Match-fixing – a Threat to Sports
Match-fixing is a major threat to sports. The Gambling Fraud Offence criminalises undue influence on licensed gambling outcomes, with penalties of up to two years in prison.
Unsporting conduct without gambling impact may still breach sports rules or count as bribery.
Suspicions should be reported to the police.
Regulations
The Swedish Gambling Authority has issued SIFS 2020:2, regulations developed in consultation with the Swedish Sports Confederation and industry bodies, to counter match-fixing and regulate the reporting of suspected manipulation in sports betting.
Information Sharing and Reporting
The Gambling Authority collects, analyses, and shares information about suspected match-fixing. Licensed betting operators must have procedures to detect and counter match-fixing and report suspicions to the authority. Sports federations may also submit such reports.
Information is shared through a national platform for the authority, licensees, and sports bodies. The data is analysed to identify suspected manipulation and to support risk assessments and possible betting restrictions.