Sportradar Reports Notable Decline in Match-Fixing in 2024

Global Sports Integrity Trends - Significant drop in suspicious matches detected globally in 2024, with 1,108 matches identified, a 17% decrease from 2023 [1] - Europe saw a 34% reduction in suspicious matches, with 439 matches identified compared to 668 in 2023 [1] - Africa recorded a 36% decline in suspicious matches, with 69 matches detected compared to 108 in 2023 [1] Soccer Integrity Improvements - Soccer, the world's most popular sport, saw an 18% reduction in suspicious matches, with 721 matches detected in 2024 compared to 881 in 2023 [2] - Brazilian soccer experienced a significant 48% decrease in suspicious matches, with 57 matches detected in 2024 compared to 110 in 2023 [2] Sportradar's Role in Integrity Monitoring - Sportradar monitored over 850,000 matches across 70 sports worldwide in 2024 using advanced data analytics and AI through its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) [1][2] - The company provided integrity support for major global events such as the IOC 2024 Summer Olympics, UEFA EURO 2024, CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, and AFC Asian Cup 2023 [2] - Sportradar partnered with ATP and Tennis Data Innovations to launch an AI-driven safe sport solution to protect athletes from online abuse [2] Sportradar's Industry Position - Sportradar is a leading global sports technology company founded in 2001, providing solutions to sports federations, media, and betting operators [3] - The company covers close to a million events annually across major sports and partners with organizations like ATP, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, and Bundesliga [3] - Sportradar's Integrity Services division plays a crucial role in safeguarding sports and advocating for an integrity-driven environment [3]