“It all starts with basically an algorithm-based structure that evaluates bets and gambling based on patterns,” Ambrosie told the media during his state of the league address. Those safeguards are being leaned on again ahead of the 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton on Sunday.
to help the league spot any sports betting-related trouble and enforce its match manipulation policy. Nevertheless, the CFL likely wants to know ASAP if a player is wagering on the league or if any other potential threat to the integrity of the three-down sport exists.Īmbrosie said Tuesday that the CFL relies on partners such as data and technology company Genius Sports Ltd. What happens if, or perhaps more likely when, those issues arise is a bit murky. The biggest game of the year for the Canadian Football League is just days away, and Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the organization is standing on guard for any sports betting-related integrity issues like those experienced recently by their American cousins.
