Brazil’s Ministry of Sports brought in the International Betting Integrity Association for a specialised workshop last week. The session focused on detecting match-fixing and corruption in licensed betting markets.
IBIA is a global non-profit that monitors integrity breaches across betting operators. They work with governments and sports bodies worldwide.
Giovanni Rocco leads the National Secretary for Sports Betting and Economic Development. He said the ministry trained its entire team alongside the Finance Ministry’s integrity division. “Minister André Fufuca gave us this mission, and we are fulfilling it with dedication,” Rocco told attendees.
Denise Nóbrega directs sports betting integrity at the ministry. She called integrity “a non-negotiable pillar that must be protected.”
Why Brazil Needs International Expertise Now
The workshop comes as Brazil’s regulated betting market matures. Officials need proven methods to spot suspicious activity before it spreads.
IBIA showed how they track betting patterns across multiple markets simultaneously. Their integrity reports get used by regulators and sports federations globally. This kind of cross-border monitoring catches schemes that might slip past individual countries.
Brazil’s betting regulations are relatively new. Learning from organisations with decades of global data helps officials avoid mistakes other markets made.
The training builds practical skills for Brazil’s enforcement teams. They can now apply IBIA’s detection methods to local betting activity.
What the Workshop Covered in Practice
The session was titled “Protecting Sports Betting: Integrity in Action.” It wasn’t just theory.
IBIA experts demonstrated their actual monitoring systems. Officials saw how suspicious patterns get flagged in real time. The workshop covered betting integrity trends in Brazil specifically, not just general principles.
Participants learned how IBIA compiles its integrity reports. These reports show which sports and markets face the highest fraud risks.
The training also emphasised international cooperation. Match-fixing schemes often cross borders, so enforcement needs to as well.
How This Fits Brazil’s Broader Strategy
The workshop follows a cooperation agreement signed between the Sports Ministry and IBIA in May 2025. That deal aims to align Brazil with international integrity standards.
Brazil’s government wants a transparent betting environment. Training enforcement teams is just the first step toward that goal.
Rocco described this as “shared construction and exchange of knowledge.” It’s about building capability, not just receiving information.
The ministry plans additional training sessions. They’re creating a permanent framework for integrity monitoring, not a one-time event.
Officials now have direct access to IBIA’s global network. That connection gives Brazil faster alerts about emerging fraud schemes.
