April 30, 2025|
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|7 months agoSports Betting Irregularities Surge in Switzerland
Swiss gambling authority reports 72% increase in suspicious betting activities, with football matches being the primary concern.
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- The Intercantonal Gambling Supervisory Authority (Gespa) received 184 reports of suspicious betting activities in 2024.
- Suspicious activity reports increased by nearly 72% compared to 2023.
- Football-related reports almost doubled, rising from 74 in 2023 to 140 in 2024.
- Two cases involving potential criminal offences in Switzerland were referred to prosecution authorities in 2024.
By The Numbers
184
Total Suspicious Reports
72%
Year-on-Year Increase
140
Football Reports
0
Match-fixing Convictions
They Said
"An improved exchange of information, particularly on an international level, had contributed to the higher number of reports."
"The next few years will show whether this is a sustainable development or an outlier."
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