Brazilian gaming operator Esportes da Sorte has held a match-fixing awareness event at the home of two football clubs as it looks to strengthen the integrity of the newly regulated market.
The Match-Fixing Prevention Forum at Série A club Ceará and Série C side Clube Náutico Capibaribe, in partnership with Sportradar, involved a series of in-person workshops.
The project aims to combat illegal practices, with activities tailored for players and technical staff.
Topics explored included the definition of match-fixing, types of fraud, legal risks and reputational impacts.
The sessions were led by Sportradar’s integrity partnerships manager, Felippe Marchetti.
“This training programme reinforces our commitment to sports integrity and responsible gaming, pillars that guide our actions,” said Ana Carolina Luna Maçães, compliance manager at Esportes Gaming Brasil, the group behind the Esportes da Sorte brand.
“We believe education is the best form of prevention, and we want to stand alongside clubs in this joint effort for transparency and the protection of sport.”
Marchetti added: “Raising awareness among athletes and teams is one of the most effective ways to protect competitions from manipulation.
“These workshops are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to recognise threats and act responsibly.
“We are proud to support initiatives like this that strengthen the integrity of Brazilian sports.”
