Swiss sports data firm Sportradar released a statement last Friday to refute allegations regarding its involvement with illegal gambling activity. The allegations were made by Business Insider’s Italian digital publication.
The report from Business Insider Italia (which is in Italian) claims that Sportradar is linked to an ongoing investigation where Italian authorities persist that several international sportsbooks have operated in cahoots with the Italian mafia. According to the Times of Malta, more than 50 people are expected to face charges as a result of the probe.
The statement from Sportradar reads:
“Sportradar strongly refutes the allegations made within the article published by Business Insider Italia on 30.10.19 and regards many of these allegations and statements made to be incorrect, untrue and defamatory.
“Sportradar acts, and has always acted, in full compliance with local and international regulations, legal requirements and regulatory bodies, and has never been involved in any alleged illegal activities. Sportradar provides services to hundreds of sporting authorities both in Italy and globally, and actively supports and works alongside local and international police and law enforcement authorities in their fight against corruption and crime. Our work has uncovered some of the most high-profile illicit practices aimed at manipulating sporting competitions in Italy, Europe and worldwide.”
Sporttradar’s statement adds that the company is considering taking legal action to protect its business and reputation. Sportradar is a data partner for major U.S. sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. The company is a leading distributor of betting data to both sports leagues and betting operators around the world.
