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The International Governance and Risk Institute (GovRisk), in partnership with Genius Sports and Entain, announce the third <a href="https://events.eventzilla.net/e/a-3-cpula-da-integridade-esportiva-brasileira-2138635066">Sports Integrity Summit</a> on 5th September 2024 at the Museum of Football in São Paulo, Brazil.
The summit will feature a keynote address by the Minister of Sport, André Fufuca, as well as sessions from leading figures from across the global sports industry, including Ministers, athletes, regulators, and international experts from the National Football League (NFL), Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) and the English Premier League (EPL) to share best practices on preventing the threats of betting-related corruption. Topics will include global strategies to detect, disrupt and prevent match-fixing, team and player education prevention programmes, athlete welfare, and the role that technology plays in identifying fraud.
 André Fufuca, Minister of Sport commented: “Firstly, it is an honour for the Ministry of Sports (MESP) to participate in a great event like the Sports Integrity Summit. MESP understands that it is the state&#8217;s role to ensure that the sports ecosystem, remains ethical, honest and beyond reproach. Because, in addition to financial revenues, sport mobilises and impacts the lives of fans, athletes and society in general, who place great trust in the unpredictability of results and the fairness of disputes, and who should benefit from an honest, healthy, inclusive environment, safe and formative of your citizenship.
Dominic Le Moignan, Executive Director of GovRisk, commented, &#8220;We are excited to host the Third Sports Integrity Summit for the first time in Sao Paulo. The Summit brings together a whole community of world leading experts to debate the most innovative ways to tackle these very complex challenges. This summit represents a crucial opportunity to reinforce and galvanise Brazilian Sports dedication to fair play and to ensure that Brazilian sports continue to inspire and engage people around the world.&#8221;
Featured Speakers:
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<li>André Fufuca, Minister of Sport, Ministry of Sport</li>
<li>Sabrina Perel, Chief Compliance Officer, National Football League &#8211; NFL</li>
<li>Paulo Schmitt, SPOC, International Olympic Committee (IOC) | NOC Brazil</li>
<li>Eduardo Gussem, Oficial de Integridade, Confederação Brasileira de Futebol &#8211; CBF</li>
<li>Tiago Horta Barbosa, Head of Integrity, Latin America, Genius Sports</li>
<li>Martin Lycka, SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain</li>
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GovRisk and its partners are dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity within the sports community. The Sports Integrity Summit will provide a platform for open dialogue, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices among key stakeholders.
Tiago Horta Barbosa, Head of Integrity, Latin America of Genius Sports, said: “As Brazil begins to implement its new sports betting law and new licences are now being issued, this summit is a key opportunity to enhance sports integrity through effective regulation and collaboration. Brazil is in a prime position to set a global standard for transparency and oversight, fostering a secure and trustworthy sports environment. We look forward to applying our extensive knowledge in sports data and integrity to help Brazil build a robust and successful framework from the outset.&#8221;
The GovRisk Sports Integrity Summits are focused towards tangible impact and outcomes. The first summit produced a resolution to form a new Brazilian Sports Integrity Association &#8211; which has now developed to become the &#8220;Brazilian Association for the Defense of the Integrity of Sport&#8221; (&#8220;ABRADIE&#8221;), a non-profit organisation focused on protecting the integrity of Brazilian sport. ABRADIE brings together representatives from the betting industry, government authorities, players, fans, sports regulatory bodies, teams, and legal professionals to combat fraud and unfair manipulation, including match-fixing and spot-fixing. This initiative continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the interests of consumers, sports leagues, and other stakeholders and is a key collaborative partner in this year’s event.
 The Third Sports Integrity and Betting Summit Highlights:
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<li>Innovative Anti-Match-Fixing Strategies: Global experts reveal cutting-edge approaches to combat match-fixing and corruption, exploring how to stay ahead of sophisticated criminal tactics.</li>
<li>Governance and Compliance: Practical solutions for tackling political and ethical challenges in sports governance, aimed at transforming compliance and governance practices.</li>
<li>Athlete Empowerment and Integrity: Strategies for supporting and protecting athletes from doping, match-fixing, and discrimination, fostering a culture of integrity and fairness.</li>
<li>Navigating Brazil’s New Betting Law: Expert analysis of Brazil&#8217;s new sports betting legislation and new licences, examining the implications and how Brazil can effectively implement and align with global standards.</li>
<li>Future Directions in Sports Integrity: Visionary discussions on the future of sports integrity, setting the stage for long-term strategies and advancements.</li>
<li>Networking Opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with industry peers and leaders.</li>
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Martin Lycka, SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, commented “With Brazil coming ever closer to launching a regulated sporting betting and online gaming market, I am very pleased to see that the industry and sports governing bodies, including the NFL, are coming together support the integrity of Brazilian sport and stop match-fixing. Prevention of match-fixing is one of the main underlying factors in any betting regulation and we&#8217;re determined to help make it a success.”
Dominic Le Moignan, Executive Director at GovRisk, said: “As Brazil&#8217;s new sports betting law takes effect, this summit offers a unique opportunity to unite key stakeholders in addressing critical issues such as match-fixing, corruption, and doping. By learning from global experiences and collaborating with industry experts, policymakers, and sports representatives, we aim to tackle these challenges head-on. Our goal is to ensure Brazil starts strong with a clear, effective approach, setting the stage for a fair, transparent, and thriving sports environment.”

GovRisk announces third Sports Integrity Summit in partnership with Genius Sports and Entain

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