Right to the Source always threatens to bring on more guests and today we welcome Khalid Ali of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), and dissect Banijay’s acquisition of Tipico.
IBIA is fresh from unveiling new branding and Mission 2030, a new five-year plan for the sports integrity body, and Ali joins Ed Birkin and Robin Harrison to discuss the evolving nature of integrity threats.
But that comes with growing acceptance and engagement from international sports governing bodies, with IBIA taking a seat at the table alongside the likes of Fifa and the International Olympic Committee.
Ali also shares his thoughts on the unfolding NBA gambling scandal. Even if the sports integrity risk were flagged by licensed bookmakers and the alarm raised, it’s never good for the industry he says. However, the fact there is a licensed and monitored industry meant that the betting element involving Terry Rozier was uncovered. Without regulation, it could have been a very different story.
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Is Banijay’s acquisition of Tipico creating the next industry disruptor?
But before he joins Right to the Source, there’s Betclic owner Banijay Group’s acquisition of Tipico to consider. Ed is dubious as to whether it’s going to move the needle.
Robin, on the other hand, argues that it could herald disruption coming from tightly regulated, highly taxed markets.
Companies used to working in these conditions could survive and thrive while the current top-tier operators adjust to tax rises in markets such as the UK and the Netherlands, he argues. But is he just saying that to annoy Ed?
We even find time to share some listener stats and read through some of the YouTube comments. After that, we won’t dare to forget Winamax again.
Right to the Source always threatens to bring on more guests and today we welcome Khalid Ali of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), and dissect Banijay’s acquisition of Tipico.