Photo: Pexels/Juan Salamanca There are currently several reliable operators operating in Brazil, such as Sportsbet.io, which does a serious and safe business in the Brazilian market. However, it is not uncommon for football match manipulation schemes to emerge in connection with sports betting.This is a delicate matter that has been treated seriously by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice so that this practice does not happen again. Through this text you will find out what measures were adopted to put an end to the manipulations.
Anti-Manipulation Task Force
In August this year, the Ministry of Justice tightened sports betting and began a major investigation into the manipulation of football matches in the country.
The government tried to make a real comb with small teeth. To this end, it requested that clubs from series A and B of the Brazilian Championship, local federations, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), together with TV Globo, present their contracts with sports betting companies.
For example, São Paulo, which has a partnership with Sportsbet.io – a bookmaker launched in 2016 – was one of the clubs that had to present its documentation to the authorities.
Cases of fraud A study by Sportradar, a tracking company, revealed that more than 670 games suffered result manipulation until August 1st of this year.
Many manipulations are carried out in the lower classes of national championships, because these disputes do not have as much visibility among the public and journalists.
It is common practice to frequently monitor and analyze some matches considered suspicious to find out whether they have been targeted by criminals or not.
In mid-2022, midfielder Iago, a Farroupilha player, filed a complaint with the Gaucho Football Federation (FGF) pointing out the possible sale of the result of his team's match against Bagé.
The match was valid for the Campeonato Gaúcho of the Second League. In the duel, Bagé won by a score of 7-0, a result that resulted in the elimination of the opposing team.
In a post on Facebook, Iago stated that the game had been sold. The case was forwarded to the Civil Police and the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul.
The growth of betting houses in Brazil Despite cases of manipulation, several reliable and reputable betting houses abroad are growing in the Brazilian market. It is important to highlight that they provide a serious and safe service. There is no shortage of options for bettors!
When choosing, it is important to carry out an analysis and research on the bettor in advance. See the one that offers the best features and gives you the best chances of winning.
An example of this growth in sports betting is that all twenty teams competing in Series A of the 2022 Brazilian Championship have contracts and partnerships with sports betting companies. Television and the Internet are full of operator advertisements.
Between 2018 and 2020, the betting sector increased its revenue from R$2 billion to R$7 billion. These numbers are expected to increase further in the coming years.
We remind you that in the coming months - from November 20th to December 18th - the World Cup will be held in Qatar. This type of competition really encourages people to bet more and encourages those who still doubt the practice.