This is a delicate matter and one that has been treated seriously by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice, so that such a practice is not repeated. Throughout this text you will find information about the measures taken to prevent manipulations.
Anti-Manipulation Task Force
In August of this year, the Department of Justice tightened its control over sports betting and launched a major investigation into the manipulation of football matches in the country.
The government tried to make a really cool dog. To this end, it requested that clubs in Series A and B of the Brazilian Championship, local federations, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF), in addition to TV Globo, present their contracts with sports betting companies.
For example, São Paulo, which has a partnership with Sportsbet.io – a betting company launched in 2016 – was one of the clubs that had to present its documentation to the authorities.
Fraud issues An investigation by tracking company Sportradar found that more than 670 games had been victims of match-fixing up to August 1 this year.
Many of the manipulations are carried out in the lower divisions of state championships, as these conflicts are less visible to the public and the press.
It is common practice to frequently monitor and analyze some suspicious mail to determine whether it has been targeted by criminals or not.
In mid-2022, midfielder Iago, a Farroupilha player, filed a complaint with the Gaucho Football Federation (FGF) citing the result of his team's match against Bagé.
The game was valid for the II Division of the Campeonato Gaúcho. In the duel, Bagé won 7-0, a result that eliminated the opposing team.
In a post on Facebook, Iago said that the game is sold out. The case was forwarded to the Civil Police and the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul.
The rise of bookmakers in Brazil Despite cases of manipulation, a number of reliable and reputable foreign bookmakers are on the rise in the Brazilian market. It is important to highlight that they provide a serious and safe service. There is no shortage of options for gamers!
When making your choice, it is important that you do your analysis and research on the player in advance. Look for the one that offers the best features and gives you the most chances to make a profit.
An example of this evolution in sports betting is that all ten 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 advertisements from operators.
Between 2018 and 2020, the gaming industry increased its revenue from $2 billion to $7 billion. These numbers are expected to increase further in the coming years.
It is worth remembering that in the coming months – from June 20th to July 18th – the World Cup will be held in Qatar. This type of competition gradually encourages people to place more bets and encourages those who are still skeptical about the practice.