Aquatic Sports Association To Investigate Gambling Case Within Local Waterpolo Community

The Aquatic Sports Association (ASA) is set to take action based on findings of a Malta Gaming Authority report into sports betting activity within the local waterpolo community.

The ASA has taken this matter very seriously, yet to date, and from reports and evidence handed to the ASA, it appears that there is no prima facie evidence of any match fixing or coordinated illegal activity that would require criminal investigation.

Throughout the process, the ASA has remained in close contact with the governing bodies European Aquatics and World Aquatics, with the latter leading the investigation.

The ASA believes regular education and awareness-raising initiatives on sports betting are necessary to safeguard the future of the sport moving forward. To this aim, the ASA is developing programs to be rolled out to clubs and players in due course.

Integrity in sport is vital, and the ASA is investing in this area to safeguard the game and support the long-term good of the water polo community.

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