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Major League Baseball names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner
CNBC· 2026-03-19 14:15
Shayne Coplan, chief executive officer of Polymarket, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.Major League Baseball on Thursday announced it was naming Polymarket its official prediction market partner. The association also signed a memorandum of understanding with Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig.According to the announcement, Polymarket and its brokers will gain exclusive access to MLB logos and official data and receive "br ...
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CoinDesk· 2026-03-12 17:45
RT #Consensus2026 → Miami (@consensus2026)Back in 2023, @shayne_coplan was on our stage saying he built something real in a sea of grifters.Fast forward to today: @Polymarket, @PalantirTech & TWG AI are building a next-gen sports integrity platform.He saw the value. The world agrees. We love to see it. 🎯 https://t.co/xTcHUILm0V ...
Sports Integrity Strengthens as Global Match-Fixing Declines in 2025
Globenewswire· 2026-02-10 09:00
Core Insights - The annual report by Sportradar highlights a positive trend in the containment of global match-fixing activities, driven by enhanced monitoring, enforcement, and education initiatives [1][2]. Group 1: Match-Fixing Statistics - In 2025, Sportradar monitored over 1,000,000 events across 70 sports, identifying 1,116 suspicious matches, which is a 1% decrease from 2024 [2]. - More than 99.5% of sporting events monitored were free from suspicion, indicating the effectiveness of integrity measures [2]. - Europe had the highest number of suspicious matches but saw a reduction of 66 cases compared to 2024, while South America reported 64 fewer suspicious matches [3]. Group 2: Sports Impacted - Soccer was the most affected sport with 618 suspicious matches, followed by basketball with 233, and notable increases in tennis (78), table tennis (65), and cricket (59) [4]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The AI-powered Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS AI) significantly enhanced match monitoring, with a 56% year-on-year increase in suspicious matches flagged through AI analysis [5]. Group 4: Enforcement and Education - Sportradar supported 125 sporting sanctions across seven sports in 2025, bringing the total to over 1,000 [6]. - Integrity Education initiatives reached more than 34,000 participants, marking a 25% increase from 2024 [6]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Sportradar is preparing to support integrity for major events in 2026, including the FIFA World Cup in North America and the Olympic Winter Games in Italy [7].
BetMGM Underscores Commitment to Sports Integrity with Athlete Anti-Harassment Policy
Prnewswire· 2026-02-02 15:30
Core Points - BetMGM is updating its terms of service to explicitly prohibit athlete harassment, with account suspension for customers using abusive language towards athletes, coaches, or league personnel [1][2] - The update aims to enhance clarity around the policy and reinforces BetMGM's commitment to sports integrity and player safety, subject to regulatory approval [2] - BetMGM's Chief Compliance Officer emphasized the company's dedication to safeguarding athletes and taking decisive action against confirmed harassment [3] Company Overview - BetMGM operates in 30 markets, offering both mobile and retail sports betting options, accessible via iOS, Android, and desktop [4] - The company is a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain Plc, providing exclusive access to MGM's U.S. sports betting and online gaming businesses [6] - Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New Jersey, BetMGM utilizes advanced technology from Entain to deliver its services [6]