The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) have entered into a new Data Sharing Agreement, reinforcing their shared commitment to maintaining the integrity of table tennis on a global scale and helping to further the ITTF Integrity Unit’s mission to keep the sport fair, safe and clean.

This agreement facilitates and formalises the exchange of crucial information between the MGA and the ITTF, enabling both organisations to collaboratively safeguard the sport from potential manipulation and match-fixing. The collaboration seeks to strengthen the monitoring and investigation of suspicious betting activities in table tennis on a global scale.

Commenting on the agreement, MGA CEO Charles Mizzi said: “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with the ITTF. This collaboration underscores our dedication to upholding the highest standards of sports integrity and protecting the interests of all stakeholders involved.”

Kevin Carpenter, Head of Integrity of the International Table Tennis Federation and Lead of the Integrity Unit, added: “Having known the work of the MGA through my previous integrity roles within the sector, it has been hugely beneficial to have cooperated with the MGA on issues pertaining to betting integrity in table tennis up to this point, and this agreement is a significant step forward for the Unit in forging relationships with key stakeholders.”

The MGA continues to prioritise fostering similar collaborations with other sports governing bodies as part of its broader mission to ensure the integrity of sports worldwide.