IBIA\u2019s annual integrity report revealed that its monitoring system flagged 300 suspicious betting alerts worldwide across 16 sports<\/strong> during 2025, representing a 29 per cent increase<\/strong> from 232 alerts in 2024. Of these, Europe<\/strong> accounted for 35 per cent, North America 16 per cent, South America 15 per cent, Asia 13 per cent and <\/strong>Africa 10 per cent <\/strong>– the lowest share of the major continents. A further 11 per cent of alerts were classified as global or unassigned, largely linked to esports events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Football <\/strong>remained the most affected sport, accounting for 37 per cent<\/strong> of all cases, followed by tennis with 25 per cent. Table tennis and esports each recorded 11 per cent, while basketball generated 9 per cent, with the remaining alerts spread across eleven other sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Africa\u2019s comparatively low alert figures reflect improved regulatory oversight<\/strong> and closer collaboration between regulators, operators and integrity<\/strong> bodies across the continent. Several African markets, including Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana, have strengthened licensing frameworks and compliance <\/strong>measures, contributing to the continent\u2019s comparatively low share of suspicious betting alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IBIA CEO Khalid Ali<\/strong> highlighted the report\u2019s key findings, noting the main sports affected and the growth in monitoring capabilities. \u201cOur 2025 data highlights a familiar integrity risk pattern<\/strong>, with football and tennis continuing to account for most suspicious betting activity,\u201d he said. He added that the Global Monitoring and Alert Platform had expanded<\/strong> its reach and analytical capabilities, enhancing IBIA\u2019s ability to detect, assess and support investigations<\/strong> across multiple markets and sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IBIA\u2019s report highlighted the real-world impact of its monitoring, confirming 54 matches<\/strong> were proven corrupted in 2025, leading to sanctions<\/strong> against 24 players, teams or officials across five sports. Its Global Monitoring and Alert Platform now tracks over 1.5 million matches<\/strong> across 80+ sports, enhancing its support for investigations worldwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Africa, the data offers a positive<\/strong> signal, as betting markets continue to expand and stakeholders increasingly prioritise responsible gambling, integrity compliance and regulatory transparency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\nIBIA flags betting risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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