"On 9 April 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) held its first Integrity Working Group in South America, uniting regulators, sports bodies and licensed operators to combat match-fixing in Brazil’s regulated betting market. Sponsored by Galerabet, the event featured attendees such as Fábio Macorin (SPA) and Giovanni Rocco (Ministry of Sport), along with CONMEBOL and the Paulista Football Federation, and IBIA members operating in Brazil. The programme combined market analysis with operational insights, underscoring IBIA’s monitoring system and data-sharing efforts to deter suspicious betting activity. Marcos Sabiá of Galerabet emphasized integrity as a core value and the drive to strengthen industry collaboration, while Khalid Ali of IBIA highlighted cross‑sector cooperation to address cross‑border match-fixing. IBIA’s Global MAP and data-sharing approach were cited as key tools for safeguarding Brazilian sport and its regulated market, with figures noting IBIA members account for about 90% of Brazil’s licensed onshore betting turnover and Global MAP monitoring over US$300 billion in annual turnover globally. Brazil’s regulatory framework requires operator participation in integrity monitoring, and IBIA will continue to work with stakeholders to bolster compliance. The group’s gathering followed IBIA’s Q1 2026 Integrity Report and a Payment Provider Forum guide for Brazil."