The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its latest industry report, highlighting a small increase in suspicious betting alerts during the first quarter of 2025. According to IBIA, the number of alerts rose to 63, marking an 11% year-over-year increase, though a 3% decrease compared to the previous quarter.
Key Findings from Q1 2025
📈 Total Suspicious Betting Alerts: 63 (up from 57 in Q1 2024, down from 65 in Q4 2024)
⚽ Most-Affected Sports: Soccer & Tennis (40 alerts, up 14% quarter-on-quarter)
🏓 Table Tennis Alerts: Declined to 9 (down 53% quarter-on-quarter)
🌍 Regional Breakdown: Over half of alerts came from Europe & North America (32 total alerts, down from 45 in Q4 2024)
Khalid Ali: Results Are “Relatively Consistent”
IBIA CEO Khalid Ali described the findings as “relatively consistent” with previous periods, noting soccer and tennis remain the leading sports for suspicious activity. However, he pointed out a notable decline in tennis-related alerts, continuing a downward trend observed in recent years.
“The Q4 2024 surge in table tennis alerts did not carry into Q1 2025, returning to previous levels,” Ali stated.
“While tennis remains a focus due to its historical ties to match-fixing, IBIA has forged new partnerships aimed at further reducing alerts in the sport.”
IBIA’s Ongoing Commitment to Integrity
IBIA represents 80+ members operating 140+ sports betting brands, collectively generating over $300 billion in annual betting turnover. As part of its commitment to safeguarding integrity within the sector, IBIA has recently introduced a major technological upgrade to enhance detection and flagging capabilities for potential match-fixing cases.
