SIGA announces sports-betting integrity alliance with Brazilian government

The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Brazilian government, partnering with the Ministry of Finance to combat corruption in the South American country’s sports betting systems.

What will SIGA’s partnership with Brazil government entail?

In a statement today, SIGA said the agreement “will enable the exchange of information, the monitoring of sports betting systems, and the identification of suspicious activities, including irregular betting patterns that may suggest attempts to compromise the integrity of sporting events and participants in Brazil.”

The body added: “This landmark initiative establishes a critical foundation for promoting integrity in fixed-odds sports betting nationwide. It is a proactive response to the expanding sports betting market in Brazil, strengthening regulation while bolstering public trust and sector credibility.”

A positive step “for all who uphold the integrity of sports betting”

Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, SIGA’s co-founder and global CEO, said: “Sports betting integrity is one of the fundamental pillars for the healthy and sustainable development of the sports sector, and therefore, for the Brazilian and global economy. We are 100% committed to collaborating with the Brazilian government in this shared mission.

“Our extensive knowledge and expertise, as well as our Universal Standards and Rating System, are at the disposal of sports organizations, betting operators, regulators, the government, and other economic players, including sponsors, to ensure that sport in Brazil is governed, operated, and practiced to the highest standards of integrity.”

Regis Dudena, the secretary of prizes and betting at the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, added: “We are confident that this agreement will produce positive outcomes not only for the Department of Prizes and Betting but also for all who uphold the integrity of sports betting.”

Who are SIGA?

Founded in 2017, SIGA is a non-profit organization that works with stakeholders from across the sporting world to safeguard integrity and good governance in the industry. AS is a proud media partner of the body.