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Sports betting oversight in Ontario tightened again after regulators issued a sizable penalty tied to betting integrity controls. The case centers on table tennis markets that raised match-fixing concerns yet remained open for wagering.
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Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario confirmed it issued a $350,000 fine against FanDuel after reviewing betting activity tied to Czech table tennis events.
The regulator said FanDuel accepted more than 140 wagers connected to matches that carried known integrity concerns. The betting activity occurred between Oct. 23 and Nov. 30, 2024.
According to the AGCO, multiple indicators should have triggered stronger action, yet the operator did not meet reporting and intervention obligations.
The review cited unusual wagering patterns across the flagged matches. Regulators pointed to abrupt line movement, sudden shifts in betting volume, and synchronized bets across related accounts.
Officials also flagged heavy wagering on losing athletes alongside implausible win rates tied to two players involved in the matches. The activity took place despite prior industry warnings related to the Czech Table Tennis Star Series.
Dr. Karin Schnarr, chief executive officer and registrar of the AGCO, addressed the decision directly.
She said:
“In an era of heightened scrutiny on sports integrity, iGaming operators must be vigilant and proactive in detecting suspicious betting activity and taking appropriate steps to protect their patrons. We will continue to hold all regulated operators accountable to these standards. Protecting fair play is essential to maintaining public trust.”
FanDuel now has 15 days to appeal the decision through the Licence Appeal Tribunal, which operates independently from the AGCO.
FanDuel disputed the regulator conclusion later the same day and expressed disappointment with the enforcement action.
A company spokesperson said:
“FanDuel has developed an industry leading sports integrity monitoring program that pairs advanced technology and real-time monitoring with an experienced and dedicated risk and trading team to identify and investigate suspicious activity in conjunction with leagues, independent integrity monitoring groups, regulatory bodies and law enforcement.”
The spokesperson added:
“As an operator that prides itself on the trust we have built with our stakeholders, we do not feel that this action accurately reflects the commitment and investment we have consistently demonstrated regarding protecting the industry, our customers, and the integrity of sport. We also are concerned it could discourage the industry from engaging in best efforts to identify, investigate, and report on irregular activity.”
FanDuel also said its internal systems detected the activity and that the company voluntarily escalated the matter.
The spokesperson said:
“Our integrity monitoring program enabled us to be the only operator to proactively identify, investigate and report this suspicious activity to integrity monitors. FanDuel then proactively reported this activity to the AGCO.”
Regulators said the operator failed to act on warning signs tied to suspicious table tennis betting.
The case focused on Czech table tennis events tied to the Star Series.
Yes. The operator has 15 days to appeal through the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
Yes. The company said it identified and reported the activity on its own.