As sports betting becomes increasingly woven into the fan experience, Scott Grant discusses the growing risks around competition manipulation, the challenges facing Canada’s integrity framework, and why stronger coordination between sport and betting stakeholders is becoming more urgent.
Sports betting has become increasingly embedded within the way fans consume live sport. Odds now sit alongside various sports events, creating a new layer of engagement for viewers. Scott Grant emphasizes the importance of addressing the risks associated with competition manipulation in Canada and highlights the need for a robust integrity framework to safeguard the integrity of sports.
Grant points out the challenges in ensuring fair play and preventing match-fixing, stressing the necessity for collaboration between sports organizations, regulatory bodies, and betting operators. The evolving landscape of sports betting requires proactive measures to maintain transparency and uphold the integrity of competitions.
