Concerns over match-fixing scandals in major sports like the NBA and UFC have put sports betting integrity under the spotlight at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). The event drew a full house for a panel discussion featuring regulators, operators, and sports officials focused on protecting bettors and players from corruption and harassment risks.
Louis Rogacki, Assistant Attorney General of New Jersey, opened the panel by stressing the need for trust in sports betting systems. He said, “Patrons need to have confidence in the system.“ Rogacki highlighted that this trust depends on strong collaboration between regulators, operators, and law enforcement agencies.
Sarah Brennan, Vice President of Compliance at BetMGM, pointed out that no single party has complete oversight. “No stakeholder has visibility over all elements and we can’t do it alone,” she said. Operators typically do not monitor match-fixing directly but play a vital role by relaying suspicious information to authorities.
Education emerged as a key strategy to combat corruption. Chris Dougan, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Genius Sports, explained that educating players, teams, and others involved in sports is fundamental. For example, the Professional Golf Association (PGA) holds annual sessions to raise awareness about betting-related risks and integrity issues.
The National Football League (NFL) also invests heavily in education. Keith Perschetz, the NFL’s Director of Global Sports Betting, said about 2,000 players, coaches, and officials receive annual training on gambling risks. Rookies receive additional guidance from veteran players to help reduce vulnerabilities that could lead to manipulation or harassment.
Panelists noted an increase in harassment of players, coaches, and officials by gamblers. Perschetz condemned this behavior and called for permanent, nationwide bans on offenders to protect those involved in sports. Rogacki suggested placing individuals caught in sports betting offenses on exclusion lists similar to Nevada’s “Black Book,” which bars casino cheats from gambling venues.
The panel agreed that technology will play an expanding role in detecting suspicious betting patterns, money laundering, and threats. However, Rogacki dismissed proposals to ban micro or in-game betting as ineffective, advocating instead for coordinated efforts and education to maintain integrity.
For players and bettors, these developments signal stronger safeguards against corruption and harassment. The push for permanent bans and exclusion lists could restrict access for individuals involved in wrongdoing, while education programs aim to reduce risks for athletes and officials. Bettors can expect ongoing monitoring to help maintain fair and transparent wagering environments.
For further information on sports betting regulations and player protections, visit our Betting and Responsible Gambling sections.
Additional insights on technology’s role in sports integrity can be found in CDC Gaming’s coverage of AI at G2E: G2E: Sharps don’t stand a chance against AI, panelists agree.
Source: CDC Gaming.
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