Overview

• Signify Group’s Threat Matrix AI screened 1.6 million posts and verified abusive content from 4,200 accounts between January and December 2024
• Research attributes 40% of flagged messages to angry gamblers and finds 10 prolific gambler-linked accounts drove 12% of all abuse
• A total of 458 players faced direct threats or insults, with five individuals receiving 26% of the abuse and 97 accounts responsible for 23% of incidents
• Fifteen accounts linked to severe abuse were referred to law enforcement, including three cases sent to the FBI and evidence shared with event security for venue bans
• WTA and ITF urge betting operators and social media firms to collaborate on measures that curb gambling-driven harassment of athletes