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Wimbledon Bolsters Undercover Spotters and Tech Defenses to Counter Courtside Betting

Officials have stepped up surveillance with undercover spotters to prevent courtsiders exploiting live betting delays

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Overview

  • Undercover spotters across SW19 have identified and ejected multiple courtsiders this week
  • Courtsiders linked to organized crime use modified devices to relay scores ahead of TV broadcasts for ‘sure thing’ in-play wagers
  • The All England Club has blocked gambling sites on its Wi-Fi network and imposed a no-fly zone to thwart drone surveillance
  • Speculation continues over unconfirmed facial recognition safeguards as organizers refuse to disclose security details
  • Wimbledon is sharing intelligence with the International Tennis Integrity Agency and peer tournaments to stay ahead of evolving betting syndicate tactics