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STS joins IBIA to strengthen integrity monitoring

In 2025, IBIA data led to sanctions for 54 confirmed corrupt matches, affecting 24 players, teams and officials across five sports.

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Sports betting operator STS, part of the Entain Group, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to enhance integrity monitoring across its betting operations
IBIA monitors over 1.5 million matches across more than 80 sports each year, supporting investigations in sports, regulatory bodies and law enforcement

Sports betting operator STS, which is part of the Entain Group, has partnered with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The operators' move reinforces its commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity in its betting operations.

STS is a leading sportsbook operator in Poland and a prominent betting brand in Central Europe. STS’s integration strengthens IBIA’s global monitoring capabilities and expands its coverage across the European market.

Radim Haluza, CEO of STS, stated: “Collaborating with the International Betting Integrity Association reflects STS’s long-standing commitment to protecting the integrity of sport and ensuring a secure betting environment for our customers. 

“We recognise the importance of proactive integrity monitoring and close cooperation with stakeholders across the regulated ecosystem. Through IBIA’s Global MAP, we are strengthening our ability to identify and report suspicious activity and contribute to the wider fight against betting-related corruption.” 

Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, added: “We are delighted to welcome STS to IBIA. The operator brings significant scale and expertise to our Global MAP and reinforces IBIA’s position as the leading integrity body for the regulated betting industry.

“We look forward to working closely with STS to safeguard sport, protecting customers and support regulated betting markets.” 

IBIA monitors over 1.5 million matches across more than 80 sports each year. Its intelligence plays an important role in supporting investigations in sports, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement.  Sanctions announced in 2025, based on IBIA data, included 54 matches confirmed as corrupt. As a result, measures were imposed on 24 players, teams and officials across five different sports.

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IBIA’s Global Monitoring and Alert Platform (Global MAP) includes over 200 betting brands monitoring over $300bn in sports betting turnover annually

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