The event aims to discuss how to act in a timely and effective manner to identify and control the risks associated with match-fixing and corruption. Key stakeholders will discuss global best practices in sports betting regulation and share innovative technologies to more effectively protect Brazilian sport from betting-related corruption threats.
Among the participants are Juliana Picoli Agatte, Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Sport; José Francisco Manssur, Special Advisor to the Executive Secretariat and co-author of the text of Law 14,193/2021 - Law of Football Corporations - S.A.F; representatives of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance; and Roberto Armelin, Legal and Compliance Director of São Paulo Futebol Clube. Together, they collaborate to find ways to protect Brazilian sport from gambling-related corruption.
Impacts of regulation in Brazil
José Manssur will speak on the possible impacts of sports betting regulation in Brazil: “A regulated sports betting market will increase transparency, information sharing and cooperation to better protect the integrity of Brazilian sports. I am pleased to speak alongside other leading experts in the sports and betting ecosystem.”
“As recent research indicates, Brazilian football is one of the most targeted sports in the world in terms of match-fixing, therefore the collective efforts of all stakeholders, including government, clubs, players, officials, law enforcement authorities and the private sector, to work together to protect the integrity of Brazilian sport. Brazil needs a new approach to valuing the integrity of sport and combating betting-related corruption. This summit is an important first step in this process,” adds Manssur.
For his part, Roberto Armelin will address the topic of ways in which we can protect sports and how this relates to prioritizing the right values: “Sport has the opportunity to play a fundamental role in building a society based on important values, such as honesty, loyalty, empathy, cooperation, discipline, generosity and, above all, respect and equality.”
“Sport offers the opportunity to promote positive social change and reduce different forms of discrimination. Therefore, as a society, we must do what we can to protect the integrity of the sport and ensure that its legacy has this positive impact on our communities. I look forward to meeting with the main representatives of this area at this Summit to talk about innovative ways to protect Brazilian sport for future generations,'' says Armelin.
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Sports betting regulation
With the Brazilian Ministry of Finance expected to publish its sports betting regulation within a few days, the summit will discuss the broader impacts of the regulation in terms of taxation, licensing requirements and detection, prevention and investigation of suspicious betting activities. International experts from regulated markets such as the UK, Italy, US and Australia will share their insights into the best practices gained from legalization and regulation in these mature markets.
Organizers confirmed the presence of representatives of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Attorney General's Office (PGU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Interpol, the Brazilian Association for Integrity do Esporte (ABRADIE), Genius Sports, Rei do Pitaco, Entain, Liga Nacional de Basquete (LNB), Atlético Paranaense, São Paulo FC, Associação Global de Integrida Esportiva (SIGA), and of the law firms Bichara & Motta and FYMSA.
Information about the event:
2nd Brazilian Sports Integrity Summit
Day: May 11, 2023 - from 8:15 am to 5:30 pm
Location: Superior Labor Court - St. of South Federal Administration - Qd. 8 - Block B
Accreditation:
Accreditation requests must be made through the following link.
Seating is limited due to the size of the auditorium.
The International Governance and Risk Institute (GovRisk) is an independent UK organization working exclusively on projects related to integrity, expertise in anti-corruption, risk, justice reform, and governance.
GovRisk has a vast portfolio of completed and ongoing projects around the world, including several projects with the Government of Brazil. GovRisk also undertakes a number of projects for the UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and a range of other bodies. He has worked in more than 60 countries on strategic projects related to the defense of integrity.
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner powering the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. Its technology is used in over 150 countries, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences for the entire sports industry.
It is the trusted partner of more than 400 sports organizations, including many of the world's largest leagues and federations, such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and Liga MX.
Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through the most advanced technology, scale and global reach to support its partners. Its innovative use of big data using machine learning and augmented reality, connects the entire sports ecosystem from the rights holder to the fan.
Source: GMB
