PPATour #ProhiBet #SportsIntegrity #Partnership

📢 Betting’s impact on sporting standards: Scandals and solutions 👟 In recent years, the sports betting industry has undergone significant changes, sparking debates worldwide. High-profile cases in the NFL, European association football, and other sports have highlighted the challenges posed by sports betting violations. 📰 Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q027wCFx0 #SiGMA #SiGMANews #Casino #iGaming #SportsBetting #Betting #Gambling #BettingImpact #SportingStandards #Scandals #Solutions

New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June: https://lnkd.in/e85nbBVM ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos saw their sports betting revenue decline by near...

Given the high profile attention that unexpected player transfer stories gained in international media, 🌐 it could be taken as a guarantee that these movements would also influence bettor behaviour. 🔄 Alexander Martin, CEO of SKS365 Group, observed at the SBC Summit Barcelona that when Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus in 2018, a large number of Italian fans began to bet on the player and on the club. 🇮🇹⚽ With the controversial influx of many big-time European players to Saudi Arabia throughout 2023, can the same be expected to occur? 🇸🇦⚽ “The same is happening with the move to the Saudi league,” Martin said. “Before these players moved to the Saudi league, there was no turnover in that league. Nowadays, we see interest in games, and customers trying to get the data and the insights.” 📈💡 Phil Valente, the league’s Director of Sports Betting, noted that the arrival of seven-time Ballon D’Or winner Lionel Messi at Inter Miami back in June has driven strong engagement with the club, which is now one of the most followed North American sports franchises on social media. 🏆🌟 “Educating the fans that want content around betting is always important,” he said. “Our fans are looking for that, we have third party partners that create betting content that we share. “As the league we don’t want to be the ones to create this, but we do want to educate our fans who are seeking that information.” 📚🤔 Myke Foster, Fortuna Entertainment Group’s Head of Commercial Strategy, noted two questions operators should ask themselves regarding content utilisation – Where is your brand and where are you when your customers aren’t betting? And how are you visible and how do you add value? 🤝💭 “Our industry is now an entertainment business,” he explained. “We have to entertain and engage people and have to constantly be active to get out of our comfort zone and do things that would be unusual. You have to be in front of your customer when they’re not engaging with your product.” 🎉📲 #SBCNews #Barca #SportsBetting #NewAudiences #2023News #FootballUpdates #SBCBarca #SportsBusiness #AudienceEngagement #SoccerNews #DigitalInnovation #SportsTech #FanExperience #SportsIndustry #InnovationInSports #SportsMedia #Barcelona #SportsInnovation #DigitalTransformation #SportsContent #FootballFans #SportsMarketing #SportsEntertainment #FanEngagement #SBCConference #SportsEvents Read More⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e6-CHN6H