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The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), representing 18 major gambling entities, has weighed in on the Swedish government’s latest efforts to combat match-fixing. In a recent statement, BOS expressed its backing for increased collaboration among gambling firms, sports associations, and law enforcement agencies to uphold gaming market integrity.
BOS underscored the necessity of fostering a transparent and reliable gaming environment, essential for bolstering consumer trust and industry sustainability. While BOS member companies already implement robust measures to thwart match-fixing, the association acknowledged the imperative of collective action in combating illicit activities. BOS general secretary Gustaf Hoffstedt emphasized the pivotal role of integrity in fostering consumer confidence.
Hoffstedt stated, “No game consumer, except the game consumer who has a criminal agenda, wants to place its bets on a market whose integrity cannot be trusted.”
The government’s memorandum proposes an augmented framework for sharing information on legal infractions, a development lauded by BOS and its affiliates. Transparency and cooperation among stakeholders are pivotal in identifying and addressing instances of match-fixing, thereby safeguarding the integrity of sports events and betting platforms.
Additionally, BOS highlighted the importance of channelization in the gaming sector, urging the government to maintain the target of at least 90% channelization to licensed gambling operators. Channelization ensures that data sharing occurs solely among authorized entities, bolstering oversight and accountability within the industry. Falling short of this benchmark could facilitate the proliferation of illicit operators, posing risks to consumer safety.