Sportradar signs integrity agreement with WPBSA

Sportradar has entered into a partnership with the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) global governing body.

Under the three-year agreement, Sportradar will apply its Fraud Detection System to thousands of snooker matches governed by the WPBSA.

In addition, Sportradar will provide an annual ‘Education Workshop’ to WPBSA stakeholders, as well as intelligence and investigatory support as required.

“We have had the chance to work with Sportradar over the last few years so we were delighted we could convert that experience into a stronger and closer relationship,” WPBSA vice-chairman Nigel Mawer said.

“Sportradar continue to develop new services and improve the sharpness of their existing products, which means that this partnership should enable us to preserve the most robust defences against those who would look to undermine our sport.”

Andreas Krannich, managing director integrity services at Sportradar, added: “We have really enjoyed working closely with snooker’s world governing body. Fans and stakeholders of the WPBSA should feel reassured that they have such a committed and forward-looking team protecting these two sports.

“This development is really encouraging and we look forward to doing our bit to ensure snooker remains an exciting, world class sport.”

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