College Basketball Game Flagged After Suspicious Betting Activity

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The match took place last week and the betting compliance organization noticed that several large wagers on the first half points market caused the line to change by 3 points. This led to IC360 highlighting that it had noticed betting irregularities on certain markets in the college game. Several leading bookmakers have indicated they have noticed the first-half points market in college basketball has previously led to unusual betting activities.

We became aware of the matter on Wednesday and a review is underway, At this time we do not know anything further about what may have precipitated the suspicious activity. We are working with the Mid-American Conference and will provide further details as we learn additional information.

SpokespersonEastern Michigan University

Further College Basketball Matches Flagged

During other recent games, IC360 also stated there were two other large wagers placed on the same betting market. This saw similar bets placed at locations in Connecticut and Tennessee. The NCAA, the regulatory authority of college sports, has said it will join other stakeholders in carrying out a thorough investigation of the betting patterns in this match and this demonstrates its commitment to providing trusted sports matches and transparent events.

Additionally, companies monitoring global wagering on sports matches highlighted found there were suspicious betting patterns in December on another match featuring EMU.

While investigating, the operator also found two other high-stakes wagers from two accounts in a different jurisdiction, both on Central Michigan 1st Half spread.

StatementIntegrity Compliance 360

In November last year, the NCAA investigated a college player over unusual betting patterns.

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