- FanDuel Canada was fined $350,000 for missing signs of suspicious betting on Czech table tennis matches.
- Regulators found 144 bets from three Ontario accounts that showed unusual patterns often linked to match-fixing.
- The case shows why sportsbooks need to watch bets closely and report problems quickly in regulated markets.
ONTARIO – FanDuel Canada has been fined $350,000 after the province’s gambling regulator said the sportsbook failed to identify suspicious betting on Czech Table Tennis Star Series matches in late 2024 and report it.
According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), a concentration of bets on athletes who were expected to lose, near-perfect win rates, and sudden odds adjustments were among the warning indicators found in 144 wagers from three Ontario accounts.
Match-fixing is typically linked to these patterns.
FanDuel claimed to have informed their integrity monitors and regulators about the issues, but the AGCO claimed that the response was delayed.
The fine is reportedly the largest ever imposed by Ontario sports books for a case involving sports integrity. The AGCO emphasized that operators are responsible for detecting unusual wagering patterns to protect fair play and maintain public trust.
The bets that regulators have highlighted are the subject of an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Czech Table Tennis Star Series Back In The Spotlight
Sports betting has grown rapidly in Canada, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, international table tennis has gained popularity among bettors. The Czech Table Tennis Star Series has appeared in previous integrity alerts, which is why Canadian sports betting sites are expected to keep a careful eye on betting activity.
FanDuel says it relies on a combination of experienced staff and advanced technology to track any unusual betting activity as it happens. The business claimed to have informed the AGCO and integrity monitors about the suspicious bets and to follow procedures designed to protect both customers and the sport’s integrity.
The case highlights the broader responsibilities of legal sports betting companies in North America. Recently, U.S. regulators fined sportsbooks that accepted wagers on events that were already over or weren’t officially approved for betting.
With 15 days to appeal the Ontario fine, FanDuel’s case serves as a reminder to all operators about the need for careful monitoring and quick reporting in regulated betting markets.
