Ontario bans UFC betting citing integrity concerns
Ontario bans UFC betting citing integrity concerns. James Krause came under fire after suspicious betting activity was monitored at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos on Nov. 5.
Ontario has banned all UFC betting at the province's legal sportsbooks, including DraftKings Sportsbook. AGCO had concerns about the UFC's non-compliance with its betting integrity requirements. To be offered in Ontario, events must be “effectively supervised by a sport governing body”.
Ontario bans UFC betting citing integrity concerns. UFC President Dana White banned fighters from wagering on any UFC match directly or through a third party in October.
Ontario bans UFC betting citing integrity concerns. James Krause was not allowed to be in the corner of Miles Johns at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba back on November 19. New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement prohibited sportsbooks from taking bets on any fights in which Krauses was associated.
Ontario bans UFC betting citing integrity concerns. AGCO will work with gaming operators to ensure that wagering on UFC events meets AGCOC's standards. UFC may have to put some additional safeguards in place.
