XFL establishes Genius Sports integrity program ahead of inaugural season
Start-up football league will gain access into pre-game and live betting markets once the season commences in February
The XFL start-up football league has signed a multi-year integrity partnership with Genius Sports as it launches its first season in the coming weeks.
The deal will see XFL establish an integrity program to prevent match-fixing and betting-related misconduct.
Genius Sports will monitor all pre-game and live betting markets to provide the league with an insight into the types of bets being struck.
Players, coaches and officials will have access to a customized portal to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the league’s regulations.
XFL president Jeffrey Pollack said: “Sports betting is growing rapidly in the US and we are gearing up to be a good citizen and thoughtful participant in the marketplace.
“Our alliance with Genius Sports is an important first step and foundational element,” Pollack said.
Genius Sports MD Steven Burton said: “The XFL has shown an exemplary commitment to protecting the integrity of its games.
“We are proud to partner with such a dynamic league and look forward to helping the XFL benefit from increased fan avidity by engaging with the nascent US sports betting industry,” he added.
The league was first established in 2001 by the founders of wrestling’s WWE but disbanded in the same year.
The eight-team league will re-launch on February 8 with fans able to place bets on games. Televised XFL games will be screened on ESPN, ABC and Fox Sports 1.